I am a freelance journalist and writer who covers local news and writes features for local and regional publications. I’ve published work in national magazines like Salute magazine, Family (military) magazine, Triathlete magazine, regional publications like Long Island Pulse and Long Island Parenting, and reported local news for online outlets like LongIslandWins.com
Born and raised on Long Island, I enjoy everything LI has to offer, and pride myself on knowing the ins and outs of our communities. I think and write about parenting, women’s issues and health and fitness. I’ve swung from a trapeze, balanced on paddle boards, dangled upside down in yoga silks, visited West African and Bollywood dance studios, floated in a sensory deprivation tank and tried every type of aerobic and fitness class under the sun as a fitness guinea pig for magazine stories. I enjoy covering the intersection between science and daily life as a health journalist and finding new ways for families to live healthier lives as a family fitness columnist.
My background is in marketing and advertising as well as editing and writing. I have an English Literature degree (2002) from Stony Brook University and PhD graduate coursework from The City University of New York. Several years working with mid-sized clients, ranging from large retailers to small non-profits at New York advertising agencies, has given me a sharp sense of copy and business writing. Over two years writing for Patch.com sites, touching on every beat there is, has given me a thorough grounding in local community journalism.
If you have a news tip or know something happening in your Long Island community that your neighbors should know about, drop me a line by emailing me at jboydsweet@gmail.com
A Westbury runner battled back from barely being able to walk to training for the NYC marathon with the help of a drug trial, new outlook.
A Kickstarter campaign from a manager at the local independent bookstore that closed after decades is seeking to raise $250K.
Welcome to the North Fork Daily — your go-to for the lowdown on what's going down in town.
Here's a five-minute guide to everything going on today in Miller Place-Rocky Point.
Read the latest edition of the Five Towns Daily! Here's your five-minute guide to everything going on in Five Towns.
The owners of Opulent Couture had a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 29, a year after launching an online clothing shop during the pandemic.
Check out the latest edition of the Merrick Daily, your go-to for updates on the most important things happening in town.
Check out the latest edition of the North Fork Daily! This is your go-to for all things going on in North Fork.
Here's the latest edition of the Miller Place-Rocky Point Daily — your source for the latest on what's happening in town.
The quickest way to get caught up on everything worth knowing today in Five Towns.
Welcome to the Merrick Daily — your go-to for the scoop on all things Merrick.
A Suffolk County officer ran into a burning Islip home three times, to rescue an elderly woman and her pet parrot, Polly.
The closed department store will become an outpatient treatment center, reflecting changing demand for mall retail space on Long Island.
Here's the latest on what's happening in Merrick, delivered right to your inbox — for free!
The quickest way to get caught up on everything worth knowing in town today.
Welcome to the North Fork Daily, your source for updates on all things North Fork.
Your five-minute guide to everything worth knowing around town today.
Here's the latest on what's happening in Merrick, delivered right to your inbox.
Check out the latest edition of the Five Towns Daily! This is your five-minute guide to everything going on in the community.
The latest from Miller Place-Rocky Point, delivered right to your inbox — for free!