Babylon Village, NY|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Babylon Village July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Babylon Village.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
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Jade has over 15 years of journalism experience and has been published in numerous national and local publications. She's covered surfing, travel, lifestyle, and hyperlocal news extensively, authored a book, and reported from the White House press pool.
She loves surfing, traveling, and fishing with her son, and just about anything in the ocean.
Jade is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Hilo where she fell in love with journalism.
Reach her at jade.eckardt@patch.com with news tips and story ideas.
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
ICE Detains College Student And Her Mom At LI Home, Fiance Says: 'Dreams Of A Building A Better Life':
A Long Island college student and her mother were detained by ICE and sent to a Louisiana detention center in May, fiance says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
'Brutal Murders': MS-13 Gang Leader Sentenced To 68 Years In Prison: DOJ
An MS-13 gang leader was sentenced to prison for 8 murders, multiple attempted murders, arson, drugs and firearms offenses, officials say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
'Extraordinary Young Man': LI Fundraises For Family Of Beloved Teen Killed In Crash
"It is with broken hearts that we share the sudden and tragic passing of RJ, our beloved cousin, son, brother and friend. RJ was only 17."
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes 3 Town Of Babylon Beaches: Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed 14Long Island beaches for bathing due to excessive bacterial contamination.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes Beaches In Bay Shore And Brightwaters: Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed 14 Long Island beaches for bathing due to excessive bacterial contamination.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Bacteria Scare Closes 2 Beaches In Sayville-Bayport: Health Dept.
Suffolk County health officials have closed 14 Long Island beaches for bathing due to excessive bacterial contamination.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Drugs, Firearms And A Fugitive: Suffolk Sheriffs Arrest 6
Suffolk County Sheriff's Office deputies made 6 arrests between June 25 and June 29, according to Sheriff Errol D. Toulon.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Islip, NY|News|
LI MacArthur Airport Ranked On 50 Best Airports List: Report
Long Island MacArthur Airport has been recognized as one of the best airports in the country by "The Washington Post."
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Prostitution Charge For LI Woman Who Recruited Sex Workers From Europe: Police
A Long Island woman was arrested in Farmingville for promoting prostitution after recruiting sex workers from Europe, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Pickup Truck On Long Island: Police
A teenager was killed in a crash with a Chevrolet pickup truck on Long Island Tuesday afternoon, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Animal Cruelty Charge For LI Woman Who Kept Birds Confined In Extreme Heat: SPCA
A Long Island woman has been charged with animal cruelty after keeping 41 birds outdoors in temperatures nearing 100 degrees, the SPCA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|News|
DWI Patrols, Checkpoints To Increase All Summer In Suffolk: Sheriff
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will increase DWI patrols and checkpoints from Huntington to the Hamptons all summer starting July 4.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
'Imagination And Exploration': New Indoor Playground Opens On Long Island
A new indoor playground, micro-school, social club and party space for kids and families celebrated its grand opening on Long Island.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
'Remarkable Man': West Babylon Resident Honored With Street Renaming
The legacy of a "remarkable man" who was an NYC Transit Police Officer and civic leader was honored with a street renaming on Long Island.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
'Kindness, Courage, Strength': Beloved LI First Responder Dies Of 9/11-Related Cancer
"Jamie is the epitome of service, kindness, courage and strength. He went above and beyond helping those in need and serving his community."
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
'Protect, Not Target': ICE Tracker Expands To Cover Long Island
A Suffolk County ICE tracker now covers all of Long Island as a response to Trump's commitment to mass immigrant deportation around the U.S.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
'Unimaginable Abuse': LI Man Raped, Sexually Abused Stepdaughter For Years: DA
A Long Island man has been sentenced to over 2 decades in prison for sexually abusing and raping his stepdaughter for years, the DA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
3 Arrested After Street Takeover Bust On Long Island: Police
Three people were arrested and 4 BMWs were impounded over the weekend after hundreds of vehicles closed down a Long Island road, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Dad Drove Drunk With Child In Car And Fled Crash: Police
A Long Island man was arrested after driving while intoxicated with a child and fleeing the scene of a crash, Suffolk police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff