Babylon Village, NY|News|
New Brewpub Celebrates Grand Opening On Long Island
Babylon Social, a new "community-centered brewpub" serving American and Italian food on Long Island, is hosting a ribbon-cutting next week.
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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.
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Jade is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Hilo where she fell in love with journalism.
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Bay Shore|News|
Chicken Sandwich Fast Food Chain Expands On Long Island: Report
A fast food chain specializing in chicken sandwiches will open in a space formerly occupied by a chain restaurant in a Long Island mall.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Accused Murderer In Deadly Nail Salon Crash Wants Charges Dropped: Report
The Marine vet accused of killing 4 people in a Long Island nail salon crash is seeking to have murder charges dropped, Newsday reports.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Man Wanted For Criminal Tampering: Police
Suffolk police are searching for a man who tampered with public property by posting dispensary stickers on Long Island, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
'Art Belongs To Everyone': Outdoor Arts Festival Returns To Long Island
The Long Island Public Arts Festival returns to Babylon on Friday, bringing art to everyone all summer long. Read more for details.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Bikers Rally On Long Island To Support Breast Health Awareness
The Maurer Foundation, a Long Island-based nonprofit supporting breast health education, will host its annual motorcycle ride this weekend.
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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Long Island Ducks Player Flies To The Major Leagues
Long Island Ducks standout infielder signs with MLB team after just 3 games in the 2025 season, the organization announces.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Center Moriches-Eastport, NY|News|
Dog Rescued From Squalid Long Island Home: SPCA
A Long Island woman was charged with animal cruelty after keeping a gray and white female dog in poor living conditions, the SPCA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Islip, NY|News|
'Trauma Season' Summer Prompts Blood Drive On Long Island
The New York Blood Center is calling for blood donations ahead of summer trauma season and Long Island residents may donate in Islip.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|News|
'Truly Disturbing': Ex Teacher Targeted Minors For Nude Photos: DA
A former Long Island teacher was indicted Wednesday after allegedly posing as a teen and asking kids online for nude photos, the DA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
'Summer Trauma Season' Prompts Blood Drive In West Islip
The New York Blood Center is calling for blood donations ahead of summer trauma season and Long Island residents may donate in West Islip.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Fugitive, Drugs, Child Support: Suffolk Sheriffs Arrest 9
Suffolk County Sheriff's Office deputies made 9 arrests between May 28 and June 3, according to Sheriff Errol D. Toulon.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Town Of Islip Celebrates Small Businesses
The Town of Islip’s Economic Development department hosted a ceremony recognizing small businesses and their impact on the community.
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Firefighters Rescue Driver Trapped After Crashing Car: Police
Firefighters rescued a driver trapped in an Audi after it crashed late Tuesday night on Long Island, officials say.
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Bay Shore|News|
New Office Space For Long Island Insurance Company: Report
A local home, auto and business insurance company recently leased new office space in Bay Shore, Long Island Business says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
New Bowling Alley Opens On Long Island
A Long Island bowling alley has been rebranded and revamped into a new one, offering leagues, party planning, food, arcade games and a bar.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Teen Reported Missing on Long Island: Police
A Long Island teen has been missing since May, the Suffolk County Police Department announced Monday.
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Islip, NY|News|
Islip Officials And Suffolk PD Combat Illegal Cannabis Sales
Town of Islip officials and Suffolk County police are taking action against illegal cannabis sales in smoke and vape shops on Long Island.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Teen Missing On Long Island: Police
A Long Island teen has been missing since May after she left her home, Suffolk County police announced Monday.
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East Islip, NY|News|
Firefighters Battle Blaze In Long Island Home: Police
Firefighters battled a fire that broke out in a home's basement on Long Island on Friday, according to Suffolk County police.
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