Islip, NY|News|
ICE Protest Urges End To Agent Training At Long Island Rifle Range
A protest calling for a Long Island town to end a contract allowing ICE to train at its rifle range will take place this coming weekend.
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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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Three Village, NY|News|
'Purpose, Joy, Gratitude': Stony Brook University’s New President Begins Tenure
Stony Brook University's seventh president began her tenure on Monday, the organization announced.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
National Activewear Brand To Open First Long Island Store: Report
A national men's and women's activewear company will open its first Long Island location soon, Long Island Business News reports.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Another Rabid Raccoon Found In Suffolk County: Health Dept.
This is the 7th case of locally acquired terrestrial rabies since 2009, the Suffolk County Department of Health Services says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Medford, NY|News|
Child Porn Charges For Long Island Man After Police Search Home: PD
A Long Island man was arrested after possessing child pornography on electronic devices, according to Suffolk County police.
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Bay Shore|News|
Man Brandishing Sword Shot And Tased By Officers On Long Island: Police
A man brandishing a sword was shot by officers after they responded to a 911 call reporting a hostage situation on Long Island, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
LI Fire Chief Off Duty After Cursing At Child In Distress In Viral Video
A Long Island fire chief is "relieved of his duties" after a video showing him cursing at a child on an emergency call went viral on TikTok.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Child Pornography Charges For Long Island Man: Police
A Long Island man was arrested after possessing child pornography and promoting a sexual performance of a child, Suffolk police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
LI College Student Deported To Colombia After 2+ Months In Detention Center: Report
ICE detained a Long Island college student and sent her to a Louisiana detention center; now she's been deported to Colombia, Newsday says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|News|
Hit-And-Run Crash Injures Man, Damages Public Property On LI: Police
A hit-and-run crash involving a Chevrolet pickup on Long Island left a man injured and damaged public property, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
West Babylon FD Mourns Ex-Fire Chief Who 'Faithfully Served' For 40+ Years
The West Babylon Fire Department is mourning the loss of another dedicated lifelong firefighter, family man and community member.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Teen Girl Reported Missing On Long Island: Police
A Long Island teen was reported missing after she did not come home from visiting a friend in Brentwood, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Firefighters Unite To Battle Blaze That Ravaged LI Home: Police
Firefighters battled a blaze that destroyed a Long Island home over the weekend, Suffolk County police told Patch.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Chicken Wing Restaurant Expands On Long Island
A chicken wing restaurant with over 2,000 locations worldwide will open a new location on Long Island soon.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Cyclist Critically Inured After Hit-And-Run Crash: Police
A driver was arrested after leaving the scene of a car crash that critically injured a cyclist on Long Island, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|News|
Man Dies After Getting Hit By Car On Long Island: Police
A man was hit and killed by a Hyundai while crossing the road on Long Island Friday night, according to Suffolk County police.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
'Served With Honor': Ex-Fire Chief Dies Of 9/11-Related Causes
The emergency response communities of Long Island and New York City are mourning the death of a dedicated firefighter and 9/11 responder.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
New Trader Joe's + Dominican Food + New Ramen Restaurant
Also: Historica deli / Just Salad / New steak house / Alzheimer’s support
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Islip, NY|News|
Historic Long Island Deli Celebrates Grand Reopening
A historic Long Island deli celebrated its grand reopening under new ownership, surrounded by community members and elected officials.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Man Who Shot Police Officer, Killed Coworker On Long Island Indicted: DA
A Long Island man has been indicted for murder after shooting a police officer and nearly decapitating a former coworker, the DA says.
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