Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Lindenhurst's St. Patrick's Day Parade Returns
Lindenhurst's annual St. Patrick's Day parade returns later this month.
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.
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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|
LI Doctor Honored For Advances In ED Treatment
The penile prosthesis offers an alternate treatment option for men with erectile dysfunction, or ED.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Electrical Utility Pole Catches Fire On LI: Police
An electric pole fire prompted a road closure on Montauk Highway, Suffolk police said.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Islip Donates To LI Hospitals To Support Heart Health Research
The town of Islip donated fundraiser proceeds of a fundraiser to local hospitals to support American Heart Health Month in February.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
East Islip, NY|News|
Mister Softee Opens Ice Cream Shop On Long Island
Mister Softee's first brick-and-mortar ice cream shop opened on Long Island over the weekend.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Toddler Assaulted At LI Day Care: Police
A Long Island day care employee is facing assault charges after injuring a toddler at work, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Wegmans On LI + Business Closing + New Dunkin'
Also: New hope for duck farm / Walmart reopens / Suds boss celebrates / Senior community honored
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
'Not Guilty' Plea For Ex-School Superintendent After DWI Crash: Court
An ex-LI school superintendent pleaded not guilty to upgraded charges after seriously injuring a motorcyclist in a DWI crash, officials say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
'A Gentle, Beautiful Soul': Babylon's Pet Of The Week
Lulu is a lovable pup who resides at the Babylon Animal Shelter and she's Patch's Pet of the Week.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Dunkin' Opens 'Next Generation' Store In North Babylon
A new Dunkin' on Long Island features a modern design and a drive-thru lane, reps say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Budget Voting Moved To 1 Location In North Babylon UFSD
North Babylon School District has moved all budget voting locations to a single central location, the district says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Man Dead After Altercation On Long Island: Police
A man killed another man on Long Island Thursday night, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
New Lawsuit For Accused Murderer In Deadly Nail Salon Crash: Reports
Another lawsuit has been filed against Steven Schwally, the drunk driver who killed 4 and injured 9 in an LI nail salon crash, reports say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Vehicle And Equipment Auction Coming Soon
An equipment and vehicle auction is coming to Long Island.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
'A Great Man': East Brentwood FD Mourns Beloved Firefighter
"Rest easy our brother we will take it from here!" - East Brentwood Fire Department.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
PSEG Announces Energy Grid Improvements For Deer Park
The storm hardening work on the distribution circuit is part of many system improvements included in the "Power On" program, PSEG says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Village Of Lindenhurst's Summer Camp Lottery Form Open Now
The Village of Lindenhurst's 2025 summer camp lottery form available until Friday.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
New Charges For Ex-School Superintendent After DWI Crash: Court
An ex-LI school superintendent is facing upgraded charges after seriously injuring a motorcyclist in a DWI crash last year, court docs say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Babylon Village Gears Up For St. Patrick's Day Parade
St. Patrick's festivities return in March.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Lindenhurst UFSD Seeks Input On District Swimming Pool
The Lindenhurst UFSD is hosting a community meeting to address the repairs needed for the high school swimming pool.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
