Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
LI Ducks Announce Summer Baseball Camp For Kids
The Long Island Ducks have announced a summer camp for children at Fairfield Properties Ballpark.
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.
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Bay Shore|News|
Babylon Officials Host Food Drive
Babylon officials are hosting a food drive to support Long Island communities in need.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
'Barring A Miracle': BBQ Restaurant Closing For Good On LI
The owner of a Long Island barbecue restaurant plans to close its doors for good.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
1 Arrested After Brutally Assaulting LI Man: Police
Police arrested a man accused of attacking and hospitalizing another on Long Island Tuesday night, police say.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
2025 Town Of Babylon Mobile Beach Passes On Sale
Mobile beach passes for Town of Babylon beaches are now on sale, officials announce.
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Bay Shore|News|
'Critical Need' Prompts Blood Drive In Bay Shore
The New York Blood Center is hosting a blood drive in Bay Shore after a decline in donations sparked a shortage in blood donations.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Firefighters Battle Blaze In 2-Story Home On LI: Police
Firefighters extinguished a fire that ripped through a two-story home on Long Island early Tuesday morning.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Tanker Truck Explodes, Bursts Into Flames On LI: FD
Firefighters extinguished a blaze that fully engulfed a tanker truck that exploded early Tuesday morning.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Choking Man Saved By Police On Long Island: PD
A Long Island man called 911 when he was choking on food over the weekend, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Dogs Rescued From House Fire On Long Island: Video
Firefighters rescued 2 large dogs that were trapped in a burning home on Long Island on Friday.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
LI Teen Missing For More Than 1 Week: Police
A Long Island teen has been missing since last summer, Suffolk County Police Department announced Monday.
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Babylon Village, NY|News|
Sentencing Delayed For 2 Involved In Grisly LI Body Parts Case: Court
Sentencing was delayed on Tuesday for a duo involved in the murder and dismemberment of 2 victims with knives and a meat cleaver.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
House Fire Hospitalizes 3 On Long Island: FD
Long Island firefighters extinguished a raging house fire that sent 3 people to the hospital on Saturday evening, officials say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Drugs, Neglected Dogs Found In 'Filthy' LI Home: SPCA
Drugs and 2 dogs were recovered from the Long Island home of a woman accused of animal cruelty, the Suffolk County SPCA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Teen Hit By Car And Hospitalized On Long Island: Police
A teen was hospitalized after getting hit by a car and seriously injured on Long Island over the weekend, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Fast Healthy Food + Store Closing + Karaoke Returns
Also: Restaurant's grand opening / Mexican eatery expands / Food fundraiser
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Homicide Investigation Underway After Dead Man Found On LI: PD
The death of a man found in a tent on Long Island is being investigated as a homicide, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
New Kind Of Fast Food Expands To Long Island
Wonder, an eatery offering menus from over 20 renowned chefs including Bobby Flay, will open its first 2 Long Island locations this year.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Pet Of The Week: Sweet And Smart Vivian Will Warm Your Heart
Vivian is a lovable pup who resides at the Babylon Animal Shelter and she's Patch's Pet of the Week.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Fire Engulfs Home On Long Island: Police
Suffolk police say the Central Islip Fire Department extinguished a raging house fire that hospitalized one person on Thursday evening.
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