Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
New Health-Conscious Cafe Coming to Deer Park
A new eatery offering decadent and healthy breakfasts, smoothies, and acai bowls will celebrate its grand opening in Deer Park.
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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Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
'A Friend To All': Funeral Set For Beloved Brentwood Firefighter
"Chief Allen was a friend to all, especially on the fireground. He will be sorely missed. Rest easy Chief." - West Islip Fire Department.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Surfer Dies At Long Island Beach: Police
A man was pulled from the water after an apparent drowning at a Long Island beach where he was surfing, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|News|
Man Who Dismembered Woman And Hid Remains On LI Pleads Guilty: DA
A Patchogue man pleaded guilty to dismembering a woman who overdosed and discarded her body in 3 Locations in Patchogue, the DA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Weekend Track Closures Planned For LIRR Babylon Station
Commuters are advised of track closures and detours at Long Island Railroad's Babylon Station over the weekend, officials say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
MLK Day Closures In Babylon Village
There will be no garbage pick-up in Babylon Village on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Man Indicted After High-Speed Crash Puts Officer On Life Support: DA
A Long Island man was charged with numerous felonies after a high-speed chase hospitalized a police officer on life support, the DA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Man Wanted For Forcibly Touching Store Employee On LI: Police
Suffolk police are searching for a man who forcibly touched another man on Long Island more than once, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Prostitution Charges For 2 Women After LI Massage Parlor Raid: Police
Two Queens women were arrested and charged with prostitution after police raided a Suffolk County massage parlor on Thursday, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
'Critical Need' Prompts Blood Drive In Lindenhurst
Councilman DuWayne Gregory is hosting a blood drive after a post-holiday decline in donations sparked a shortage in blood donations.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Robert Moses Student Recycle 200 Pairs Of Nike Sneakers
Environmental-Recycling Club members at Robert Moses Middle School in North Babylon used Nike 200 sneakers in a recycling project.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Court Adjourned For Mom Accused Of Murdering Son In LI Crash: Lawyer
The 9-year-old son of Centerport's Kerri A. Bedrick, 32, died in a car crash after she drove the wrong way on the Southern State Parkway.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Drugs, Assault, Child Support, Abuse: Suffolk Sheriffs Arrest 8
The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office deputies made 8 arrests the week of Jan. 8 to 13, Sheriff Errol D. Toulon announces.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
JetBlue Announces New East Coast Flight From Islip
JetBlue is now offering service to a new East Coast destination from Long Island MacArthur Airport, the Town of Islip announced Tuesday.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Local Businesses Wanted For Family Fun Night In Lindenhurst
Several Lindenhurst organizations are organizing a family fun day and are looking for local businesses to participate.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Fire Breaks Out In Apartment Complex On Long Island: Police
Firefighters battled a blaze at a Long Island apartment complex that displaced residents for the night, Suffolk County police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
DNA Requested For Accused Murderer In Deadly Nail Salon Crash: Lawyer
The DA requested a DNA sample on Tuesday for Steven Schwally, the man accused of killing 4 and injuring 9 in the Deer Park nail salon crash.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
'Barbaric Violence': MS-13 Gang Leader Pleads Guilty To 7 Murders: DOJ
An MS-13 gang leader pleaded guilty on Tuesday to 7 murders, including high school friends Kayla Cuevas and Nisa Mickens, officials say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
East Islip, NY|News|
'Critical Need' Prompts Blood Drive Hosted By East Islip FD
The East Islip Fire Department is hosting a blood drive after a post-holiday decline in donations sparked a shortage in blood donations.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
3 Teens Arrested After Stealing Truck On Long Island: Police
Police arrested 3 teens on Long Island after they stole a Dodge Ram truck early Tuesday morning, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff