Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Teacher Spotlight: Sunrise Drive Elementary's 'Phenomenal' Ms. Doris
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.
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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Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Gambling, Illegal Drinking And Cocaine Found In West Babylon Bust: PD
A West Babylon grocery store was busted Tuesday for having illegal gambling machines and allowing drinking without a license, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Babylon Officials Shutter Convenience Store After Illegal Vape Bust
Town officials closed a North Babylon convenience store after an employee was arrested for selling vape products to an underage person.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Suffolk Man Convicted For Murdering Wife In Front Of Teenage Son: DA
Lindenhurst's Ryszard Murawski faces 22 Years to life in prison for fatally stabbing his wife in front of their teenage son, the DA says.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Bay Shore Hospital Adds 16 NICU Cameras To Connect Parents And Babies
South Shore University Hospital has installed NicView 2 cameras in its NICU, giving parents a 24/7 live stream of their infants.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Academy Street Students Learn About The Library
Students at Academy Street Elementary School in the Bayport-Blue Point School District learned to navigate the library.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
46 Long Island Vets Honored With Memorial Trip From Islip To D.C.
A group of Long Island veterans will fly from Islip to D.C. in honor of their sacrifice and service, thanks to Honor Flight Long Island.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Bay Shore Man Charged With Sex Trafficking And Prostitution: DA
“These new charges stem from a brave victim who came forward following our initial announcement.” — District Attorney Tierney.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
West Islip Students Study Science At Brookhaven National Lab
Research Institute Experience students from West Islip High School spent two weeks at Brookhaven National Laboratory over the summer.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Copiague High School Named ‘School of Excellence’ By National PTA
The Copiague school was one of 10 on Long Island to receive the honor for having exceptional school-PTA partnerships.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Sayville-Bayport, NY|News|
Lincoln Avenue Elementary Named ‘School of Excellence’ By National PTA
The Sayville school was one of 10 on Long Island to receive the honor for having exceptional school-PTA partnerships.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Long Island Ducks Pitcher Ramon Santos Named 2024 MVP
The Long Island Ducks announced the team's 2024 MVP player right before the team's season finale game at home in Islip.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Lindenhurst, NY|News|
Lindenhurst's VFW Post 7279 Reopens After 2019 Fire
The Lindenhurst community gathered to celebrate the grand reopening of Veterans of Foreign War Post 7279 after a fire destroyed it in 2019.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Man Arrested After Sexually Abusing Disabled Shelter Resident: PD
A Suffolk man was arrested Friday after impersonating a county employee and forcibly touching a disabled shelter resident, police say.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Babylon Village, NY|News|
Pet Of The Week: 'Resilient' Rebel Is A 'Smart, Sweet And Loving' Soul
"He really is an amazing boy that would make someone happy." — Babylon Animal Shelter volunteer Lyndsey Grosjean.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
West Islip, NY|News|
Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter After Killing Son-In-Law: DA
“This defendant killed Roshane McLaren, his own son-in-law, leaving his infant grandchild without a father.” DA Tierney.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Deer Park-North Babylon, NY|News|
Deer Park Elementary Students Honor Patriot Day
Deer Park School District students gathered on September 11 in honor of Patriot Day.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Brentwood's Crooked Hill Bridge Renamed After NYS Police Officer
Brentwood's Crooked Hill Road bridge on the Sagtikos State Parkway has been dedicated to New York State Police officer Thomas O’Neill.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Brentwood-Central Islip, NY|News|
Man Indicted For Murder After Front Yard Shooting In Brentwood: DA
“The charges that have been filed detail a tragic and senseless act of violence.” Suffolk County District Attorney Tierney.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
Bay Shore|News|
Long Island Restaurant Week In Suffolk: Everything You Need To Know
Fall's Long Island Restaurant Week starts in October, offering foodies a great deal on a prix fixe meal. Here's what you need to know.
Jade Eckardt, Patch Staff
