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Jessica Mcfadyen

Jessica Mcfadyen is a journalist for independent news and media organizations in the United States. Mcfadyen primarily spends her time scouting social media for the latest Local, US and World News for Long Island Guide. She also contributes to a variety of publications through involvement in the Society of Professional Journalists.

Entertainment

Holiday Market at Planting Fields Arboretum – Comes to Oyster Bay, November 28, 29 and 30; Admission…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 4, 2025

A grand room at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay, New York, decorated for the holidays with a towering Christmas tree, garlands, and a cozy fireplace - capturing the warm, festive atmosphere of the annual Holiday Market. This event…
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Entertainment

Dazzling Holiday Start: “Magic of Lights” Returns to Jones Beach State Park, November 21 for…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 3, 2025

A family enjoys the holiday magic from the warmth of their car while driving through a festive light display, a scene reminiscent of the popular Magic of Lights event at Jones Beach State Park on Long Island. File photo: licensed. …
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Entertainment

Long Island Comedy Festival to Bring Big Laughs to Riverhead on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 2, 2025

Audience members erupt in laughter during a live stand-up performance, capturing the electric atmosphere that fans can expect when the Long Island Comedy Festival returns to the Suffolk Theater in Riverhead on November 26, 2025. …
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Business

Long Island Job Fair Returns November 6 at Holiday Inn Westbury in Carle Place; Free Admission for…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 29, 2025

The Job Fair provides candidates a rare opportunity to make a personal impression rather than rely on online applications. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes, dress professionally, and be prepared for possible…
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Crime

Queens Man Arrested for DWI After Pedestrian Critically Injured in East Rockaway Crash

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 28, 2025

Adrian Raghunanan, 26, of Queens, was arrested after allegedly striking a 66-year-old pedestrian with his pickup truck in East Rockaway while driving intoxicated. The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition. EAST ROCKAWAY, NY…
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Crime

Herricks Homicide: Husband Charged After Wife Found Dead From “Cyanide-Like” Chemical Asphyxiation;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 24, 2025

Asif Qureshi, 53, of Bellerose, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of his wife, Aleena Asif, who was found dead in their Herricks home on October 17, 2025. HERRICKS, NY - Nassau County…
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Business

Fall Long Island Restaurant Week Returns November 2–9, Offering Fixed-Price Menus Across Nassau and…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 20, 2025

Diners enjoy an outdoor meal at a Long Island restaurant as the fall dining season gets underway - a perfect setting for Long Island Restaurant Week, returning November 2–9, 2025. File photo: Edvard Nalbantjan, licensed. HUNTINGTON, NY…
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Entertainment

Disney On Ice Presents Jump In! Coming to UBS Arena This November 12 through November 16, 2025

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 17, 2025

Donald Duck and Minnie Mouse glide across the ice beside a bright red car prop during Disney On Ice presents Jump In! - coming to UBS Arena in Elmont from November 12 through 16, 2025. The family-friendly production features new scenes…
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Entertainment

Town of Islip Apple Festival Returns to Sayville Saturday, October 25, 2025 for 45th Anniversary;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 15, 2025

A visitor enjoys a classic candy apple during a past annual Town of Islip Apple Festival in Sayville. The 45th edition of the beloved fall celebration takes place on October 25, 2025, featuring apple-themed treats, live entertainment,…
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Crime

North Carolina Man Arrested in Nassau County After Police Find Loaded 9mm Handgun During Traffic…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 15, 2025

Mugshot released by Nassau County Police shows 47-year-old Thomas Haynes of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, who was arrested following a traffic stop in North Lawrence on October 10, 2025, after officers recovered a loaded 9mm handgun…
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Entertainment

Legendary Rock Band “Cheap Trick” Set to Rock The Paramount in Huntington on Tuesday, October 21,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 12, 2025

Legendary rock band Cheap Trick performing live at Hard Rock Live. The group, known for hits like “Surrender” and “I Want You to Want Me,” will bring their 2025 tour to The Paramount in Huntington, New York, on October 21. File photo:…
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Entertainment

Great Pumpkin Palooza At Lenny Bruno Farms Select Weekends in October; Haunted Maze, U-Pick…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 12, 2025

A young visitor enjoys pumpkin picking at Lenny Bruno Farms in Manorville, Long Island. The annual Great Pumpkin Palooza offers families a classic fall experience with hayrides, farm activities, and fields filled with bright orange…
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Entertainment

Festival Season Hits Long Island: Weekend Packed with Fairs, Food & Family Fun, October 10–12…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 8, 2025

Autumn festivals are popping up all over Long Island, filling streets with artisan vendors, local food, and live music. Shoppers bundle up in cozy sweaters and explore open-air markets surrounded by fall colors. It’s the perfect weekend to…
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Crime

Two Brooklyn Men Arrested in $148,000 Armed Robbery at Valley Stream Kay Jewelers; Investigated By…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 8, 2025

Alonzo Simpson, 40, and Jahquan Williams, 28, both of Brooklyn, were arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery at Kay Jewelers in Valley Stream, where police say approximately $148,000 worth of jewelry was stolen. Photo:…
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Crime

Brooklyn Man in U.S. Illegally Struggled With Detectives During Arrest for $117,000 East Rockaway…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 7, 2025

Jinqin Jiang, 46, of Brooklyn, was arrested in connection with an attempted elder scam in East Rockaway after allegedly trying to defraud a 74-year-old woman out of $117,000. Police say Jiang is in the United States illegally and has been…
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Entertainment

Pierce The Veil Brings “I Can’t Hear You” World Tour to Northwell at Jones Beach Theater Tuesday,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 6, 2025

Pierce The Veil performing live at the When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 21, 2023. The band will return to the stage on Long Island this fall for their I Can’t Hear You World Tour, set to take over Northwell at…
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Crime

Riverhead Man Convicted of Murder in Fatal East Patchogue Shooting; Faces 25 Years To Life In Prison

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 3, 2025

Brent Henry, 61, of Riverhead, was convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Ines Reyes in East Patchogue. He faces up to 25 years to life in prison at sentencing scheduled for November 7, 2025. Photo courtesy…
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Crime

Yaphank Woman Pleads Guilty in Fatal Middle Island Crash That Killed Passenger; Faces 4 To 12 Years…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 2, 2025

Melissa Koprowski, 32, of Yaphank, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges in connection with a 2024 crash in Middle Island that killed 75-year-old passenger Esther Guy and injured the driver. Photo courtesy of Suffolk County…
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Entertainment

Nicole Kidman Files for Divorce from Keith Urban After 19 Years; Couple Were Often Viewed As One Of…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 2, 2025

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, pictured together at a public event prior to their separation. The actress has filed for divorce in Nashville, citing irreconcilable differences after 19 years of marriage. File photo: lev radin, licensed. …
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Entertainment

Autumn Festivals, Pumpkin Fun & Big Events; Your Long Island Weekend Planner for Friday October…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 1, 2025

Autumn arrives on Long Island as October kicks off with pumpkin patches, fairs, concerts, and spooky fun for the whole family. From haunted trails to car shows and street fairs, Long Island’s first October weekend is packed with ways to…
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Entertainment

Modest Mouse with Special Guest Built to Spill to Play The Paramount in Huntington, Monday, October…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 29, 2025

Modest Mouse performing live on stage during their U.S. tour. The band will bring their indie rock anthems to The Paramount in Huntington, NY, on October 20, 2025, with support from Built to Spill. File photo: Brandon Nagy, licensed. …
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Crime

Pennsylvania Man Indicted in 2019 Wyandanch Murder Case; Faces 25 Years To Life In Prison If…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 27, 2025

Digitally enhanced and re-rendered mugshot of Gerald Neal, a 50-year-old man from Pennsylvania, photographed following an unrelated arrest in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Neal was indicted by Suffolk County authorities in New York after…
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Entertainment

Alyssa Milano Undergoes Breast Implant Removal, Citing Health, Personal Growth; “Today, I’m My…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 27, 2025

Alyssa Milano attends the 2022 UNICEF Gala at The Glasshouse in New York on November 29, 2022. The actress recently shared that she underwent breast implant removal surgery as part of prioritizing health and authenticity. File photo: lev…
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Entertainment

Actor Christopher Lloyd Lists Remodeled Santa Barbara Estate for $6.38 Million; Hillside Home Has…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 26, 2025

Actor Christopher Lloyd speaks during a panel at Motor City Comic Con in Novi, Michigan, on May 20, 2023. The Back to the Future star has recently listed his remodeled Montecito, California, estate for $6.38 million. File photo: Brandon…
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Entertainment

Famous Food Festival: “Taste the World” Returns to Deer Park Columbus Day Weekend; October 10…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 24, 2025

Across four days, guests can sample global street foods and festival-only creations, then bounce between activities like mini-golf, rock-wall climbs, axe throwing, and VR experiences. There’s also a beer and wine garden for adults and a…
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Entertainment

Long Island Weekend Events Guide: Festivals, Concerts, The Ryder Cup and Many More Things To Do…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 24, 2025

From the 2025 Ryder Cup teeing off at Bethpage Black to a host of fairs, concerts, haunted adventures, and family-friendly festivals across the island, we’ve combed through dozens of listings to bring you the most notable events happening…
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Entertainment

Dane Cook Brings “Perfectly Shattered Tour” to The Paramount in Huntington on Thursday, October 2,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 20, 2025

Comedian Dane Cook, known for his high-energy stand-up and storytelling style, is set to bring his Perfectly Shattered Tour to The Paramount in Huntington, NY, on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The Perfectly Shattered Tour is one of Cook’s…
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Health

New York Moves to Boost Fall Vaccinations: Health Officials Urge Shots, Governor Signs Emergency…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 18, 2025

To expand access, Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order classifying vaccine availability as an emergency priority. The order allows pharmacists to prescribe and administer COVID vaccines directly, bypassing potential delays in…
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Crime

Queens Woman Arrested for $30K Credit Card Theft from North Woodmere Senior; Elder Fraud and…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 17, 2025

Sarika Mangru, 48, of Jamaica, Queens, was arrested September 16, 2025, for allegedly stealing $30,000 from a 90-year-old North Woodmere woman while employed as her home care aide. She is scheduled for arraignment today, September 17,…
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Entertainment

45th Annual Pickle Festival Returns to Greenlawn, Saturday, September 20, 2025

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 17, 2025

Attendees can expect jars of every kind of pickle imaginable - sour, half-sour, bread-and-butter, garlic, spicy, and more. In addition to tasting and buying pickles, the event will also feature local food vendors, live music, arts and…
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