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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.

Country Star Justin Moore Brings 14 #1 Country Hits to Long Island for Westbury Concert This…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 30, 2026

Country music star Justin Moore performs at the FarmBorough Festival on Randall’s Island in New York City on June 27, 2015. Moore is scheduled to return to the New York area for a Long Island performance at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair…
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Near-Total Lunar Eclipse Will Darken 96% of the Moon Over Long Island Thursday Night; East End May…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 26, 2026

NASA’s visualization shows the Moon passing through Earth’s shadow during the deep partial lunar eclipse of August 28, 2026. Greatest eclipse occurs at 4:13 a.m. UTC, corresponding to approximately 12:13 a.m. Eastern time on Long Island,…
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Reported Amagansett Dinner for Sam Altman Goes Viral as Invitation’s Authenticity…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 21, 2026

Gwyneth Paltrow attends the Netflix premiere of The Politician at the DGA Theater in New York City on September 26, 2019. Paltrow, who owns a home in Amagansett, has recently drawn attention over a reported private dinner planned for…
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Award-Winning Saxophonist Kenny G Bringing Smooth Jazz to Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair on…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 21, 2026

Kenny G performs during a live concert, playing the saxophone for an audience. Known for hits including “Songbird” and “Forever in Love,” the Grammy Award-winning musician will perform at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair on September 26,…
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Historic New York Beach Club in Atlantic Beach Put Up for Sale Amid Chapter 11 Bankruptcy; Asking…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 14, 2026

The entrance to the New York Beach Club in Atlantic Beach, a longtime private oceanfront club now being marketed for sale amid ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The club remains open and operating during the 2026 summer season. …
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Country Star Jason Aldean Bringing ‘Songs About Us Tour’ to Jones Beach Theater This September

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 10, 2026

Country music star Jason Aldean performs onstage during NBC’s “Today” show at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on July 31, 2015. Aldean is scheduled to bring his Songs About Us Tour 2026 to Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on Long…
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No Motive Known in Brutal Broad-Daylight Killing of 32-Year-Old Homeless Man Timothy Stark

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 1, 2026

Still image from surveillance video showing the alleged chase involving Timothy Stark through a busy Route 112 intersection in Medford shortly before the fatal stabbing. The image was released by the Suffolk County Police Department as…
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Country Star Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show Set for Jones Beach Theater in August; Carter…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 23, 2026

Chris Stapleton performs during the 2018 CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. He will bring his All-American Road Show to Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on August 26, 2026. Photo credit: Debby Wong, licensed. …
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Long Island Employment Tops 1.4 Million Jobs in June, Federal Report Shows Continued Employment…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 17, 2026

Healthcare professionals walk outside a medical facility. Education and health services remained Long Island's largest employment sector in June, accounting for approximately 330,200 payroll jobs, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of…
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Why Is It Called Country Life Press? The Fascinating Story Behind One of Long Island’s Most…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 16, 2026

A recreated color illustration based on a historic photograph published in The Country Life Press: Garden City, New York (1913), depicting the main entrance to the Country Life Press publishing complex in Garden City. The original campus,…
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Queens Man Charged With Kidnapping Woman and Holding Her at Huntington Motel, Police Say

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 9, 2026

Balraj Singh, 28, of Richmond Hill, Queens, was arrested and charged with kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, and multiple domestic violence-related offenses after police said he held a 19-year-old woman against her will at a Huntington…
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Hauppauge Man Pleads Guilty in Drunken Driving Crash That Killed Nassau County Police Officer

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 11, 2026

Matthew Smith, 21, of Hauppauge, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and related charges stemming from a January 2026 drunken driving crash that killed Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa and seriously injured his…
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Tim McGraw Bringing Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026 to Jones Beach in July; Expected To Be One Of Seasons…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 4, 2026

Tim McGraw performs during the Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana. The country music superstar entertained festivalgoers with many of his biggest hits, showcasing the energetic stage presence that has made him one of…
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Dave Matthews Band Returns to Jones Beach Theater for Summer Tour 2026 Performance; Tuesday, July…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 3, 2026

Dave Matthews performs during a live concert appearance in 2019. The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and his band are scheduled to return to Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on July 21, 2026, as part of their Summer Tour…
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Riley Green Bringing “Cowboy As It Gets Tour 2026” to Jones Beach Theater This June; Songs like…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 17, 2026

Country music star Riley Green first gained national attention with songs like “There Was This Girl” and “I Wish Grandpas Never Died,” the latter becoming one of country music’s most emotional and widely recognized modern ballads. File…
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Swedish Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Suffolk County Cocaine Smuggling Case; Will Face Deportation…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 10, 2026

Amanda Abrahamsson, 26, of Sweden, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after admitting to her role in an attempted cocaine smuggling operation involving approximately 10 kilograms of cocaine shipped to Suffolk County, New York. Authorities…
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Kesha Bringing “The Freedom Tour” to Jones Beach June 8, 2026; Big Hits Were “Tik Tok,” “We R Who We…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 23, 2026

Pop star Kesha performs live on stage during the Rock in Rio festival in Rio de Janeiro on September 23, 2011. The high-energy performance highlights her early-era style, complete with bold makeup and theatrical stage presence. File photo:…
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Ralph Macchio ‘Karate Kid’ Screening in Huntington Sells Out Ahead of May Appearance

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 9, 2026

Ralph Macchio attends a television festival in Newport Beach, California, in June 2025. The Long Island native is set to appear at a sold-out Karate Kid screening and Q&A event at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington this May. File…
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Legendary Singer Gladys Knight To Perform at NYCB Theatre in Westbury, Saturday, June 27, 2026

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 4, 2026

Legendary soul singer Gladys Knight performs live during a concert appearance in July 2019. The legendary soul singer is scheduled to perform at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair in Westbury on June 27, 2026. File photo: Ben Houdijk,…
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Suffolk Courts Honor Supervising Court Officers as Part of Women’s History Month Observance

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 18, 2026

(L-R) Sergeant Ann Marie Calise, Lieutenant Sonia Alvarez, Sergeant Kelly MacDonald, Lieutenant Alyssa Martinez, Major Karen Morro, Chief Eileen Mallon (Ret.), Lieutenant Celeste Forde, Sergeant Evelyn Portes, and Sergeant Janice Hago pose…
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Legendary Rock Icon, Rod Stewart, to Bring “One Last Time” Tour to Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 12, 2026

Rod Stewart performs during a live concert appearance. The legendary rock vocalist is scheduled to bring his “One Last Time” tour to Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on July 31, 2026, for a summer performance on Long Island. File…
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Detectives Say Surveillance Video Shows Lindenhurst Daycare Worker Assaulting Toddler; Massapequa…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 11, 2026

Police vehicles from the Suffolk County Police Department are seen behind crime scene tape during an investigation in Suffolk County, New York. Authorities say detectives are investigating allegations of child abuse connected to a…
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Announce May 5 Show at UBS Arena in Belmont Park

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 4, 2026

Bruce Springsteen performs with the E Street Band during a recent arena concert. The legendary rock group will bring their “Land of Hope & Dreams” American Tour to UBS Arena at Belmont Park on May 5, giving Long Island fans the chance…
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Suffolk Courts Conclude Black History Month with Grand Celebration at Cohalan Court Complex in …

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 28, 2026

Associate Justice Paul Wooten delivers the keynote address during the Suffolk County Courts’ 2026 Black History Month Grand Celebration as Diane Clark, Hon. Cheryl Joseph, and Administrative Judge Andrew A. Crecca look on in the Ceremonial…
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Barry Manilow to Perform “The Last Long Island Concert” at UBS Arena in Elmont on April 13, 2026

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 21, 2026

Barry Manilow performs during the “We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert” at the Great Lawn in Central Park on August 21, 2021, in New York City. The legendary singer-songwriter remains one of the most enduring live performers in pop music.…
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‘We Them Ones Comedy Tour 2026’ Brings an All-Star Lineup to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 10, 2026

Karlous Miller and Chico Bean are longtime collaborators and fan favorites on the We Them Ones Comedy Tour. Both comedians are expected to bring their high-energy stage presence and sharp crowd interaction to the tour’s 2026 stop at…
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Country Hit Maker Lee Brice to Perform at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, this May 28, 2026

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 2, 2026

Lee Brice performs live in concert at The Fest at Long Island Community Hospital at Bald Hill in Farmingville, New York, on July 3, 2019. Brice is scheduled to return to Long Island with a performance at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair in…
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Legendary R&B and Soul Singer Patti LaBelle Brings “The 80/65 Tour” to Flagstar at Westbury…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 28, 2026

Patti LaBelle performs live in concert during her 2014 world tour in North Carolina on January 11, 2014. The legendary singer is set to bring her 80/65 Tour to Long Island with a performance at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair in March…
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Phil Collins Says He Now Requires 24-Hour Medical Care After Years of Health Struggles

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 24, 2026

Phil Collins attends the Broadway opening night of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on January 12, 2014, in New York City. The appearance came years before a series of serious health issues would…
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Legendary Harlem Globetrotters’ 100 Year Tour Comes to Barclays Center in Brooklyn, February 15,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 19, 2026

Members of the Harlem Globetrotters showcase their signature ball-handling skills and on-court showmanship during a live performance at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, on August 11, 2018. The iconic basketball exhibition…
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