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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

Blue Öyster Cult Returns to Long Island for Thanksgiving Weekend Concert at Patchogue Theatre

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 27, 2026

Eric Bloom, vocalist and guitarist for Blue Öyster Cult, performs at Manchester Academy in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2019. The band’s catalog includes classic rock favorites “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Godzilla” and “Burnin’ for You.”…
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Business

LIRR Ridership Projected to Reach 97% of Pre-Pandemic Level as MTA Faces $897 Million Gap in 2030

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 24, 2026

Commuters prepare to board a morning Long Island Rail Road train at Rockville Centre station in this archival photograph. An October 2026 state report projects LIRR ridership reaching 97% of its 2019 level this year, the strongest recovery…
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Environment

New Federal Study Maps Long Island Groundwater Flooding Hazards, With South Shore More Susceptible…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 24, 2026

An aerial view of Guy Lombardo Marina in Freeport after a cloudy sunrise shows part of Long Island’s South Shore waterfront. A new U.S. Geological Survey study found that groundwater flooding hazards are generally greater near coasts and…
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Environment

Long Island Sound Water Quality Improves, but Parts of Manhasset Bay and Hempstead Harbor Earn F…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 24, 2026

A marsh-lined shoreline along Long Island Sound illustrates the coastal habitats supported by the region’s waters. Save the Sound’s 2026 report card found that all five open-water regions maintained or improved their grades, while…
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Entertainment

Spooky Walk Returns to Center Moriches October 16 for 38th Year of Halloween Scares Benefiting Camp…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 9, 2026

The entrance to Spooky Walk at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck in Center Moriches is decorated with pumpkins and colorful chrysanthemums for the annual Halloween fundraiser. Returning October 16, 2026, the volunteer-operated haunted attraction raises…
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Business

Long Island Housing Market Pushes Higher as Nassau and Suffolk Prices Rise Despite Slower Sales,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 29, 2026

A suburban single-family home with a two-car garage and landscaped front yard illustrates the type of housing tracked in Long Island’s residential real estate market. August 2026 data shows median single-family home prices rose in both…
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Business

Town of Oyster Bay to Host Inclusive Talent Connection Job Expo in Bethpage October 5th; Free…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 29, 2026

Job seekers connect with employers and recruiters during a professional networking event. The 2026 Talent Connection Job Expo in Bethpage will bring together Long Island employers and people of all abilities seeking employment…
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Entertainment

Long Island Haunted House Season Kicks Off as Halloween Attractions Begin Opening Across Nassau and…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 18, 2026

A Halloween display at Schmitt’s Farm Haunt in Melville during the 2024 season. The longtime Long Island haunted attraction features elaborate seasonal displays and opens for its 2026 season in late September. Photo: LongIslandGuide.com,…
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Entertainment

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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Local

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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Entertainment

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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Entertainment

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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Business

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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Entertainment

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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Crime

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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Entertainment

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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Business

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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Business

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Entertainment

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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Entertainment

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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Entertainment

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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Crime

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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Entertainment

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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Entertainment

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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Entertainment

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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Business

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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Entertainment

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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Crime

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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