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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.

Business

Omnicom Plans Over 4,000 Layoffs After Interpublic Merger; 10,000 Jobs Gone Since 2024

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 3, 2025

A marketing analyst reviews performance data during an internal strategy session — the type of operational realignment many Omnicom and Interpublic teams are navigating as the newly merged advertising giant prepares for more than 4,000…
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Entertainment

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Face New Round of Relationship Rumors – Here’s What’s Actually…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 29, 2025

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani smile together at Stefani’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, where she received her star surrounded by family, friends, and fans. The couple appeared warm and supportive during the event, well before the…
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Entertainment

Bruce Willis’ Family Pledges to Donate His Brain to Advance Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) Research

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 29, 2025

Bruce Willis and his wife, Emma Heming Willis, attend the Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on July 14, 2018. The event marked one of Willis’ final major public appearances before his retirement…
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Entertainment

Billy Joel Set to Light Up Madison Square Garden on December 19 as His Historic Residency Enters Its…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 25, 2025

Singer-songwriter Billy Joel performs onstage during a 2016 concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Long Island native is known for selling out the venue as part of his historic residency. His upcoming December 19…
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Crime

Brentwood Man Arrested After Infant Suffers Alleged Fentanyl Poisoning; Released Pending Further…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 17, 2025

Powdered fentanyl and a plastic straw similar to what prosecutors say was used in the Brentwood case, where an eight-month-old suffered opioid poisoning while in the care of an adult. This image is not evidence from the investigation. File…
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Entertainment

10th Annual Long Island Disco Fever Returns for 2025 Holiday Throwback Party at Westbury Music Fair,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 16, 2025

A packed dance floor and live DJ set the tone at a disco-themed party, similar energy to what is expected at Long Island Disco Fever 2025 set to take place on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair. File photo:…
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Entertainment

Theresa Caputo LIVE: The Experience – Spirit Medium Brings Home Holiday Season Performance at…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 15, 2025

Promotional artwork for Theresa Caputo LIVE: The Experience, coming to The Paramount in Huntington on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Fans of the internationally known psychic medium will have a chance to see her in person. Art created by the…
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Business

Verizon Preparing To Carry Out Largest Round of Layoffs In Its History, With Roughly 15,000 Jobs…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 15, 2025

Striking Verizon workers gather outside a company storefront in New York City during a 2016 labor action. Scenes like this have illustrate the long-running labor backdrop against which Verizon’s newly announced workforce restructuring and…
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Crime

Queens Woman Unlawfully Living in U.S. Arrested for Illegal Massage Practice in North Bellmore; Now…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 8, 2025

Ji Chen, 30, of Flushing, Queens, was arrested by Nassau County Police for allegedly offering unauthorized massage services at a North Bellmore spa. After her arrest, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents took her into…
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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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