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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.

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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Entertainment

Ryder Cup 2025 Comes to Long Island: Bethpage Black Set to Host Historic Showdown – September…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 13, 2025

Tiger Woods hits a tee shot off the 17th hole at Bethpage Black during the Barclays on August 22, 2012 in Farmingdale, NY. This will be the first time the Ryder Cup is held in New York. Bethpage Black is known for hosting major…
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Entertainment

Your Long Island Weekender: Top Events, Festivals & Family Fun for Friday, Sept. 12 – Sunday,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 11, 2025

Whether you’re planning a kid-friendly day, an evening of live music, or a quick North Fork escape, we’ve lined up the best of what’s happening from Friday through Sunday - plus a few hidden gems to make your plans pop. File photo: Artie…
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Entertainment

Twenty One Pilots Bring The Clancy Tour: Breach 2025 to Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 10, 2025

Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun of Twenty One Pilots performing live, known for their high-energy shows and strong connection with fans. Long Island’s iconic Jones Beach Theater is set to host a high-energy night of genre-defying music on…
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Entertainment

Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards Reunite 19 Years After Divorce at Netflix Premiere; Sheen’s…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 9, 2025

Charlie Sheen, now 59, and Denise Richards, 54, were once among Hollywood’s most talked-about couples before their marriage ended in 2006 after four years. Despite the turmoil that followed, the pair have managed to rebuild a supportive…
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Entertainment

Sydney Sweeney to Receive Acting Honor as Christy Headlines Hamptons International Film Festival

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 8, 2025

Actress Sydney Sweeney, who stars as boxer Christy Martin in the upcoming biopic Christy, will be honored at the 2025 Hamptons International Film Festival in East Hampton. The event, set for October 4 in East Hampton, will feature the U.S.…
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Entertainment

The Bacon Brothers to Bring “Freestanding Tour” to The Paramount in Huntington, Sunday September 14

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 7, 2025

While Kevin Bacon is internationally known for his decades in film and television, he has been equally committed to music. Teaming with his brother Michael – a classically trained musician, Emmy-winning composer, and longtime performer—the…
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Entertainment

Kelley Wolf Enters Rehab Following Arrest, Court Orders, and Ongoing Divorce From Scott Wolf

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 7, 2025

Kelley Wolf, now the estranged wife of actor Scott Wolf, in 2007. The couple announced their separation in June. Divorce proceedings have since become contentious, with allegations, counterclaims, and repeated public attention on the…
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Crime

Glen Head Woman Arrested After Rifle Magazine, Drugs Found During Probation Visit

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 6, 2025

Christine Bagwell, 36, of Glen Head, was arrested after probation officers discovered a loaded rifle magazine, suspected methamphetamine, and cocaine inside her home. Photo courtesy of Nassau County Police Department NASSAU COUNTY, N.Y.…
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Crime

Honduran National Pleads Guilty to Murder in Central Islip Shooting; Faces 25 Years To Life In State…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 6, 2025

Jeremias Anaribamoran, 47, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Gustavo Godinez-Carcamo in Central Islip. Photo courtesy of Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - A 47-year-old Central…
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Crime

Brentwood Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Suffolk Police Officer After High-Speed Crash; Expected To…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 6, 2025

Police said Fisher’s car continued several hundred feet before coming to a stop. Responding officers noted his glassy eyes, slurred speech, unsteady stance, and a strong odor of burnt cannabis. A blood test later revealed a .06 percent…
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Entertainment

Your Long Island Weekender: Top Events, Festivals & Family Fun for Friday, Sept. 5 –…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 3, 2025

From lively street festivals and parish bazaars to beachfront movies and surf contests, the September 5–7 lineup is packed with ways to enjoy the season before cooler days settle in. Communities across Nassau and Suffolk are stepping up…
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Education

Long Island Beefing Up Security Measures in Light of Recent School Shooting in Massachusetts

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 1, 2025

Complementing school-based upgrades, Nassau County has launched a 40-member “strategic response team” trained specifically for school emergencies. Officers patrol daily across public, private, religious, and charter schools, equipped with…
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Environment

Alligator Discovered in Long Island Pond Sparks Investigation; Believed To Have Been Either…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 29, 2025

The juvenile reptile, spotted by a bird watcher, was recovered from the pond by local animal control officers. Officials confirmed that the alligator was not native to the region and is believed to have been either abandoned or illegally…
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