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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

State Comptroller: Nearly $14 Million Directed Towards Charitable Causes Through State Tax Return…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 20, 2024

A report by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has spotlighted that nearly $14 million directed towards causes like breast cancer research and veteran homelessness through state tax return checkoffs has remained unspent. File photo: Lev…
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Education

Meta Advocating For Government To Bring Forward Framework For Teen Social Media Protections With…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 19, 2024

, Meta is championing for federal-level legislation, bringing all the states under a unified set of rules. Based on a proposal Meta developed in collaboration with organizations, parents, and policymakers, the company is advocating for a…
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Legal

Report: Long Island Judge Under Investigation After Asking Muslim Woman To Remove Face Covering;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 19, 2024

A niqab is a veil that covers the face, worn by some Muslim women as a part of their Islamic faith. It typically covers the lower part of the face, leaving only the eyes exposed. The niqab is often worn along with other clothing, such as a…
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Entertainment

Alec Baldwin Appears In Real Estate Video To Showcase His $19 Million Hamptons Property For Sale

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 19, 2024

The actor, known for his prominent roles in 30 Rock and other popular TV shows, reminisces about having a home in Long Island since his early 20s. File photo: Lev Radin, ShutterStock.com, licensed. EAST HAMPTON, NY - Hollywood actor…
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Education

High School STEM Competition Names Top 300; 50 Students from Long Island Selected for Achievements…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 14, 2024

Award-winning projects in the competition cover topics in the sciences, engineering, social sciences and mathematics. Each scholar will receive a scholarship of $2,000, and to further reinforce their efforts, their respective schools will…
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Business

Island’s Doctor Shortages May Have Far-Reaching Implications on Accessibility of Healthcare

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 14, 2024

Especially on Long Island, medical experts have acknowledged the struggle of finding general internists to fill in the void left by retiring physicians. File photo: Ground Picture, ShutterStock.com, licensed. LONG ISLAND, NY - A ticking…
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Business

Over 100 Attend Rally To Reinstate Teacher At Seaford Catholic School After Controversial Dismissal

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 14, 2024

Michael Califano, a third-grade teacher at Maria Regina and a graduate of the same school, was fired after anonymous images of him kissing his boyfriend made their way into the hands of the local bishop. SEAFORD, NY - In the leafy…
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Crime

Brooklyn Man Charged In Late Night Shooting In Front of Long Island City Strip Club; Faces Attempted…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 14, 2024

According to police, Jeffrey Almanzar, a resident of 50th Street in Sunset Park, was placed under arrest on the evening of Sunday, January 7. Almanzar was expected to return to court January 12 for further proceedings. Photo: NYPD Crime…
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