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Joe Mcdermott

Joe Mcdermott is our daily investigative journalist and staff reporter who keeps his eyes peeled for interesting local news exclusively for Long Island Guide. Mcdermott, one of our first and thus veteran reporters, is also a data analyst for select independent news and media organizations in the United States.

Business

Long Island Man Allegedly Plotted to Hire Hitman to Kidnap, Torture, and Kill Former Business…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 9, 2025

Navdeep Singh, 48, of Dix Hills, faces conspiracy and criminal solicitation charges. Prosecutors say he promised the person he believed was a hitman $100,000 and 10 acres of land to kidnap the victim, take him out of state, torture him,…
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Crime

Live Assassination In Colombia; Presidential Candidate Miguel Uribe Shot Multiple Times By…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 8, 2025

Authorities have launched an urgent security review focused both on Uribe’s protection detail and broader electoral safety measures. As the investigation continues, witnesses and campaign attendees have been asked to come forward with any…
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Crime

FBI Joins Search for Missing Asian Couple from Long Island: JuanJuan Zwang and Peishuan Fan Vanish…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 8, 2025

IJuanJuan Zwang, 44, and her husband Peishuan Fan, 48, both of Chinese descent, were last seen on March 30 near their residence on Maria Drive in Old Brookville. The pair was reported missing by family the following day. mage credit:…
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Business

Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado to Challenge Governor Hochul in 2026 Democratic Primary

Joe Mcdermott Jun 3, 2025

Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado has announced his candidacy for the 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary, setting the stage for a significant political contest in New York State. File photo: Lev Radin (both images), licensed. …
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Education

Education Secretary Threatens DOJ Action Over Long Island Native American Mascot Ban; Must Reverse…

Joe Mcdermott May 31, 2025

The Massapequa School District has long used the "Chiefs" mascot, a name that traces back to the district’s origins in the 1920s and 1930s. The mascot was adopted in a period when schools across the United States were selecting Native…
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Crime

Seaford Man Arrested After Allegedly Attacking Lyft Driver with Baseball Bat; Likely Faces Up To…

Joe Mcdermott May 31, 2025

James Turchi, 46, of Seaford, was charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree. He was scheduled to be arraigned on Friday, May 30, 2025 at First District Court, 99 Main…
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Finance

Long Island Rep. Misses Crucial Vote on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ After Falling…

Joe Mcdermott May 22, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) confirmed Garbarino's absence, stating that the Long Island congressman "fell asleep in the back" of the chamber during the critical vote. Johnson, while expressing frustration, referred to Garbarino as a…
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Business

Drugmaker of Popular Weight-Loss Medication Ozempic Facing Over 1,800 Lawsuits Claiming Vision Loss,…

Joe Mcdermott May 20, 2025

Ozempic and Wegovy, both containing the active ingredient semaglutide, have surged in popularity in recent years for their effectiveness in weight loss and managing type 2 diabetes. However, emerging litigation claims that some users have…
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Crime

Ex-Lindenhurst School Custodian Indicted in Child Sex Abuse Case Involving Over 100 Charges

Joe Mcdermott May 15, 2025

Suffolk County Police arrested Brian Woehr, 40, of Lindenhurst for possession of child pornography and promoting a sexual performance of a child. Woehr was ordered held on $1.5 million cash bail, $5 million bond, or a $15 million…
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Crime

Albany Budget Provision Sparks Outrage Over Potential Legal Shield for AG Letitia James

Joe Mcdermott May 8, 2025

House Republican Leadership Chair Elise Stefanik released a statement condemning Governor Kathy Hochul and Albany Democrats for their inclusion of a taxpayer-funded slush fund in the New York State budget to defend Attorney General Letitia…
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Legal

Committee Demands National Archives Turn Over All Email With Biden White House, FBI, DOJ Related To…

Joe Mcdermott May 7, 2025

In August 2022, more than 30 armed FBI agents conducted a court-authorized search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence as part of an investigation into the handling of classified documents. The operation involved agents…
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Legal

Supreme Court Allows Transgender Military Ban to Take Effect Amid Ongoing Legal Challenge

Joe Mcdermott May 7, 2025

The impact of the ruling could be significant. Advocacy groups estimate that thousands of transgender service members, many of whom came out under more inclusive policies adopted in prior administrations, could now face discharge or denial…
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Crime

As Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial Begins, Jurors Questioned On List of Approx 190 Celebrities…

Joe Mcdermott May 5, 2025

Prosecutors allege that over two decades, Sean "Diddy" Combs operated a criminal enterprise leveraging his entertainment businesses to exploit women. The indictment details coercive practices, including orchestrating events referred to as…
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Crime

Trump Orders Reopening of Notorious Alcatraz Prison; Will Serve As “Symbol of Law, Order, And…

Joe Mcdermott May 5, 2025

Alcatraz, located on an island in San Francisco Bay, operated as a federal penitentiary from 1934 to 1963. It was known for housing the nations most notorious criminals. The prison was closed due to high operating costs and deteriorating…
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Business

Phoebe Gates Inadvertently Discloses Her Father, Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates, Has Asperger’s…

Joe Mcdermott May 2, 2025

Bill Gates and Phoebe Adele Gates attend Time 100 Gala as Time magazine celebrates its annual list at Frederick P. Rose Hall of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Phoebe's casual mention of her father's condition during the podcast has garnered…
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Business

Sunrise Mall in Massapequa Set for Demolition as Redevelopment Plans Move Forward

Joe Mcdermott May 1, 2025

Sunrise Mall is now set to join a growing list of shuttered suburban retail centers being repurposed for modern logistics, housing, or mixed-use developments. As plans progress, both town officials and Urban Edge have committed to…
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Business

JetBlue Cancels Boston–Islip Route Days Before Launch, Citing Economic Uncertainty, Low Demand

Joe Mcdermott Apr 30, 2025

The route was initially announced in January 2024 as part of JetBlue’s seasonal expansion for the summer. The airline had scheduled daily nonstop flights between Boston and Islip, slated to begin in early May 2025. However, the plans were…
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Health

BREAKING: Pope Francis, Died Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, At Age Of 88 – Who Will Be the…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis waves to the faithful at the end of his weekly general audience in St. PeterÕs Square at the Vatican, November 13, 2024. Francis had been hospitalized for 38 days beginning February 14, 2025, due to a respiratory crisis that…
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Health

Trump Team Unveils Explosive COVID Origins Report: Fauci, WHO Under Fire; Lab Leak ‘True…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 19, 2025

The Trump administration webpage criticizes former health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, and international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO), accusing them of downplaying or dismissing the lab leak…
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Business

From Fame to Foreclosure: Bill Cosby Lists New York Home Amid Continued Financial and Legal Fallout

Joe Mcdermott Apr 17, 2025

These ongoing legal issues coincide with Cosby's financial troubles, including foreclosure proceedings on two of his New York City townhouses. The combination of legal and financial challenges continues to impact the 87-year-old's…
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Business

Stefanik Reportedly Weighing 2026 Run Against Gov. Hochul; Bid Could Shake Up New York’s…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 17, 2025

House leadership chair, Elis Stefanik has not made a formal announcement, but growing chatter within GOP circles suggests she may be laying the groundwork for a statewide campaign. With control of key political institutions and the future…
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Crime

BREAKING: New York AG Letitia James Referred To Justice Department For Potential Mortgage Fraud

Joe Mcdermott Apr 16, 2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been formally referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential criminal prosecution related to alleged mortgage fraud. The Federal Housing Finance Agency alleges her misrepresentations…
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Crime

Illegal Immigrant From Guatemala Indicted In Death Of 2-Month-Old Long Island Daughter; Slapped,…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 10, 2025

Prosecutors allege Rabanales Pretzantzin slapped the 2-month-old in the face, punched her in the stomach repeatedly and picked her up and shook her violently. Image credit: Nassau County Police Department. INWOOD, NY - A 20-year-old…
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Business

Trump’s New Tariffs Spark Global Turmoil as U.S. Approval Ratings Rise To 53%, 4-Point Increase From…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 5, 2025

A DailyMail.com/J.L. Partners poll conducted from March 31 to April 3, 2025, indicated that President Trump's approval rating rose to 53%, a 4-point increase from the previous week. This uptick coincided with the announcement of new…
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Crime

High-Ranking MS-13 Leader Accused of Kidnapping, Torture, and Murder Arrested on Long Island

Joe Mcdermott Apr 3, 2025

Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the administration's commitment to dismantling MS-13, stating that under President Trump's leadership, efforts will persist until the organization is completely dismantled and its members are…
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Business

Long Island Tourism Leader Tapped to Lead Chicago’s Convention Bureau Amid Power Struggle

Joe Mcdermott Mar 29, 2025

Kristen Reynolds, the current CEO of Discover Long Island, is expected to be named the next CEO of Choose Chicago — a position considered one of the most influential and highest-paid public roles in the city, with a salary of $520,000.…
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Crime

Elmont Man with Multiple Warrants Arrested After Violent Struggle with Police

Joe Mcdermott Mar 21, 2025

Jasmin faces charges including three counts of Assault in the 2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, Criminal Trespass in the 3rd Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree. His arraignment was scheduled for…
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Health

Medical Journal Raises Concerns Over Scars In Hearts of People Who Died Suddenly After mRNA Vaccine

Joe Mcdermott Mar 20, 2025

Researchers believe scars could be linked to inflammation or small blood vessel issues possibly caused by the vaccine. They suggest more research is needed to determine whether these changes could be detected before they lead to serious…
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Business

Trump’s Bold Tax Plan: 93% of Americans to Pay ZERO Federal Income Taxes – Is This the End of…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 17, 2025

Currently, the top one percent of earners contribute approximately 40 percent of all federal income taxes, while the top five percent account for about 66 percent of total income tax revenue. Eliminating income taxes for those earning…
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Legal

Trump Declares Biden’s Autopen-Issued Pardons “Void, Vacant, And of No Further Force or…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 17, 2025

President Donald Trump has declared that all pardons signed by President Joe Biden are invalid, claiming they were executed using an autopen – a mechanical device that reproduces a person’s signature, asserted that Biden was unaware of…
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