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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

Mayor Mamdani Responds After Pete Davidson Says NYC Should ‘Fix the F–king BQE’ During ‘Jimmy…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 1, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to reporters. During a recent appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Mamdani responded to comedian Pete Davidson’s complaints about the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, saying the city is moving forward…
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Health

How Gabapentin Became a ‘Pill for Everything’ as Off-Label Prescriptions Soared; New Research Raises…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 29, 2026

Gabapentin, also sold under the brand name Neurontin, is widely prescribed for certain forms of nerve pain and seizure disorders and is frequently used off-label for other conditions. The medication has drawn increasing scrutiny as…
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Education

Seen This Pose Lately? Why Are So Many Women Posing With Their Hands Under Their Chin in Photos?

Joe Mcdermott Sep 29, 2026

A smiling woman poses with both hands held beneath her chin, a playful face-framing gesture commonly seen in portraits and group photos. Similar variations are sometimes described as the “flower pose,” although the origins of the familiar…
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Business

Oheka Castle Headed to Auction as Bankruptcy Expected to Bring Change in Ownership to Historic Long…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 20, 2026

An aerial view of Oheka Castle and its formal gardens in Huntington, New York. The historic Gold Coast estate is scheduled to be offered at auction on October 27, 2026, as part of ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. File photo: Alex…
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Crime

Port Jefferson Teen Pleads Guilty in Fatal Centereach Crash While Livestreaming on Instagram and…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 15, 2026

Matthew Papile, 18, of Port Jefferson, pleaded guilty on September 15, 2026, to aggravated vehicular homicide and other charges stemming from a 2024 crash in Centereach that killed 73-year-old Marion Napolitano and seriously injured her…
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Crime

New ICE Data Shows Nearly 3,000 Immigration Arrests Recorded Across Long Island; See Where They…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 5, 2026

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is seen inside a detention facility. Newly released federal data analyzed by LongIslandGuide.com shows nearly 3,000 ICE arrests recorded across Nassau and Suffolk counties since Jan. 20,…
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Crime

32-Year-Old Bank Executive Killed in Random Times Square Stabbing Attack by Queens Woman Later Shot…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 1, 2026

Erin Piacenti, the 32-year-old Bank of America vice president who was fatally stabbed in a random attack in Times Square on August 31, 2026, is pictured during an earlier visit to Times Square in New York City. The photograph was…
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Crime

West Hempstead Woman Charged in $7,000 Fake Home Rental Scheme Amid Prior Property Fraud Allegations

Joe Mcdermott Aug 21, 2026

Nassau County police say Aurelia Soogea rented a Hempstead home she did not own after a key was taken from a damaged lockbox. The arrest comes weeks after police accused her in a separate property fraud case. HEMPSTEAD, NY - A West…
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Crime

Hampton Bays Man Convicted of Assaulting Two Police Officers After Pursuit; Faces Up To Seven Years…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 21, 2026

Terrell Harris faces up to seven years in prison after a Suffolk County jury found him guilty of assault and other charges stemming from an October 2025 confrontation with Southampton Town police. HAMPTON BAYS, NY - A Hampton Bays man…
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Crime

Suffolk Police Hate Crime Unit Investigating Anti-Islam Graffiti at Site of Major New Islamic Center…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 17, 2026

A Muslim worshipper holds prayer beads during a moment of prayer. Suffolk County Police are investigating anti-Islam graffiti discovered on a banner at the construction site of the new Islamic Center of Mastic-Shirley in Shirley. File…
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Business

New York Medicaid Shake-Up Begins January 1: Millions Face New Work or Community Engagement…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 15, 2026

Beginning January 1, 2027, millions of New York Medicaid recipients could face new eligibility requirements, including completing at least 80 hours per month of work, education, job training, volunteering or other qualifying activities.…
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Local

WATCH: President Trump Draws Roaring Crowd at Nassau County Police Academy, Touts Crime Drop,…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 11, 2026

President Donald Trump is greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of uniformed law enforcement officers during his August 14, 2026, appearance at the Nassau County Police Academy in Uniondale, New York. Trump visited Long Island to deliver…
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National

Democrats Set the Contempt of Congress Precedent. Now They Have to Live With It.

Joe Mcdermott Aug 7, 2026

Dr. Anthony Fauci appears before Congress during testimony concerning the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci has faced repeated questioning from lawmakers over pandemic policies, federal research funding and the…
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Entertainment

Perez Hilton Cuts Himself With a Knife During TikTok Livestream; Experienced Major Medical Crisis…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 6, 2026

Perez Hilton attends The Queen's Birthday Ball at The Roxy in West Hollywood, California, on March 23, 2007. Born Mario Lavandeira Jr., the celebrity blogger rose to prominence in the mid-2000s with his influential entertainment gossip…
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National

Major U.S. Media Largely Ignore Iran-Linked Assassination Video Titled “Where to Kill Melania?!”

Joe Mcdermott Aug 1, 2026

An Iran-linked assassination video targeting Melania and her son, Barron Trump, is reportedly being investigated by the U.S. Secret Service. The video allegedly identified possible locations and methods for carrying out an attack. File…
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Entertainment

Free Admission: Boston Tribute Concert Coming to Heckscher Park in Huntington on Thursday, August…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 29, 2026

NY to Boston performs the classic-rock music of Boston during a live concert on Long Island. The tribute band will appear at Heckscher Park in Huntington for a free outdoor performance on August 6, 2026. Photo courtesy of NY to Boston via…
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Crime

Gilgo Beach Murders Case Concludes as Rex Heuermann Is Sentenced to Life After Admitting Eight…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 25, 2026

Editorial illustration depicting the Massapequa Park home associated with Rex Heuermann, based on the general appearance of the First Avenue property. Investigators searched the residence following his July 2023 arrest and returned in May…
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National

White House Releases Declassified Election Intelligence, Raising New Questions About Voter Data,…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 23, 2026

President Donald Trump arrives at the podium during a White House address outlining newly declassified intelligence concerning election security, foreign interference, voter data, and alleged fraud investigations. The administration says…
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Business

New Trump Accounts Give Eligible Children $1,000 Investments; Account Could Grow to More Than $300K…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 17, 2026

President Donald Trump holds a young supporter during a campaign rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in 2016. The new federal Trump Accounts program provides eligible children born between 2025 and 2028 with a one-time $1,000 investment…
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Business

Nearly 162,000 Long Islanders Still Primarily Work From Home, Census Bureau Estimates Show

Joe Mcdermott Jul 16, 2026

Working from home remains a common arrangement for many Long Island employees. The latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate that nearly 162,000 Nassau and Suffolk County workers primarily worked from home in 2024, representing about…
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Health

Shark Scare at Jones Beach Leaves Swimmer Seriously Injured, Beach Temporarily Closed

Joe Mcdermott Jul 4, 2026

Thousands of visitors enjoyed Jones Beach during the Fourth of July weekend before a suspected shark bite injured a swimmer and prompted officials to temporarily suspend swimming while the area was searched. File photo: WoodysPhotos,…
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Entertainment

Two Legendary Bands, One Night: Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner Bring the “Double Trouble Tour” to…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 2, 2026

Rickey Medlocke performs on stage with Lynyrd Skynyrd, bringing the band's signature Southern rock sound to life through powerful guitar work and decades of classic hits. Fans attending the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour at Jones Beach…
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Crime

Postal Worker Indicted for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Two Teen Girls, Including One in Mail Truck

Joe Mcdermott Jun 11, 2026

Jenry Buestan Gutama, 23, of Moriches, was indicted on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including First-Degree Rape and First-Degree Sexual Abuse, in connection with allegations involving two teenage girls, according to the Suffolk…
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Crime

Guatemalan National Convicted of Fourth DWI Offense Within a Decade in Suffolk County

Joe Mcdermott Jun 1, 2026

Walter Danilo Perez Sanchez, 42, was convicted by a Suffolk County jury of aggravated driving while intoxicated and related charges after prosecutors said he drove with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.22%, nearly three times New York's…
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Health

WATCH: Decorated CIA Officer Testifies That COVID Lab-Leak Evidence Was “Intentionally Covered Up”…

Joe Mcdermott May 21, 2026

Public distrust surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci and the government’s handling of COVID-19 intensified over time as questions persisted about the pandemic’s origins and whether the lab-leak theory was prematurely dismissed. File photo: Nicole…
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Crime

Four-Year-Old Allegedly Lured From Patchogue Laundromat by Illegal Immigrant; Promised Child Visit…

Joe Mcdermott May 17, 2026

Carlos Corte, 38, pictured in a booking photograph released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement following his arrest in connection with an alleged child kidnapping case in Patchogue. Federal authorities later detained Corte after…
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Business

How Long Island’s Comedy Clubs Survived the Collapse of America’s Stand-Up Boom

Joe Mcdermott May 13, 2026

Jerry Seinfeld performs during a live stand-up appearance, representing the generation of comedians who helped fuel America’s stand-up comedy boom during the 1980s and 1990s. Long Island comedy clubs were once part of the larger New…
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Entertainment

Ashanti & Trey Songz Bringing Summer R&B Night to Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on…

Joe Mcdermott May 10, 2026

Ashanti performs during the 2021 Millennium Tour at Selland Arena in Fresno, California. The Grammy-winning R&B artist is scheduled to appear at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on Long Island alongside Trey Songz on June 18,…
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Legal

Suffolk DA, Local Leaders Warn Proposed NY Parole Bills Could Lead to Early Release of Violent…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 26, 2026

Protesters gather outside City Hall in Lower Manhattan advocating for parole reform and the early release of incarcerated individuals in New York State. Demonstrators hold signs and banners supporting “Parole Justice” as part of a broader…
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National

White House to Review Reports of Dead and Missing U.S. Scientists Amid Growing Speculation of UFO…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 17, 2026

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing in Washington, D.C., where she said the administration would review reports involving missing and deceased scientists that have drawn national attention. File…
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