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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.

Crime

Inwood Man Charged With Murder in Deadly Dispute That Claimed Brother’s Life; Likely to Face 25…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 8, 2025

Anthony Iacomino, 46, of Inwood, was arrested and charged with Murder in the Second Degree after police say a violent domestic altercation with his brother, Joseph Iacomino, turned deadly inside their Wahl Avenue home. Photo: Nassau County…
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Local

Award-Winning Singer Cristina Fontanelli Launches Independent Write-In Campaign for NYC Council…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 8, 2025

Cristina Fontanelli on-stage at Carnegie Hall with local children and youth. Fontanelli, 69, said her campaign will focus on issues of public safety, supporting small businesses, improving quality of life, strengthening community…
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Entertainment

Little Feat to Ignite The Paramount with “Strike Up the Band Tour” in Huntington on Saturday,…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 7, 2025

Bill Payne of Little Feat performs live on stage, showcasing the band’s signature blend of rock, blues, and funk. The group will bring their Strike Up the Band Tour to The Paramount in Huntington, New York, on October 25, 2025, offering…
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Business

Elon Musk Joins Growing Boycott as Netflix Faces Backlash Over Animated Series “Dead End: Paranormal…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 7, 2025

A viewer gives a thumbs-down gesture in front of a laptop displaying the Netflix logo, symbolizing the growing backlash and calls for a boycott of the streaming platform. The movement, fueled by controversy over an animated series and…
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Crime

Inwood Man Arrested After Assaulting Detective During Petit Larceny Investigation; Now Escalated…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 6, 2025

Marvin Mendez Torrez, 24, of Inwood, was arrested after allegedly assaulting a detective and resisting arrest following a series of retail thefts in Inwood and North Lawrence. Photo courtesy of Nassau County Police Department. INWOOD,…
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Entertainment

Josh Groban to Headline 2025 Tilles Center Gala in Brookville, Bringing a Night of Music and…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 6, 2025

Josh Groban attends the 2025 Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The award-winning vocalist will headline the 2025 Tilles Center Gala in Brookville, Long Island, on October 11, 2025 — a benefit concert…
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Entertainment

Denise Richards’ Divorce From Aaron Phypers Spirals Into Legal and Personal Turmoil; Celebrity…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 5, 2025

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers attend the 2018 American Humane Hero Dog Awards at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The couple, who married later that year, are now embroiled in a high-profile divorce involving…
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Crime

Over 200 Animals Rescued from Alleged Hoarding Situation in Northport; Many Will Soon Be Available…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 3, 2025

Authorities and rescue workers remove animals from a Northport property where more than 200 animals were discovered living in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s BEAST Unit coordinated the…
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Entertainment

Long Island’s Largest Car Show Rolls Back Into Tobay Beach This Weekend; Admission Free To…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 3, 2025

A striking red 1962 Chevrolet Corvette convertible gleams under the sun at a past Car Show Long Island, showcasing classic American sports car styling at Tobay Beach. The vintage front-end design, chrome detailing, and timeless curves…
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Crime

Police Identify Teen Victim in 1982 Freeport Homicide Through Investigative Genealogy; $25,000 For…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 2, 2025

Fifteen-year-old Susan Mann of Hollis, Queens, disappeared in May 1980. Her remains were discovered in a Freeport dumpster in 1982 and recently identified through investigative genealogy. At the time, she was wearing the same clothing and…
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Business

Who Is Erika Kirk? Widow of Charlie Kirk Steps Into Leadership Role at Turning Point USA; A New CEO…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 30, 2025

When Erika Kirk stepped to the podium in Arizona, the weight of loss and responsibility was written on her face. Just weeks after the assassination of her husband, she stood before supporters not only as a grieving widow, but as the newly…
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Business

Amtrak Bathroom Sting at Penn Station Sparks Backlash Over Surge in Arrests, Immigration Referrals

Joe Mcdermott Sep 30, 2025

Penn Station entrance in Manhattan, New York City, photographed in March 2025. The busy transit hub has become the focus of controversy after Amtrak Police carried out hundreds of undercover arrests inside men’s restrooms. File photo: DW…
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Health

Russia’s New “Enteromix” Cancer Vaccine: What’s Real, What’s Hype; Facts at a Glance – What We…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 29, 2025

A patient receives an injection during cancer treatment research. Russia’s Enteromix vaccine, still in early human trials, has drawn global attention following bold efficacy claims, though experts caution that verified clinical results…
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Crime

Suffolk County Pimp Could Serve 29 Years for Sex Trafficking; Controlled Victim With Crack-Cocaine,…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 27, 2025

Michael Howell, 65, of Brooklyn, originally from Barbados, was sentenced to 13 to 29 years in prison for sex trafficking, promoting prostitution, and drug possession. Photo courtesy of Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. NEW…
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Legal

Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on Charges of Lying to Congress and Obstructing Proceedings

Joe Mcdermott Sep 26, 2025

Former FBI Director James Comey is sworn in before testifying to the Senate Intelligence Committee on June 8, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Comey now faces federal charges alleging he lied to Congress and obstructed a congressional proceeding.…
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National

Report: 274 FBI Agents Were Sent to Capitol on Jan. 6, Internal Complaints of Political Bias…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 26, 2025

Protesters gather on the west front of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, during the breach that led to a joint session of Congress being disrupted. The day remains under investigation, with new reports raising questions about the scale…
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Entertainment

William Shatner’s Reported Medical Emergency Sparks Conflicting Accounts; Legendary Actor Says He Is…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 26, 2025

William Shatner, seen here attending “Destination Star Trek London” in 2014, was the subject of conflicting reports this week after a medical scare at his Los Angeles home. The 94-year-old actor, best known as Captain Kirk, has since…
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Crime

MS-13 Member Sentenced to 20 Years for Brutal Kidnapping and Assault of Suffolk Teen Pilgrim…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 25, 2025

Abandoned buildings at the former Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in Brentwood, New York. Prosecutors say MS-13 members brought their teenage victim here during a violent 2024 attack. File photo: Felix Lipov, licensed SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. –…
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National

WATCH: Hidden Camera Clip of Former DOJ Official Fuels Fresh Epstein Allegations Involving Bill…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 25, 2025

Screenshot from O’Keefe Media Group video showing Glenn Prager, identified as a former Department of Justice investigator, alleging Epstein was a CIA informant. Prager is recorded in an informal setting describing his work on…
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Crime

Long Beach Man Arrested in Freeport After Allegedly Posing as Police Detective With Fake Badge and…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 24, 2025

Mugshot of Ariel Espinal, 35, of Long Beach, released by the Nassau County Police Department. Espinal was arrested in Freeport on September 23, 2025, after allegedly impersonating a police detective with a fake badge and ID. FREEPORT,…
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Crime

Roosevelt Man Arrested in Nassau County on Rape and Sexual Abuse Charges Involving Disabled Victim

Joe Mcdermott Sep 23, 2025

Mugshot of Steven Harrison, 62, of Roosevelt, who was arrested following an investigation by Nassau County police into allegations of sexual abuse involving a woman with disabilities. Harrison, a former AHRC van driver, faces multiple…
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Health

FDA Cautions Physicians on Possible Autism Link to Acetaminophen During Pregnancy; Experts Not…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 23, 2025

Although acetaminophen is the generic name of the medication, most people know it by the brand name Tylenol, which is one of the best-selling over-the-counter pain relievers in the United States. Tylenol and countless store-brand versions…
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Crime

Two Women Arrested After Assault on Officer and Possession of Stolen Property at Roosevelt Field…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 22, 2025

Mugshot of 26-year-old Shaquanna Gibbs of Roosevelt, charged with assault, criminal possession of stolen property, and multiple traffic violations after an incident at Roosevelt Field Mall. Police did not release a booking photo of her…
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Crime

ICE Lodges Detainer Against Honduran National Charged with Homicide and Other Felonies in New York…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 20, 2025

Jose Edwin Cruz Gomez, 38, a Honduran national, was arrested in New York City in September 2025 on multiple felony charges including murder, attempted murder, and vehicular manslaughter. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement NEW…
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Entertainment

Death Metal Legends Cannibal Corpse Bring “North America 2025” Tour To Huntington on Friday, October…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 20, 2025

Cannibal Corpse performing live at Manchester Academy in the UK on April 21, 2023. The death metal veterans will bring their North America 2025 Tour to The Paramount in Huntington, NY, on October 17, 2025. File photo:…
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Entertainment

The Real Reasons Behind Jimmy Kimmel’s Indefinite Suspension; ABC Stations Revolt, Fierce Backlash,…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 19, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel, longtime host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, is at the center of controversy after remarks about Charlie Kirk’s killing led to backlash from affiliate stations and ABC’s decision to suspend the late-night program. The move comes amid…
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Business

New Report Warns New York Must Act Quickly to Repair Business Climate or Risk Continued Economic…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 17, 2025

The Charging Bull statue in New York’s Financial District stands as a symbol of economic power, even as a new statewide report warns that high costs, heavy regulation, and slower job growth are putting New York’s business climate at risk.…
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Crime

Alleged Mafia Associate, Girlfriend, Suffolk County Cop, All Plead Guilty in Long Island Brothel…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 16, 2025

According to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney’s office, Frank Saggio, 61, of West Islip (right), managed the enterprise between October 2019 and June 2024. Prosecutors said Dana Ciardullo, 33, of North Bellmore, Saggio’s…
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Business

LIRR Strike Threat Looms as Union Vote Nears; Thousands of Commuters Could Face Disruption

Joe Mcdermott Sep 15, 2025

If the strike goes forward, it could disrupt travel for an estimated 270,000 to 300,000 daily riders who rely on the Long Island Rail Road. That’s nearly the entire weekday commuting population that uses the system to get between Long…
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Crime

Conservative Commentator Charlie Kirk Assassinated During Utah Campus Event, Part of His “American…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 10, 2025

The attack has reignited debate about political polarization and violence in the United States. Kirk’s death follows a series of incidents targeting high-profile figures and public events, raising concerns about security at political…
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