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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.

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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Health

Measles Case Confirmed in Suffolk County: Health Officials Alert Public to Potential Exposure

Joe Mcdermott Mar 12, 2025

Measles causes a distinct rash that appears as red, flat spots, which can sometimes be slightly raised. The rash typically starts on the face, particularly around the hairline, and then spreads downward to the rest of the body, including…
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Crime

Nassau Police Release Surveillance Images of Suspect in Uniondale Walgreens Assault

Joe Mcdermott Mar 6, 2025

Nassau County Police have released surveillance images of a woman and a red Honda Accord linked to an assault outside a Walgreens in Uniondale on December 20, 2024. The suspect is described as a Black female with short black hair, wearing…
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Business

Media Expert Affirms CBS’s Integrity: ‘60 Minutes’ Harris Interview Editing Upheld…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 6, 2025

The CBS “Eye” logo is shown on a building at the Television City studio complex, located at the corner of Fairfax and Beverly in Los Angeles. A prominent media scholar has weighed in on the controversy surrounding CBS Broadcasting Inc. and…
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Finance

Musk Hesitates To Share Full DOGE Findings With Joe Rogan Out Of Fear For His Life, Says “Gonna Get…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 3, 2025

During a recent interview with Joe Rogan, Elon Musk hinted that he'll be assassinated if he goes too deep into the corruption in DC. He emphasized the gravity of the situation by stating that pushing too hard on corruption issues might…
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National

Democrat Jasmine Crockett Says President Trump Is An “Enemy to the United States” That’s “Occupying…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 3, 2025

Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, joined MSNBC Sunday during which she slammed President Donald Trump as an “enemy to the United States” and is “Occupying the White House”. Crockett has been serving Texas's 30th Congressional…
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Local

AOC Worried She May Be Under Investigation; Seeks Clarification from DOJ on Advising Illegals to…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 1, 2025

New York Representative Ocasio-Cortez sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi seeking clarification on whether the DOJ had initiated an investigation into her webinar provided guidance on how individuals could exercise their legal…
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Business

Trump Admin To Close 110+ IRS Offices, Layoff Approx 7,000 Workers, Most Positions Within Auditing,…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 27, 2025

At least 113 offices will have their leases terminated or not renewed when they expire, according to a list from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), obtained by The Washington Post. In addition to office closures, the IRS has…
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National

Pentagon: Transgender Troops Disqualified From Service Without Exemption; Identify Those With Gender…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 27, 2025

Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, speaks at a White House press briefing after a Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines flight 5342 by DCA airport. The new memo directs the secretaries of each branch to identify service…
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Business

“The ReidOut” Is Out: Joy Reid’s ‘Divisive’ MSNBC Show Canceled in Major Shake-Up Amid…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 23, 2025

MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid at the premiere for "The 1619 Project" at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Picture: Paul Smith- File photo: Featureflash Photo Agency, licensed. NEW YORK, NY - MSNBC has announced the cancellation of Joy…
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Crime

Mastic Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter For Fatally Stabbing Housemate

Joe Mcdermott Feb 20, 2025

Philip Walker, 58, of Mastic, pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, for stabbing his housemate, 63-year-old Jimmy Vaughn, three times with a knife. During the attack, Walker fatally pierced the victim’s heart. Image: Office…
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