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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.

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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Finance

Musk Closing In On “Biggest Fraud In History” – Far More Eligible Social Security Numbers Than…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 17, 2025

Elon Musk has indicated that millions of people listed in a Social Security database are recorded as centenarians "with the death field set to FALSE!" Elon Musk is leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President…
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Finance

DOGE Cancels $168,000 For Exhibit Dedicated To Anthony Fauci At NIH Museum

Joe Mcdermott Feb 11, 2025

A truck feature a likeness of Dr. Anthony Fauci as Uncle Sam and questioning his supposed expenditures through the NIH on dangerous animal virus experiments in China. Recently, HHS canceled 62 contracts totaling $182 million,…
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Health

Health Officials Emphasize Importance of Vaccination As Long Island Experiences Significant Surge In…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 9, 2025

Approximately 7.8% of recent healthcare visits were for flu-like symptoms, marking the highest percentage since the 2009-2010 flu season. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccination, especially for vulnerable groups such as…
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National

Biden’s Security Clearances, Daily Intelligence Briefings Revoked; “Not Trusted With Sensitive…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 8, 2025

File photo: Chip Somodevilla, licensed. WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, February 7, President Trump announced the revocation of former President Joe Biden's security clearances and the cessation of his access to daily intelligence…
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Business

MUSK: This Is Where The Big Money Fraud Is Happening: DOGE Uncovers $100 BILLION in Medicare,…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 7, 2025

In a bombshell revelation President Trump’s newly minted Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has uncovered what he describes as a staggering “$100B of taxpayer money” wasted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…
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Crime

Sanctuary: East End Safer for Illegals Fleeing Nassau ICE Raids; Local Police “Not Interested” In…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 7, 2025

East Hampton officials say they will not enforce federal immigration laws, emphasizing that undocumented workers, including maids, landscapers, and nannies, are not at risk of deportation by local authorities. The department's role is to…
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National

Chuck Schumer Mocked for Chanting ‘We Will Win’ After Just Loosing

Joe Mcdermott Feb 6, 2025

Schumer stood alongside Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., and several other Democrats at a "Nobody Elected Elon" rally. Schumer, while holding Waters' hand, chanted "we will win, we will win, we will win," before pausing and saying, "we won't…
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Economy

Long Island Housing Market In Significant Decline of Available Homes; Levels Not Seen In Over Two…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 29, 2025

The data was gathered by a Douglas Elliman Real Estate report for the fourth quarter of 2024 which indicates the number of available homes for sale reached a record low, contributing to the competitive market conditions. File photo: Andy…
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Business

Newsday To File Lawsuit Against Nassau County Over Removal Of Designation As County’s Official…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 29, 2025

The complaint seeks reinstatement as the official newspaper and requests that future designations be based on neutral criteria. The New York Post announced plans to expand its coverage on Long Island, focusing on in-depth local news,…
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National

Trump Calls CNN’s Jim Acosta “Major Loser” And “Sleazebag” After Firey…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 28, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Jim Acosta, a prominent CNN anchor and former chief White House correspondent, has announced his departure from the network after an 18-year tenure. Acosta's decision follows CNN's recent programming changes, which…
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Finance

New Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Helps Stop $50 Million in Planned Spend for Condoms…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 28, 2025

In a recent briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the OMB identified approximately $50 million in planned expenditures for contraceptives in Gaza. …
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National

Columbian President Calls Trump ‘White Enslaver’ Over Deportation Flights; “I Won’t Shake…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 27, 2025

While reluctantly agreeing to terms under economic duress, Petro fired back at Trump’s policies, highlighting Colombia’s resilience and its long-standing history predating modern American influence. He accused the U.S. of exploiting power…
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Finance

10 Bridges on Long Island Rated In ‘Poor’ Condition by State Inspectors; Are You Driving…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 27, 2025

A bridge over the river in Connetquot River State Park Preserve in the Town of Islip, Long Island, NY; one of 10 bridges on the Island that are rated as poor based on federal standards, which classify bridges with a condition rating of…
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Crime

Decades After the Mafia’s Decline, New York Crime Families Still Operate in the Shadows

Joe Mcdermott Jan 26, 2025

Admissions were linked to long-standing illegal gambling operations in Brooklyn and Long Island, which involved betting parlors and other covert gambling activities. In April 2024, Salvatore Rubino, known as “Sal the…
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Crime

Teen Arrested After Stabbing Inside Long Island Macy’s at Green Acres Mall; Victim In Stable…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 25, 2025

Nassau County Police Department continues to investigate the recent stabbing, urging any witnesses or individuals with information to come forward. File photo: Leonard Zhukovsky, licensed. VALLEY STREAM, NY - A 17-year-old male has…
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Health

Trump Orders Blackout Across Federal Health Agencies, Including CDC, FDA, HHS, and NIH; No Website…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 23, 2025

RFK Jr. chosen by Trump for Secretary of Health and Human Services as part of his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda, Kennedy hopes to overhaul agencies such as the FDA, yet he still needs to be confirmed by Senate. File photo: Ringo…
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Legal

Biden Sets Unique Precedent With ‘Preemptive’ Pardons of Fauci, General Milley,…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 20, 2025

Biden’s action, though legally permissible under the Constitution, has drawn attention for its unorthodox application. Preemptive pardons are rare and typically reserved for extraordinary circumstances. It highlights the presidential…
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Crime

Long Island, NYC Brace for Sweeping ICE Immigration Enforcement Actions; Could Start Tuesday

Joe Mcdermott Jan 18, 2025

Following President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is set to initiate extensive operations targeting sanctuary cities, including New York City and Long Island. These actions, commencing on…
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National

How Schumer Mislead Americans; Urged Biden Not to Run, Insisted Mental Acuity Was Not In Question

Joe Mcdermott Jan 18, 2025

While Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer privately urged President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, his public statements conflict with the behind-the-scenes efforts described in the New York Times, where Schumer…
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Crime

Three Arrested in Nassau County Drug Bust Following Extensive Investigation Involving Homeland…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 18, 2025

All three defendants were arraigned on January 17, 2025, at First District Court in Hempstead. In New York, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance is classified as a felony; defendants can face extensive jail time. FLORAL PARK, NY -…
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