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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

Zohran Mamdani Defeats Cuomo in Stunning NYC Mayoral Primary Upset

Joe Mcdermott Jun 26, 2025

State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, who represents parts of western Queens, ran on a bold left-wing platform that included sweeping policies such as free public transit, a $30 minimum wage by 2030, universal childcare, and significant…
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Crime

Five MS-13 Members Indicted in Kings Park Murder and Conspiracy to Kill Gang Associate

Joe Mcdermott Jun 26, 2025

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE ERO) officers escort 27-year-old David Alejandro Orellana‑Aleman during his arrest in Hyattsville, Maryland, on February 27. Orellana‑Aleman, a Salvadoran…
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Business

Power Outages Reported Across Nassau, Suffolk By PSEG; Extreme Heat Overloads Grids, Triggers…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 25, 2025

High demand for electricity coincides with record-breaking temperatures, with Central Park tying a 96°F high and Newark reaching 103°F, marking its hottest June day since recordkeeping began . The NYISO issued an Energy Warning after…
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Crime

Long Island Residents Turn to App for Real-Time ICE Activity Alerts; Offering Timely Alerts About…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 24, 2025

An increasing number of Long Island residents are relying on an app that delivers verified sightings within ten minutes, enabling users to adjust their plans or avoid areas with active enforcement. The app interface includes location,…
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National

WATCH: President Trump So Visibly Frustrated Over Failed Ceasefire He Utters Expletive to Press Live…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 24, 2025

President Trump appeared so visibly frustrated when it became clear that hostilities were continuing that a emotional response to the press included an expletive uttered live on air, signaling the intensity of the moment and the sudden…
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Business

Lobster Populations Begin Rebounding in Long Island Sound After Years of Decline; Once Thriving…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 21, 2025

Famous “the end” sign at Duryea’s dockside restaurant in Montauk, New York. Once a thriving industry along the Connecticut and Long Island coastlines, the lobster fishery experienced a dramatic collapse in the late 1990s and early 2000s,…
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Crime

Long Island Bagel Shop Manager Detained by ICE Amid Greater Enforcement Activity

Joe Mcdermott Jun 16, 2025

ICE officials identified the individual as having overstayed his visa approximately 20 years ago. The Port Washington case followed what law enforcement sources describe as a series of increased ICE operations in the region, including…
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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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