Staff photographer, assistant photo editor, video producer
John Paraskevas is a staff photographer, assistant photo editor, and video producer for the Newsday Media Group, focusing on local news in the New York area. With a keen eye for capturing the essence of events and stories, John's work showcases the diverse and vibrant culture of Long Island, covering a range of topics from community events to breaking news.
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Bay Shore, United States (Local)
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John Paraskevas focuses his coverage on local news, events and developments in Long Island, New York. His articles cover a wide range of topics including government announcements, real estate, sustainability and entertainment news. He also includes pieces related to agriculture & farming as well as sports.
Pitching to John could be successful if you have localized stories or insights relevant to the Long Island area. For instance, pitches about local events, housing development projects or sustainable initiatives within the region would likely align with his coverage areas. Additionally, providing access to key figures involved in local governance or community projects could make for compelling stories given his focus on government announcements and event coverage.
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By: Kendall Rodriguez, John Paraskevas
Construction is underway to build a temporary road for residents of seven Head of the Harbor homes after they were left stranded from last month's catastrophic storm that washed out Mill Creek Road, the only access road to their homes. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.
By: Genevieve Preece, Mike Stewart, John Paraskevas, Julia Wall
Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through Asheville, North Carolina. Sharon Cantor-Fahrer, a former Bay Shore native, who now resides in Asheville, is seeking shelter at a friend's house until it's safe to return home. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.
By: John Paraskevas
The Lindenhurst Fire Department is collecting donations to help victims of Hurricane Helene. Donations can be dropped off through the weekend.
By: Randee Daddona, John Paraskevas
Newsday food critic Andi Berlin dives into why two eateries made the cut on this year's Top 50 restaurants list.
By: John Paraskevas, Randee Daddona
Newsday food critic Marie Elena Martinez dives into why these two eateries made the cut on this year's Top 50 restaurants list.
By: John Paraskevas, Raymond Wilson
According to scientists, storms like Helene and Milton could develop more frequently as the planet heats up. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports on what this could mean for Long Island.
These Ronkonkoma neighbors have been hosting side-by-side Halloween walk-throughs for years. Newsday real estate reporter Arielle Dollinger got a behind-the-scenes look.
William Floyd school district officials discussed the implementation of metal detectors after a student was found with a loaded gun.
By: John Paraskevas
The $4.2 billion budget for Nassau County in 2025 was adopted by the County Legislature with a vote along party lines. Newsday's Nassau County politics reporter Candice Ferrette reports.
By: Steven Pfost, John Paraskevas, Morgan Berk
Eligible homeowners can apply for as much as $50,000 in half grants and half low-interest loans to make their homes less prone to flooding or energy efficient. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.
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