Hochul, Blakeman make closing arguments before Election Day
Maria Gomez
Maria Gomez
Bureau Chief · Garden City, NY
Maria Gomez has over 15 years of experience in local journalism, having previously served as the editor for the Hempstead Herald and a contributor to Newsday. She graduated from Long Island University with a degree in Journalism and has a passion for engaging with the diverse voices of Garden City. Maria believes that community journalism plays a crucial role in shaping local identity.
More from Maria →Bureau Chief · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:20 AM · 1 min read
More than 690,000 New York City voters have already cast ballots as Gov. Kathy Hochul and challenger Bruce Blakeman make their final appeals before Election Day.