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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 · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 9:58 PM · 1 min read
Luis Benitez Alcantara, 49, has been charged with nine counts of accessory after the fact, the DOJ announced Thursday.