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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 · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM · 1 min read
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House in U.S. history after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, securing majority control of Congress.
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