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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 · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:58 AM · 1 min read
"Grey's Anatomy" star James Pickens Jr. was the inspiration for an award-winning storyline about his own cancer journey. Hear him open up about the recognition.
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