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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 10:44 PM · 1 min read
The use of e-bikes and scooters picked up in the city in 2020 during the pandemic, and since then, there has been an 822% increase in lithium-ion fire investigations.
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