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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 · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:14 PM · 1 min read
As the volume of veteran benefit claims continues to increase, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to hire over 2,000 employees across the country to process claims in the coming years.
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