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.
The bipartisan county elections board and candidates reached an agreement on how to transport and count the ballots, and a judge signed off on the plan Tuesday night.