Brooklyn leaders Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer poised to hold top posts in Washington
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 10:30 PM · 1 min read
The midterms shifted the balance of power in DC and place Brooklyn Democrats Jeffries and Schumer in positions of national leadership.