Long Island professor fights back over monthly mystery charge on phone bill
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, October 29, 2026 at 10:53 PM · 1 min read
A Brooklyn musician and Long Island University professor finally received a $2,212 credit after discovering he had been charged for an unauthorized device on his account for two years.