Delayed Westchester ballots counted as Conley, Bennett win
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 10:44 AM · 1 min read
Democrats picked up two key Tri-State congressional seats Tuesday night, with Cait Conley defeating incumbent Mike Lawler in New York's 17th District and Rebecca Bennett projected to defeat Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey's 7th District.