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Police search for suspect after attempted kidnapping of 11-year-old girl in the Bronx
By Maria Gomez
Off-duty Southern California fire captain springs into action after driver crashes into Mission Viejo nail salon, sparking fire
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 5:16 PM · 1 min read
An off-duty fire captain is being praised for his quick actions after a driver crashed into a Mission Viejo nail salon, sparking a large fire.
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