Illegal apartment complaints and e-bike batteries investigated after Brooklyn fire kills 6
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 7:26 PM · 1 min read
Investigators are continuing to search for answers after a deadly fire tore through a Sunset Park home, killing six people and raising renewed concerns about illegal apartment conversions and lithium-ion battery safety.