New York unvaccinated infant dies in state's 1st measles death in 30 years
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 · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 11:11 PM · 1 min read
An infant in Lewis County has died in a measles-associated case, marking the first measles-associated death in the state in 30 years, according to officials.