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Before Christina Downer, sister of 'SNL' writer Jimmy Fowlie, vanished, court filings described threats, fear; Delorean Bijon Brandon charged
By Maria Gomez
Suffolk County sheriff's office welcomes new corrections K-9 named Zoe
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, November 5, 2026 at 8:20 PM · 1 min read
Zoe will work in the county's correctional facilities, searching housing units and packages while also patrolling sessions.
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