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California labor leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96

Maria Gomez
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.

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Bureau Chief · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 4:54 PM · 1 min read
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California labor leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96 — Garden City Community news

California's iconic labor leader, Dolores Huerta, has died at the age of 96, her family said on Wednesday, leaving behind a legacy of community activism that her protégés say should last on because of how she led and trained them.

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