Mother of Javits Frimpong travels from Ghana seeking justice
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 · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 9:42 PM · 1 min read
Video released Wednesday morning by Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs showed the victim's mother and relatives praying before boarding a flight to New York.