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By Maria Gomez
Abandoned dog found outside Newark shelter after being left in bin overnight
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 2:58 PM · 1 min read
According to the Associated Humane Societies Newark, an unidentified person walked up to the facility around 1 a.m. on Monday and left behind a plastic storage bin with a dog inside before walking away.
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