The struggle behind Rocky comes to life in new movie, 'I Play Rocky'
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 · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 10:24 PM · 1 min read
For fans of Rocky Balboa, the upcoming film "I Play Rocky" revisits the story of how the iconic character nearly never made it to the big screen.