Rita Gonzalez

Reporter · Poughkeepsie, NY

Rita Gonzalez is a dedicated health reporter with a background in public health, holding a master's degree from Johns Hopkins University. She has over 6 years of experience reporting at local health publications and has a passion for making health accessible to all.

3 stories from Rita Gonzalez in Poughkeepsie

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Community rallies around Carmel woman battling cancer and her newborn son

CARMEL Samantha Knapp, her husband Chris, and their newborn son Nico face a difficult road ahead, but with support from family, friends, and their community, they are determined to beat the odds. The 36-year-old Samantha was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer while pregnant, forcing...

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Teen killed in crash between dirt bike and car

HURLEY – A 17-year-old passenger on a dirt bike was killed when the bike and a 2015 Hyundai collided, State Police said. The victim was a passenger on the bike operated by an 18-year-old. Police did not release the gender of either individual. Troopers said the unregistered bike was traveling...

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Police investigate Route 9 accident in Hyde Park

HYDE PARK Police are investigating an accident on Albany Post Road (Route 9) in Hyde Park that seriously injured a pedestrian Tuesday evening. Just before 6 p.m., Hyde Park police responded to Albany Post Road near Dairy Queen for a report of a woman who had been struck by a car. A witness reported...

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