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Flooding rescues made in Wayne after drivers get stuck
Some people were seen wading through freezing cold water up to their chests.
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Alecia Reid is an Emmy award-winning reporter for CBS News New York. She is a sustainability & social justice advocate; passionate about giving a voice to people who may not otherwise be able to tell their stories.
Before joining the team at CBS News New York, Alecia reported in Philadelphia and San Francisco. She started her career at News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn. She is a proud Bronx native.
In 2019, Alecia had the opportunity to share her craft, proudly teaching journalism at Del York Creative Academy in Lagos, Nigeria.
Alecia is passionate about clean water and sanitation (WASH), poverty, and the environment. She is currently studying Global Development Practice at the Harvard Extension School.
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Some people were seen wading through freezing cold water up to their chests.
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