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Victoria E. Freile
Reporter
Victoria Freile covers a bit of everything for the Democrat and Chronicle, including breaking news, crime, active recreation and business. A reporter with Gannett for nearly 25 years, Victoria has received numerous writing and multimedia awards. A Pennsylvania native and Penn State University graduate, Victoria started her journalism career with Gannett in Ithaca in 1999. Victoria is a former competitive swimmer and rower-turned-runner. She loves to travel and has visited every continent except Antarctica. Victoria lives in a 200-year-old farm house in Penfield with her family.