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Josh Lanier

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jlanier@dailyvoice.com

Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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Whale Killed In Barnegat Bay Boat Strike; Passenger Thrown Overboard In Shocking Video Whale Killed In Barnegat Bay Boat Strike; Passenger Thrown Overboard In Shocking Video
Whale Killed In Barnegat Bay Boat Strike; Passenger Thrown Overboard In Shocking Video A whale was killed in a New Jersey bay this weekend after being struck by a boat, an incident that also tossed a passenger into the water and stunned nearby boaters. According to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, the 20-foot minke whale was first spotted in Barnegat Bay around 2:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2. About an hour later, the New Jersey State Police Marine Unit contacted the conservation group to report that a boat had collided with the animal in a violent crash. Video of the crash shared with NJ.com shows a boater being thrown overboard as the vessel nearly capsizes after the whale ra…

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Lifestyle
Netflix Axes Schwarzenegger Action Comedy After 2nd Season Netflix Axes Schwarzenegger Action Comedy After 2nd Season
Netflix Axes Schwarzenegger Action Comedy After 2nd Season Fans of this Netflix action comedy will call this decision fouled up beyond all recognition.  The streaming giant announced on Saturday, Aug. 2, that "Fubar," the Arnold Schwarzenegger-led action series, two months after releasing the series' sophomore season.   Deadline first reported the news, noting it is only the fourth series Netflix has axed this year. The others include fellow spy series "The Recruit," and the medical dramas "Pulse" and "The Resident." "Fubar" struggled to maintain its audience from its first season into its second, topping out at No. 7 in the Ne…

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Police & Fire
13-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Stamford Police Searching For Driver 13-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Stamford Police Searching For Driver
13-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Crash; Stamford Police Searching For Driver A 13-year-old boy was killed after a car hit him while he was riding a mini bike, police said. The vehicle sped away and left the child to die.  The teen was riding south on Courtland Avenue near 316 Courtland Ave. in Stamford around 8:47 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. He was with a family member who was on a scooter. For reasons unknown, both had pulled off the travel lane and were sitting on the shoulder of the road when a car struck the mini bike, Stamford police said.  The crash threw the boy into a nearby yard. Two neighbors rushed outside after hearing the collision and began pe…

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Police & Fire
Delta Pilot Arrested In Cockpit Charged With Child Sex Crimes: DA Delta Pilot Arrested In Cockpit Charged With Child Sex Crimes: DA
Delta Pilot Arrested In Cockpit Charged With Child Sex Crimes: DA Authorities have identified the pilot arrested in the cockpit of a Delta flight last week and announced he now faces charges of sexually abusing a child. Rustom Bhagwagar, 34, of Contra Costa County, California, was a co-pilot aboard Delta Air Lines Flight 2809 that departed Minneapolis and landed at San Francisco International Airport around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26. Original Report: Federal Agents Storm Plane To Arrest Pilot Federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations, working in coordination with the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office, boarded the plane moments after …

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Police & Fire
Police ID Woman Killed In Freak Accident At Jacob's Pillow Theater; No Charges Expected Police ID Woman Killed In Freak Accident At Jacob's Pillow Theater; No Charges Expected
Police ID Woman Killed In Freak Accident At Jacob's Pillow Theater; No Charges Expected A tragic accident at the historic Jacob’s Pillow dance center has left one employee dead, local authorities say. Kathryn “Kat” Sirico, a seasonal employee at the Becket, Massachusetts, theater, was helping a summer intern move stage platforms on a dolly across the property on Friday, Aug. 1. As they navigated a sloped area, the dolly began to roll out of control. Sirico attempted to stop it, but fell and was struck by the dolly, causing the platforms to fall on her, authorities said.  Bystanders rushed to help and tried to save her life. View this post on Instagram…

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News
Making Waves Against Cancer: Hundreds Swim To Raise Nearly $1M In Swim Event Making Waves Against Cancer: Hundreds Swim To Raise Nearly $1M In Swim Event
Making Waves Against Cancer: Hundreds Swim To Raise Nearly $1M In Swim Event With the sun rising over Glen Cove and just weeks after a similar swim in Fairfield County, more than 250 swimmers plunged into the Long Island Sound at Pryibil Beach for the 25th Annual Swim Across America – Nassau/Suffolk Open Water Swim on Saturday, Aug. 2. This milestone event raised a staggering $950,000, pushing the event’s lifetime total past $15 million for cancer research and care. It’s not just a number — that money directly supports life-saving work at hospitals and research centers across the region, including Memorial Sloan Kettering, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, and Northwell…

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Police & Fire
Waterbury Man Charged With Killing High School Student Who 'Could Light Up Any Room' Waterbury Man Charged With Killing High School Student Who 'Could Light Up Any Room'
Waterbury Man Charged With Killing High School Student Who 'Could Light Up Any Room' Police said they have arrested a 40-year-old Connecticut man in the fatal shooting of a teenage girl last month.  Shamar Atwater, of Waterbury, was arrested Friday morning, Aug. 1, and charged with the killing of 17-year-old Carizma Fox, Waterbury police said.  Waterbury police tracked Atwater to a home in Watertown. Officers worked with Watertown police to execute a search warrant at the Sunny Lane residence, where he was arrested without incident.  Atwater was wanted in connection with the July 11 shooting death of Fox. Police said officers responded to reports o…

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Politics
Kamala Harris Is Done With Politics 'For Now' In First Interview Since Election Loss Kamala Harris Is Done With Politics 'For Now' In First Interview Since Election Loss
Kamala Harris Is Done With Politics 'For Now' In First Interview Since Election Loss Kamala Harris says she’s staying away from politics — “for now.” Just one day after announcing she would not run for California governor, the former vice president told "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert that America’s political system is fractured and in need of serious reform. “Recently, I made the decision that I, just for now, I don’t want to go back in the system,” she said. “I think it’s broken.” But Harris bristled when Colbert asked if she was truly “out of the fight." “I will always be part of the fight,” she replied. Related: Colbert Gives Blistering Response to Trump After…

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Police & Fire
Man Robbed Kid At Knifepoint After Snapchat Meet-Up In Norwalk Park: Police Man Robbed Kid At Knifepoint After Snapchat Meet-Up In Norwalk Park: Police
Man Robbed Kid At Knifepoint After Snapchat Meet-Up In Norwalk Park: Police A 34-year-old man allegedly robbed a juvenile at knifepoint after arranging a meeting at a public park in Connecticut, authorities said. Mario Osorio-Lopez, who has no known address, is facing multiple charges: second-degree robbery, second-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit second-degree robbery, and two counts of risk of injury to a minor, according to Norwalk Police. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on July 12, when a juvenile called police to report being robbed by three men in Veterans Park. The victim told police they had gone to the park to sell several “high-value items” a…

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News
Yale Nurse, Dad Of 2, On Life Support After Brain Injury; Community Rallies To Help Yale Nurse, Dad Of 2, On Life Support After Brain Injury; Community Rallies To Help
Yale Nurse, Dad Of 2, On Life Support After Brain Injury; Community Rallies To Help A Yale New Haven Hospital nurse and a devoted husband and father of two is now fighting for his life after suddenly falling ill and being rushed to the emergency room with severe brain injuries.  Now, the community is coming together to help his family as they help him through this battle. Michael Consiglio was placed on life support after his family brought him to the hospital on July 16, according to a friend. Although he had been feeling unwell for several days, the extent of his condition wasn't clear until doctors conducted a full evaluation. "Mike is currently fighting for his l…

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