Kathy Reakes

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Kathy Reaks has worked as a reporter in the local news business since 1984, starting as a news clerk and working her way up. She spent 17 years at Florida Today in Melbourne, Florida as a general assignment reporter, crime reporter, entertainment reporter and restaurant critic. She worked four years at Hometown News as a general assignment reporter, then another two years at Spacecoast Daily in Cocoa Beach, Florida. She attended Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne, Florida.

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5 Killed, Including 2 Children, In Hudson Valley House Fire, Officials Say 5 Killed, Including 2 Children, In Hudson Valley House Fire, Officials Say
5 Killed, Including 2 Children, In Hudson Valley House Fire, Officials Say Click here for an updated story: New Update: Details Released After 5 Killed In Hudson Valley House Fire Five people were killed in a Hudson Valley house fire overnight that also injured several others. The blaze broke out in Rockland County on Saturday, March 4 at 118 South Lake Street in Spring Valley. The Rockland County Executive's Office said that in addition to the five fatalities, five others were injured. Two of those killed are children. Spring Valley fire officials said all firefighters were on the scene. Additional information is expected at 11 a.m. Saturday, from Rockla…
Man Nabbed For Multiple Home Burglaries In Area, Police Say Man Nabbed For Multiple Home Burglaries In Area, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Multiple Home Burglaries In Area, Police Say A 40-year-old man has been charged for allegedly committing multiple home burglaries in the area. Ulster County resident James E. O'Donnell, age 40, of Mount Marion Park, a hamlet of Saugerties, was arrested on Wednesday, March 1. O’Donnell was arrested following an ongoing investigation of multiple residential burglaries that occurred in late 2022, in the town and village of Saugerties, said Chief Joesph Sinagra of the Saugerties Police. O’Donnell was charged with: Burglary Two counts of criminal possession of stolen property Three counts of forgery of a vehicle identification…
CT Construction Company Owner, Employee Charged In Trench Collapse Death CT Construction Company Owner, Employee Charged In Trench Collapse Death
CT Construction Company Owner, Employee Charged In Trench Collapse Death The owner of a Connecticut construction company and an equipment operator has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a worker who was buried in a collapsed trench. The incident took place in Tolland County on Friday, July 22, 2022, at a construction site in Vernon that killed Hartford County resident, Dennis Slater, age 56, of East Windsor. Hartford County resident Dennis Botticello, age 67, of Suffield, and Tolland County resident Glen Locke, age 65, of Somers, were charged on Friday, March 3 in connection with a fatal trench collapse, said Lt. Robert Marr…
County Finance Commissioner In Hudson Valley Accused Of Stealing Funds County Finance Commissioner In Hudson Valley Accused Of Stealing Funds
County Finance Commissioner In Hudson Valley Accused Of Stealing Funds An investigation is underway after a former commissioner of finance in the Hudson Valley was accused of allegedly stealing funds from a recreation association he oversaw. Ulster County Commissioner of Finance Burt Gulnick,  who also served as treasurer of the Hurley Recreation Association, was removed immediately, according to association officials. "We are deeply saddened by these recent events and we will continue to keep the interests of our members and families first during this transitional time," they added. The association offers recreational opportunities of all kinds for children…
14-Year-Old Hit, Killed While Crossing Busy Long Island Roadway 14-Year-Old Hit, Killed While Crossing Busy Long Island Roadway
14-Year-Old Hit, Killed While Crossing Busy Long Island Roadway A 14-year-old Long Island boy was hit and killed while crossing a busy roadway. The crash took place in Suffolk County around 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 2 on Route 347 at Wireless Road in Setauket. Suffolk County Police detectives said David Zerella, age 36, of Port Jefferson, was driving a 2015 Dodge Charger westbound on Route 347 at Wireless Road when his car struck a bicyclist who was crossing Route 347 against the light. The bicyclist, Qamat Shah of Setauket, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.  Zerella and …
Long Island Man Assaults Police Officers During Arrest, Cops Say Long Island Man Assaults Police Officers During Arrest, Cops Say
Long Island Man Assaults Police Officers During Arrest, Cops Say A Long Island man has been charged for allegedly causing multiple injuries to police officers attempting to arrest him following a crash. Terrance Clifford, age 32, of Woodbury, was arrested on Thursday, March 2 in Plainview. According to Nassau County detectives, Clifford was traveling northbound on Manetto Hill Road, driving a 2016 Toyota sedan. At the intersection of Old Country Road, he struck a 2018 Mazda SUV being driven by a 37-year-old woman, forcing the vehicle to collide with a 2021 Dodge Ram being operated by a 34-year-old man.  Both victims sustained mi…
25-Year-Old Accused Of Killing Long Island Woman Found Next To Dumpster 25-Year-Old Accused Of Killing Long Island Woman Found Next To Dumpster
25-Year-Old Accused Of Killing Long Island Woman Found Next To Dumpster A Long Island man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a 39-year-old woman who was found lying next to a dumpster. Andrew D. Avila, age 25, of Elmont, was charged on Thursday, March 2, for killing Rebecca Carlson, age 39, of Hempstead whose body was found on Tuesday, Feb. 14 in South Hempstead, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, officers responded to a call for a woman lying on the ground next to a dumpster in the rear of Advanced Auto Parts located at 1140 Grand Ave.  The woman, identified as Carlson, was pronounced dead at …
Man Charged With Grand Larceny For Stealing Truck On Long Island, Police Say Man Charged With Grand Larceny For Stealing Truck On Long Island, Police Say
Man Charged With Grand Larceny For Stealing Truck On Long Island, Police Say A 29-year-old man has been charged with alleged grand larceny for stealing a vehicle that was involved in two hit-and-run crashes on Long Island. George Drummer, of the Bronx, was arrested by Nassau County Police on Thursday, March 2 in New Cassel. According to the department, officers responded to an auto accident in the area of Old County Road and Post Avenue where a man driving a 2019 Toyota Tundra struck a 2023 Toyota Camry causing severe damage. A 20-year-old woman driving the Camry suffered minor injuries, and a juvenile passenger, age 6, was not injured, police said. The driver of …
School District In Hudson Valley On Heightened Alert After Unspecified Threat School District In Hudson Valley On Heightened Alert After Unspecified Threat
School District In Hudson Valley On Heightened Alert After Unspecified Threat A Hudson Valley school district is on heightened alert after receiving information about a "non-specific" and out-of-town threat. Schools in the Orange County Valley Central School District in Montgomery will be on heightened alert on Friday, March 3, and have an increased police presence, according to Valley Central Superintendent Evette Avila. Avila said the threat, which was brought to their attention by a concerned parent, was aimed at New York schools.  The notice to parents.Valley Central School District "We take the safety of our students and staff with the utmost importance," A…
Missing 17-Year-Old From Greenwich Found Missing 17-Year-Old From Greenwich Found
Missing 17-Year-Old From Greenwich Found Update: A 17-year-old boy who went missing in Fairfield County has been located. Greenwich Police issued an alert for David Chidu, who was last seen in the area of Mallard Drive on Thursday, March 2. Late Friday, March 3, the Greenwich PD reported that he has been" reunited with his family and the Silver Alert has been canceled." The Greenwich PD said it "would like to thank all the individuals who assisted in trying to locate David." Original report: Police in Fairfield County are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 17-year-old. Greenwich Police have issued a Si…
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