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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.
Long Island Hit-Run Driver Apprehended After Crash Injures 8-Year-Old, Police Say
A hit-and-run driver who allegedly injured an 8-year-old was nabbed by police on Long Island.
The incident took place in Greenvale around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11 on Maple Street.
According to detectives, the boy was riding his bicycle off of the sidewalk into the street when he was struck by a red-colored 1997 Dodge Dakota.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for minor injuries, police said.
Following an investigation, the driver, identified as Jose Guzman, age 48, of Glen Cove, was charged with the crime on Wednesday, Oct. 12, police said.
Guz…
College Student Killed In Stabbing On CT Roadway
A man who was stabbed to death in Connecticut has been identified as a student at Southern Connecticut State University.
Nico Saraceni, age 29, was found around 9:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 10, in New Haven on Whalley Avenue, between Whittlesey Avenue and Osborn Avenue, said Officer Scott Shumway, of the New Haven Police.
American Medical Response transported Saraceni to Yale New Haven Hospital where he died from his injuries, he added.
“At this point in the investigation, it appears as if this was not a random act of violence. I do not believe there is a threat to the public at this tim…
Hudson Valley Mom Charged With Letting Son, 10, Get 'Real' Tattoo, Police Say
A Hudson Valley mom has been charged with allegedly allowing her 10-year-old son to get a permanent tattoo.
Ulster County resident Crystal Thomas, age 33, of Highland, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 4, said the town of Lloyd Police.
According to Chief James Janso, of the town of Lloyd, Thomas allowed her juvenile child to get a large permanent ink tattoo on his body at a hotel in Lloyd.
State law prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from getting a tattoo, regardless of parental consent.
Thomas was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and released on an appearance …
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