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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.

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Yorktown Eatery Hailed As 'Inviting Place To Have A Meal' Yorktown Eatery Hailed As 'Inviting Place To Have A Meal'
Yorktown Eatery Hailed As 'Inviting Place To Have A Meal' If you are looking for a comfy place just to kick back and relax with a cocktail and inviting food, a Northern Westchester restaurant could be the place to go. The Barnwood Grill, located in Yorktown Heights, draws you in with a warm and welcoming ambiance and rustic vibe.  Local foodies and online reviewers love the Barnwood Grill and bestow a lot of five-star reviews. Known for its pierogies, Kobe burgers, fresh seafood, and steaks, the Grill also offers superb service, according to online reviewers. "Barnwood Grill was a rustic and inviting place to have a meal," said Matt L. from…

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DEC Seizes Illegal Turtles On Long Island DEC Seizes Illegal Turtles On Long Island
DEC Seizes Illegal Turtles On Long Island A Long Island resident was recently ticketed for allegedly selling sick painted turtles. The turtles were found when officials with the state Department of Environmental Conservation discovered an online ad offering painted turtles for sale in Nassau County in Hempstead. After discovering the ad, a DEC officer posed as an interested customer and contacted the seller who offered five painted turtles for $200, the department said. While not endangered, the turtles are native wildlife, and selling or keeping them as pets is illegal, the department added. The officers, along with investigator…

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CT Man Nabbed Stealing Catalytic Converter From Vehicle In Driveway, Police Say CT Man Nabbed Stealing Catalytic Converter From Vehicle In Driveway, Police Say
CT Man Nabbed Stealing Catalytic Converter From Vehicle In Driveway, Police Say A Connecticut man was charged with larceny after allegedly being caught in the act of stealing a catalytic converter from a vehicle in the driveway of a home. New Haven County resident Anthony Machia, age 38, of Milford, was arrested on Wednesday, April 13. Machia was caught after Milford Police responded to 39 Baker St. regarding possible larceny in progress.  The victim stated he had been in his garage at this time and heard a noise that he believed sounded like cutting metal, police said. He then walked to his driveway where he spotted a man actively cutting the catalytic converter of…

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Police & Fire
Stratford Woman Accused Of Throwing Burrito Bowl At Officer Near Chipotle Stratford Woman Accused Of Throwing Burrito Bowl At Officer Near Chipotle
Stratford Woman Accused Of Throwing Burrito Bowl At Officer Near Chipotle A woman was arrested after allegedly throwing a burrito bowl in the face of a police officer while resisting arrest outside a restaurant in Connecticut. The incident took place in New Haven County around 3:15 p.m., Friday, April 15, in Milford. Milford police responded to the parking area of the Chipotle restaurant located at 1201 Boston Post Road, after receiving a complaint of a woman, identified as Jazmin McGhee, age 36, of Stratford, threatening to rob a woman in the parking lot after she declined to give her money, said Officer Paige Bodnar, of the Milford Police. When officers …

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Lifestyle
New Italian Restaurant In Western Mass Gets High Marks For Pizza, Pasta New Italian Restaurant In Western Mass Gets High Marks For Pizza, Pasta
New Italian Restaurant In Western Mass Gets High Marks For Pizza, Pasta A new Western Massachusetts pasta and pizza restaurant is getting high marks from online reviewers and foodies. The Redstone Pasta Company located in Hampden County in East Longmeadow, recently opened and already has a waitlist for a reservation. That's because the hot spot is offering handmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas that aren't your ordinary fare. "A new Italian place in town definitely worth trying! The pizza was light, the pasta was fresh, and the dessert was 2 thumbs up!" said Yelper Jennifer D., of East Longmeadow. The menu features a host of interesting dishes includi…

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'Inappropriate Behavior' Complaint Halts Filming For Bill Murray Movie 'Being Moral' 'Inappropriate Behavior' Complaint Halts Filming For Bill Murray Movie 'Being Moral'
'Inappropriate Behavior' Complaint Halts Filming For Bill Murray Movie 'Being Moral' A complaint of inappropriate behavior filed against Bill Murray has halted filming on a movie ironically called "Being Moral," Deadline reports. Filming was suspended on the film "Being Moral," after a complaint was made against the Hudson Valley resident who resides in Rockland County, in Orangetown, for "inappropriate behavior," the outlet said. It was unknown what Murray’s involvement in the project will be as the investigation into the complaint continues, production company Searchlight told Deadline. Insiders told the news site that fellow comedian Aziz Ansari — who is starring, writi…

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Police & Fire
Student Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun To School In Hudson Valley Student Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun To School In Hudson Valley
Student Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun To School In Hudson Valley A 14-year-old student at a Hudson Valley middle school was arrested for allegedly bringing a loaded BB gun to school. The incident took place in Orange County around 8:40 a.m., on Thursday, April 21 in Middletown. According to Wallkill Police, School Resource Officer Michael Mills was alerted by school officials of a student in possession of a BB gun at Mohangen Middle School, located at 555 County Route 78, in Middletown  An investigation by Det. Christopher Dinapoli discovered that a 14-year-old boy from Middletown entered the school with a loaded BB gun, police said.  The juv…

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'Inappropriate Behavior' Complaint Against Hudson Valley's Bill Murray Shuts Down Movie 'Inappropriate Behavior' Complaint Against Hudson Valley's Bill Murray Shuts Down Movie
'Inappropriate Behavior' Complaint Against Hudson Valley's Bill Murray Shuts Down Movie It seems New York's own Bill Murray is at it again as production has been shut down on a movie he is filming reportedly due to a complaint against the volatile actor and comedian. According to Deadline, filming was suspended on the film "Being Moral, after a complaint was made against the Hudson Valley resident who resides in Rockland County, in Orangetown, for "inappropriate behavior." It is unknown what Murray’s involvement in the project will be as the investigation into the complaint continues, the production company Searchlight told Deadline. Insiders told the news site that fellow co…

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Suspect Was Caught On Video With Bandages On His Hands After NY Mom's Brutal Murder Suspect Was Caught On Video With Bandages On His Hands After NY Mom's Brutal Murder
Suspect Was Caught On Video With Bandages On His Hands After NY Mom's Brutal Murder A handyman who allegedly killed New York mother of two Orsolya Gaal slashed her throat before stabbing her to death and then was spotted hours later on surveillance video with bandages on his left hand. David Bonola killed Gaal, age 51, of Forest Hills, Queens sometime after midnight on Saturday, April 16 in her Tudor-style home over the end of their sexual relationship that was on-and-off again for some two years, NYPD officials said. He then stuffed her body in a hockey duffel bag belonging to her 13-year-old son and dragged it to a nearby park where he dumped the bag along with his …

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Brookfield Restaurant Features Genuine Mexican Menu, Roaming Guitar Singers Brookfield Restaurant Features Genuine Mexican Menu, Roaming Guitar Singers
Brookfield Restaurant Features Genuine Mexican Menu, Roaming Guitar Singers If you are ready to be serenaded by a roving band of musicians as you chow down on tacos and sip a giant margarita then one Fairfield County restaurant is a must-visit. Hacienda Don Manuel in Brookfield is getting noticed by online reviewers and foodies for its fun atmosphere and authentic Mexican fare.  "We had a lovely time at this authentic Mexican restaurant," said Yelp reviewer Erin C. of New Milford. "There were few surprises to the menu. We enjoyed the roaming guitar singers, a very nice touch." The Hacienda menu features all of the usual suspects when it comes to Me…

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