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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.
Three Nabbed On Long Island With Loaded Firearm During Traffic Stop
Three people were charged on Long Island for alleged criminal possession of a weapon following a traffic stop.
The arrests took place in Baldwin around 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, on Cheshire Drive.
According to Nassau County Police detectives, officers spotted a 2007 Nissan Altima with a defective headlamp on Cheshire Drive, and conducted a traffic stop.
During the stop, a loaded semi-automatic pistol was located inside the vehicle. Numerous credit cards, debit cards, and scanning devices were also recovered from inside, Nassau County Police said.
The driver, Jacob Nolen, age …
Two Nabbed For Cocaine Possession On Long Island
Two people have been arrested for alleged possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia following a warrant search on Long Island.
The arrests took place around 7 p.m., Friday, April 8 in Westbury.
Following an investigation, narcotics/vice squad detectives searched a home at 9 Clover Lane and recovered quantities of cocaine and drug paraphernalia, said the Nassau County Police.
The suspects, William J. Jackson, age 40, and Karona Lambert, age 36, were located and placed into custody without incident, police said.
Jackson has been charged with:
Six counts of criminal …
This Putnam Eatery Remains One Of Most Popular 'Evening Out Restaurants'
If you are searching for the perfect "night out" restaurant, one Hudson Valley spot earns high marks by reviewers for offering the perfect ambiance for a special dinner.
Rraci Restaurant in Putnam County, located on the New York/Connecticut border inches into Brewster, has been a popular spot with foodies and locals for years.
Fresh pasta, beautiful cocktails, linen tablecloths, puffy, floating desserts, and soft lighting all add to that "night out" feel, reviewers say.
"This is one of our favorite evenings out restaurants, white tablecloth service, generous drinks, and superior staff. The…