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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Crips Gang Member Shoots At Officers In Nassau County, Then Puts Gun To His Head, Police Say Crips Gang Member Shoots At Officers In Nassau County, Then Puts Gun To His Head, Police Say
Crips Gang Member Shoots At Officers In Nassau County, Then Puts Gun To His Head, Police Say A shooting involving police and a robbery suspect ended on Long Island with a Crips gang member in custody. The 20-year-old gang member, who the police declined to identify, said the incident began around 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, when officers attempted to pull over a black Dodge Charger in Uniondale which they believed was involved in an earlier robbery in Levittown, said Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder during a news conference. As the officers attempted to pull the car over, the suspect tried to squeeze between two cars, injuring one person and damaging his vehicle, police s…
Police Asking For Help Identifying Fairfield County Stabbing Suspects Police Asking For Help Identifying Fairfield County Stabbing Suspects
Police Asking For Help Identifying Fairfield County Stabbing Suspects Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for help identifying three men who are wanted in connection with a series of stabbings and an assault outside of a nightclub. The incident took place just before midnight on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Bridgeport outside of Club Azul on Madison Avenue, said Scott Appleby, director of emergency management for Bridgeport Police. The fight continued further down Madison Avenue in which three victims were stabbed with a knife, one with severe injuries, Appleby said. The three men involved can also be seen physically assaulting a fourth victim wh…
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Nassau County Home Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Nassau County Home
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Nassau County Home A three-alarm fire destroyed a Long Island home overnight. The blaze broke out in Nassau County around 4:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 1 t in West Hempstead at a home on Sycamore Street. Firefighters at work.West Hempstead Fire Department First arriving firefighters found heavy fire coming from the basement and first-floor windows and quickly engulfed the entire home, said Chief Andrew Brohm, of the West Hempstead Fire Department. Due to the size of the blaze, Brohm said firefighters from 12 departments helped battle the blaze which was put out in about three hours.  The residents were not …
Man Intentionally Strikes Victim With Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Police Say Man Intentionally Strikes Victim With Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Man Intentionally Strikes Victim With Vehicle In Hudson Valley, Police Say A Hudson Valley man is behind bars after allegedly intentionally hitting another man with a vehicle during an argument. The incident took place in Ulster County around 2 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26 in the parking lot of America’s Best Value Inn on State Route 9W in the town of Lloyd, according to New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel.  When state police arrived on the scene they found the victim, identified as Alan S. Hanson Jr, age 22, of Lloyd.  A preliminary investigation revealed that Hanson was in a verbal altercation with Dutchess County resident Matthew Hutton, age 34, of…
Two Injured Including Student In Fairfield County School Bus Crash, Police Say Two Injured Including Student In Fairfield County School Bus Crash, Police Say
Two Injured Including Student In Fairfield County School Bus Crash, Police Say A Fairfield County student and a school bus driver were hospitalized after the driver struck a utility pole. The crash took place around 3 p.m., Monday, Feb. 28 on Mill Plain Road in Fairfield. When officers arrived on the scene they found a small First Student school bus from Tomlinson Middle School, had struck a utility pole, said Sgt. Michael Stahl, of the Fairfield Police.  The driver of the bus sustained non-life-threatening injuries and a student complaining of stomach pain were both transported to an area hospital, Stahl said. A second student was turned over to…
Firefighter From Region Dies At 22 Firefighter From Region Dies At 22
Firefighter From Region Dies At 22 A volunteer firefighter from the area has died unexpectedly while at work. Sullivan County resident Aaron Michael Terpstra, age 22, of Kenoza Lake died on Wednesday, Feb. 23 while at work as a foreman for NG Gilbert, said his obituary. An Orange County native, Terpstra was born in 1999 in Middletown to Kim and Jim Terpstra Jr. and graduated from Sullivan West Central School in 2017. In addition to his work as a line foreman, Terpstra was a member of the White Lake Fire Company. Aaron Michael TerpstraWhite Lake Fire Company "This is a devastating loss to his family and to our firefight…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed Breaking Into Guest House, Stealing Cash, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed Breaking Into Guest House, Stealing Cash, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed Breaking Into Guest House, Stealing Cash, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into an occupied guest house and attempting to steal money. Ahmad Lee, age 49, of Stamford, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 23 around 1:30 a.m. when Greenwich Police responded to a home on North Street. Lee was captured after multiple officers responded to the guest house after the person sleeping woke up to find Lee stealing $967 from a money clip, said Lt. Martin O'Reilly, of the Greenwich Police. When told to give the money back by the guest, Lee did so and then attempted to leave before. he was captured by police, O'Reilly…
IDs Released After Officer-Involved Shooting In Hudson Valley IDs Released After Officer-Involved Shooting In Hudson Valley
IDs Released After Officer-Involved Shooting In Hudson Valley The New York State Police have released the identities of the police and suspect in an officer-involved shooting in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened in Dutchess County at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, at The Views at Rocky Glenn in the town of Fishkill. A preliminary investigation has determined Fishkill Police Officers Joseph DiPalma, John Hurtado, and Sergeant Gerald Cocozza were investigating a domestic dispute at the complex when they were approached by Michael M. Becerril, age 29, who was armed with a knife, said Trooper AJ Hicks. See Earlier Story: Man With Knife Critica…
New Nassau County Restaurant Cited For 'Personalized Service' New Nassau County Restaurant Cited For 'Personalized Service'
New Nassau County Restaurant Cited For 'Personalized Service' A new Asian restaurant is taking Long Island by storm with its tasty food and personalized service, but guess what? You won't find sushi. Ivory Kitchen, located in Port Washington, is relatively new to the restaurant scene but has already grown a following of foodies and a long list of five-star reviews can be found online for its unique take on Chinese and Asian foods. Nestled in an area with plenty of sushi restaurants, the Ivory Kitchen is being praised for its small plates made to share as well its flavorful and fresh take on many common Asian dishes. Beef noodle soup.Ivory Kitchen…
Yale University Worker Has Been Missing For More Than Three Weeks Yale University Worker Has Been Missing For More Than Three Weeks
Yale University Worker Has Been Missing For More Than Three Weeks Law enforcement officials in Connecticut are continuing their search for a missing Yale employee who hasn't been seen in more than three weeks. Yale and New Haven police are continuing their search for missing Yale University employee, Anton Sovetov, and are seeking the public’s help in finding him, said college officials.  Sovetov, age 44, a graphic designer who lives in New Haven and works in the Yale Office of Public Affairs & Communications has been missing since approximately Friday, Feb. 4, when he was last in touch with colleagues, said Yale Police Chief Ronnell Higgins. “The Y…
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