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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.
LI Man Attacked, Robbed During Home Burglary, Police Say
Police on Long Island are investigating a burglary in which the homeowner was assaulted and money was stolen.
The crime took place around 7:40 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4, on Hobson Drive in Aquebogue, police said.
According to Det. Mark Stromski, of the Riverhead Police, when officers arrived at the home they found the resident, who told officers his home was just burglarized by an unknown person who physically assaulted him, then removed money from his bedroom.
It was determined the suspect then fled the scene in a grey pickup eastbound on Hubbard Avenue.
As a resul…
Resort Worker Killed By Snowmobile In Berkshires, Officials Say
The Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit is investigating an apparent accidental death at a Western Massachusetts resort.
According to Andrew McKeever, of the Berkshires District Attorney's Office, detectives responded to the Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock on Tuesday, Jan. 4, following a snow groomer and a snowmobile collision.
Kimberlee Francoeur, 30, of Lanesborough, died after the snow groomer operator backed into the snowmobile she was operating, McKeever said.
Jiminy Peak Ski Patrol and Northern Berkshire EMS personnel attempted to save Francoeur’s life, but ultimat…
Stratford Man Involved In Car Theft Ring Sentenced
A Fairfield County man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in an auto theft ring that included using the vehicles in violent crimes.
Christopher "Chucky" Mulkern, age 22, of Stratford, was sentenced on Monday, Jan. 3, to prison time, followed by three years of supervised release, said Leonard C Boyle, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
According to court documents and statements made in court, the FBI, Connecticut State Police, and local police have been investigating multiple car theft rings in Connecticut and violent crimes that are being committed usin…
Trio Nabbed For Nassau County Gas Station Robbery
Three Long Island men have been charged with the armed robbery of a BP gas station where they allegedly made off with cash and lottery tickets.
The incident took place on Friday, Dec. 31 around 11 p.m. at the gas station in East Meadow, said Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, Oscar Marcia, age 27, of Levittown, Jose Antonis, age 33, of Hempstead, and Victor Almandades-Zavala, age 28, of Hempstead, entered through the front door of the BP Gas Station located at 1878 Hempstead Turnpike.
Zavala approached the 25-year-old male employee located at the front…
New Nassau County Restaurant Serves Up Modern Take On Classic Italian
You might not think wings, cheesesteak, and eggs rolls when Italian food comes to mind, but that's what you'll find along with the classics at a hip, sexy new Long Island restaurant.
Nunzi's of Farmingdale, which opened last month, is getting rave reviews from foodies for its Italian twist on the above items with yummy pizza and pasta added in.
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Great lighting, cozy booths, and a bar to please are all part of the make-up that has made Nunzi's a success to date.
Some favorites from reviewers include, of course, the pizza, but also the unusual cheesesteak and such fa…
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