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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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Police & Fire
Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Hudson Valley Man Injured, State Police Say Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Hudson Valley Man Injured, State Police Say
Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Hudson Valley Man Injured, State Police Say A Hudson Valley man who fired at police was shot in the neck by officers after being located in a wooded area, according to authorities. The shooting took place at 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12, when New York State Police responded to a domestic incident in Orange County in the town of Deerpark. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, prior to the troopers arriving at the residence, the unidentified man fled the area and ran into the woods.  Troopers began a search for the suspect, who they located in the woods near the area of Route 209.  After being located, the suspect began to shoot a…

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Police & Fire
Woman Crashes Into Long Island Store, Injuring Six, Police Say Woman Crashes Into Long Island Store, Injuring Six, Police Say
Woman Crashes Into Long Island Store, Injuring Six, Police Say Six people were injured, including a police officer, when a woman lost control of her vehicle and drove into the front of a Long Island beauty salon, according to police. The incident took place around 1:45 p.m., Sunday,  Sept. 12, at the Salon De Franco, located at 156 Middle Neck Road, in Kensington. While driving on Middle Neck Road near Beverly Road, the 84-year-old woman struck a vehicle in the intersection, Nassau County Police said. As a result of the collision, the woman lost control of her vehicle and crashed into the salon and through the front glass, police said. When poli…

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Fairfield County Woman Asleep In Car In Middle Of Roadway Charged With DUI, Police Say Fairfield County Woman Asleep In Car In Middle Of Roadway Charged With DUI, Police Say
Fairfield County Woman Asleep In Car In Middle Of Roadway Charged With DUI, Police Say A Fairfield County woman was charged with alleged driving under the influence after falling asleep behind the wheel of her car in the middle of a roadway. Erica Mazzo, age 34, of Stamford, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 30, after Darien Police responded to Birch Road for a report of a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. When officers arrived on the scene they found a Honda sedan stopped in the middle of the southbound lane on Birch Road, and Mazzo appeared to be asleep at the wheel, said Sgt. James Palmieri, of the Darien Police.   After several attempts, officers were …

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Police & Fire
Area Man Charged With DWI-Drugs Had License Suspended 29 Times, Police Say Area Man Charged With DWI-Drugs Had License Suspended 29 Times, Police Say
Area Man Charged With Dwi-drugs Had License Suspended 29 Times, Police Say An area man who was charged for allegedly driving under the influence/drugs had his license 29 times after failing to appear in court.  Orange County resident Matthew C. Harshner, age 50, of Pine Bush, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 8, after a Saugerties Police Officer was flagged down by a civilian reporting that they had seen an erratic driver on the New York State Thruway.  The civilian reported that the vehicle was driving in the wrong direction on the thruway, got off at Exit 19, and then drove to the Big Lots Plaza located at 330 Route 212, Saugerties P…

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News
Expect Delays: Roadwork Will Reduce I-87 Stretch In Rockland To One Lane For Months Expect Delays: Roadwork Will Reduce I-87 Stretch In Rockland To One Lane For Months
Expect Delays: Roadwork Will Reduce I-87 Stretch In Rockland To One Lane For Months Motorists in the region should get ready for long delays as work begins on a section of I-87 that will reduce the roadway to one lane for months. The New York State Thruway Authority on Friday, Sept. 10 announced that traffic will be reduced to one lane in Rockland County at the northbound Exit 15 ramp to New Jersey (New Jersey-I-287-NJ Route 17 South) beginning Monday, Sept. 13.  The lane reduction is needed for bridge joint repair work on the ramp. The temporary alignment is scheduled to be in place until mid-November.  The lane reduction is expected to cause delays, especiall…

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Schools
Local University To Be Featured On Amazon Prime Series Local University To Be Featured On Amazon Prime Series
Local University To Be Featured On Amazon Prime Series A local university has hit the jackpot by being featured on an upcoming episode of the Amazon Prime TV series, "The College Tour." During the show, students and alumni at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield will discuss SHU’s innovative programs, hands-on learning, faculty, and other aspects of life on campus. The university's 30-minute episode takes viewers on a journey through the university, providing an inside look without having to step on campus.  Host Alex Boylan, a winner of The Amazing Race reality show, introduces students and provides facts and figures about SHU while vide…

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News
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Fairfield County Girl Silver Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Fairfield County Girl
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Fairfield County Girl A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Fairfield County 14-year-old girl. Cameryn Blake was last seen on Ely Avenue in Norwalk on Wednesday, Sept. 8. According to the Norwalk Police, Clake is described as being a 5-foot-5, light-skinned Black female, approximately 140 pounds, with red and black braided hair.  She has connections in Norwalk, East Haven, and West Haven.  She was wearing all black clothing and had a backpack and handbag.  Please call 911 if you spot her. If you have any information regarding her possible whereabouts, please call 203-854-3000. Share thi…

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Police & Fire
Suspect At Large After Person Stabbed Inside Area Deli In 'Unprovoked' Attack, Police Say Suspect At Large After Person Stabbed Inside Area Deli In 'Unprovoked' Attack, Police Say
Suspect At Large After Person Stabbed Inside Area Deli In 'Unprovoked' Attack, Police Say A person "viciously" stabbed inside a deli in the area has police searching for the suspect.  The attack took place in Orange County around 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9 at the Happy Deli at 321 Liberty St., in the City of Newburgh. According to Newburgh Police, officers arriving on the scene found a 42-year-old City of Newburgh resident had been stabbed multiple times in a vicious, unprovoked attack.  The victim required surgery and is expected to survive. The crime scene was processed by members of the City of Newburgh Detective Division’s Crime Scene Unit. …

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Connecticut Man Found Shot To Death On City Street, Police Say Connecticut Man Found Shot To Death On City Street, Police Say
Connecticut Man Found Shot To Death On City Street, Police Say A Connecticut man was found shot to death after police responded to a shot spotter alert. The discovery was made around 8:15 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, on Newhall Street, in New Haven.  Trequon Lawrence, age 27, was rushed by American Medical Response to Yale-New Haven Hospital where he was pronounced dead, said Officer Scott Shumway, of the New Haven Police Department. New Haven Police Investigative Services and Bureau of Identification responded to the scene and continue to investigate. Lawrence was a New Haven resident. Police ask that any witnesses contact the New Haven Police De…

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News
Popular Area Bakery Vandalized Popular Area Bakery Vandalized
Popular Area Bakery Vandalized A popular Hudson Valley bakery which is known for its cakes and baked goods has been vandalized for a second time in just a month.  The Dutchess County favorite Sweetbakes Cafe in the Village of Wappingers Falls was first vandalized on On Sunday, Aug. 22.  On Wednesday, Sept. 8, the shop shared the news that it had been broken into again and cakes and baked goods were destroyed.  "It is unfortunate to report out to our customers and followers that our storefront was once again targeted in the early morning hours of Wednesday our window showing our logo advertisement was vand…

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