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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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Lifestyle

Northern Westchester Pizza & Pasta Restaurant A Hit With Locals, Foodies Pizza, pizza, and more pizza, along with lots of pasta dishes, is what you'll find at a popular Westchester County restaurant that's a hit with foodies. Salem Pizza and Pasta in North Salem is popular for their gluten-free pie as well as their quirky variety of flavors such as broccoli rabe & sausage and tortellini carbonara that you might normally find on top of pasta. "Definitely one of my favorite pizza places!," said a Yelp reviewer. "I love love the white pizza with broccoli and garlic! the service is very professional!" Veggie pizza.Yelp Another said: "I stop in for lunch an…

by Kathy Reakes

07/05/2021

Police & Fire

CT Man Arrested For $3 Armed Robbery, Police Say A Connecticut man was arrested for an alleged armed robbery at a convenience store in which he walked out with only $3. New Haven County resident David Newman was arrested just hours after he walked into the Cumberland Farms, on Route 1 (Boston Post Road) in Milford around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 1, and pointed a knife at an employee behind the counter and demanded money, said the Milford Police. The employee had $3 sitting on top of the register from a previous sale which he immediately handed to Newman. Newman, age 45, of Milford, then fled the store but was picked up by Mi…

by Kathy Reakes

07/05/2021

Police & Fire

Woman Accused Of Setting Fire To Shop In Western Mass A Western Mass woman has been accused of setting fire to a motorcycle shop. Angela Garcia was arrested on Wednesday, June 30 in connection with a fire on Tuesday, June 1, at the Indian Motorcycle building on State Street in Springfield, said the Springfield Fire Department. A warrant for Garcia, age 40, of Springfield, was issued following an investigation by members of the Springfield Arson & Bomb Squad, the department said. Garcia was charged with arson of a dwelling and malicious destruction of property of $1,200

by Kathy Reakes

07/04/2021

Police & Fire

Western Mass Mall Victim Of 'Swatting' Bomb Threat By Email A Western Massachusetts mall was the victim of a "swatting" event when its opening was delayed after receiving a bomb threat by email. The incident took place around 8:50 a.m., Thursday, July 1, when the Holyoke Police Department was contacted by the Holyoke Mall security manager regarding an email that contained a bomb threat against the mall, said Capt. Matthew Moriarty. Holyoke officers responded along with detectives. The decision to delay the mall’s opening was made to properly assess the email, Moriarty said. State Police were called to assist with the investigation. The…

by Kathy Reakes

07/04/2021

Lifestyle

Casting Call: New NBC Show Searching For Contestants Have a great voice and can write your own music? Then you might find yourself on a hot new NBC program seeking contestants that is totally different from any reality show on TV. Called "American Song Contest," the new reality show will showcase talent from across the country who can perform and write their own music and songs, the show's producers said. The show said they are looking for "artists who own the stage and captivate an audience with original music." All signed or independent artists will be looked at from indie to pop, bands to DJs, rap to singer-songwriters, from across the co…

by Kathy Reakes

07/04/2021

Lifestyle

Popular Main Street Eatery In Hudson Valley Strives To 'Make Tummies Smile' If you are hungry and ready for something really good, how can you ignore a logo that says "We Make Tummies Smile?" And that's just what the Breakfast and Burger Club in Nyack strives to do with a gigantic menu that is sure to have something that everyone will enjoy. Known for their big burgers and a vast array of egg and waffles and pancake dishes, the restaurant is a favorite with locals and foodies. Breakfast favorites seem to be the Benedicts -- including the crabcake and pulled pork -- and the breakfast burger with hashbrowns, fried eggs, and cheese. Banana pudding pancakes.Yel…

by Kathy Reakes

07/04/2021

Police & Fire

Third Man Arrested In Assault At Park In Fairfield County, Police Say A third Fairfield County man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a man at a popular city park. Brian Towles, of Stamford, was arrested on Thursday, July 1, by the Stamford Police Major Crimes Unit for the stabbing of a 30-year-old man on Friday, June 4, said Captain Richard Conklin. The incident took place around 3:30 p.m. at Veteran's Park, in which the victim suffered a stab wound to his torso, and that required emergency surgery. He later recovered in the intensive care unit before being released, police said. The investigation determined that there were numerous …

by Kathy Reakes

07/03/2021

Police & Fire

Western Mass Man Accused Of 'Viciously' Stabbing Man In Unprovoked Attack A Western Massachusetts man was arrested for allegedly repeatedly viciously stabbing another man in an alleged unprovoked attack. The incident took place around 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 2, when the Holyoke Police Department responded to the area of Ivy Avenue and Dwight Street for the report of a stabbing. As officers arrived on the scene Holyoke Dispatch reported the suspect, later identified as Alfredo Rivera of Holyoke, had fled from the area, said Capt. Matt Moriarty. Officer Matthew Goulding and Officer John McCoy were first on the scene; they immediately found the victim, a 61-y…

by Kathy Reakes

07/03/2021

Police & Fire

One Arrested In Fatal Hit-Run Of Renowned CT Marathon Runner, Police Looking For Second Suspect A juvenile has been arrested in connection with the hit-and-run death of a popular Connecticut man who was an avid marathon runner. Police said 53-year-old Henryk Gudelski, a much-decorated runner, was struck by a car in Hartford County in the area of Belden Street and East Street in New Britain. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Gudelski was hit by a stolen Audi out of Hartford while he was running on the sidewalk; he was hit so hard he flew across the street. The driver of the stolen vehicle fled the scene, leaving Gudelski lying in the street, said Chief Christopher Chute. Acco…

by Kathy Reakes

07/02/2021

News

Killer Of Hudson Valley Girl Granted Parole A man convicted in the 1980 killing of a Hudson Valley teenager has been granted parole. Robert McCain, age 60, will be allowed to be released as early as Tuesday, Aug. 3, said the state Department of Corrections and Supervision. McCain, who killed 16-year-old Paula Bohovesky in Rockland County, had an interview with the Board of Parole the week of June 21 and was granted an open date with the earliest release date of August 3. McCain will be under community supervision for life, the department added. Lois Bohovesky, Paula's mother, said on Friday, July 2, she is "so worn out" from th…

by Kathy Reakes

07/02/2021

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