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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.
Long Island Man Convicted Of Murder For Intentionally Running Over Victim With Vehicle
A Long Island man has been convicted of intentionally running over another man with his vehicle in 2019.
Shatik Canady, age 43, of West Babylon, was convicted by a jury of murder on Thursday, June 17, for the death of Kawon Williams, 28, of Wyandanch in March 2019 in Lindenhurst.
“This was not a typical hit-and-run; the defendant deliberately pursued and struck the victim with his vehicle before fleeing the scene,” Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini said.
At approximately 4:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019, Canady became engaged in a dispute with Williams, near the…
Hudson Valley Man Known As 'Hot Dog Guy' Dies At Age 80
For the past 18 years the "Hot Dog Guy," has stood on the side of a busy area roadway and waved to passing vehicles, bringing smiles to bypassers.
Sadly, those days have come to an end with the death of Dutchess County staple George Schwartz, the hot dog man's real name, on Friday, June 18 in Lagrangeville.
Schwartz, who was 80, always said he was a "regular guy" who sold hot dogs, his obituary said.
He worked on Route 55 until the end, only stopping when a short illness would not allow him to serve his customers any longer.
Schwartz, who has been selling hot dogs for years and years, was…
Long Island Man Threatens Family Members To Keep Quiet After Killing Dog, DA Says
A Long Island man has been indicted for allegedly strangling and killing a dog while on a FaceTime video call with his family members.
Keenan Castro, age 23, of Brentwood, was indicted on numerous felony charges including aggravated cruelty to animals on Thursday, June 24, said Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini.
On Sunday, May 9, Castro found a Chihuahua-Dachshund mix named Donny that had escaped from a Central Islip home, the DA's office said.
After keeping the dog for nearly one month, on Tuesday, June 1, Castro was on a FaceTime video call with four of his family mem…
New Brewery Opens In Western Massachusetts
A large party and ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomed a new brewery to Western Massachusetts months after it was slated to open.
White Lion Brewery officials opened its new brewery and taproom to much fanfare including plenty of music, and well, beer, on Wednesday, June 23, in Springfield.
Located in Springfield's Tower Square, the new brewery began offering its craft beer in 2014.
The opening of the brewery experienced a 14-month construction delay due to the pandemic, but now the owner, Ray Berry, told 22News, his biggest challenge has been staffing.
But good news, the word is they a…
Chase, Crash Leads To Arrest Of CT Murder Suspect, Police Say
After a chase and a rollover crash, police in Connecticut arrested a man wanted in connection with a shooting that left one dead and one injured.
Hartford arrested Chan Williams-Bey Jr., age 25, of Hartford, was arrested in connection with the shooting death of Siddhartha Lake-Sudan, age 37, of East Hartford around 1:50 a.m., Wednesday, June 23, said Hartford PD Lt. Aaron Boisvert.
When officers arrived, they found a man, in his 20s, suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
While canvassing the crime sce…
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