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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
Man Shot In Shoulder Being 'Uncooperative' With Investigators In Area, Police Say Man Shot In Shoulder Being 'Uncooperative' With Investigators In Area, Police Say
Man Shot In Shoulder Being 'Uncooperative' With Investigators In Area, Police Say Police are investigating the shooting of a 25-year-old man that happened in the region. It happened around 4 a.m., Thursday, June 10, in Sullivan County, in the area of Park Avenue and Monticello Street, in Monticello. Responding officers were unable to locate anyone injured in the area at that time. Police were later notified on Thursday afternoon that a Monticello man had been driven to Garnet Medical Center in Harris by private vehicle for medical treatment of a gunshot wound, Monticello PD Lt. Mark Johnstone said. The victim, who was uncooperative with police, sustaine…

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Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Sexual Abuse Of Children Nabbed In Fairfield County Man Wanted For Sexual Abuse Of Children Nabbed In Fairfield County
Man Wanted For Sexual Abuse Of Children Nabbed In Fairfield County An an-out-state man wanted for the sexual abuse of a child was nabbed by a police officer while he sitting in a vehicle in Connecticut. The suspect was arrested on Saturday, June 12, in Fairfield County after a Norwalk officer assigned to the US Marshal Service Violent Fugitive Task Force was notified that the wanted man Long Beach, California man was in the area, said Norwalk PD Sgt. Sofia Gulino. Matthew Michael Gass, age 77, was wanted for an extraditable warrant for sexual copulation of a child under 10 years of age, and two counts of a lewd act upon a child under age 14, Gulino said. …

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Police & Fire
CT Murder Suspect Nabbed By US Marshals CT Murder Suspect Nabbed By US Marshals
CT Murder Suspect Nabbed By US Marshals Police in Fairfield County nabbed a man wanted for the murder of another man last month. Gerome Philips, age 23, of the Bronx, was arrested on Tuesday, June 8 by US Marshals and extradited to Waterbury, on Friday, June 11, said Sgt. Robert Davis of the Waterbury Police. Philips faces charges regarding the murder of 25-year-old James Smith of Waterbury on Thursday, May 13. Philips was charged with: Murder Criminal use of a weapon Carrying a pistol without a permit Illegal discharge of a firearm Illegal sale or transfer of a pistol or revolver. He is being held on a $2 million bo…

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Police & Fire
Investigation Continues Into Fatal Crash That Led To Two Road Closures In Area Investigation Continues Into Fatal Crash That Led To Two Road Closures In Area
Investigation Continues Into Fatal Crash That Led To Two Road Closures In Area Police are continuing to investigate a single-vehicle fatal crash that caused the closure of two roadways in the area. Routes 59 and 304 in Nanuet in Rockland County have both reopened following the crash that took place around 3:45 a.m., Sunday, June 14, said Clarkstown Police Detective Norm Peters. Earlier report - Man Dies After Vehicle Falls Off Overpass In West Nyack When officers responded to the crash on Route 59, near the Route 304 overpass they found one vehicle overturned near the median in the eastbound lanes with one occupant still inside, Peters said.  It i…

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Long Island Woman Nabbed After Hitting Two Juveniles, Leaving Scene, Police Say Long Island Woman Nabbed After Hitting Two Juveniles, Leaving Scene, Police Say
Long Island Woman Nabbed After Hitting Two Juveniles, Leaving Scene, Police Say A Long Island woman who allegedly hit two juveniles and then fled the scene has been arrested by police. The crash took place around 3:20 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, in Seafood when the two juveniles, ages 12 and 8 were attempting to cross Washington Avenue in Seaford, said the Nassau County Police. According to police, the two children were attempting to cross eastbound on Washington Avenue in the vicinity of Pittsburgh Avenue. While crossing the street a blue Lexus traveling southbound on Washington Avenue struck the two, knocking them to the ground.  The vehicle, driven by Georgette Ma…

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Lifestyle
Popular Deli Offers Sandwiches Long Island Food Lovers Crave Popular Deli Offers Sandwiches Long Island Food Lovers Crave
Popular Deli Offers Sandwiches Long Island Food Lovers Crave If a sandwich shop has been around for more than 30 years and still has a line out the door every day, then they must be doing something right. And that's just what the Se-Port Deli in East Setauket is doing, according to foodies and Yelpers who pack the place for a chance at a giant hero with tons of goodies.  But the greatest doesn't stop with the sandwiches, the eatery is also known for its chopped salads, and especially its iced tea with freshly squeezed lemon juice.  A yummy ham and turkey sandwich.Yelp Those kinds of touches seem to be the key that keeps the place hopping. A Yel…

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Police & Fire
Police Seeking Tips In Double Hudson Valley Shooting That Left One Dead, One Critical Police Seeking Tips In Double Hudson Valley Shooting That Left One Dead, One Critical
Police Seeking Tips In Double Hudson Valley Shooting That Left One Dead, One Critical Police are asking the public for help with leads in a shooting that left one man dead and another in critical condition in the Hudson Valley. The shootings took place around 3:15 p.m., Friday, March 26, in Rockland County in the area of 34 Monsey Blvd., in Spring Valley. When police arrived on the scene, they found one gunshot victim and then another victim a short distance away near 1 Fletcher Rd., Spring Valley Detective Matt Galli said. Olgalito Nerette, a 17-year-old Spring Valley resident who suffered from multiple gunshot wounds, was pronounced dead shortly after, according…

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Lifestyle
New Pizza, Pasta Restaurant On Long Island Quickly Becoming A Favorite New Pizza, Pasta Restaurant On Long Island Quickly Becoming A Favorite
New Pizza, Pasta Restaurant On Long Island Quickly Becoming A Favorite A new location on Long Island of a favorite pizza and pasta restaurant is quickly becoming a hot spot for foodies and Yelpers alike. The new Mario's Pizzeria of Levittown, which opened earlier this year, is already pulling in the five-star reviews on Yelp. "Let's begin with the fact that I don't like pizza in general," said one Yelper. "I've visited this place just out of curiosity but wow!!!! The place is absolutely beautiful, super clean and everyone has a nice attitude, the pizza... amazing, so fresh and delicious... Now, I do love pizza! Mario's pizza." The chain, which has been aroun…

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Lifestyle
Looking For A Smokin' Sandwich? Head To This Northern Westchester Favorite Looking For A Smokin' Sandwich? Head To This Northern Westchester Favorite
Looking For A Smokin' Sandwich? Head To This Northern Westchester Favorite Sometimes you just need a really tasty sandwich with homemade french fries and a nice cool drink. And that's what you'll find at a popular Northern Westchester eatery -- yummy sandwiches of all kinds made on artisanal bread.  A small family-owned business, the Little Cabin in Cortlandt also house smokes their meats, as well as making all the sides, condiments, and sauces. That kind of care and effort in the food preparation has made the Little Cabin a favorite with Yelpers and foodies alike. A glance at their menu shows plenty of favorites such as smoked brisket, pastrami, pulled pork, a…

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Police & Fire
Woman Confronts Stranger Coming Up Stairs Of Fairfield County Home, Police Say Woman Confronts Stranger Coming Up Stairs Of Fairfield County Home, Police Say
Woman Confronts Stranger Coming Up Stairs Of Fairfield County Home, Police Say Police are investigating a residential burglary in which the resident was at home while it was in progress in Fairfield County and confronted the man. The incident was reported to police around 8:30 a.m., Thursday, June 10, at a home on Ridgeley Street, in Darien. When officers arrived on the scene, the woman said she was on the second floor when she saw an unknown white man coming up the stairs of her home, said Darien Police Sgt. James Palmieri. When confronted, the man said he was delivering a package. The woman then told him she wasn't expecting a package and instructed …

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