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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.
Oscar-Winning Director Chloe Zhao Graduated From College In New England
Newly golden Oscar winner Chloé Zhao, who made history with her wins at the 93rd Academy Awards, attended college in Hampshire County.
Her film “Nomadland” swept the awards on Sunday, April 25, winning for Best Picture and Best Director.
Zhao, a 2005 graduate of Mount Holyoke College in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, located in South Hadley, is the first woman of color to receive an Academy Award for Best Director, and only the second woman ever to win in that category.
“For the exceptional beauty, intelligence, and artistry of this film, Chloé Zhao certainly deserves the lasting …
Teen Facing DWI, Manslaughter Charges After HS Student Killed In Hudson Valley Crash
A Rockland County teen who was allegedly driving drunk when he crashed his vehicle, killing a 16-year-old girl, will appear in court on Monday, April 26.
The unidentified 17-year-old driver has been charged with:
Second-degree manslaughter,
Second-degree assault,
First-degree vehicular assault,
Second-degree vehicular manslaughter,
DWI.
The crash, that claimed the life of Jacqueline Zangrilli and injured four others, took place around 2:50 a.m. Saturday, April 24 in Rockland County on Route 202 in the Village of Montebello.
The vehicle struck a utility pole, causing power disrup…
Two New Suspects Nabbed In Connection To MS-13 Related Long Island Killing Of Teen
Two additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the alleged MS-13 murder of a 19-year-old Long Island teen in
The killing of 19-year-old Daniel Garcia-Carbajal, of Freeport, took place on Thursday, March 4, in Freeport, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, the body of Garcia-Carbajal was found deceased in Cow Meadow Park with an apparent gunshot wound.
Manuel Aparicio Gomez, age 22, of Hempstead and Edgardo Caballero, age 18, of Far Rockaway, were arrested on Sunday, April 25, in connection with the killing, police said.
A third…
Community Rallies To Support Family Of HS Student Killed In Hudson Valley Crash
A community is coming out to support the family of a teen who was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley.
Suffern High School sophomore Jacqueline Zangrilli, age 16, died around 2:50 a.m., on Saturday, April 24, when the vehicle she was riding in struck a utility pole, according to the Ramapo Police.
Following Zangrilli's death, a GoFundMe was set up to assist the family with funeral expenses.
"Jacqueline was special in so many ways," said the GoFundMe. "She was an incredible daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend. Jacqueline was full of life."
As of Monday…
Two CT Women Nabbed Stealing $5K In Goods, Taking Police On Pursuit, Police Say
Two Connecticut women were nabbed allegedly stealing more than $5,000 in goods from a Fairfield County store.
Denaisha Stephenson, age 29, of Manchester, and Tania Anderson, age 34, of Hartford, were arrested by Greenwich Police on Tuesday, April 20, after responding to a Greenwich Avenue store for a report of shoplifting, said Lt. John Slusarz.
According to Slusarz, officers responded to the store after employees spotted them secreting items worth more than $5,411, into bags they were carrying.
When officers arrived, they approached Anderson and Stephenson who ignored the officers a…
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