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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.
LI Duo Nabbed For Stealing Mercedes, Replacing With Another Stolen Vehicle, Police Say
Two men were arrested for allegedly stealing a 2018 Mercedes Benz out of a Long Island driveway and leaving another stolen vehicle in its place.
Isaiah Brown, age 19, Uniondale and Ayan James, age 20, of Brooklyn, were arrested around 2:41 a.m., Thursday, April 22, in Mill Neck, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, a 49-year-old man called police to report his 2018 Mercedes Benz was stolen from his Mill Hill Road address.
The victim’s security camera captured two men, in two cars pull up to the victim's driveway and remove the Mercedes and in it…
Nursing Home Operator In Fairfield, New Haven Counties Sentenced For Embezzlement
A Connecticut nursing home operator has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for embezzlement and tax offenses related to the operation of nursing homes.
Chaim Stern, age 72, a resident of Flushing, Queens, was sentenced on Tuesday, April 20, for the offenses related to nursing homes in Bridgeport and Waterbury, said Leonard C Boyle, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Stern was the principal operator of the Bridgeport Health Care Center, Bridgeport Manor, and the Rosegarden Health and Rehabilitation Center …
Popular Greek Restaurant Going Strong With Four Westchester Locations
If Greek is calling your tastebuds help can be found at Lefteris Gyro, which is so popular with locals it has four locations in the area.
Known for their gyros, of course, the restaurants, all located in Westchester, also get high marks from Yelpers and local foodies for their Greek salads, souvlaki, and a host of other items.
The restaurant locations are Yonkers, Tarrytown, Mount Kisco, and Pleasantville.
It's hard to receive five-star after five-star reviews on Yelp, but Lefteris seems to have mastered their craft to do just that.
Many people commented on the great service as well as …
Fairfield County Restaurant Draws Praise For 'Over The Top' Entrees, Quick Pickup Ordering
If you're looking for a Thai restaurant with dishes that explode in your mouth and quick pickup service, than one Fairfield County restaurant is your spot.
The Thai Kit in Fairfield is making a big hit with local foodies and Yelpers alike.
A look at their five-star reviews show just why the restaurant is making such a big hit.
"When my wife and I eat out or take out, it's usually Thai. Of great Connecticut Thai restaurants we have experienced in Manchester, South Windsor, West Hartford, Canton, Farmington, and Fairfield, the food at Thai Kit in Fairfield is over the top," said one Yelp fo…
Long Island Man Admits To Attempting To Provide Material Support To Terrorists
A Long Island man who tried to travel to Syria to wage a "violent jihad," has pleaded guilty to a terrorism count.
Suffolk County resident Elvis Redzepagic, age 30, of Commack, pleaded guilty on Friday, April 23, to attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and ISIS and the al-Nusrah Front, said Mark J. Lesko, acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, in early 2015, Redzepagic began communicating with an individual he believed to be both the commander of a battalion in Syria and a member of ISI…
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