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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Man Found Dead At Park In Rockland Man Found Dead At Park In Rockland
Man Found Dead At Park In Rockland Police are investigating the discovery of a dead man at a park in the area. Dominique Mesadieu, 50, of Spring Valley, was found around 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, by a Spring Valley employee in Memorial Park, according to police. While the investigation is still ongoing police said there is no indication of criminal activity, Spring Valley Police Det. Matthew Galli.
Long Island Teen Nabbed For Driving Stolen Vehicle, Taking Cops On Chase, Police Say Long Island Teen Nabbed For Driving Stolen Vehicle, Taking Cops On Chase, Police Say
Long Island Teen Nabbed For Driving Stolen Vehicle, Taking Cops On Chase, Police Say A Long Island teen was arrested for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle and taking police on a chase before being apprehended. Ivan Gutierrez-Alcantara, 19, of Freeport, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 30, for an incident that took place around 12:30 p.m. that day in Freeport, said Nassau County Police. According to detectives, officers observed a 2018 Ford Escape traveling on North Long Beach Road. The same vehicle, with the same New York State registration, was reported to be stolen by a village license plate reader.  The officers activated their emergency lights and conducted a stop.&…
Police Search For Duo Who Allegedly Shot Long Island Man As He Entered His Vehicle Police Search For Duo Who Allegedly Shot Long Island Man As He Entered His Vehicle
Police Search For Duo Who Allegedly Shot Long Island Man As He Entered His Vehicle Police are searching for two men who allegedly shot another man as he entered his vehicle. The incident took place around 2:16 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 1, in Roosevelt at 209 Nassau Road, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, officers responded to 209 Nassau Road for a call for shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found a 25-year-old man lying in the driveway of 215 Nassau Road with gunshot wounds to his left hip and left lower leg.  A second man, 27, approached the officers and told them that the gunshot victim and himself were about to enter their car when two unknown mal…
Boater In 'Grave Condition' After Found Floating In Stamford Harbor Boater In 'Grave Condition' After Found Floating In Stamford Harbor
Boater In 'Grave Condition' After Found Floating In Stamford Harbor A man who was spotted floating in the water in the Stamford Harbor in Stamford is in grave condition after being rescued by a resident. The incident took place around 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, on Ocean Drive West in the Shippan neighborhood area of Stamford, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. The man, who lives on a sailboat in the harbor uses a canoe to go and forth from the mainland, Conklin said. Residents spotted the overturned canoe and one swan out to rescue the man. The rescuer was able to get the man to shore where he performed CPR until a "faint pulse" was found. Mari…
Teenage Woman Flees From Police, Crashes Into Utility Pole In Rockland Teenage Woman Flees From Police, Crashes Into Utility Pole In Rockland
Teenage Woman Flees From Police, Crashes Into Utility Pole In Rockland A Rockland County teenage woman was charged with fleeing from police and reckless driving after crashing a vehicle. The incident took place Monday, Nov. 2, when the Montebello 18-year-old fled when a Ramapo Police officer attempted to stop her vehicle that was traveling at a high rate of speed in the Hillcrest section of the Town of Ramapo, Ramapo Police said. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed losing control of the vehicle and striking a utility pole on Inwood Drive, police said. A Montbello teen was arrested after crashing her vehicle into a utility pole.Ramapo Police Departmen…
Man Cited For Holding Trump Event Without Permit In Area Man Cited For Holding Trump Event Without Permit In Area
Man Cited For Holding Trump Event Without Permit In Area Click here for an updated story: Trump Rally Organizer Cited By Police Had Been Told To Get Permit, Authorities Say A man was cited by police after hosting a large gathering of more than 1,000 at a President Donald Trump re-election event without a permit or insurance. Paul J. Senecal, 36, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested in Ulster County by the town of Saugerties Police during the gathering on Sunday, Nov. 1, said Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra. According to Sinagra, Senecal promoted and held a mass gathering involving 1,000 plus participants at the Cantine Memorial Co…
85-Year-Old Hit By Vehicle In Fairfield County Survives Crash 85-Year-Old Hit By Vehicle In Fairfield County Survives Crash
85-Year-Old Hit By Vehicle In Fairfield County Survives Crash An 85-year-old Fairfield County man who was hit by a vehicle while crossing a roadway survived the crash. The incident took place around 5;07 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2, when the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a telephone call regarding a serious crash involving a pedestrian at 532 Success Ave., in Bridgeport, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran. According to Gilleran, a gray 2003 Honda Accord was traveling northbound on Success Avenue, when it struck the man as he walked across Success Avenue in the northbound lane.  The driver of the Honda Accord has been identified a…
COVID-19: Positive Case Causes Closure Of Connecticut Lottery Headquarters COVID-19: Positive Case Causes Closure Of Connecticut Lottery Headquarters
Covid-19: Positive Case Causes Closure Of Connecticut Lottery Headquarters Due to a positive COVID-19 test, Connecticut's Lottery headquarters is closed, effective immediately.  Lottery officials said on Monday, Nov. 2, that "Out of an abundance of caution, the CT Lottery’s headquarters in Rocky Hill will be cleaned thoroughly." Officials said anyone who was in contact with the person has been notified and instructed to quarantine.  Information about resuming services at the CT Lottery’s headquarters will be available at www.ctlottery.org. While the office is closed, prizes up to $599 may be claimed in person at lottery retailers, or by mail.  Fo…
Arrest Made In Stabbing Death Of Man Found Dead At Long Island Residence Arrest Made In Stabbing Death Of Man Found Dead At Long Island Residence
Arrest Made In Stabbing Death Of Man Found Dead At Long Island Residence Homicide detectives have arrested a Long Island man in connection with a stabbing death that happened late last month. According to detectives, officers responded around 10 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 25, to the 200 block of Brookside Avenue in Roosevelt for a disturbance.  When officers arrived they found a 27-year-old man, on the ground with puncture wounds, the Nassau County Police said. The unidentified victim appeared to have been stabbed. He was transported to an area hospital and pronounced dead by a staff physician. On Monday, Nov. 2, detectives arrested Isiah Cust, 30, of Roosevelt…
Man Found Dead Along Shoreline On Long Island Beach Man Found Dead Along Shoreline On Long Island Beach
Man Found Dead Along Shoreline On Long Island Beach Police are investigating after finding an unidentified man dead along the shoreline of a Long Island beach. The unconscious man was found around 7:24 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2, in Atlantic Beach, said Nassau County Police. According to detectives, a 911 call was dispatched to officers for an unidentified man who was discovered unconscious near the shore in the vicinity of the Silver Point Beach Club, police said.  Upon police arrival, the man was transported to an area hospital and was pronounced dead by a staff physician. Officials with the Inwood Fire Department said on F…
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