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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
Brother Lands Behind Bars After Choking Sister During Domestic Dispute, Police Say Brother Lands Behind Bars After Choking Sister During Domestic Dispute, Police Say
Brother Lands Behind Bars After Choking Sister During Domestic Dispute, Police Say A 40-year-old man landed behind bars without bail after allegedly choking his sister during a domestic dispute. The incident took place in Ulster County around 11:42 p.m., Sunday, June 28, in Saugerties, Saugerties Police Chief Joseph A. Sinagra, said. According to Sinagra, Saugerties Police responded to a 911 call reporting a woman screaming for help in the area of 13 Village Drive. When police arrived on the scene, they determined that Michael W. Sharrow, of Saugerties, was involved in a domestic dispute with his sister and during the fights had allegedly choked the victim, imp…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
COVID-19: New Cluster Linked To Large Party With Young People In Hudson Valley COVID-19: New Cluster Linked To Large Party With Young People In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: New Cluster Linked To Large Party With Young People In Hudson Valley A new cluster of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Hudson Valley is being attributed to a house party of young people. The Rockland County Health Department announced during a press conference at the county Fire Training Center in Pomona on Wednesday, July 1, that it is working to contain the cluster which has been traced to a house party in mid-June at a home in Clarkstown. Rockland Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said the party attendees were in their early 20s, and the party's host was experiencing symptoms when the party was held. Eight other people at the par…

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News
Beautiful 'Healthy' Maple Tree Found Cut Down At Norwalk Park Beautiful 'Healthy' Maple Tree Found Cut Down At Norwalk Park
Beautiful 'Healthy' Maple Tree Found Cut Down At Norwalk Park Police are investigating after a beautiful, healthy maple tree was found cut down in an area park. Norwalk City officials said the tree was found cut down in Mill Pond Park on Tuesday, June 30.  The tree knocked over a garbage can resulting in litter being scattered all across the park. Little other information was available, but police are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Norwalk Police Department at 203-854-3000.

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Lifestyle
Black Bear Takes A Swim In Candlewood Lake Black Bear Takes A Swim In Candlewood Lake
Black Bear Takes A Swim In Candlewood Lake You never know where you might spot a black bear these days -- including swimming in a lake. Fairfield County resident Wesley Inman sent Daily Voice this photo of a bear swimming in Candlewood Lake in Brookfield that was posted on the Brookfield Happenings and Business Facebook page. The photo was taken by Brian Reddington who was out paddleboarding in the middle of Candlewood when he stumbled onto this guy. Related Story: Multiple Black Bear Sightings Reported In Westport The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Wildlife Division said it's common to spo…

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Police & Fire
Woman Accused Of Violating Protective Order Issued To Ex-Boyfriend, Police Say Woman Accused Of Violating Protective Order Issued To Ex-Boyfriend, Police Say
Woman Accused Of Violating Protective Order Issued To Ex-Boyfriend, Police Say A 33-year-old area woman was arrested for allegedly violating a protective order after police responded to a domestic incident. Ulster County resident Amanda Rotondaro, of Saugerties, was arrested on Friday, June 26, after Saugerties Police responded to the call, Chief Joseph Sinagra said. According to Sinagra, when officers responded to the incident Rotondaro and a man engaged in an altercation. After separating the two, an investigation found that the man had a protective order against Rotondaro, his former girlfriend. Officers established that Rotondaro was the primary aggressor an…

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Police & Fire
Man In Red Sports Car Was Masturbating When He Approached Woman, Westport Police Say Man In Red Sports Car Was Masturbating When He Approached Woman, Westport Police Say
Man In Red Sports Car Was Masturbating When He Approached Woman, Westport Police Say Police are on the lookout for a suspicious man in a red sports car who was allegedly masturbating when he approached a woman while she walking. The incident took place in Fairfield County around 5 p.m., Monday, June 29, when the woman was walking on Compo Road South in Westport, police said. The man stopped his vehicle and asked the woman for directions at which time she realized he was masturbating while he spoke with her, police said. The woman fled and the man left traveling northbound towards the Minute Man statue. The man was described as being a Hispanic male between the ages of 40 …

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Police & Fire
Man Who Forces Way Into Long Island Home Charged With Robbery, Burglary, Police Say Man Who Forces Way Into Long Island Home Charged With Robbery, Burglary, Police Say
Man Who Forces Way Into Long Island Home Charged With Robbery, Burglary, Police Say A 38-year-old man was arrested for allegedly forcing his way into a Long Island residence and stealing an electric bike. Nassau County Police said the incident took place around 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 29, in Uniondale. According to detectives, Kevin Carroll, 38, New York City, confronted a current resident at a Fenimore Avenue home and allegedly forced his way into the residence where Carroll was a former renter.  After gaining entry to the home, Carroll made his way to the bedroom of another resident and allegedly removed an electric bicycle, police said. Carroll the…

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Police & Fire
CT State Police Will Ramp Up Patrols Over July 4th Holiday CT State Police Will Ramp Up Patrols Over July 4th Holiday
CT State Police Will Ramp Up Patrols Over July 4th Holiday With the July 4th holiday quickly approaching, Connecticut State Police are preparing for increased traffic along with possible intoxicated drivers, with ramped up patrols. According to state police, the enhanced enforcement will run through Wednesday, July 1 through the evening of Sunday, July 5.  Already, troopers report they have seen an increase in the number of vehicles on the highways.  That will likely continue as many residents have Friday, July 3 off from work and beaches, barbecues and other activities beckon.  During the special enforcement, troopers from each of…

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Business
Popular Long Island Restaurant Closes Popular Long Island Restaurant Closes
Popular Long Island Restaurant Closes One of Long Island's finest sushi restaurant has announced it is permanently closing. Ginza, a mainstay in Nassau County since 2012, and the first to offer sushi from Japan's famed Tokyo’s Tsukiji market announced on its website it had closed the Massapequa restaurant. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce we have closed our doors permanently," the restaurant said on the website. "We have appreciated serving you & wish you nothing but the best in the future. Thanks so much for your patronage over the years!" Crowds flocked to the restaurant where sushi chefs were known for produc…

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Sports
COVID-19: Long Island Ducks' Season Won't Take Flight COVID-19: Long Island Ducks' Season Won't Take Flight
Covid-19: Long Island Ducks' Season Won't Take Flight There will be no Long Island Ducks baseball in 2020 after numerous unsuccessful attempts to gain an exemption from the state. The team made the announcement on Tuesday, June 30, after reaching a decision to drop their efforts after New York’s decision last week not allowing fans into professional sports venues. “We tried everything in our power to start the season despite the pandemic and all the challenges it presented,” said Ducks CEO and founder Frank Boulton.  The team was seeking permission to open at 25 percent capacity -- a number previously envisioned and proposed -- in L…

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