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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Blaze That Destroyed Apartment Building In Westchester May Have Been Caused By Fireworks Blaze That Destroyed Apartment Building In Westchester May Have Been Caused By Fireworks
Blaze That Destroyed Apartment Building In Westchester May Have Been Caused By Fireworks Police and fire officials in Westchester County are reviewing video surveillance to confirm if fireworks were responsible for a large fire that destroyed a building and left six families homeless. The fire started around 9:30 p.m., Saturday, June 20, at 115 Stanley Ave., in Yonkers, said Yonkers Fire Chief Kevin Ford. More than 100 firefighters responded to the fire that grew to a four-alarm call as flames consumed the building as firefighters evacuated residents living in six apartments, Ford said. Ford said residents told fire officials that kids had been setting off fireworks in the are…
Man Struck By LIRR Train Man Struck By LIRR Train
Man Struck By Lirr Train A man was injured after being struck by an LIRR train. The incident happened around 11:30 p.m., Sunday, June 21, in Suffolk County at the Lowell Avenue railroad crossing at the Central Islip station, said Aaron Donovan, deputy communications director for Metro-North. A man was struck by a train in Central Islip.Google Maps street view The unidentified man was airlifted conscious and alert to Stony Brook Hospital, Donovan said. The incident is under investigation.
Photos: Massive Marsh Fire Causes Delays On Metro-North Trains In Fairfield County Photos: Massive Marsh Fire Causes Delays On Metro-North Trains In Fairfield County
Photos: Massive Marsh Fire Causes Delays On Metro-North Trains In Fairfield County A massive marsh fire delayed Metro-North train service for nearly two hours and injured three firefighters. The blaze broke out around 8:45 p.m., Sunday, June 21, when the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a call from a resident on Chestnut Street in Fairfield regarding a fire in their backyard. Fairfield firefighters responded and when on the scene could see a large column of smoke and fire in the area and called for backup, said Fairfield Fire Department Lt. Robert Smith. Units, under the command of Assistant Chief Erik Kalapir,  immediately deployed hand lines to prote…
Teen Critically Injured After Touching Live Wire While Playing On Top Of Metro-North Train Car Teen Critically Injured After Touching Live Wire While Playing On Top Of Metro-North Train Car
Teen Critically Injured After Touching Live Wire While Playing On Top Of Metro-North Train Car A 16-year-old teen is in "extremely critical condition" after being electrocuted while playing on top of a parked train car. The incident took place in Fairfield County around 3:21 a.m., Monday, June 22, when the teen, who was playing in a Metro-North train car in Bridgeport touched a hot catenary/transmission line, said Scott Appleby, director of the Office of Emergency Management. "He was burned from head to toe and but was breathing and slightly responsive," said Appleby said. Police responded to the area after another juvenile called 911 to report that he and another teen wer…
Woman With Suspended License Had BAC Twice Limit In Westchester Stop, Police Say Woman With Suspended License Had BAC Twice Limit In Westchester Stop, Police Say
Woman With Suspended License Had BAC Twice Limit In Westchester Stop, Police Say A Long Island woman was arrested for allegedly driving drunk at more than twice the legal limit. New York State Police stopped Natalia J. Dominguez, 21, of Brentwood, on 1-95 for vehicle and traffic violations around 7:50 p.m., Friday, June 12, in the city of New Rochelle, said Trooper Tara L. McCormick said. During the stop, troopers found that Dominguez had a suspended license was allegedly intoxicated, McCormick said. Dominguez was arrested and transported to headquarters in New Rochelle where her blood alcohol content was determined to be .18 percent, said McCormick.   …
COVID-19: 'Wake Up' To Danger Of White House Response, Cuomo Says As Cases Spike Outside NY COVID-19: 'Wake Up' To Danger Of White House Response, Cuomo Says As Cases Spike Outside NY
Covid-19: 'Wake Up' To Danger Of White House Response, Cuomo Says As Cases Spike Outside NY New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Americans need to wake up to how the White House is handling the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as the numbers of cases spike in many other states beyond the tristate area, including Florida. "You have two very different situations happening in states across this country," Cuomo said. "Some states, the numbers are going down. Some states, the numbers are going up. Why? Same country, same virus. Why?" Cuomo said there's one place to point the finger and that's at the White House and its handling of the COVID-19 crisis. Americans need to realize Pr…
Expect Delays: Lane Closures On I-84 Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says Expect Delays: Lane Closures On I-84 Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says
Expect Delays: Lane Closures On I-84 Will Continue Throughout Year, DOT Says Roadwork with lane closures on Interstate 84 will continue throughout the year,  the New York State Department of Transportation said. Motorists using the highway in Dutchess and Putnam counties will face single-lane closures for pavement repairs. The repairs will run between Exit 50 in the Town of Fishkill, Dutchess County, and Exit 61 in the Town of Patterson, Putnam County, DOT said. The construction will be performed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. weeknights beginning Monday, June 22, and run through the year, weather permitting, the department said. Motorists should anticipate delay…
COVID-19: Man Who Grew Up Minus Dad Has Millions Of Fans Watching Fatherly Advice Amid Outbreak COVID-19: Man Who Grew Up Minus Dad Has Millions Of Fans Watching Fatherly Advice Amid Outbreak
Covid-19: Man Who Grew Up Minus Dad Has Millions Of Fans Watching Fatherly Advice Amid Outbreak With millions of people stuck in homes during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, do-it-yourself projects have become popular. But a big problem came to light in the process. Namely, many people, both younger and older, found out they didn't know how to do a lot of things. Some were as simple as how to tie a tie, how to put together and start a grill, to going big and attempting to build a rollercoaster for their kids. Well, one dad, who said his father left when he was a 12-year-old  came to the rescue and started a YouTube channel, "Dad, How Do I?"  It shows how to han…
Man Charged With DWI Following Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say Man Charged With DWI Following Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say
Man Charged With DWI Following Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say A 21-year-old man was arrested for alleged DWI after police responded to a single-vehicle crash. The crash took place in Ulster County on Friday, June 12, in Saugerties when the driver lost control of his vehicle, Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra said. According to Sinagra, Saugerties Police responded to the crash on Churchland Road just north of the Glasco Turnpike. When officers arrived, they found a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo resting on some stumps off the roadway. Three occupants had exited the vehicle prior to the officer's arrival. While interviewing the driver, identified as Nicho…
Popular Locally Owned Restaurant Doing Battle With New Shake Shack Popular Locally Owned Restaurant Doing Battle With New Shake Shack
Popular Locally Owned Restaurant Doing Battle With New Shake Shack The owner of a small restaurant that serves up some of the best hot dogs around is attempting to go up against a national leasing corporation saying it is violating his lease agreement by bringing in the mega-popular Shake Shack. James Barracato, the owner of the Dawg House in Rockland Plaza in Nanuet, says the new Shake Shack will directly compete with his business by selling the same items he does, including hot dogs, burgers, and chicken. And that competition, Barracato says, violates an exclusivity clause in his $7,000 a month lease with the Brixmore Property Group that says it will no…
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