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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.

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Police & Fire
Man Arrested In Connection With Shooting At Norwalk Housing Complex Man Arrested In Connection With Shooting At Norwalk Housing Complex
Man Arrested In Connection With Shooting At Norwalk Housing Complex A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a person at an area housing complex. Norwalk Police responded to the shooting around 10 a.m., Thursday, June 11, after receiving a report of the incident at Roodner Court at 261 Ely Ave. Officers arrived and found one victim, who was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the abdomen, said Norwalk Police Lt. Jared Zwickler. The shooter, later identified as Marcus Bonaparte, address unknown, and the victim knew each other, police said. Police issued a description of Bonaparte and his vehicle to area law enforcement agencies.…

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Police & Fire
Suffolk County Man Accused Of Shooting 23-Year-Old Woman On Residential Long Island Street Suffolk County Man Accused Of Shooting 23-Year-Old Woman On Residential Long Island Street
Suffolk County Man Accused Of Shooting 23-Year-Old Woman On Residential Long Island Street A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a woman in the shoulder during an assault on Long Island. Nassau County Police arrested Avery Palmer, of Amityville, for the shooting that took place on Tuesday, June 9, in Farmingdale. According to detectives, officers responded to a call for a gunshot victim on Poplar Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a 23-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her right shoulder. Earlier report: 23-Year-Old Woman Shot On Residential Long Island Street The woman was transported to an area hospital for treatment of her non-lif…

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News
COVID-19: Lake Compounce Announces Date For Reopening, With These Restrictions COVID-19: Lake Compounce Announces Date For Reopening, With These Restrictions
Covid-19: Lake Compounce Announces Date For Reopening, With These Restrictions In the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a visit to  Lake Compounce Park when it reopens next month will look a little different, with bathing suits paired with face masks. Located in Bristol, in Hartford County, the fun park announced they will be re-opening for the summer season on Wednesday, July 1, to Sunday, July 5, for season pass holders Appreciation Days. The general public can join the fun on Monday, July 6, park officials said. But all the splishing and splashing will be mixed with a lot of safety measures such as social distancing and limiting the number of…

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Police & Fire
Man Punches Hospital Employee, Police Say Man Punches Hospital Employee, Police Say
Man Punches Hospital Employee, Police Say A 73-year-old man was arrested after allegedly punching a hospital employee and yelling and screaming at others. The incident took place in Fairfield County on Wednesday, June 10, at Bridgeport Hospital's Milford Campus when police responded regarding an unruly patient. When officers arrived on the scene, they found William Muso, of Milford, allegedly mistreating employees, and punching one in the chest, Milford police said. Muso was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. He was released on a promise to appear ticket and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, July 20.

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News
COVID-19: Westchester Community College Gets Grant To Train Future Frontline Healthcare Workers COVID-19: Westchester Community College Gets Grant To Train Future Frontline Healthcare Workers
Covid-19: Westchester Community College Gets Grant To Train Future Frontline Healthcare Workers Westchester Community College has received a $100,000 grant to be used to train future healthcare workers. The grant, provided by the Westchester Workforce Funders Collaborative amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, will enable the college to create a network with government and industry partners that will provide funding for at least 40 participants. The network will be housed at the college’s Mount Vernon Extension Center, and recruit and train the students for healthcare occupations, the college said. Successful participants will earn college credits and a health career creden…

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Physician Assistant Charged With Killing Wife Can Leave State To Attend Daughter's Wedding Physician Assistant Charged With Killing Wife Can Leave State To Attend Daughter's Wedding
Physician Assistant Charged With Killing Wife Can Leave State To Attend Daughter's Wedding A physician assistant who is charged with killing his wife will be allowed to attend his daughter’s out-of-state wedding this weekend. Fairfield County resident Richard Commaille, 70, of Redding, surrendered to Connecticut State Police on Tuesday, June 9, and was charged with murder. A physician assistant in the Redding area for 40 years, Commaille was arrested following an investigation into the alleged suicide of his wife Nanci Commaille, who was reportedly found shot in their home on Monday, April 6, on Top Ledge Road. Earlier Report: Physician's Assistant In Fairfield Coun…

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Long Island Man Steals From One Apartment, Then Enters Another One, Police Say Long Island Man Steals From One Apartment, Then Enters Another One, Police Say
Long Island Man Steals From One Apartment, Then Enters Another One, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested for burglary after allegedly stealing two iPhones from an apartment and then forcing his way into another apartment before police arrived. Nassau County Police said the Far Rockaway man was arrested around 1:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 10, in Inwood. According to detectives, a man was sleeping in his apartment located on Bayview Avenue when he woke up and found Kamarion King, 26, in his bedroom.  King ran out through the back door and fled on foot in an unknown direction. The victim searched his apartment and discovered that two iPhones were …

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Lifestyle
New Movie Filmed Scenes In Westchester New Movie Filmed Scenes In Westchester
New Movie Filmed Scenes In Westchester The talk of the upcoming summer movie season kicks off in a big way this weekend with a film that hits close to home and even had parts filmed in the area. "The King Of Staten Island," the brainchild of funnyman and "Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson hits the small screen on Friday, June 12, and features scenes shot in Westchester. The film's stars were spotted on Vark Street Yonkers in shooting scenes. The majority of the movie was filmed on Staten Island, where Davidson lived. Directed by Judd Apatow, known for dozens of films starring young comedy talents such as Kristen Wiig…

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Search Continues For Two Men In Their 20s Who Disappeared Underwater In New Milford River Search Continues For Two Men In Their 20s Who Disappeared Underwater In New Milford River
Search Continues For Two Men In Their 20s Who Disappeared Underwater In New Milford River Police and dive teams continue to search for two men who disappeared underway while swimming in the Housatonic River. The incident took place in Litchfield County around 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, in New Milford, said Lt. Lee Grabner. New Milford Police said the two men, in their 20s, were with a group from the Bronx swimming off the east bank of the river near the Gaylordsville section of town when one man began to struggle in the water. The second man ran into the water and attempted to help, but was also pulled underwater. Police and several dive teams from numerous departme…

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Police & Fire
Worker Trapped In Dirt Injured During Trench Collapse In Rockland Worker Trapped In Dirt Injured During Trench Collapse In Rockland
Worker Trapped In Dirt Injured During Trench Collapse In Rockland A city highway employee was injured after being trapped by dirt and debris following a trench collapse. The incident took place in Rockland County around 10 a.m., Thursday, June 11, in New City, when Clarkstown Police responded to a trench collapse in the area of 12 Alan Court, Officer Norman Peters said. According to Peters, the Clarkstown Highway Department had been working on excavating a trench when it collapsed, causing a highway worker to be trapped by dirt and debris up to his waist.   The injured worker, 35, was removed from the trench by his fellow workers prior to polic…

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