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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
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Parked Box Truck In Westchester, Police Say Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Parked Box Truck In Westchester, Police Say
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Parked Box Truck In Westchester, Police Say An investigation is underway after a fatal crash between a motorcycle and a parked box truck in Westchester. The incident took place around 12:01 p.m., Thursday, May 7, on North Avenue in New Rochelle, said New Rochelle Police. Capt. Cosmo Costa. According to Costa, a preliminary investigation indicates the motorcyclist, an adult man, was traveling southbound on North Avenue when he struck the truck in front of 720 North Avenue. The unidentified man sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Politics
COVID-19: Ridgefield First Selectman Tests Positive For Second Time COVID-19: Ridgefield First Selectman Tests Positive For Second Time
Covid-19: Ridgefield First Selectman Tests Positive For Second Time Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi has been battling the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since the first week of April. Marconi tested positive for the second time on Friday, May 1, town officials announced. Marconi said he wants to assure town residents that he is doing great and feels fully recovered after his serious bout with COVID-19.  While he recently tested "presumptive positive," Marconi said it was not surprising. His wife, Peggy, who tested negative in a follow-up, said that they were told that many people test positive for weeks after they have recovered.…

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News
Missing Fairfield Teen Found Dead, Police Say Missing Fairfield Teen Found Dead, Police Say
Missing Fairfield Teen Found Dead, Police Say A 19-year-old teen who had been missing for two days has been found dead. Bryce Costawong had been reported missing on Tuesday, May 5, by the Fairfield Police Department. The teen was last reported to have been seen in Fairfield in the area of High Ridge Road and Newport Place, police said. On Thursday, May 7, Fairfield Police announced the body of Costawong had been found. "There is no indication of foul play or threat to public safety," the department said. "This incident continues to be under investigation." This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Police & Fire
Two Injured After Driver Loses Control, Hits Three Vehicles, Utility Pole, Police Say Two Injured After Driver Loses Control, Hits Three Vehicles, Utility Pole, Police Say
Two Injured After Driver Loses Control, Hits Three Vehicles, Utility Pole, Police Say Two people were injured in a four-vehicle crash that damaged a fire hydrant, and utility pole and a transformer. The crash took place around 1:10 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, in Fairfield County at the intersection of Putnam and Park streets in Bridgeport, said Bridgeport Police Sgt. Darryl Wilson. According to Wilson, Officer John Perry, responded, along with K-9 Officer Eddie Rodriquez, and found both operators on the ground complaining of injuries. Rodriquez reported a black vehicle involved in the accident, struck a fire hydrant and a utility pole with a transformer, splitting the…

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News
COVID-19: Dutchess Eyes Mid-May Reopening COVID-19: Dutchess Eyes Mid-May Reopening
Covid-19: Dutchess Eyes Mid-May Reopening After meeting most of the requirements by the state before starting to reopen businesses during the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Dutchess has announced a possible date to begin the process. County Executive Marcus Molinaro said during an online Town Hall with Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, on Wednesday, May 6, the process "could" begin the week of Monday, May 18. Friday, May 15 is the current last day of "NY Pause," said Spokeswoman Colleen Pillus. The earliest date reopening could possibly occur is Saturday, May 16.  In order to make the reopening sm…

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Business
COVID-19: CT Food Bank Giving Out Enough Food For 50,000 Meals In Bridgeport COVID-19: CT Food Bank Giving Out Enough Food For 50,000 Meals In Bridgeport
Covid-19: CT Food Bank Giving Out Enough Food For 50,000 Meals In Bridgeport For those in need of food during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Connecticut Food Bank is there to help. The bank, which works year-round to alleviate hunger for people in need, is in Fairfield County at the Bass Pro Shop in Bridgeport on Thursday, May 7, according to Mayor Joe Ganim. The bank will provide at least 32 tons of food, which equals enough for 50,000 meals, during the drive-through event that runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until the food is gone at the store at 1 Bass Pro Drive. To help control the expected crowds, Bridgeport police will be direct traffic off I-…

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Police & Fire
19-Year-Old Nabbed Out Of State For Area Rape, Police Say 19-Year-Old Nabbed Out Of State For Area Rape, Police Say
19-Year-Old Nabbed Out Of State For Area Rape, Police Say A 19-year-old man is behind bars for an alleged sexual assault after being caught out of state. The Orange County resident, Alex J. Oliveras, of Pine Bush, was nabbed by in Virginia on a warrant for a sexual assault in the Town of Montgomery, said Town of Montgomery Police Investigator Stephen Ragni. Oliveras is accused of committing the sexual assault before fleeing the area, Ragni. Oliveras was charged with first-degree forcible rape/compulsion and is being held at the Orange County Jail on a $10,000 bond.

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Police & Fire
Stop Of Suspicious Vehicle Leads To Discovery Of 100 Pieces Of Stolen Mail, Darien Police Say Stop Of Suspicious Vehicle Leads To Discovery Of 100 Pieces Of Stolen Mail, Darien Police Say
Stop Of Suspicious Vehicle Leads To Discovery Of 100 Pieces Of Stolen Mail, Darien Police Say A stop of a suspicious vehicle by police led to the discovery of more than 100 pieces of stolen mail. The incident took place in Fairfield County around 2:51 a.m., Tuesday, May 5, when officers assigned to the midnight shift were notified by a Darien resident of two men on his property, said Darien Police Sgt. James Palmieri. As the officers were responding to the call on Casement Street they spotted a black sedan on Post Road traveling away from Casement Street, Palmieri said. The officer began to follow the vehicle which was determined to be registered to an address in Bridgeport, w…

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Business
COVID-19: Westchester Economic Recovery Task Force Moves Forward With Plan to Help Reopen COVID-19: Westchester Economic Recovery Task Force Moves Forward With Plan to Help Reopen
Covid-19: Westchester Economic Recovery Task Force Moves Forward With Plan to Help Reopen As New York prepares to begin reopening its economy in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, officials across the state are developing plans to make sure the move goes smoothly. In Westchester, the Business Council of Westchester’s Economic Recovery Task Force is forging ahead with developing a comprehensive plan to provide specific recovery measures and recommendations keyed to assisting Westchester’s diverse business and not-for-profit sectors. Comprised of more than 40 leaders from a broad spectrum of economic sectors across the county, are developing a strategic plan …

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News
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Rockland County Cases By Municipalities Rockland County continued to see new, but now moderate amounts, of cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). On Tuesday, May 5, 46 new cases were reported, bringing the total number of cases to 12,144 since the pandemic began, according to the state Department of Health. There have been 551 deaths from the virus in the county, Rockland County Health officials said. There are currently 169 people hospitalized that are confirmed, a slight increase; and 15 hospitalized cases that are under investigation. A breakdown of cases in Rockland, according to the Rockland Department of Health. Spring…

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