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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

Suicidal Woman Rescued From Long Island Bridge, Police Say A 41-year-old woman was saved from jumping off the Robert Moses Bridge on Long Island by a police officer and state trooper. The incident took place around 11:50 a.m., Thursday, April 16, when New York State Trooper Justin Puckett responded to the northbound side of the Robert Moses Bridge, over the Great South Bay, after a 911 caller reported a woman had climbed over the railing and appeared to be preparing to jump, said the Suffolk County Police. When Marine Bureau Officer John Rodriguez arrived, he began speaking to the woman in Spanish and established a rapport with her, which enab…

by Kathy Reakes

04/18/2020

News

Covid-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Town In Orange County Orange County saw another increase in the number of newly reported novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, according to the Department of Health. As of Friday, April 17, there have been 6,514 COVID-19 cases throughout the county with an increase of 172 cases. There have also been 211deaths from the virus. There are currently 210 confirmed COVID-19 patients in the hospital, with an additional 68 tests pending. Here’s a breakdown of COVID-19 cases in Orange County, according to the Department of Health: City of Newburgh: 687; City of Middletown: 633; Palm Tree: 489; Wallkill: 584; New Win…

by Kathy Reakes

04/17/2020

News

Covid-19: Here's Latest Number Of Fatalities, Breakdown Of Cases By Town In Rockland The number of fatalities continues to rise in Rockland County from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As of midnight Thursday, April 16, there are 3,421 confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the Rockland Department of Health. The state, which uses cases by Zip codes, lists the number of cases in Rockland as 8,752. In addition, there were 319 deaths reported in the county as of Thursday. Those hospitalized for confirmed COVID-19 numbered 244, and those hospitalized for suspected COVID-19 was 229. A breakdown of each Rockland County municipality's confirmed COVID-19 cases is as …

by Kathy Reakes

04/17/2020

Police & Fire

Man Shot In Face And Back On Residential Street In Area, Police Say This story has been updated. Police are currently investigating a shooting in which one man was shot in the area. The incident took place around 1:10 p.m., Friday, April 17, in Rockland County on West Burda Place in New City, said Clarkstown Police Officer Norman Peters. According to Peters, responding officers interviewed residents of the area who said they heard multiple shots being fired outside of their residences and what sounded like a vehicle accident. "We have located one victim, an adult male who drove himself to an area hospital where he is being treated," Peters said. Pe…

by Kathy Reakes

04/17/2020

Police & Fire

Covid-19: Four Weston Police Officers Test Positive Weston residents can rest easy that they have adequate police coverage even after four of the town's officers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Weston First Selectman Chris Spaulding said there has been no gap in coverage with other officers filling shifts. In addition to the police officers, one person in the department's communications center tested positive for COVID-19 as well. After the first signs of symptoms, potentially exposed staff have been tested, Spaulding said. "Weston is an incredibly resilient town with amazing staff and citizenry," Spaulding said.…

by Kathy Reakes

04/17/2020

Business

Covid-19: DeCicco & Sons' Eight Area Stores Schedules Some Sunday Closures To Give Staff Rest A popular grocery store chain is going to begin closing its eight stores in Westchester and Putnam counties on Sundays amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in order to give their staff time off to rest and spend time with their families. All DeCicco & Sons stores, including locally in Brewster, Ardsley, Armonk, Harrison, Larchmont, Millwood, Pelham, and Somers, will begin the Sunday closures on Sunday, April 19 and again on Sunday, April 26, when they will reconsider the practice. A lot of behind the scenes efforts take place every day to make sure the stores are extra clean a…

by Kathy Reakes

04/17/2020

News

Covid-19: Mandatory Mask, Face Covering Requirement Issued In Bridgeport One Fairfield County city has issued an executive order making it mandatory for all to wear protective face masks while in public to help stop the transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim issued the order late Thursday, April 16, to begin on Friday, April 17. Under the order, all citizens are required to wear face masks or any other type of protective face covering while in public places such as parks, local establishments, and essential businesses. The precautionary measure is in addition to all other state orders and healthcare recommendation…

by Kathy Reakes

04/17/2020

Lifestyle

Covid-19: Westchester Church Launches Free Grocery Delivery Service For Members Unable To Shop During the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), churches across the country might not be able to attend services together, but they are still doing the good works including one Westchester church which is delivering groceries for those in need. Grace/La Gracia Episcopal Church in White Plains, decided to come up with ways to reach not only its congregation during the pandemic but those in need throughout the community. The nearly 200-year-old Anglo-Catholic parish has also formed a new free delivery service of groceries for members- those unable to shop; and therefore in great need, said the …

by Kathy Reakes

04/17/2020

Lifestyle

Covid-19: Three Fairfield Women Spearhead Food Drives For Those In Need As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to affect not only the health but livelihood of millions of citizens, organizations, and residents have stepped forward to help, including in Fairfield County. In Fairfield, three women who stepped forward in March and began holding food drives for other residents needing something to eat will hold their sixth "social distancing food drive" on Sunday, April 19. Helene Daly, Heather Dubrosky and Alexis Harrison began holding food drives on March 7 when the three women saw a need to help the community’s most vulnerable citizens, especiall…

by Kathy Reakes

04/16/2020

Police & Fire

Man Punches, Cuts Woman With Knife In Area, Police Say A 51-year-old Ulster County man was arrested after allegedly punching and attacking a woman with a knife during a domestic dispute. Keith T. Cox, of New Paltz, was arrested around 8:30 p.m., on. Friday, April 10, after police responded to a 911 call that a woman had been assaulted with a knife in the village of New Paltz, said New Paltz Police Lt. Robert Lucchesi. When officers arrived on the scene they were able to interview the victim who told them she had been assaulted by Cox during a domestic dispute. According to police, the woman alleged that Cox punched her in the face and when she…

by Kathy Reakes

04/16/2020

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