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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

Area Man Possessed, Uploaded Child Porn, State Police Say A 67-year-old man was arrested for alleged internet crimes against children after an investigation found images of sexual performances by a child on his computer. Dutchess County resident Michael Terwillegar, of Hyde Park, was arrested and charged with possessing a sexual performance by a child on Tuesday, April 7, by New York State Police, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Hicks said Terwillegar is accused of possessing and uploading images consistent with child sexual exploitation via the internet. Terwillegar was issued an appearance ticket and released. He is scheduled to appear in court in May.…

by Kathy Reakes

04/08/2020

Obituaries

Covid-19: Popular, Longtime Town Of Ramapo Employee, Suffern HS Teacher Phil Tisi Dies Phil Tisi, a former Suffern High School teacher and longtime Town of Ramapo employee has died due to complications of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Tisi, 71, of Tuxedo, worked for the town of Ramapo for more than 20 years in various positions ranging from deputy supervisor to director of communications. Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht said Tisi died late Tuesday, April 7. "It is with a very heavy heart that we must share the loss of one of our own - early this evening we lost a giant, a man whose dedication to our town and our residents will never be replaced," Specht said. "We mo…

by Kathy Reakes

04/08/2020

News

Covid-19 Death Toll Hits 154 In Rockland: Latest Rundown Of Cases By Zip Codes New numbers released on Wednesday, April 8, show reveal the number of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to escalate quickly across Rockland County. According to the Rockland County COVID-19 dashboard, there are 6,413 cases reported by New York State officials. Of those, 2,078 have been confirmed by Rockland County health officials. For a breakdown of cases by zip codes in Rockland, click here and check the right side of the screen. The number of deaths in Rockland is also on the rise with 154 reported deaths overall, compared with 119 reported on Tuesday, April 7. The larg…

by Kathy Reakes

04/08/2020

News

Part-Time Cop Leaves Force After Facebook Post About Bombing Kiryas Joel A part-time police officer for the Town of Tuxedo Police Department is no longer with the department after allegedly making a racist comment on Facebook regarding bombing Kiryas Joel. According to a post from Kiryas Joel school Superintendent Joel Petlinl, the former officer posted a statement, saying "drop a daisy cutter right in KJ," to his personal Facebook account. A daisy cutter is a large bomb used by the military. It was not clear what he meant by the post, but many felt it was hate speech. “If you don’t think that hateful rhetoric by elected officials impacts opinio…

by Kathy Reakes

04/08/2020

Obituaries

Popular Former Westchester Assemblyman Dies From Covid-19 Former State Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, a popular Westchester Democrat, has died as a result of symptoms consistent with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). He was 73. Brodsky, from Greenburgh, served in the State Legislature from 1983 to 2010 and remained in the public eye with lively columns for several websites and newspapers. A mentor to many in state government after his retirement, colleagues expressed remorse at his passing early Wednesday, April 8. "Richard Brodsky’s death is a profound and shocking loss for the Westchester community and the entire State of New York,'' said S…

by Kathy Reakes

04/08/2020

News

Covid-19: Ridgefield Selectman Gives Update After Testing Positive; Town's Death Toll At 13 Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi, who announced earlier this week that he tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), is still providing residents with updates on the town's battle against the pandemic, while he continues to isolate. "I want to thank you for the outpouring of get well wishes I have received as I recover from COVID-19," Marconi said on Tuesday, April 7. "I assure you I am doing well and feel like I’ve turned the corner. So, thank you again." Marconi, 71, went on to report that there are now 111 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in town, with the expectation that t…

by Kathy Reakes

04/08/2020

News

Covid-19: Ulster Builds Field Hospital Amid Bed Space Crunch As the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continues to increase in Ulster, the county has built a field hospital at an area high school, and another is planned if needed. Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan announced on Tuesday, April 7, that the first field hospital that will hold at least 100 hospital beds will open at the Kate Walton Fieldhouse at the Kingston High School campus. The field hospital, which will be staffed by Nuvance Health along with HealthAlliance, is slated to open as early as next week to serve patients transitioning into or out of area hospitals that may b…

by Kathy Reakes

04/08/2020

News

Covid-19: Here Are New Jones Beach Testing Hours A drive-through novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing site on Long Island is up and running and doing a brisk business. The site, located at the West End of Jones Beach is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Currently, only people who make appointments are being allowed to be tested. The mobile labs have the capacity to test approximately 200 to 250 cars daily. Getting an appointment does not require a doctor. Residents can call 1-888-364-3065 for appointments or see if they qualify.

by Kathy Reakes

04/08/2020

Police & Fire

Covid-19: LI Duo Nabbed For String Of Burglaries In Attempt To Exploit Pandemic, Police Say A Long Island duo was arrested for allegedly burglarizing numerous businesses in March and April, thinking police were busy with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and would not catch them. Suffolk County Police arrested Joseph Porter and Rebecca Wood, on Tuesday, April 7, in Bay Shore for allegedly committing the burglaries at least 10 businesses throughout Suffolk County, police said. Porter, 31, of Mastic Beach, and Wood, 23, of Lake Ronkonkoma, were nabbed when a Third Precinct Patrol officer a Hyundai Santa Fe that fit the description of a vehicle used in previously reported bu…

by Kathy Reakes

04/08/2020

Police & Fire

Fairfield County Thieves Again Targeting Unlocked Vehicles, Police Say Despite the current health emergency and stay-at-home orders, crime has continued to strike on Fairfield County town, with thieves targeting unlocked cars overnight in residential neighborhoods. Trumbull Police said that over the weekend on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, the town has one vehicle stolen and eight were opened and property was stolen, said Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir. Weir said the stolen vehicle was left unlocked on Fernwood Road and that at least one of the eight reported thefts from other vehicles included the use of the stolen vehicle. The April…

by Kathy Reakes

04/08/2020

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