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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COVID-19: Cuomo Nixes Kiryas Joel Containment Zone, Orange County Executive Says COVID-19: Cuomo Nixes Kiryas Joel Containment Zone, Orange County Executive Says
Covid-19: Cuomo Nixes Kiryas Joel Containment Zone, Orange County Executive Says A request for a containment zone in an area of Orange County due to a high number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases has been denied by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Orange County Executive Executive Steve Neuhaus had requested the containment zone for Kiryas Joel on Thursday, March 16. On Tuesday, March 31, Neuhaus said during his daily briefing that the request had been denied by the state. Currently, Neuhaus said, Kiryas Joel made up about 20 to 25 percent of the cases in the county. He said he is working with other counties, such as Rockland, to consider other actions that can be taken. …
Police Officer Seriously Injured During Long Island Pursuit Police Officer Seriously Injured During Long Island Pursuit
Police Officer Seriously Injured During Long Island Pursuit A police pursuit involving several departments ended with a crash, seriously injuring a police officer on Long Island. The incident started around 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, when the Riverhead Police Department learned a police pursuit had entered into Riverhead from the Southold area on Sound Avenue, said Riverhead Town Police Det. Michael Schmidt. According to Schmidt, several police agencies were involved in attempting to stop a vehicle in connection with an incident that took place in Southold. A marked Riverhead Police unit was attempting to respond to the area of the pursuit to assis…
COVID-19: Two New Deaths Reported In Ulster COVID-19: Two New Deaths Reported In Ulster
Covid-19: Two New Deaths Reported In Ulster Two new deaths from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in Ulster, bringing the total number of deaths in the county to three. Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan confirmed the two deaths on Tuesday, March 31, saying that both were men, one a 49-year-old from the town of New Paltz, and the other a 55-year-old man from the town of Plattekill. "On behalf of the 180,000 residents of Ulster County, my deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the individuals we have lost," Ryan said. Ryan said the deaths are a stark reminder that residents need to do their part to st…
Man Arrested With Glock, Ammo Following Domestic Incident In Area, Police Say Man Arrested With Glock, Ammo Following Domestic Incident In Area, Police Say
Man Arrested With Glock, Ammo Following Domestic Incident In Area, Police Say A 35-year-old Dutchess County man has been arrested for alleged possession of a weapon following a domestic incident. Jesse Stevens, of Hyde Park, was arrested on Friday, March 27, by the Town of Hyde Park Police after officers responded to a Poughkeepsie home for a report of a domestic incident, said Chief of Police Robert Benson. According to the chief,  when officers arrived, they met with a woman who reported that her husband, Stevens, had physically assaulted her and then left before police arrived. The victim was able to provide officers with. a description of the vehicle and of…
COVID-19: Eighth Death Reported At Long Island Retirement Facility COVID-19: Eighth Death Reported At Long Island Retirement Facility
Covid-19: Eighth Death Reported At Long Island Retirement Facility Peconic Landing, a popular retirement living community on Long Island, said another resident has died in connection to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, bringing the total number of deaths to eight.  Peconic Landing, in Greenport, reports the eighth death was an 88-year-old man who was a resident of the Shores for Skilled Nursing.  The man tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, March 17, and died on Monday, March 30, at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. He had known pre-existing conditions., officials said. "On behalf of the entire Peconic Landing family, we …
Suspect On Loose After Convenience Store Robbed At Gunpoint In Area Suspect On Loose After Convenience Store Robbed At Gunpoint In Area
Suspect On Loose After Convenience Store Robbed At Gunpoint In Area Police are searching for a man who allegedly held up a convenience store at gunpoint before fleeing the area. The armed robbery took place around 10:05 a.m., Tuesday, March 31 in Orange County at the Cumberland Farms Store on Route 94 in Salisbury Mills, said Town of Cornwall Police Chief Todd Hazard. Police responded to the store after an employee contacted 911 and reported that they were held up by a subject who displayed a gun and had since fled the scene, Hazard said. Cornwall Police were assisted at the scene by the Town of New Windsor Police, Village of Washington…
IDs Released For Teenage Girls Killed In CT Crash IDs Released For Teenage Girls Killed In CT Crash
IDs Released For Teenage Girls Killed In CT Crash Connecticut State Police have released the identities of two teenage girls who were killed during a crash on Route 9. The crash took place around 10 p.m., Monday, March 30, on Route 9 South near the Cromwell exit, said the Connecticut State Police. Troopers said the crash occurred when the driver of the vehicle, Tavien Harris, 18, of Middletown, lost control and traveled off the left side of the roadway before striking an embankment and rolling over. The girls, 14-year-old Sophia Brancaccio, and Chloe Russell, 16, both of Middletown, were ejected from the vehicle during the rollover, state…
COVID-19: $500M New Legoland Location In Hudson Valley Scraps Planned July 4th Opening COVID-19: $500M New Legoland Location In Hudson Valley Scraps Planned July 4th Opening
Covid-19: $500M New Legoland Location In Hudson Valley Scraps Planned July 4th Opening The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) isn't only causing havoc with just about every American's life, it's also doing the same to their planned getaways. On Tuesday, March 31, Legoland New York announced that its planned opening for Saturday, July 4 has been delayed until sometime in 2021, due to the pandemic. “Nothing is more important to us than the health, safety, and security of our team, the partners we work with, and the communities we serve,” said Legoland New York Resort divisional director Stephanie Johnson.  Johnson said the pandemic has affected businesses worldwide, and by waiting,…
COVID-19: Here's What You Need To Know About Amount, Timing Of Federal Stimulus Checks COVID-19: Here's What You Need To Know About Amount, Timing Of Federal Stimulus Checks
Covid-19: Here's What You Need To Know About Amount, Timing Of Federal Stimulus Checks The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday, March 30, that economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be sent automatically, with no action required for most people.  However, some seniors and others who typically do not file returns will need to submit a simple tax return to receive the payment. Who is eligible for the economic impact payment? Tax filers with adjusted gross income up to $75,000 for individuals and up to $150,000 for married couples filing joint returns will receive the full payment.  For filers with inco…
COVID-19: Number Of Cases Spike As Dutchess Ramps Up Testing COVID-19: Number Of Cases Spike As Dutchess Ramps Up Testing
Covid-19: Number Of Cases Spike As Dutchess Ramps Up Testing As testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) ramps up, Dutchess County has seen the number of confirmed cases increase by almost 50 percent in a matter of days. As of late Tuesday, March 31, state numbers show the number of confirmed cases is 484, up from 100 cases on Monday, March 23. Officials said they expect to see the number of positive cases continue to rise as the test results come in.  At the same time as the number of cases increased, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro confirmed a third COVID-19-related death. See Earlier Story: Third Dutchess Resident Die…
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