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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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COVID-19: Sixth Resident At Long Island Retirement Community Dies COVID-19: Sixth Resident At Long Island Retirement Community Dies
Covid-19: Sixth Resident At Long Island Retirement Community Dies Peconic Landing, a high-end 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 six. The latest fatality at the community in Greenport was an 89-year-old man who died on Tuesday, March 24 at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital where he had been receiving treatments since Monday., March 23  The man lived in the East Apartments for Independent Living. He had no known pre-existing conditions, community officials said. "We want to express our deepest sympathies and suppor…

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COVID-19: As Number Of Cases Rise, Putnam Asks For Testing Site COVID-19: As Number Of Cases Rise, Putnam Asks For Testing Site
Covid-19: As Number Of Cases Rise, Putnam Asks For Testing Site With the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) rising, Putnam County government officials have requested that the state health department establish a COVID-19 testing site in Putnam County. Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell said the lack of a state-run testing site within our county is putting healthcare workers, first responders and residents at great risk. “We need our own testing site so we can be sure of the accuracy of the results,” Odell said. “Secondhand information can be unreliable. Our first responders and health care workers need all the accurate information possible to pr…

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COVID-19: Rockland Health Department Fines School, Synagogue For Rules Violations COVID-19: Rockland Health Department Fines School, Synagogue For Rules Violations
Covid-19: Rockland Health Department Fines School, Synagogue For Rules Violations A school and a synagogue in Rockland County have been issued fines of up to $2,000 for violating a county order requiring closure due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Rockland County Department of Health said on Thursday, March 26, they have been deploying inspectors as complaints are received to protect the public health and ensure compliance with the department's school closure order, said John Lyon, spokesman for Rockland County.  The two sites found in violation on Wednesday, March 25, included: Central UTA of Monsey, 236 Cherry Lane, Airmont Kahal Shaarei Tefillah, 7 Nel…

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COVID-19: First NYPD Member Dies With Many Cops, FDNY Sick; Deputy Commissioner Hospitalized COVID-19: First NYPD Member Dies With Many Cops, FDNY Sick; Deputy Commissioner Hospitalized
Covid-19: First Nypd Member Dies With Many Cops, Fdny Sick; Deputy Commissioner Hospitalized The NYPD has announced that an employee has died from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for the first time and the department's deputy commissioner has been hospitalized with symptoms of the virus as thousands of police officers and FDNY members are out sick. "We are sad to announce the passing of our own NYPD family member, Custodial Assistant Dennis Dickson," the department announced on Twitter. "Mr. Dickson faithfully served this department for 14 yrs & is the 1st member to succumb to the COVID-19 virus. Our thoughts go out to his loved ones during this difficult time." In a statemen…

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Man Accused Of Masturbating In Car At CT Supermarket Parking Lot Man Accused Of Masturbating In Car At CT Supermarket Parking Lot
Man Accused Of Masturbating In Car At CT Supermarket Parking Lot A 22-year-old man was arrested for allegedly masturbating while sitting in a vehicle in the parking lot of a Big Y store. Jeremy Persichilli, of Milford, was arrested on Wednesday, March 25, when Milford Police responded to the store at 150 Boston Post Road in Milford, for a report of public indecency, police said. When officers arrived on the scene they found Persichilli, who was accused of masturbating while sitting in his vehicle in the parking lot, police said.  He was arrested and charged with public indecency and released on a promise to appear ticket. 

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Police: CT State Trooper Charged With Assault After Girlfriend Says She Didn't Want To Have Sex Police: CT State Trooper Charged With Assault After Girlfriend Says She Didn't Want To Have Sex
Police: CT State Trooper Charged With Assault After Girlfriend Says She Didn't Want To Have Sex A Connecticut State trooper has been arrested for alleged domestic violence while visiting a girlfriend in Rhode Island and an argument over sex led to a fight, police said. Trooper Marwing Pena, 30, was arrested and charged with simple assault and battery and disorderly conduct on Thursday, March 26, by the Pawtucket Police. Pena, who has worked with the state police since Oct. 2018, is assigned to Troop D in Danielson, Connecticut State Police said. Pawtucket Police said Pena was arrested after the officers responded to a call from his girlfriend around 3:20 a.m., who told police the inc…

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COVID-19: Police Officer Among Westport's 95 Positive Cases COVID-19: Police Officer Among Westport's 95 Positive Cases
Covid-19: Police Officer Among Westport's 95 Positive Cases As Westport continues to have among the most positive novel coronavirus cases in the state with 95, town officials said one police officer has also tested positive. As of Wednesday, March 25, a total of 13 sworn members of the 63 member Westport Police Department have been tested for COVID-19, with one officer testing positive, government officials said. Connecticut Now Has 1,291 COVID-19 Cases, 27 Fatalities: This Age Group Has Most The first officer was tested with two other officers who were all either exhibiting symptoms generally consistent with those of the virus and/or had direct co…

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Long Island Man Shot During Standoff With Police ID'd As Former NYPD Officer Long Island Man Shot During Standoff With Police ID'd As Former NYPD Officer
Long Island Man Shot During Standoff With Police ID'd As Former Nypd Officer A Long Island man shot by police after allegedly threatening officers with a rifle and barricading himself inside his home was a retired NYPD officer. Christopher Malerba, 49, of Middle Island, was shot and injured by Suffolk County Police on Wednesday, March 25, following a stand-off at his home, Suffolk County Police said. NYPD officials confirmed Malebra was retired from the force but declined to provide additional information regarding his career. The incident began around 2:20 p.m. when the department's Hostage Negotiation Team and Emergency Service Section responded to 40 Bailey Road…

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Two COVID-19 Related Deaths Confirmed In Orange County Two COVID-19 Related Deaths Confirmed In Orange County
Two Covid-19 Related Deaths Confirmed In Orange County The Orange County Health Department reported two deaths in Orange County as a result of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The deceased was an Orange County resident over the age of 70 with multiple pre-existing medical conditions, the health department said. As of Thursday, Orange County now has 756 positive COVID-19 cases. The first fatality of the virus was announced on Wednesday, March 25, the health department said. The deceased was an Orange County resident over the age of 80, with multiple pre-existing medical conditions, the department said. “We are saddened to learn that ano…

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COVID-19: Supplies Grow Short In Connecticut As Lamont Asks For Disaster Declaration COVID-19: Supplies Grow Short In Connecticut As Lamont Asks For Disaster Declaration
Covid-19: Supplies Grow Short In Connecticut As Lamont Asks For Disaster Declaration As Connecticut's governor, Ned Lamont, requested a presidential major disaster declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, testing, and medical supplies are still in short supply as hospitals put out the call for help. In Fairfield County, the state's hardest-hit area, there are 546 of the 875 confirmed cases in the state, 47 of the 113 hospitalizations and 12 of 19 deaths. Danbury Hospital opened a field hospital on Thursday, March 26.  Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton said the hospital has put out a call for such basics as Clorox, peroxide, and bleach wipes. They also are in n…

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