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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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Real Estate

Covid-19: New York Halts Evictions Indefinitely In an effort to help residents struggling to pay their rent or mortgages as a result of actions taken to combat the novel coronavirus, housing courts across New York are closed, halting all evictions and pending lawsuits. The unprecedented move by the state came in response to a grassroots, statewide tenants’ movement that developed clear demands in light of the evolving public health crisis, said a statement by various housing advocates. “It’s a relief to families knowing they don’t have to worry about both eviction and COVID-19,” said Randy Dillard, tenant leader with Community Action for…

by Kathy Reakes

03/19/2020

Police & Fire

Covid-19: Sheriff's Office In Area Taking Some Police Reports Over Phone In an effort to cut down on the amount of contact law enforcement officials have with the public during the novel coronavirus pandemic, one department is taking police reports by phone. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, March 17, the department will be taking those reports for certain types of calls telephonically as long as COVID-19 continues to affect the state. The types of calls taken over the phone will include those that do not require an investigation at the scene, the collection of evidence or the physical presence of a deputy, the department said. The …

by Kathy Reakes

03/19/2020

News

Covid-19: Retired, Non-Working Nurses Asked To Contact Westchester County As the number of cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) climbs across the state, Westchester County officials are putting out the call for nurses. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said on Wednesday, March 18, that all available licensed nurses are needed to step forward and once again work in service of their neighbors. “The reality is we don’t have enough nurses to meet our current demand – and that demand will only grow," Latimer said. "We need you now more than ever – your expertise, your education, your experience- you.” The call applies to retired or currently non-work…

by Kathy Reakes

03/18/2020

News

Ridgefield's Hair, Nail Salons Ordered Closed On Day Of Town Resident's Covid-19 Death All hair and nail salons in Ridgefield have been ordered to close as the first death in the state from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was identified as a local resident. First Selectman Rudy Marconi and Director of Health Ed Briggs, made the announcement on Wednesday, March 18, as part of the town's emergency declaration. Earlier report: Ridgefield Man Is First CT Resident To Die From COVID-19 Also Wednesday, as previously reported on Daily Voice, Gov. Ned Lamont announced that a Ridgefield man in his 80s who lived at an assisted living facility had become the state’s first COV…

by Kathy Reakes

03/18/2020

News

Photos: Covid-19 Mobile Testing Facility Up, Running At Jones Beach A drive-through novel coronavirus 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 8 p.m. daily. Currently, only people who make appointments are being allowed to be tested. Testing opens at Jones Beach.Joe Abate The site has multiple lanes for residents to drive into, get tested in their cars by doctors or nurses, and then drive away within 15 minutes. The tests are then sent to a lab to determine whether the patient is positive for coronavirus without risking exposure to patients or ho…

by Kathy Reakes

03/18/2020

News

Two New Covid-19 Cases Reported In Sullivan County Two new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Sullivan County. Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw announced Tuesday, March 17, that two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, bringing the county's number of cases to three. “Two more people in Sullivan County tested positive today,” said McGraw. “They have been self-isolating, and we are in the midst of determining if there were any additional exposures.” County Manager Joshua Potosek said the new cases are unrelated to the first case of a worker at the county's Care Center in Sunset Lak…

by Kathy Reakes

03/18/2020

Police & Fire

97-Year-Old Long Island Woman Rescued From Tiny Crawl Space, Police Say A 97-year-old woman was rescued after becoming stuck in a 4-foot crawl space at her Long Island home. The incident took place around 11:25 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, when police responded to Lagoon Boulevard in Massapequa, said the Nassau County Police. The woman was removed from the small crawl space by first responders and transported to an area hospital. Police were not sure how the woman became stuck in the space or the extent of her injuries.

by Kathy Reakes

03/18/2020

News

Second Covid-19 Case Confirmed In Norwalk A second case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Norwalk. Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling sent a phone message to residents on Wednesday, March 18, informing them of the new case. "Norwalk now has two confirmed positive cases of Norwalk residents with COVID-19," the message said. Related story: COVID-19: Number Of COVID-19 CT Cases Climbs To 68 One other case had been reported earlier. The status of the two residents was not released or whether they were hospitalized or in self-quarantine. As of Wednesday, there are 48 confirmed cases in Fairfield County. At …

by Kathy Reakes

03/18/2020

News

Teenage Sisters Reported Missing In Fairfield County Located Safe, Police Say Two teenage girls who had been reported missing in Fairfield County have been found. Silver Alerts had been issued on Tuesday, March 17, by the for the two Bridgeport girls, who are sisters. The girls were reported located by the Bridgeport Police Department. According to police, Betzaida Diaz, 14, and Linette Diaz, 13, were located by the department and 'are safe and reunited with their family," said Scott Appleby, director of the city's emergency management.

by Kathy Reakes

03/18/2020

News

Man Makes Terror Threat To Covid-19 Testing Command Post In Westchester, Police Say A Westchester man has been arrested for allegedly making a terroristic threat at the building where the state Department of Health has set up its testing site for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Pero P. Cheng, 54, of White Plains, was arrested on Tuesday, March 17, for allegedly making a threat of violence at the GHP building at 145 Huguenot St., in New Rochelle just before 6 p.m. on Monday, March 16, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. According to Hicks, Cheng made the "terroristic threat" via telephone. Security immediately notified the state police. An investigation f…

by Kathy Reakes

03/18/2020

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