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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-Hall With Local Business Community In an effort to keep local businesses and leaders up to date on the ever-changing numbers and rules associated with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro will host a telephone Town Hall meeting. The event is scheduled for 1 p.m., Friday, March 20 and will provide updates on the county's response to the evolving pandemic, its economic impacts and relief efforts, as well as answer participants’ questions. “Given this unprecedented health situation, we in Dutchess County Government understand the hardships being faced by our own business community, and…

by Kathy Reakes

03/19/2020

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Covid-19: Amazon Worker At NYC Delivery Station Tests Positive An Amazon employee who works at a Queens delivery station has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the company. “We are supporting the individual who is now in quarantine," said an Amazon spokesperson. "Since the early days of this situation, we have worked closely with local authorities to proactively respond, ensuring we continue to serve customers while taking care of our associates and we’re following all guidelines from local officials about the operations of our buildings." The associate is receiving medical care and is in quarantine, officials said. …

by Kathy Reakes

03/19/2020

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Covid-19: These Long Island Malls Close In the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and measures to decrease density, numerous malls across Long Island have announced they are closing. On Wednesday, March 18, Simon Property Group Inc., announced it is closing all its malls, premium outlets and shopping centers across the country including the Roosevelt Field in Garden City, Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station and Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. "The health and safety of our shoppers, retailers, and employees is of paramount importance and we are taking this step to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our…

by Kathy Reakes

03/19/2020

Police & Fire

Man Fatally Stabbed At Danbury Skate Park A 21-year-old man was stabbed and killed at an area skate park. The victim was discovered around 6:31 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, when police responded to the Danbury Skate Park on Patriot Drive for a reported fight, said Danbury Police Lt. Andrew Corrado. When officers arrived at the park they found the Danbury man suffering from multiple stab wounds, Corrado said. The injured man, a Danbury resident whose identity has not been released, was transported to Danbury Hospital where he was pronounced dead, he added. Corrado said at this time the department's detective division is in…

by Kathy Reakes

03/19/2020

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Covid-19: Personal Protective Equipment Needed For Frontline Workers, NY Nurses Union Says As the number of novel coronavirus cases increases across the state, the New York Nurses Union says there is a great need for protective gear for frontline workers. In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 17, the union said that as the focus is on creating additional hospital beds and the associated medical equipment, frontline workers such as doctors and nurses, as well as first responders are in need of the correct protective equipment. The main concern is if health care workers are exposed unnecessarily, they will have to be isolated or quarantined or will themselves become ill. The uni…

by Kathy Reakes

03/19/2020

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

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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

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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

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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

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