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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: Shake Shack Temporarily Closes Store In Westchester Due To Positive Test COVID-19: Shake Shack Temporarily Closes Store In Westchester Due To Positive Test
Covid-19: Shake Shack Temporarily Closes Store In Westchester Due To Positive Test A popular Westchester County hamburger spot has temporarily closed after one of its employees tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The Shake Shack, located in Hartsdale at 379 N. Central Ave. in the Dalewood Shopping Center, has posted a notice on its doorway announcing they learned of the positive test on Monday, March 16, and immediately closed the restaurant. Related story: Second COVID-19 Death Reported In Hudson Valley The notice says the employees came to work on Friday, March 13 and reported not feeling well. She was sent home immediately, the note stated. All e…

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Police & Fire
Worker Seriously Injured In Construction Accident Worker Seriously Injured In Construction Accident
Worker Seriously Injured In Construction Accident A 30-year-old man was seriously injured during a reported construction accident. The victim, Ricardo Martinez, 30, of Monroe, was found injured around 11:06 a.m., Monday, March 16, when New York State Police responded to Zupnick Drive in Kiryas Joel, for a reported construction accident, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Troopers found Martinez unconscious with an apparent head injury. A trooper began CPR until Martinez was transported by KJ Ambulance to Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown where he is currently listed in serious condition, Nevel said. An investigation revealed that Mart…

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Police & Fire
Man Arrested For Beating Mother, Causing Serious Injuries, State Police Say Man Arrested For Beating Mother, Causing Serious Injuries, State Police Say
Man Arrested For Beating Mother, Causing Serious Injuries, State Police Say A 31-year-old man was arrested for allegedly assaulting his mother causing serious injuries. Ulster County resident Paul Morris, 31, of Esopus, was arrested on Monday, March 16, by New York State Police after troopers responded to a home in Esopus for a reported 911 hang up all, said Trooper Steven Nevel. When troopers arrived at the home they found 62-year-old Beverly Friedman with injuries to her face, said Nevel. While at the home, troopers interviewed Morris who said that his mother suffered from numerous illnesses and was multiple medications that caused her to pass out, Nevel said. …

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COVID-19: Bridgeport Hospital Opens 'Appointment Only' Testing Site COVID-19: Bridgeport Hospital Opens 'Appointment Only' Testing Site
Covid-19: Bridgeport Hospital Opens 'Appointment Only' Testing Site Residents with a doctor's order can now receive a COVID-19 test at Bridgeport Hospital with the activation of a new collection center. The center is being opened as an effort to minimize Bridgeport Hospital’s COVID-19 exposure and to ensure proper testing of patients that have received a physician’s order, said Scott Appleby, director of Bridgeport's Office of Emergency Management. The center, which will be set up at the hospital’s campus facility on Mill Hill Avenue, will only officer testing for those with a physician’s order and who have a scheduled appointment, Apple…

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Police & Fire
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Phone, Email Scams On Long Island COVID-19: Alert Issued For Phone, Email Scams On Long Island
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Phone, Email Scams On Long Island As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, scammers have set their sights on those wanting to help those in need.  Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and Police Commissioner Patrick J. Ryder are warning citizens to be vigilant when receiving telephone solicitations or emails from persons which could be scams or rumors regarding COVID-19. To stop from becoming a victim of a scammer, both leaders said residents should stay informed by watching and/or listening to news agencies and logging onto the Nassau County website  www.nassaucountyny.gov to obtain factu…

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Fairfield County Town Declares Public Health Crisis After 20 Test COVID-19 Positive Fairfield County Town Declares Public Health Crisis After 20 Test COVID-19 Positive
Fairfield County Town Declares Public Health Crisis After 20 Test Covid-19 Positive A local civil preparedness emergency has been declared in a Fairfield County town after 20 residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe made the announcement on Monday, March 16, saying that 31 Westport residents tested for the presence of the virus, with 20 people testing positive. Marpe said the order is allowed in the event of a local emergency that creates a risk of severe hazards to life, welfare or property. Under the order, all restaurants, including bars, and delis are prohibited from in-restaurant and outside service. …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Supermarkets Amend Hours, Take Strong Measures To Keep Stores Clean COVID-19: Supermarkets Amend Hours, Take Strong Measures To Keep Stores Clean
Covid-19: Supermarkets Amend Hours, Take Strong Measures To Keep Stores Clean As residents make a rush on grocery and retail stores stocking up on mass amounts of supplies including toilet paper and hand sanitizer amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), supermarkets are adjusting their hours to restock and clean and making other changes. Two of the region's largest stores, Stop & Shop and Connecticut-based Big Y, have announced changes in their hours to allow time for employees to stock the shelves and clean all areas of the stores that are accessed by shoppers. Stop & Shop and Big Y have adjusted their hours to 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at most stor…

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COVID-19: Westchester, Rockland Declare States Of Emergency COVID-19: Westchester, Rockland Declare States Of Emergency
Covid-19: Westchester, Rockland Declare States Of Emergency Hours after Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered stricter guidelines in the midst of the growing novel coronavirus, Westchester and Rockland counties have both declared states of emergencies. Rockland and Westchester counties both issued the declarations on Monday afternoon, March 16, which will run for at least 30 days. Previously, states of emergency were declared in Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster, and Orange counties. Westchester County Executive George Latimer instituted the order as the number of cases jumped to 220 and the worry of the health care system's ability to handle a large influx of people n…

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COVID-19: Town Of New Windsor Cancels Meetings, Court, Parks & Recreation COVID-19: Town Of New Windsor Cancels Meetings, Court, Parks & Recreation
Covid-19: Town Of New Windsor Cancels Meetings, Court, Parks & Recreation In the wake of rising COVID-19 cases across the state, the town of Windsor is canceling numerous meetings and court appearances. Town of New Windsor Supervisor George Meyers said Monday, March 16, that in order to limit exposure to town employees and the public, all Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings, public hearings and workshops are canceled until further notice. In addition, all Justice Court appearances and hearings are canceled until further notice. The court will notify anyone scheduled for an appearance of a new date once the coronavirus pandemic passe…

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COVID-19: Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Closes For At Least Two Weeks COVID-19: Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Closes For At Least Two Weeks
Covid-19: Popular Fairfield County Restaurant Closes For At Least Two Weeks A popular Fairfield County restaurant has closed for at least the next two weeks after a customer tested positive for COVID-19. Kevin Conroy, the owner of Rowayton Seafood Fish Market in Norwalk made the announcement on Facebook on Sunday, March 15, saying their attempt at social distancing just didn't work and he was concerned for the safety of his customers and employees alike. A bartender at the restaurant may have been exposed on Friday, March 6, to the virus by a man in his 40s who was the town's first confirmed case of COVID-19. The bartender is reportedly at home and is showing no s…

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