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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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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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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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Police & Fire
State Trooper Found Asleep In Cruiser On I-84 Charged With DUI State Trooper Found Asleep In Cruiser On I-84 Charged With DUI
State Trooper Found Asleep In Cruiser On I-84 Charged With DUI A Connecticut state trooper was arrested for alleged driving under the influence after being found asleep in his patrol cruiser along I-84. Shaquile Ajene Williams, of Middletown, was arrested around 12:50 a.m., Monday, March 16, after the department in Southbury received a call reporting a state police cruiser parked on the side of I-84 in Waterbury with its hazard lights on, said the Connecticut State Police. When state police arrived on the scene, they found Williams behind the wheel: "The operator was asleep or unresponsive," the arrest report said. A supervisor responded to the scene …

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Man Sexually Assaulted Child In Area, Police Say Man Sexually Assaulted Child In Area, Police Say
Man Sexually Assaulted Child In Area, Police Say A 28-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a child under 11 years old multiple times. Dutchess County resident Joshua A. Killmer, of Pine Plains, was arrested following an investigation on Friday, March 13, by New York State Police for predatory sexual assault against a child, said Trooper AJ Hicks. The investigation determined Killmer allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with a minor less than 11-years-old between the years of 2017 and 2018 in the town of LaGrange, Hicks said. Killmer was arraigned before the town of Lagrange Court and remanded to the Dutchess Co…

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Police & Fire
Businesses, Apartments Become Engulfed In Flames In Four-Alarm Long Island Fire Businesses, Apartments Become Engulfed In Flames In Four-Alarm Long Island Fire
Businesses, Apartments Become Engulfed In Flames In Four-Alarm Long Island Fire Some 200 firefighters battled a four-alarm fire that engulfed several businesses and apartments on Long Island. The blaze broke out in Mineola around 7:55 p.m., Sunday, March 15, in a garage on Main Street, said the Nassau County Police Department. Police officers and Mineola Fire Department responded to a 911 call for a parking garage fire in the rear of 101 Main St., Nassau County Police said. When officers arrived, several commercial businesses and multiple apartments were fully engulfed in flames causing extensive damage.  The Mineola Fire Department was assis…

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Video: Burglar Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Church Video: Burglar Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Church
Video: Burglar Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Church Police on Long Island are reporting the theft of a printer from an area church during a burglary. The incident took place sometime between Saturday, March 7, to Sunday, March 8, in Hempstead, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, a man entered The Greek Orthodox Church Cathedral of St. Paul at 110 Cathedral Ave., removed a printer and left the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911.  All calls will remain anonymous.

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