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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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Duo Nabbed With Cocaine During I-87 Traffic Stop, State Police Say Duo Nabbed With Cocaine During I-87 Traffic Stop, State Police Say
Duo Nabbed With Cocaine During I-87 Traffic Stop, State Police Say A man and woman were busted for allegedly possessing cocaine following a traffic stop on I-87. Ulster County residents Paige A. Sweeney, 20, and Jerry Igbinazaka, 35, both of Kingston, were arrested around 12:05 a.m., Sunday, March 8, after being stopped on I-87 in Plattekill for a traffic violation, said the New York State Police. While interviewing the driver, state police said troopers established probable cause to search the vehicle and its occupants.  During the search, Sweeney was allegedly found to be in possession of approximately 1.8 grams of cocaine along with drug paraphern…

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COVID-19: Stone Barns Center Closes Through Month's End, Cancels Tours, Sheep Shearing Fest COVID-19: Stone Barns Center Closes Through Month's End, Cancels Tours, Sheep Shearing Fest
Covid-19: Stone Barns Center Closes Through Month's End, Cancels Tours, Sheep Shearing Fest The novel strain of the coronavirus has taken its toll on another fun and a popular spot for foodies and farm lovers in the region -- The Stone Barns Center. The center in the hamlet of Pocantico Hills in Mount Pleasant, announced on Friday, March 13, it is closing to the public out of an abundance of caution. They will remain closed through Tuesday, March 31.  The campus, which includes restaurants, farms, gardens, tours, etc., will not be available for general or member visits, public programs are canceled, and the Farm Store and Blue Hill Café & Grain Bar are closed during …

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Police & Fire
Multi-Agency Raid Aimed At Gang Violence At Bridgeport Housing Complex Nets Five Arrests Multi-Agency Raid Aimed At Gang Violence At Bridgeport Housing Complex Nets Five Arrests
Multi-Agency Raid Aimed At Gang Violence At Bridgeport Housing Complex Nets Five Arrests In a response to ongoing gang violence surrounding a Fairfield County housing complex, dozens of law enforcement officers conducted a large raid during the early morning hours.  The effort on Friday, March 13, in and around the Charles F. Greene Homes Housing Complex in the city of Bridgeport, was conducted by the Connecticut State Police-Statewide Urban Violence Cooperative Crime Control Task Force, a collaborative unit comprised of detectives from the state police and the Bridgeport Police Department. The raid followed an in-depth investigation focusing on individuals associated with the…

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COVID-19: Ridgefield Declares State Of Emergency COVID-19: Ridgefield Declares State Of Emergency
Covid-19: Ridgefield Declares State Of Emergency A state of emergency has been declared for the town of Ridgefield in response to the continued spread of the novel coronavirus. First Selectman Rudy Marconi declared the emergency on Friday, March 13, to allow the town to focus on the its response to the pandemic. Marconi said the declaration does not indicate a major change in the local situation but rather parallels the declaration made by Gov. Ned Lamont, which in turn makes it easier to deal with state and federal authorities as necessary.   Earlier this week, Marconi ordered the partial activation of the Emergency …

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Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle On Long Island Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle On Long Island
Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Vehicle On Long Island A 46-year-old man crossing a Long Island roadway suffered serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle. The incident took place around 8:20 p.m., Thursday, March 12 in Merrick, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, the man was crossing Merrick Road when he was struck by a 2007 Mercury Milan that was traveling eastbound on Merrick Road near the intersection of Central Parkway.  The victim was transported by the Merrick Fire Department to an area hospital with serious injuries.  The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

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COVID-19: Rockland Sheriff Temporarily Halts Pistol Permits, Fingerprinting COVID-19: Rockland Sheriff Temporarily Halts Pistol Permits, Fingerprinting
Covid-19: Rockland Sheriff Temporarily Halts Pistol Permits, Fingerprinting In an effort to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, Rockland County has suspended issuing pistol permits, fingerprinting and offering pistol safety classes. Beginning Friday, March 13, Rockland County Clerk Paul Piperato and Sheriff Louis Falco, III announced their offices would temporarily suspend issue the following: Suspension of the issuance of pistol permits by the County Clerk’s Office. Suspension of fingerprinting appointments at the Rockland Sheriff’s Office. Suspension of the pistol safety classes given by the county. The suspension will be in effect until Wednesday, April 8…

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Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing Center In New Rochelle Park Is First Of Its Kind In New York State Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing Center In New Rochelle Park Is First Of Its Kind In New York State
Pop-Up Covid-19 Testing Center In New Rochelle Park Is First Of Its Kind In New York State Click here for an updated story: Cuomo Comes To New Rochelle To Launch NY's First Mobile Testing Center A first of its kind pop-up COVID-19 sample collection center has launched in New Rochelle. The center, at Glen Island Park, was erected early Friday, March 13, by the state Department of Health.  Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that testing at the site, which was being set up at Glen Island Park on the Long Island Sound Shore, will be done by appointment only, with New Rochelle residents who have been quarantined being the first tested. New Rochelle residents who would like to…

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Ulster Declares State Of Emergency, Suspends In-Person County Services As COVID-19 Cases Grow Ulster Declares State Of Emergency, Suspends In-Person County Services As COVID-19 Cases Grow
Ulster Declares State Of Emergency, Suspends In-Person County Services As Covid-19 Cases Grow Ulster County government officials have declared a state of emergency and are suspending all in-person county services after two additionals residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Ulster County Executive Patrick K. Ryan said the services will be suspended for a two-week period beginning on Monday, March 16. He said the two new cases of COVID-19 in the county are connected to the previously announced two cases in the towns of Rochester and Shawangunk, bringing the number of cases in the county to four. “I have directed a series of immediate actions to bolster our response to the conti…

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Lifestyle
Westport Resident Wins $100K In Cash 5 CT Lottery Game Westport Resident Wins $100K In Cash 5 CT Lottery Game
Westport Resident Wins $100K In Cash 5 CT Lottery Game A Fairfield County man is $100,000 richer thanks to hitting it big in the Cash 5 Lottery game. Peter Peterson of Westport, matched all five numbers to win the game's top prize, said the CT Lottery. Peterson claimed his prize at lottery headquarters on Monday, March 9.  He purchased the ticket at the Stop & Shop on Post Road East in Westport, the lottery office reported.  Peterson declined to have his winning ticket and picture taken when picking up his prize. The odds of winning the Cash 5 game are 1 in 324,632.

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Potential COVID-19 Exposure ‘Has Grown Exponentially’ In Westport, Health Director Says Potential COVID-19 Exposure ‘Has Grown Exponentially’ In Westport, Health Director Says
Potential Covid-19 Exposure ‘Has Grown Exponentially’ In Westport, Health Director Says As the number of people showing flu-like symptoms continues to grow following a party in Fairfield County where an attendee has tested positive for the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the town said it is having a hard time tracking exposures. Mark Cooper, the health director for the Westport-Weston Health District, said in a statement on Thursday, March 12, the virus has already spread from the initial introduction point in Westport to 14 new points, who then again potentially passed it on to another 14 new points, each. "It is beyond trying to track who has been exposed and mon…

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