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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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Alert Issued For Missing Greenwich Teen Alert Issued For Missing Greenwich Teen
Alert Issued For Missing Greenwich Teen Greenwich Police are asking the public for help in locating a teen who has been missing for two days. Delvin Gustamar, 18, of Greenwich, was last seen leaving his residence on Tuesday, Jan. 21, said the Greenwich Police. The teen may be staying with friends in the area, police said. Gustamar is described as being a black male, 5-foot-5 and weighs around 140 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. John King at 203-622-8052 or call the department's tip line at 203-622-3333 or send a message to tips@greenwichct.org. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. …
Trio Wanted For Stealing $10K Worth Of Items In Smash-Grab At CT T-Mobile Trio Wanted For Stealing $10K Worth Of Items In Smash-Grab At CT T-Mobile
Trio Wanted For Stealing $10K Worth Of Items In Smash-Grab At CT T-Mobile Police are searching for three teens who entered a T-Mobile store and destroyed a display case before making off with more than $10,000 in merchandise. The incident took place around 3:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the Naugatuck T-Mobile store on Rubber Avenue, said the Naugatuck Police.  All three suspects were described as being teens and 5-foot-10 to 6-feet.  There were no injuries during the incident. The Cheshire Police Department also responded to a similar incident at an AT&T store in their town earlier that same day, police said. Police believe the two incident…
Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle, Causing Closure Of Busy Westchester Roadway Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle, Causing Closure Of Busy Westchester Roadway
Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle, Causing Closure Of Busy Westchester Roadway Click here for an updated story: Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In Westchester Due to the investigation of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, Route 119 is currently shut down. Greenburgh Police said Tarrytown Road/Route 119 is closed to eastbound traffic at its intersection with Aqueduct Road.  Eastbound traffic is being detoured to Aqueduct Road and Old Kensico Road, Lt. Kobie Powell said. Police are not sure how long the closure will be necessary. Alternate routes should be utilized if possible. Details on the…
11 More Women Claim Abuse By Physician Assistant In Hudson Valley 11 More Women Claim Abuse By Physician Assistant In Hudson Valley
11 More Women Claim Abuse By Physician Assistant In Hudson Valley Eleven women have come to report abuse by a physician assistant who was arrested last week for allegedly inappropriately touching a patient's breast during a doctor's visit in the Hudson Valley. Sean Cavanaugh, 44, was first arrested on Monday, Jan. 13 in Orange County by the Town of New Windsor Police for one count of forcible touching after the department received a complaint from a patient, said Deputy Chief Michael Farbent. In the first case, the victim told police that while Cavanaugh, of New Windsor, was checking her heart rate, he placed the stethoscope between his fi…
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Route 82 Stretch Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Route 82 Stretch
Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Route 82 Stretch State Police report the closure of a Dutchess County roadway due to a multi-vehicle crash. At 10:38 a.m., Friday, Jan. 24, police said Route 82 is closed at Clinton Corners Road in Pleasant Valley due to a serious motor vehicle crash. Information was not available regarding the number of people injured. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Good News, Owners Of Wandering Pig Found Good News, Owners Of Wandering Pig Found
Good News, Owners Of Wandering Pig Found This story has been updated. The case of the missing owner of a wandering pig has been solved. The owners of a pig found wandering the streets in Nanuet have been found, according to the Clarkstown Police. The owners were visiting from out of town and the pig had gotten loose, said Clarkstown Officer Norman Peters. The pig was found around 1:50 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23, after receiving a call from a resident about a loose pig in their yard, said Peters. Officers responded to the area and located the pig as it ambled along Forest Brook Road in Nanuet, Peters said. Animal Control Officer P…
Stratford Man Arrested For Making Threats Against Police Stratford Man Arrested For Making Threats Against Police
Stratford Man Arrested For Making Threats Against Police A man wanted by police for allegedly making threats against local law enforcement that included references to ISIS has been arrested. Miguel Silva, 31, of Stratford, was arrested by Milford Police on Thursday, Jan 23 on an active warrant, said the Milford Police. According to police, on Sunday, January 19, Silva allegedly entered into a common hallway of a River Street apartment complex and left threatening messages, “ISIS we will kill cops!” and “Milford Police Stratford Police ISIS you got our guy in Shelton this is the beginning.” Threatening messages were also left on additio…
Westchester Resident Crowned Miss New York Teen USA 2020 Westchester Resident Crowned Miss New York Teen USA 2020
Westchester Resident Crowned Miss New York Teen USA 2020 A  Westchester resident has been crowned Miss New York Teen USA 2020. Maya Dominguez, of Yonkers, was crowned the new winner on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase College in Harrison. Dominguez competed against 116 contestants who faced seven judges during private interviews, and evening and activewear competitions. Miss Teen USA is a beauty pageant run by the Miss Universe Organization for girls aged 14–19. This year marks the 38th Miss Teen USA pageant. It will be held during the spring of 2020.
Two Charged In Hit-Run Of Bridgeport Firefighter Two Charged In Hit-Run Of Bridgeport Firefighter
Two Charged In Hit-Run Of Bridgeport Firefighter Two people have been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run in June 2019 that left a Bridgeport firefighter seriously injured. Adrian Cauthen, 33, and Frances Marino, 33, both of Bridgeport, were arrested Thursday, Jan. 23, were charged in connection with hitting the off-duty fireman who was crossing Stratford Avenue when he was hit and left in the roadway, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran. According to Gilleran, Erique McCalla, 46, was crossing Stratford Avenue around 11:18 p.m., June 28, 2019, when he was struck by a vehicle.  The vehicle turned northbound onto Ea…
Father, Fiancée Arrested In Connection To Death Of Long Island 8-Year-Old Father, Fiancée Arrested In Connection To Death Of Long Island 8-Year-Old
Father, Fiancée Arrested In Connection To Death Of Long Island 8-Year-Old Click here for an updated story: 8-Year-Old Long Island Boy Was Kept In Garage Overnight Before Dying, Police Say Police have arrested the father and his fiancée in connection with the death of an 8-year-old Long Island boy. Thomas Valva was found dead in the driveway of his home at 11 Bittersweet Lane, in Center Moriches, around 9:40 a.m., Friday, Jan. 17.  The boy's father, Michael Valva, said the child had fallen in the driveway. Early Friday, Jan. 24, Suffolk County Police arrested the Valva, 40, and his fiancée Angela Pollina, 42, at the home and charged both with murde…
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