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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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Body Found Near Harriman State Park By Father, Kids Riding ATV Body Found Near Harriman State Park By Father, Kids Riding ATV
Body Found Near Harriman State Park By Father, Kids Riding ATV Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Killed In Rockland ATV Accident State police are reporting a man's body was found in Harriman State Park. The body was found Sunday, Jan. 12, about a mile into the woods in Suffern by a father and his children who were riding an ATV in the area, said sources on the scene. State police, who are handling the case, have not released many details.  An unattended ATV was reportedly found near the body. It is unknown how long the body had been in the park, but sources said it took officials about three hours to remove the body and …
Nassau County Police Officer Charged With DWI In Suffolk Nassau County Police Officer Charged With DWI In Suffolk
Nassau County Police Officer Charged With DWI In Suffolk A Nassau County police officer has been charged with DWI after allegedly driving into a parked vehicle. Andrew Smith, 27, of West Babylon, was arrested by Suffolk County Police around 12:30 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 12, following the crash in West Babylon, police said. According to police, Smith was driving a Dodge pickup truck northbound on Route 109 when the vehicle struck a parked car.  There were no injuries.  Nassau County Police reported that Smith has been suspended without pay pending an administrative investigation.
Employee Nabbed On Arrest Warrant After Fight With Boss In Greenwich, Police Say Employee Nabbed On Arrest Warrant After Fight With Boss In Greenwich, Police Say
Employee Nabbed On Arrest Warrant After Fight With Boss In Greenwich, Police Say A 46-year-old man was nabbed on an out-of-state warrant after getting into a fight with his employer. Justin Crenshaw, of Greenwich, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 7, after police responded to Executive Deli and Catering for a report of an argument between the business owner and an employee, said the Greenwich Police. Officers determined that the employee, Crenshaw, had just quit his job and wanted to be paid for his last worked shift. Officers were able to get the two to agree to a mailed check. While on the scene, a check of Crenshaw found that he was wanted on an active, extraditable wa…
Area Man Admits To Illegally Hunting Deer Area Man Admits To Illegally Hunting Deer
Area Man Admits To Illegally Hunting Deer An Ulster man paid $605 in fines and surcharges after he admitted to baiting and illegally hunting deer. Ulster County resident Robert Nelson, of Esopus, was charged with the misdemeanor of illegally taking a deer and a violation of hunting with the aid of bait in November 2019, after the state Department of Environmental Conservation received a tip, the state DEC said on Thursday, Jan. 9. After receiving the tip, EC Officer Jeannette Bastedo responded to the area, that was known to be baited in the past, and located a pile of feed approximately 15 yards from a tree stand, as well as a bloo…
Popular Donut Chain Opening First Location In Westchester Popular Donut Chain Opening First Location In Westchester
Popular Donut Chain Opening First Location In Westchester Get ready to hop out of bed early and head to donut heaven when the long-awaited new Duck Donuts opens its first location in Westchester. The "duck-tastic" shop located at 805 Mamaroneck Ave., in Mamaroneck, is only the second in the state and is owned by Armonk residents David and Bonnie Foncello. Bonnie Foncello, who grew up in Mamaroneck, is running the show and is ready "hopefully" for lines of people when the store opens at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, with hopes of offering lots of smiles and plenty of yummy noises. Foncello said she knew Duck Donuts was the perfect fit for her …
Four Nabbed For Vandalizing Numerous Buildings With Graffiti In Area, Police Say Four Nabbed For Vandalizing Numerous Buildings With Graffiti In Area, Police Say
Four Nabbed For Vandalizing Numerous Buildings With Graffiti In Area, Police Say Four men have been arrested for allegedly "tagging" and spray painting graffiti on numerous buildings in Beacon. The four, John P. Skivington, 24, Bryan D. Nava, 27, Niko O. Beckles, 24, all of New Windsor, and Carlos Reyes, 21, of Newburgh, were arrested on various dates following the damage discovered on Dec. 23 on Main Street, said Det. Lt. Jason Johnson of the Beacon Police. After finding the graffiti, police posted camera surveillance photos of four men on Facebook and the four were identified. The department announced the arrests on Friday: Skivington was charged…
Two Workers Rescued After Trench Collapses In Area Two Workers Rescued After Trench Collapses In Area
Two Workers Rescued After Trench Collapses In Area Emergency workers are on the scene of a trench collapse that trapped two workers. The incident took place just after 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 10, in front of a home on Dwight Street, reported Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison. The men were reportedly working on a sewer line and were in a trench about 10-feet deep when it collapsed. One person was rescued and rushed to a local hospital for treatment, the Mayor said on Facebook. The second worker was rescued by first responders using excavation tools supplied by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.  "Victim 2 is free. Good work done by al…
Bridgeport's First Homicide Victim Of Year Identified Bridgeport's First Homicide Victim Of Year Identified
Bridgeport's First Homicide Victim Of Year Identified Bridgeport's first homicide victim of 2020 has been identified by police. Abdul Hassan Lemon, 38, of Bridgeport, was found lying on Remington Street around 1:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 10, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Brian Fitzgerald. Police responded to the area after receiving notification of shots fired from the Shotspotter system, as well as calls from area residents, Fitzgerald said. Once on the scene, officers found Lemon lying in the street suffering from several gunshot wounds, he added. Lemon was transported by medics to Bridgeport Hospital where he died, Fitzgerald said.  Anyo…
Man Sentenced To 22 Years In Beating Death At Area Psychiatric Center Man Sentenced To 22 Years In Beating Death At Area Psychiatric Center
Man Sentenced To 22 Years In Beating Death At Area Psychiatric Center A Rockland County man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for the death of a patient at a psychiatric center. Alias Stone, aka, "Billy Pugh," 55, of Orangeburg, who was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury last year, was sentenced on Friday, Jan. 3, according to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh The attack took place around 5 p.m., on July 31, 2017, when Stone violently attacked Ronald Randolph, a fellow Rockland Psychiatric Center patient, said the DA's Office. Stone punched and stomped on the victim’s head numerous times, as he lay unconscious and defens…
Know Them? Two Wanted For Allegedly Using Stolen Credit Cards From Vehicles, Norwalk Police Say Know Them? Two Wanted For Allegedly Using Stolen Credit Cards From Vehicles, Norwalk Police Say
Know Them? Two Wanted For Allegedly Using Stolen Credit Cards From Vehicles, Norwalk Police Say Norwalk Police are asking the public for help identifying two people wanted in connection with the use of stolen credit cards. The cards, allegedly taken from unlocked vehicles in Norwalk, were used in Norwalk and Bridgeport, said Norwalk Police Lt. Jared Zwickler. Anyone information regarding the individuals or the thefts is asked to contact Detective Kougiomtzidis at 203-854-3185. Anonymous tips can be left at Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 or online at www.norwalkpd.com.
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