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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Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle On Route 303 In Rockland Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle On Route 303 In Rockland
Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle On Route 303 In Rockland A bicyclist received minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Route 303 in Tappan. The incident took place around 1:50 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, where Route 303 meets with Oak Tree Drive, the Orangetown Police said. The rider was transported to Nyack Hospital, said Det. Sgt. James Sullivan. The driver stayed on the scene. 
Three Pedestrians Struck On West Jericho Turnpike Three Pedestrians Struck On West Jericho Turnpike
Three Pedestrians Struck On West Jericho Turnpike Three pedestrians were struck by a vehicle on Long Island. The incident took place around 1:40 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23, in Syosset, said the Nassau County Police. Officers said the three were struck at the intersection of West Jericho Turnpike and Underhill Boulevard. Three people were hit by a vehicle.Google Maps All received injuries, but police did not know the extent of injuries at this time. The victims were reportedly transported to Nassau University Medical Center. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Stormy Daniels 'Tell All' Show Will Be Held In Hudson Valley Stormy Daniels 'Tell All' Show Will Be Held In Hudson Valley
Stormy Daniels 'Tell All' Show Will Be Held In Hudson Valley Stormy Daniels, the adult film star and alleged former paramour of President Donald Trump, is blowing into the area for a night of "storytelling." The former adult-film star will appear on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in Poughkeepsie at the Laugh It Up! Comedy Club for a one-night-only performance. Attendees can expect a night of "tell-all" from her days stripping in a trailer to allegedly taking hush-money from Trump. "Stormy laughs with her audience as she shares the most intimate details about the trials and unique tribulations she has experienced," the club said.  The club is locate…
Hiker Found Dead In Area After Intensive Search Involving 17 Rangers Hiker Found Dead In Area After Intensive Search Involving 17 Rangers
Hiker Found Dead In Area After Intensive Search Involving 17 Rangers A 59-year-old hiker was found dead following an intensive search after he failed to show up to meet a friend. The incident began around 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, when state Forest Rangers Mark Brand, Kenneth Gierloff, and Christine Nelson responded to a search for a missing 50-year-old male in Platte Clove.  Based on the information provided by a friend, the unidentified man was dropped off on Platte Clove Road and planned to hike down to the Plattekill Creek, camp, and then hike through to meet a friend at Saugerties Bridge on Becker Road, officials with the Department of Environmental Co…
Burglary Reported At Popular Restaurant In Ridgefield Burglary Reported At Popular Restaurant In Ridgefield
Burglary Reported At Popular Restaurant In Ridgefield Ridgefield Police are actively investigating the theft of a cash drawer from a popular local restaurant.  The burglary took place in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Hideaway Restaurant on Grove Stree, said Ridgefield Police Capt. Shawn Platt. A cash drawer containing $300 was reported to be missing from the restaurant, Platt said.  There was no evidence of forced entry, and there are no suspects at this time, he added. The case is under investigation by the Detective Bureau. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detective Bureau at 203-431-2794.
Bedford Woman Charged With Violating Protective Order In Greenwich Bedford Woman Charged With Violating Protective Order In Greenwich
Bedford Woman Charged With Violating Protective Order In Greenwich A Bedford woman surrendered to Greenwich Police for allegedly violating a protective order. Carmen Santos, 45, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 21, after turning herself in at Greenwich Police headquarters, said Greenwich Police. Santos allegedly contacted the victim in violation of a protective order, police said.  She was released on a $25,000 bond.
Woman Leaving Area 7-Eleven Charged With DWI Woman Leaving Area 7-Eleven Charged With DWI
Woman Leaving Area 7-Eleven Charged With DWI A 41-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly driving drunk. Danielle Seeley, of Stony Point, was charged with DWI and drinking alcohol in a vehicle, after Stony Point Police responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver, said Stony Point Police Lt, Daniel Hylas.  When officers responded to the call at the Stony Point 7-Eleven, they found Seeley to be intoxicated, Hylas said. She was processed and released with an appearance ticket returnable to Stony Point Justice Court on Nov. 19. 
Westchester Pastor Charged In Brutal Killing Of Estranged Wife, DA Says Westchester Pastor Charged In Brutal Killing Of Estranged Wife, DA Says
Westchester Pastor Charged In Brutal Killing Of Estranged Wife, DA Says A 63-year-old pastor from Westchester has been charged with murder, manslaughter and other charges for allegedly running over his estranged wife and then hacking her with a machete. Victor Mateo, of Yonkers, a pastor at the Christian Congregation The Redeemer Church in the Bronx, was arraigned Tuesday, Oct. 22, for the murder which took place on Thursday, Oct. 3, said Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark. According to an investigation, at about 6:45 a.m. on Oct. 3, Mateo parked his vehicle near the home of Noelia Mateo, 58, on Ellsworth Avenue in Throgs Neck.  When h…
Woman, 39, Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Car On Long Island Woman, 39, Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Car On Long Island
Woman, 39, Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Car On Long Island Police are searching for a dark-colored vehicle in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a 39-year-old woman with serious injuries. The incident took place around 7:20 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Baldwin, when the woman was walking along Milburn Avenue, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, while walking northbound in front of 2387 Milburn Ave., the woman was struck by a northbound vehicle that left the scene.  As a result of the collision the victim suffered multiple trauma injuries, police said. She was transported to an area hospital and is listed in serious b…
Firefighters Rescue Dog In Living Room After Blaze Breaks Out At Area Home Firefighters Rescue Dog In Living Room After Blaze Breaks Out At Area Home
Firefighters Rescue Dog In Living Room After Blaze Breaks Out At Area Home Firefighters were able to save a little dog who was hiding behind a couch has his home filled with smoke. The incident took place around 2:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21, when Trumbull firefighters responded to a home on Rocky Hill Road, said the Trumbull Fire Department on Facebook. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found a heavy smoke condition throughout the house and also located at small appliance fire in the basement which was quickly extinguished, the department said. Firefighters on the scene.Trumbull Volunteer Fire Deparment Prior to the homeowner’s evacuation of the home…
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