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Kathy Reakes

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kreakes@dailyvoice.com

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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.

Kathy Reakes's Contributions

Police & Fire

Driver Attempting To Avoid Another Vehicle Crashes On Route 202 A driver who swerved to the right to avoid hitting the car in front of them ended up with the vehicle on its side in Rockland. The incident took place around 6:39 p.m., Thursday, August 1, when the Ramapo Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on Haverstraw Road (Route 202) and Old Route 202D, the department said. The driver of the vehicle swerved to the right to avoid striking the stopped car in front of her. Unfortunately, her vehicle clipped the car in front of her, then she struck the embankment on the right and flipped over. The driver was transported to the hospital for prec…

by Kathy Reakes

08/03/2019

Police & Fire

14-Year-Old Stranded On Personal Watercraft In Hudson River A 14-year-old who was out on the family's personal watercraft experienced mechanical issues and became disabled in the Hudson River. The incident took place around 11:40 a.m., Friday, Aug. 2 off the City of Poughkeepsie shoreline, when the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol responded for a distress call on the Hudson River off the City of Poughkeepsie shoreline, said Lt. Shawn Castano. Responding police officers found that a 43-year-old man was backing his trailer onto the Waryas Park boat ramp while his 14-year-old son was operating their personal water…

by Kathy Reakes

08/02/2019

News

Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Rockland A raccoon captured in the Germonds Park area tested positive for rabies this week, the Clarkstown Police said. "We wanted to remind residents to stay away from wildlife and to call 911 if you observe an animal that appears to be rabid or ill," the department said. According to wildlife officials, animals infected with rabies can seem normal or tame, or unusually aggressive. Rabid animals may also have symptoms of staggering, convulsions, choking, and frothing at the mouth. Department of Environmental Conservation says that people should never approach wildlife, especially if they ap…

by Kathy Reakes

08/02/2019

News

Plane With Malfunctioning Landing Gear Makes Emergency Landing At Hudson Valley Airport A small plane made an emergency landing at the Hudson Valley Regional Airport due to a malfunctioning landing gear just two weeks after another small aircraft crashed attempting to make an emergency landing. The crash took place around 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 2, when the inbound plane confirmed to airport officials the loss of landing gear with two people aboard, officials said. Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro said the plane landed safely after reporting the emergency. "The Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response, airport staff, and local first responders acted quickly …

by Kathy Reakes

08/02/2019

Police & Fire

Know Her? Police Look To ID Suspected Post Road Purse Thief Police are asking the public for help identifying a woman wanted in connection with a larceny investigation. According to police, on July 6, Milford Police was notified of a missing purse left unattended at Dave and Busters, 1201 Boston Post Road, in Milford, said Officer Joseph Dempsey. Video surveillance showed the female complainant leave her purse behind at a table after playing a game. About 30 minutes later a group of four people walks into the same game area with the purse still on the table, he said. The suspect, a white female, 25-30 years old, 5-foot-3,…

by Kathy Reakes

08/02/2019

Police & Fire

IDs Released Of Seven Injured In Chase Ending In Three-Vehicle Crash In Area A police chase that ended in a three-vehicle crash that injured seven people included alleged members of the Felony Lane Gang, wanted in connection with numerous smash and grab larcenies and fraudulent ATM withdrawals through the East Coast. The incident began around 10:54 a.m., Thursday, August 1, when State Police attempted to stop a black Chevy Tahoe on I-87 near the Newburgh exit, based on a BOLO alert for a suspect vehicle wanted for questioning the gang activity, said Trooper Tara McCormick, spokeswoman for the New York State Police. McCormick said Willie T. Cuyler, 26, of Lauderdale …

by Kathy Reakes

08/02/2019

Police & Fire

Five From Fairfield County Arrested During Police Warrant Sweep Five people wanted on outstanding warrants were arrested during sweeps in Fairfield County. The sweeps took place during the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 31, and Thursday, August 1, and scooped up suspects wanted for everything from burglary to parole violations, said Trumbull Police Lt. Brian Weir. During the sweeps, Weir said detectives coordinate efforts with other local police agencies to track down individuals who have not been held accountable for criminal incidents that they had been involved in. Some of those arrested include: Carlene C. Booke…

by Kathy Reakes

08/02/2019

News

Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In East Haven The mosquito season has officially arrived with the detection of West Nile virus-infected mosquitoes trapped in the area. The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program announced on Thursday, August 1, that mosquitoes trapped in East Haven on July 30 tested positive for the virus. The mosquitoes are the first in the state to test positive for the virus, causing health officials to remind residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites. “The West Nile virus season has begun,” said Dr. Philip Armstrong, Medical Entomologist at the CAES. “We typically first detect West Nile virus in…

by Kathy Reakes

08/02/2019

News

Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Suffolk Area residents will want to cover up and bring out the bug spray after five mosquitoes have tested positive for the West Nile virus. Suffolk County health officials Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken said the infected insects were collected on July 25 from Cold Spring Harbor, Northport, Brentwood,, and Melville. These are the first mosquito samples to test positive for West Nile virus in Suffolk County this year. In addition, two dead birds, one collected in Northport, the other collected in Nesconset, tested positive for West Nile virus, the health department said. …

by Kathy Reakes

08/02/2019

News

New Update: Police Chase Ends With Three-Vehicle Head-On Crash In Area A major area roadway was closed for hours following a police chase that ended with a head-on crash on Route 17K in Newburgh. The incident began in Orange County around 10:54 a.m., Thursday, August 1, when State Police attempted to stop a black Chevy Tahoe on I-87 near the Newburgh exit, based on a BOLO alert for a suspect vehicle wanted for questioning regarding a felony investigation, said Trooper Tara McCormick, spokeswoman for the New York State Police. The Tahoe failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. The Tahoe exited the thruway at exit 17 and continued on until it struck another Chevy T…

by Kathy Reakes

08/01/2019

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