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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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Attorney For Estranged Husband Files Motion To Dismiss Charges In Missing Mom Case Attorney For Estranged Husband Files Motion To Dismiss Charges In Missing Mom Case
Attorney For Estranged Husband Files Motion To Dismiss Charges In Missing Mom Case Norm Pattis, the attorney for Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of missing Fairfield County mother of five Jennifer Farber Dulos, filed a motion on Wednesday, July 24, to dismiss charges against his client saying there is insufficient evidence. Dulos, who was arrested along with his girlfriend, Michelle Troconi,  has been charged with hindering prosecution and tampering with physical evidence, in connection to the disappearance of the 50-year-old New Canaan woman two months ago. Jennifer Farber DulosContributed "The defendant stands charged with two crimes that have no basis in the evi…

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Woman Rescued After Falling Into Cesspool Of North Babylon Home Woman Rescued After Falling Into Cesspool Of North Babylon Home
Woman Rescued After Falling Into Cesspool Of North Babylon Home A woman was rescued after falling into a cesspool at her home by the quick-thinking actions of several fire departments and police in North Babylon. The incident took place around 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, when a 77-year-old woman stepped on a cesspool cover at 88 Weeks Road, which then gave way, sending her falling four- to six-feet, said the Suffolk County Police.  The woman fell into the contaminants and sewage and was found approximately two hours later, police said. Members of the North Babylon Fire Department, along with help from other departments, first sent the woman an oxyg…

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Day Declines To Renew Rockland's State Of Emergency For Measles Day Declines To Renew Rockland's State Of Emergency For Measles
Day Declines To Renew Rockland's State Of Emergency For Measles Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced that he will not renew the state of emergency order enacted earlier this year in an effort to stem the rise of measles cases during the 10-month outbreak.  The state of emergency, which expires at midnight Wednesday, July 25 was declared on March 25 and has since been renewed three times.  The order, which banned unvaccinated and exposed people from public spaces, was a "last straw" effort to contain the continually growing number of measles cases in the county which began with visitors to and from Israel in October 2018. Since then…

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Driver Crashes Into Health Club In East Meadow Driver Crashes Into Health Club In East Meadow
Driver Crashes Into Health Club In East Meadow A car slammed into the front of a sports club on Long Island, causing damage to the car,  but little to the building. The incident took place at New York Sports Clubs' East Meadow location at around 2:51 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, at 621 Merrick Ave., said the Nassau County Police.  According to police, the unidentified driver lost control of the vehicle and hit the building.  The driver was removed from the vehicle by officers and transported to an area hospital for minor injuries, police said. There was no structural damage to the building, officials said. 

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New Round Of Measles Vaccination Clinics Scheduled In Rockland New Round Of Measles Vaccination Clinics Scheduled In Rockland
New Round Of Measles Vaccination Clinics Scheduled In Rockland With 282 confirmed cases of measles in Rockland County since the outbreak began in October 2018, county health officials have announced another round of free vaccine clinics in August. Free MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines are available at the Rockland County Department of Health, Building A, second-floor clinic area, located at 50 Sanatorium Road in Pomona at the following dates and times during the month of August. No appointments are needed. Mondays and Tuesdays: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For an evening appointment call 845-364-2534. "Being…

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Missing Mom Case Remains 'Very Active' Two Months After Her Disappearance, Police Say Missing Mom Case Remains 'Very Active' Two Months After Her Disappearance, Police Say
Missing Mom Case Remains 'Very Active' Two Months After Her Disappearance, Police Say New Canaan Police announced on the two-month anniversary of the disappearance of Jennifer Farber Dulos, a New Canaan mother of five, that the investigation remains "very active." In a statement, Lt. Jason Ferraro said that since police received the missing person report at 6:59 p.m., on Friday, May 24, a massive search has been underway for the 50-year-old woman who was known for her dedication to her children. The case "remains a very active and dynamic investigation," and "we will not rest until we find Jennifer," Ferraro said. Ferraro also said the department is sifting through more th…

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Police Cruiser Involved In Crash With Motorcycle In Rockland Police Cruiser Involved In Crash With Motorcycle In Rockland
Police Cruiser Involved In Crash With Motorcycle In Rockland A police department vehicle was involved in a crash with a motorcycle in Rockland County. The crash occurred 9:30 p.m. on Route 45 in Hillcrest, just north of Williams Avenue in Hillcrest, the Ramapo Police Department said. The motorcyclist was transported to Westchester Medical Center where he is currently in stable condition.  The police officer was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital. He was treated and released, the department said. The Ramapo Police Crash Investigation Unit is investigating.  No further information was available from police. 

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8-Year-Old Girl Killed At Area School By Heavy Piece Of Furniture 8-Year-Old Girl Killed At Area School By Heavy Piece Of Furniture
8-Year-Old Girl Killed At Area School By Heavy Piece Of Furniture An 8-year-old girl was killed when a large cabinet at her school fell on top of her, according to New York State Police. Ruchy Friedich was found dead around 2:37 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, when state police responded to a medical emergency in Orange County at the Kiryas Joel Union Free School at 7 Isreal Zupnick Drive, said Trooper Steven Nevel. A preliminary investigation revealed that the child was in a classroom with two of her teachers when she climbed on to a chair to retrieve an item from a large cabinet that was affixed to the rear wall, Nevel said.  The cabinet fell off of the wa…

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Ex-Real Estate Mogul ID'd As Hamptons Driver High On Drugs In Crash Injuring Mom, Child Ex-Real Estate Mogul ID'd As Hamptons Driver High On Drugs In Crash Injuring Mom, Child
Ex-Real Estate Mogul ID'd As Hamptons Driver High On Drugs In Crash Injuring Mom, Child The man allegedly high on drugs who crashed into a vehicle, injuring a 31-year-old woman and her 3-year-old son, has been identified as a former power real estate broker. Police responded to the crash around 11:23 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, at the intersection of Newlight Lane on Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton, said Southampton Town Police Sgt. M.P. Joyce. According to police, Erica Beremeo Palacios, 31, was driving a 2008 Nissan Altima north on Newlight Lane she entered the intersection and collided with an eastbound 2019 Ford F150. The F150 was being driven by the former broker,…

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Driver High On Drugs Injures Mom, 3-Year-Old In Crash, Southampton Police Say Driver High On Drugs Injures Mom, 3-Year-Old In Crash, Southampton Police Say
Driver High On Drugs Injures Mom, 3-Year-Old In Crash, Southampton Police Say Click here for an updated story: Ex-Real Estate Mogul ID'd As Hamptons Driver High On Drugs In Crash Injuring Mom, Child A 31-year-old woman and her 3-year-old son were airlifted to an area hospital after being hit by a driver allegedly high on drugs on Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton, said Southampton Town Police. Police responded to the crash around 11:23 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, at the intersection of Newlight Lane in Bridgehampton, said Sgt. M.P. Joyce. According to police, Erica Beremeo Palacios, 31, was driving a 2008 Nissan Altima north on Newlight Lane she entered the int…

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