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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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Police & Fire

Woman Found Dead By Workers In Stamford Pool Identified A Stamford woman found dead in her backyard pool by a group of painters who had come to paint the home has been identified. Christine Manna, 58, was found dead around 8:30 a.m., Friday, July 5, at her home located at 35 Woodley Road, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. Detectives believe there was no foul play, but are waiting for results from the Medical Examiner's Office for confirmation. Conklin said it appears the woman had been in the pool at least overnight from the condition of the body. No other family members were at the home. This is a developing story. Check back…

by Kathy Reakes

07/05/2019

Police & Fire

Off-Duty Officer Spots Large Black Bear In West Nyack A jumbo black bear was spotted by an off-duty Clarkstown Police officer taking a stroll through a West Nyack neighborhood. The officer snapped the photo of the bear on South Greenbush Road in West Nyack near the Buttermilk Falls Trail. Police are reminding residents that the bears are wild animals and to avoid them at all costs.

by Kathy Reakes

07/05/2019

Police & Fire

Extinguished Fireworks Cause Heavy Fire To Break Out At Rockland House An area home suffered heavy damage from a fire started by fireworks thrown into a garbage can. The fire started around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at 116 Sutin Place in Chestnut Ridge, said the Ramapo Police Department. When police officers and firefighters arrived on the scene, they found the attic area and side of the home engulfed in flames. "It is believed that the fire was started by extinguished fireworks that were placed in the garbage, which was placed against the side of the residence," said the Ramapo Police. Two of the residents were treated for minor injuries by Rockland Para…

by Kathy Reakes

07/05/2019

Police & Fire

Man Caught Shoplifting Attacks 7-Eleven Worker Who Confronted Him In Westbury, Police Say A man who allegedly shoplifted items from a 7-Eleven store and then attacked an employee was caught and held by other customers when he attempted to flee. William Mohan, 53, of Lindenhurst was arrested around 12:15 a.m., Friday, July 5, at the store at 760 Old Country Road in Westbury, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, while inside the store, Mohan allegedly took merchandise and concealed it in his clothing. The victim, an employee of the store, witnessed the theft and approached Mohan and asked him to give the merchandise back, police said. Instead of turning …

by Kathy Reakes

07/05/2019

Police & Fire

Details Emerge After Man Armed With Two Large Knives Is Shot By Officer Near NY/CT Border Connecticut State Police are investigating the officer-involved shooting that took place between a Danbury police officer and a man armed with two large knives off a busy stretch of I-84 near the New York/Connecticut border. The incident began around 8:44 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, when Danbury Police were responding to a call of an assault at 38 Old Ridgebury Road, said Danbury Police Lt. Mark Williams. When police arrived on the scene, they found a man in his 30s at a recreational area adjacent to Old Ridgebury and Reserve Road, Williams said. The man, who has not been identified, had a la…

by Kathy Reakes

07/05/2019

Police & Fire

Here's How Many Crashes Have Been Reported On CT Roadways During July 4th Holiday Over the two-day Fourth of July time period so far, Connecticut State Police say troopers have responded to a total of 79 motor vehicle crashes, with one serious injury. Since the holiday enforcement got underway on Wednesday, July 3, at 7 p.m., state police responded to 2,642 calls for service, including the 79 for crashes, which, fortunately, none resulted in fatalities. Other stops included helping 112 disabled motor vehicles 23 arrests for driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Troopers also issued 800 citations with 285 of those citations being issued for speeding, 26 f…

by Kathy Reakes

07/05/2019

Police & Fire

New Canaan Resident Accused Of Uttering Profanities To Woman, Daughter At CVS A 48-year-old woman was issued a summons for allegedly uttering profane statements to a woman shopping at a CVS store along with her 10-year-old daughter. After the encounter, the mother and daughter went to the New Canaan police to report the incident which took place at the store at 94 Park St., in New Canaan, said the New Canaan Police. According to the woman, while shopping, a woman identified as Melissa Ann Schneider, of New Canaan, approached the pair in the store and began saying profane statements to her and her daughter, following them through the store and continuing to …

by Kathy Reakes

07/05/2019

Police & Fire

Alligators, Turtles Found In Area Home A call to the state Department of Environmental Conservation led wildlife officials to two types of alligators and more than 20 turtles living in a living room of an area home in unsanitary conditions. The animals were discovered after Environment Conservation Officer Zachary Crain received a call notifying him of two crocodilians, also known as caimans, and approximately 20 turtles at a private residence in the town of Wappingers Falls, the department said. During the initial visit and permit compliance check at the residence, Crain found a miniature Caiman, a small-type reptile similar to…

by Kathy Reakes

07/05/2019

News

Video: Estranged Husband Says He Had Dinner With Missing Mom Two Days Before Her Disappearance The estranged husband of New Canaan missing mother of five Jennifer Farber Dulos says he had dinner with her just two days before her disappearance in an interview with NBC News 4 New York's Sarah Wallace. Fotis Dulos said he had an improved relationship with Jennifer Dulos before she disappeared without a trace on Friday, May 24. Related story: Police Shift Search For Missing Mom To Property Of Reservoir In Connecticut "The interesting thing was the last month, I tried many times to make an opening and start communicating with her directly, and that didn't go anywhere in the past," Fotis…

by Kathy Reakes

07/04/2019

News

County Says It's Ready For Huge July 4th Crowds At Rockland Lake After 'Mayhem' Last Year Ready for the ooh's and ahh's when the fireworks hit the sky on Thursday, July 4th. Well so are Rockland County officials who say the "mayhem" of last year's event won't happen again when crowds jammed the area, filling up the state parking lots and leaving vehicles along the side of Route 9W and in local neighborhoods. "We have every expectation that the mayhem that occurred last year on the Fourth of July will not be repeated," said County Executive Ed Day. "Zero tolerance will be the order of the day with tow trucks at the ready to deal with any violators. I thank all of the organiz…

by Kathy Reakes

07/04/2019

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