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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New Movie 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things' Films At Area Diner New Movie 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things' Films At Area Diner
New Movie 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things' Films At Area Diner Brie Larson, "Captain Marvel," herself might not have been in the area, but other actors starring in her latest film, "I'm Thinking of Ending Things," were filming around the Hudson Valley this week, including at the Red Line Diner in Fishkill. Members of the film crew and other actors, which starts Larson, were at the diner, but the star herself was not, said Hudson Valley Film Commission Director Laurent Rejto. All was very hush, hush from diner employees who said they weren't allowed to talk about the film until given the okay. But they did say all went well, and that the crew/actors l…
Man Charged With Having Seven Live Sandbar Sharks In His Pool With Intent To Sell Them Man Charged With Having Seven Live Sandbar Sharks In His Pool With Intent To Sell Them
Man Charged With Having Seven Live Sandbar Sharks In His Pool With Intent To Sell Them A 38-year-old area man was nabbed by officials for allegedly having possession of seven Sandbar sharks in a pool at his Dutchess County home with the intent to sell them. State Attorney General Letitia James and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said Wednesday, March 20, that Joshua Seguine, of Lagrangeville, was busted following an investigation after he was found with five live sharks in the back of a truck. “The trafficking of protected species is both unlawful and harmful to these vulnerable creatures," said James. “This individual is charged with …
29 Charged In Takedown Of CT Drug Ring 29 Charged In Takedown Of CT Drug Ring
29 Charged In Takedown Of CT Drug Ring Twenty-nine people have been arrested in connection with a large-scale crackdown on narcotics sales in and around Waterbury, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. U.S. Attorney John H. Durham said the arrests come on the heels of a months-long investigation by the DEA New Haven Task Force and the Waterbury and Naugatuck police departments related to the distribution of heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine in and around Waterbury. The investigation, which began last year and has included the use of court-authorized wiretaps, physical surveillance and controll…
Silver Sand State Park Reopens After Massive Fire Silver Sand State Park Reopens After Massive Fire
Silver Sand State Park Reopens After Massive Fire Parts of Silver Sands State Park reopened Friday, March 22, following a massive fire that destroyed a large construction project underway at the popular outdoor destination in Milford. During the fire, three buildings that sit on top of a raised boardwalk were destroyed by a huge blaze around 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, said Milford Fire Department Battalion Chief Anthony Fabrizi. First arriving firefighting units found two of the structures fully involved with fire and a third building nearly 50 percent consumed in flames, Fabrizi said.  When the fire was out, the $9.1 m…
Major Street-Level Dealer Taken Down In Area, Police Say Major Street-Level Dealer Taken Down In Area, Police Say
Major Street-Level Dealer Taken Down In Area, Police Say An alleged major street-level drug dealer was taken down during a no-knock search warrant following a months-long investigation. Juan P. Colon, 40, of Middletown, was arrested on Wednesday, March 13, by the City of Middletown Police Department’s Narcotics Unit, in conjunction with the state police, the FBI’s Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group, said Middletown Police Lt. Jeffry R. Thoelen. During the raid at 90 Linden Ave., Colon was located inside the residence and immediately taken into custody wit…
One Hospitalized In Two-Car Crash On Route 6N One Hospitalized In Two-Car Crash On Route 6N
One Hospitalized In Two-Car Crash On Route 6N One person was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash on Route 6N in Mahopac Falls. The crash took place Friday, March 22, at Route 6N and Hill Street, said Jack Casey, spokesman for the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department. Carmel Police units were on the scene as fire units arrived. EMS began triage as fire police took over traffic, freeing up CPD to investigate the crash, Casey said. One person was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.  As the vehicles were cleared from the roadway, fire police assisted with traffic.
Woman Eats Crack Cocaine During Takedown By Narc Squad, Stamford Police Say Woman Eats Crack Cocaine During Takedown By Narc Squad, Stamford Police Say
Woman Eats Crack Cocaine During Takedown By Narc Squad, Stamford Police Say A woman was nabbed by the Stamford Police Narc Squad after allegedly stuffing a couple of bags of crack cocaine in her mouth when approached by officers. Kelly Palmer, 48, of Bridgeport, was arrested around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, after agents received a tip that she would in town to sell the drugs out of her silver Toyota Camry, said Stamford Police Capt. Richard Conklin. When Palmer arrived at her destination on Stillwater Avenue, awaiting officers boxed in her car and moved to remove her from her vehicle.  While officers approached, Palmer locked her car doors, opened …
Box With Headless Chicken Inside Keeps Appearing In Westport Yard Box With Headless Chicken Inside Keeps Appearing In Westport Yard
Box With Headless Chicken Inside Keeps Appearing In Westport Yard Westport police are asking the public for help in identifying a person who keeps leaving a box containing a headless chicken in the yard of an area home. According to Westport Police Lt. Jullian Cabana, it's happened a couple of times and the residents have no idea why someone would leave a headless chicken in their Franklin Street yard. In a video posted on Facebook, the individual, who appears to be a woman, is seen leaving the box and calmly continues walking southbound on Franklin Street towards the Westport Train Station.  Anyone with information…
Rockland Man Faces 25 Years To Life In Prison After Murder Indictment Rockland Man Faces 25 Years To Life In Prison After Murder Indictment
Rockland Man Faces 25 Years To Life In Prison After Murder Indictment A 23-year-old has been indicted on one count of murder in connection with the brutal stabbing death of another man. Acting Rockland County District Attorney Kevin Gilleece said Thursday, March 21, that Jose Alejandro Icu-Madrid of Spring Valley was indicted in connection with the killing of Jairo Danilo Sandoval del Cid.  “Because of the great work of Ramapo Police Department, this dangerous defendant was quickly apprehended and will be vigorously prosecuted," Gilleece said. Ramapo Police Chief Brad Weidel said the alleged stabbing was uncovered around 3:52 a.m. We…
Police Investigate Threat To Irvington Schools Police Investigate Threat To Irvington Schools
Police Investigate Threat To Irvington Schools Police have increased their presence on the campuses of both Irvington High School and Irvington Middle School following a threatening statement made by a student about allegedly doing harm on school grounds. Irvington Free Union Free School District Superintendent Dr. Kristopher Harrison said on Friday morning, March 22 that the threat was made on Thursday, March 21. "This matter was promptly reported to the Irvington Police Department who immediately investigated," said Harrison in a letter to parents. An investigation by police determined that the threat was not credible and t…
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