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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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Court Upholds Rockland Ban On Unvaccinated Students Court Upholds Rockland Ban On Unvaccinated Students
Court Upholds Rockland Ban On Unvaccinated Students This story has been updated.A federal judge denied a temporary injunction on Thursday that would have allowed unvaccinated children to return to the Green Meadow Waldorf School, saying the county's "unprecedented measles outbreak," warranted the "stay home" order. A group of parents had sued the Rockland County Department of Health over an order barring unvaccinated students from attending school since the county's measles outbreak.  “We have had success, but this case is not over," said Rockland County Attorney Thomas E. Humbach. "We are thankful that at this juncture we were able to …
Man Killed After Jumping From Top Of Westchester Building Man Killed After Jumping From Top Of Westchester Building
Man Killed After Jumping From Top Of Westchester Building White Plains Police are investigating a possible suicide of a man who jumped from the top of the building that is home to Pizza Uno. The incident took place just before noon on Tuesday, March 12 at 4 Martine St., in White Plains, said White Plains Police Assistant Chief Joseph Castelli. Described as a white male in his late 20s, the man jumped from the top of the tall building which includes apartments and businesses.  Police are investigating the incident and are attempting to notify the next of kin, said Castelli. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.&n…
Two-Alarm Fire Severely Damages Home In Westchester Two-Alarm Fire Severely Damages Home In Westchester
Two-Alarm Fire Severely Damages Home In Westchester A chimney fire severely damaged a home in Irvington on Sunday. The fire was reported to the Irvington Fire Department around 2:59 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at a home on Blueberry Hill Road, said Fire Chief Anthony Tarricone. Arriving firefighters found the flames and smoke contained to the living room and master bedroom he said. Firefighters had to stretch a hose up a long hill to attack the fire due to the location of the home. No residents or firefighters were injured. Irvington was assisted on the scene by Dobbs Ferry, Rivertown, and Hastings fire departments. 
Suspect On Loose After 26-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Middletown Suspect On Loose After 26-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Middletown
Suspect On Loose After 26-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Middletown Middletown Police are on the hunt for the person or people responsible for the shooting death of a 26-year-old local man. The incident took place around 12:25 p.m. Monday, March 11, when the City of Middletown Police responded to 23 Knapp Ave., for a reported medical emergency, said City of Middletown Police Lt. Jeffry R. Thoelen. Upon arrival, officers located the 26-year-old male resident of the upstairs apartment, dead from an apparent gunshot wound, he said. At this time, it appears the homicide was a targeted assault, and the victim knew the shooter or sh…
Raging Fire Destroys House In Mahopac Raging Fire Destroys House In Mahopac
Raging Fire Destroys House In Mahopac A raging fire gutted a Mahopac home on Monday as fire crews from several departments worked to extinguish the blaze.  The call for the fire came in around 1:15 p.m. Monday, March 10 for smoke coming from a home on Barnett Hill Road in the Mahopac Falls section of Carmel, said officials with the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department. Carmel Police arrived on the scene first and confirmed a visible fire from the home. Arriving fire units found downed powerlines and fire with a heavy concentration of smoke.  While stretching hose lines, calls were put out NYSEG for a crew to kill power to …
Domestic Incident Leads To Assault, Strangulation, Three Other Charges For Milford Man Domestic Incident Leads To Assault, Strangulation, Three Other Charges For Milford Man
Domestic Incident Leads To Assault, Strangulation, Three Other Charges For Milford Man A domestic violence incident that left a woman in serious condition has led to the arrest of an area man. Russell Molleur, 73, of Milford, was arrested on Saturday, March 9, after Milford Police responded to a West Town Street apartment on the report of a possible domestic incident, said the Milford Police. When officers arrived on the scene, they found that Molleur allegedly attempted to choke a woman and hit her several times in the face with a closed fist, police said. He was charged with disorderly conduct, assault, strangulation, unlawful restraint, and tampering w…
ID Released For Man Shot, Killed In Bridgeport ID Released For Man Shot, Killed In Bridgeport
ID Released For Man Shot, Killed In Bridgeport The man who was shot and killed in a barrage of gunfire in Bridgeport has been identified. Tyron Heard, 21 of Bridgeport, was shot and killed around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10, according to Bridgeport Police Capt. Brian Fitzgerald. Two other men, ages 17 and 22, who were also shot, survived, he added. The incident took place around 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of 553 Hollister St., said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police Department. According to Fitzgerald, at least 20 rounds were fired at a vehicle at that location. At least three persons were in the vehicle at the time o…
Undercover Orange County Drug Trafficking Crackdown Nets Seven Arrests Undercover Orange County Drug Trafficking Crackdown Nets Seven Arrests
Undercover Orange County Drug Trafficking Crackdown Nets Seven Arrests Following a months-long undercover investigation into illicit heroin and crack cocaine sales in two Orange County municipalities, officials have released the identities of seven people arrested. The investigation was conducted by the Port Jervis City Police Department in partnership with the Town of Deerpark Police, Orange County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group, Orange County District Attorney’s Office, New York State Police, and the FBI Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force, said Port Jervis Police William J. Worden. All of those arrested were either allegedly selling heroin, cra…
Suspect Nabbed In Stratford Shooting Suspect Nabbed In Stratford Shooting
Suspect Nabbed In Stratford Shooting A 39-year-old local man wanted in connection with a shooting in the area has been arrested. David Williams of Stratford was arrested Sunday, March 10, by Prince William County Police Department in Virginia, in connection with a shooting that occurred on Success Avenue in Stratford on Thursday, March 7, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti.  After a standoff which lasted for several hours, Williams was taken into custody. Williams was arrested by warrant and will subsequently be held without bail pending extradition, Eannotti said. The incident took place…
Five Nabbed For Prostitution In Undercover Massage Parlor Operation Five Nabbed For Prostitution In Undercover Massage Parlor Operation
Five Nabbed For Prostitution In Undercover Massage Parlor Operation An undercover operation into illegal massages and prostitution taking place at several Orange County spas landed five people behind bars. On Friday, March 8, the New Windsor Police Department, along with members of state police and the state police Community Stabilization Unit conducted an undercover operation into illegal massages and prostitution occurring at four spas and massage parlors in the Town of New Windsor, said New Windsor Det. Sgt. Chris Sager.  As a result of the investigation, the following people were arrested: Moon & Sun Spa – 3…
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