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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

Three Alleged Shoplifters Tracked Down After Incident At CVS In Riverside Three people were nabbed for alleged shoplifting at a CVS store in Riverside after police were able to track down the vehicle involved. Officers were called around 2:55 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, to the store in Riverside Commons, but the suspects had already fled the area in a black vehicle, said Greenwich Police. Store employees were able to provide a description of the vehicle to police who were then able to track it down nearby and make a traffic stop, police said. During the stop, officers found stolen merchandise in the trunk, police said. A check of the store security video ma…

by Kathy Reakes

02/27/2019

News

Smoke In Cabin Leads To Plane's Emergency Landing At Bradley Airport An American Airlines aircraft made an emergency landing Tuesday at Bradley International Airport after smoke was reported in the cabin. The Boeing 738 traveling from Bradley International Airport to Chicago returned to Bradley Airport due to a mechanical issue, said Alisa Sisic, spokesperson for Bradley International. The plane with reportedly 138 people on board landed safely without any injuries. The emergency landing did not have any impact to airport operations, Sisic added.

by Kathy Reakes

02/26/2019

Police & Fire

Photos: Tree Comes Down On Occupied Car In Mahopac A lucky driver was not injured when a large tree can down on top of their vehicle and a firefighter happened to be nearby. The incident took place around 5:30 p.m. Monday on West Lake Boulevard, said officials with the Mahopac Falls Fire District. When the incident went out over the emergency radio for help, one of the district's firefighters was on his way home when he heard the call and responded in his work truck. James McGinty III, the owner of JLJ Truck & Equipment Repair, was soon at the "right time- right place." Crews work to remove the tree.Jack Casey His expertise and kn…

by Kathy Reakes

02/26/2019

Police & Fire

26-Year-Old Charged In Home Burglary Police arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with a burglary of a Milford home earlier this year. Christopher Carr, of Milford, was arrested on Saturday, Feb. 23, on a warrant for the Jan. 10 robbery of a Milford home in an effort to allegedly steal money, said the Milford Police. While breaking into the house, Carr allegedly caused more than $700 worth of damage to the residence, police said. Carr was charged with burglary, criminal mischief, and larceny. He is being held on $25,000 bond.

by Kathy Reakes

02/26/2019

Police & Fire

East Fishkill Fire Department's Roof Ripped Off By Wind Gusts A large copper roof was ripped off the Hopewell Hose Fire Company firehouse by high winds that kept firefighters and police busy all afternoon with emergency calls. No one was injured when the roof at the East Fishkill firehouse off Route 376 came off around 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25 but despite the damage, the department said they are still responding to calls. "This evening, the wind got the best of us," the department said on Facebook. "Luckily no one was injured and we’re still able to respond to calls." Winds were as high as 60 miles per hour in Dutchess on Monday, bringing…

by Kathy Reakes

02/26/2019

Lifestyle

Open Spots For Background Roles Available For HBO Series That Drew Thousands To Audition Casting guru Rita Powers was thrilled with the thousands of people who turned out at an audition in the area to try their luck for a part in an upcoming HBO series starring Mark Ruffalo, but there are still open spots for background roles. "Wow!! Was a fantastic day," she said on Facebook. "Such a welcome to Hudson Valley." More than 3,000 hopefuls turned out Saturday, Feb. 23 in the freezing cold to audition for a part in the HBO series based on the Wally Lamb book, "I Know This Much Is True." Filming for the six-part series begins in March and is expected to run through September, T…

by Kathy Reakes

02/26/2019

Police & Fire

Red Hook Man Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Hyde Park A Red Hook man was killed in a single-vehicle crash after smashing into a tree. Matthew M. Teixeira, 48, was found unconscious inside his vehicle around 2:58 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 in the area of 59 East Market St., said Hyde Park Police Chief Robert Benson. Teixeira was transported to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital by Northern Dutchess Paramedics where he succumbed to his injuries. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. If anyone witnessed or has any other information into the accident please contact the Town of Hyde Park Police at 845-2…

by Kathy Reakes

02/26/2019

Police & Fire

Man Who Violated Protective Order Charged With Assault A 55-year-old local man was busted for assault after allegedly throwing an ashtray and other items at a person who had a protective order against him. Miguel Colon, of Milford, was arrested around 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, after Milford Police responded to an address on Old Gate Lane in Milford, said the Milford Police. When police arrived on the scene they found that Colon had become embroiled in a dispute with the woman who had previously obtained a protective order against him, police said. During the argument, Colon allegedly threatened to harm the woman and threw several items at her…

by Kathy Reakes

02/26/2019

Traffic

Two Major Greenwich Roadways Closed Police are warning motorists to avoid two main roadways in Greenwich that are closed in sections due to downed trees and wires. As of 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, North Street is closed by Hurlingham Drive due to a fallen tree and wires, according to dispatch reports. In addition, high winds have brought down another tree and wires, closing King Street between Anderson Hill Road and Stonehedge Drive. Police did not know how long repairs will take. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Kathy Reakes

02/25/2019

Police & Fire

Local Man Arrested In Connection With Washingtonville Burglary A Middletown man was arrested by police in connection with a burglary earlier in February. Mikell Phillips was arrested by Washingtonville Police for a burglary that took place on Wednesday, Feb. 13 on Weathervane Drive, said the Washingtonville Police. After responding to the incident, an investigation led officers to Phillips who has been charged with burglary, criminal possession of stolen property, and petit larceny, police said. He was arraigned and is being held at the Orange County Jail with a return court date of March 13.

by Kathy Reakes

02/25/2019

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