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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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Going Out With A Bang: Explosives Will Take Down Old Tappan Zee Bridge Going Out With A Bang: Explosives Will Take Down Old Tappan Zee Bridge
Going Out With A Bang: Explosives Will Take Down Old Tappan Zee Bridge Parts of the old Tappan Zee Bridge will go out with a bang - literally - now that explosives have been approved to help bring down part of the structure. The Federal Highway Administration confirmed on Friday that after a reevaluation of the environmental impact statement related to the demolition of the east anchor span, the government has given the approval to use demolitions to sever steel elements in isolated locations during work in January, according to a spokesperson for the FHA. "This is in the interest of removing the bridge in the safest manner possible," the s…

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Police & Fire
State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement
State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement For those planning on downing a few cocktails to ring in the New Year and then drive, the state police are reminding all to have a designated driver in order to avoid landing in jail, or worse, being involved in a crash that could kill or injure someone else. The department said that tens of thousands of drivers will be on the highways as the holidays wind down with a bang on New Year's Eve. They are reminding drivers to : Drive the speed limit. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Ensure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts. Signal when turning, chan…

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Lifestyle
Husband, Wife Chefs Ride Success Of White Plains Eatery In Downtown Stamford Husband, Wife Chefs Ride Success Of White Plains Eatery In Downtown Stamford
Husband, Wife Chefs Ride Success Of White Plains Eatery In Downtown Stamford Riding on the success of their White Plains restaurant,  the owners of Roasted are getting a grip on the Stamford market after almost two years in the downtown area. Roasted Food Co. began as a serious sandwich place and quickly morphed into a full-fledged fast-casual restaurant and bar, focusing on that same from-scratch philosophy, Chef Bill and Kristin Hall used in White Plains at the Melt Sandwich Shop. Kristin Hall was born and grew up in Newtown. The restaurant's concept starts with its namesake, a selection of meats and veggies that are roasted, cured, brined, smoked, or gr…

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Police & Fire
Man Says Stepmother Stole His Northern Westchester Home Through Forged Signature Man Says Stepmother Stole His Northern Westchester Home Through Forged Signature
Man Says Stepmother Stole His Northern Westchester Home Through Forged Signature A man claims his stepmother stole his Northern Westchester house by forging his signature and using an invalid notary stamp on a new deed. Peter Parraglia told the WNBC News 4 I-Team that in October, his stepmother, Barbara Kessman-Parraglia had the deed transferred to her name for $10. The only problem, he said, is that he never signed over his Katonah home, where he lives with his wife and two children, the news channel reported. Another twist to the plot is that the notary public who certified the transaction was listed as Parraglia's father, Patrick Edward Parraglia. When I-Team …

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Police & Fire
Police Search For Thieves Who Stole Belongings From Vehicles In Pearl River Police Search For Thieves Who Stole Belongings From Vehicles In Pearl River
Police Search For Thieves Who Stole Belongings From Vehicles In Pearl River Police are once again asking residents to lock their vehicles and remove valuables after several were the target of burglaries. The burglaries took place in Pearl River on Monday, Dec. 24, in the area of S. Magnolia Street, W. Park Avenue, Rizzo Circle, Fairview Avenue, and Springsteen Avenue, Orangetown Police said.   One of the vehicles which was left unlocked had the key in it and was stolen. It was later recovered in New Jersey. Police are also asking residents if they have videoes of suspicious people in the area and/or their vehicles, to please contact the departm…

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Police & Fire
Two Home Burglaries Under Investigation In New Canaan Two Home Burglaries Under Investigation In New Canaan
Two Home Burglaries Under Investigation In New Canaan New Canaan Police are warning residents that within the past week there have been two residential burglaries. The department said it has investigated burglaries on upper Elm Street and Gerrish Lane. In response,  Police Chief Leon Krolikowski is asking residents to take a minute to review the following tips that help keep burglars at bay: Be wary of unknown visitors, always check ID's and never hire someone who comes to your door soliciting work.  Get to know your neighbors and look out for them. Report suspicious activity. Don't leave clues you are out of town by maki…

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News
Area High School Student's Racially Charged Social Media Post Draws Condemnation Area High School Student's Racially Charged Social Media Post Draws Condemnation
Area High School Student's Racially Charged Social Media Post Draws Condemnation A racially charged post on Snapchat by an area high school student that went viral has put the author in hot water with law enforcement. The incident began when the unidentified student at Minisink Valley High School allegedly took a photo of a female African-American classmate and then referred to her using the "N'" word in the post, and adding that she should be lynched, said News 12.  The girl's brother told News 12 the boy didn't have his sister's consent to take the photo or share it on Snapchat. He posted a video on social media to hold the student accountable. Minisink Valley S…

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Man Faces Vehicular Manslaughter Charge After Rhinebeck Crash That Killed Woman, 20 Man Faces Vehicular Manslaughter Charge After Rhinebeck Crash That Killed Woman, 20
Man Faces Vehicular Manslaughter Charge After Rhinebeck Crash That Killed Woman, 20 State police have charged a 35-year-old man from the Albany area with manslaughter for a crash earlier this month that killed a Vermont woman. Robert J. Dancy of Worcester in Otsego County was charged at his hospital bed with felony vehicular manslaughter, and driving while intoxicated, said New York State Trooper AJ Hicks. Dancy has been recovering from injuries at Westchester Medical Center since the Friday, Dec. 7, crash, Hicks said. The crash occurred when Dancy, driving a 1997 Ford Explorer south on Route 9G in Rhinebeck, drove over the center lane, striking a northbound 2007 Che…

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Police & Fire
Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Auto Body Shop In Newburgh Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Auto Body Shop In Newburgh
Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Auto Body Shop In Newburgh More than 50 firefighters attacked a three-alarm fire at an auto body and towing shop in Newburgh. The blaze, at Dennis Towing and Auto Body at 842 Broadway, broke out around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27 in Newburgh, said the Newburgh Fire Department. Arriving firefighters found heavy fire with the building engulfed in flames, the department said. One person had been inside the building but was able to escape without incident. The fire was extinguished by 3 a.m. The department said the entire building and its contents were destroyed.  This is the third major fire in recent week…

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Police & Fire
Teen Stolen Car Suspect Nabbed While Appearing In Court On Unrelated Charge In Newtown Teen Stolen Car Suspect Nabbed While Appearing In Court On Unrelated Charge In Newtown
Teen Stolen Car Suspect Nabbed While Appearing In Court On Unrelated Charge In Newtown Police nabbed a stolen car suspect on an active warrant while he was appearing in court on an unrelated charge. Bryan Gomez, 18, of Newtown, was spotted Newtown Police at Danbury Court on Thursday where he was appearing in court for an unrelated charge and placed him under arrest for an active arrest warrant, said the Newtown Police. The warrant stemmed from an incident in October where a stolen Volkswagen Jetta was abandoned on Bancroft Road near the intersection with Pole Bridge Road after getting into a collision on the highway, police said. The incident triggered a “Code Red” alert and…

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