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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

Manhunt For Burglary Suspect Prompting Lockout Of Schools In Northern Westchester An attempted burglary in Northern Westchester has led to a manhunt and a school lockout. The incident took place around 11:47 a.m. Wednesday when an attempted burglary occurred at 3 Lafayette St. in Verplanck, said New York State Trooper AJ Hicks. Police are not releasing many details but did confirm that the NYSP are searching for a suspect and that schools in the area are in a lockout at this time. "The attempted burglary is under investigation," said Hicks. "At this time there is no danger to the public." Hendrick Hudson Schools Superintendent Joseph E. Hochreiter said on twitter …

by Kathy Reakes

11/07/2018

Police & Fire

Investigation Underway After Razor Blade Found In Halloween Candy Police are warning parents in a Hudson Valley town to check their children's Halloween candy after a razor blade was found inside a candy bar. Stony Point Police said that a razor blade was found inside a "mini" Twix candy bar. As an investigation continues, police are not sure if someone put the razor inside the candy bar or if it came from a store-bought bag of candy. Police said parents should check candy that was given out in the following areas: Walter Drive, Miller Drive, Cross Street, Heights Road, Ethan Allen Drive, Franklin Road, and Van Buren Street. "Again, as this is an…

by Kathy Reakes

11/07/2018

Police & Fire

Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Disturbance In Lobby Of Greenwich Police Station A 31-year-old man was arrested by Greenwich Police after allegedly causing a scene in the police department lobby. Gavin Williams, address unknown, was arrested Tuesday after police responded to headquarters regarding a man causing a disturbance inside, scaring several civilians, said Lt. John Slusarz. When officers arrived they found Williams acting in an aggressive manner and yelling obscenities into the lobby telephone, damaging it in the process, Slusarz said. Williams was arrested and charged with criminal mischief and breach of peace. He was released on a promise to…

by Kathy Reakes

11/07/2018

Business

LED Lighting Manufacturer Will Close Hudson Valley Facility, Resulting In 136 Layoffs A manufacturer of LED lighting has announced it will close its plant in the Hudson Valley next year. Cincinnati-based LSI Industries Inc., a maker of LED lighting, gave notice to the state that it will be shutting its Orange County facility in New Windsor and laying off 136 employees. According to the state Department of Labor, LSI Industries will begin the first layoffs on Jan. 28, 2019 and be completed by June 30, 2019. The final closing date for the plant is June 30th according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice filed with the Department of Labor. The company makes…

by Kathy Reakes

11/07/2018

Police & Fire

Hutchinson Parkway Back Up To Speed Following Tractor-Trailer Crash That Closed Lane Traffic is back up to speed on the Hutchinson River Parkway after a tractor-trailer wedged itself under an overpass, backing up traffic for miles during the afternoon. The truck hit the underpass about 2:14 p.m. Tuesday, blocking one southbound lane at East Lincoln Avenue. Westchester County police said the rig, which was carrying metal products, was clipped by a car after hitting the overpass. Police said no one was injured.

by Kathy Reakes

11/06/2018

News

Measles Outbreak Now Reaches 52 Confirmed, Seven Suspected Cases In Rockland The measles outbreak in Rockland continues to grow with 52 cases now confirmed and seven suspected cases, according to the Rockland County Department of Health.The outbreak, which is clustered in New Square, Spring Valley, and Monsey, could move to other areas of the county, due to Rockland County’s small geographic size, said Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, Rockland's Commissioner of Health. Students from 25 schools who haven't been immunized and who may have been exposed have been directed by the county health department to stay home until they receive the immunization, …

by Kathy Reakes

11/06/2018

Police & Fire

Deer Attack: Parking Enforcement Officer Injured By Buck In Northern Westchester A Northern Westchester parking enforcement officer has been hospitalized after being attacked by a deer on her property located on the Montrose/Verplanck border. According to Michael Preziosi, director of the town’s Department of Technical Services, the unidentified employee in Cortlandt was attacked at her private residence. He said the town wishes her a speedy recovery. The woman, who was attacked early last week, reportedly suffered numerous injuries, including a punctured lung and broken pelvis during the attack by the buck.

by Kathy Reakes

11/06/2018

Police & Fire

Reward Offered For Info On Suspects Sought In String Of Poughkeepsie Shootings With four shootings in the City of Poughkeepsie in the span of just more than a week, New York State Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrests and convictions of those involved. Police have said that the shootings, which all occurred within nine days and injured at least six people, are not connected. The shootings include: Oct. 28, at 5:43 a.m., One man shot after leaving an after-hours party at 11 Edgar St. Oct. 31, at 12:00 pm, One man shot during a reported robbery on Catherine Street. Taken was a Gucci backpack containing $3,500. Nov. 1, at 8…

by Kathy Reakes

11/06/2018

Police & Fire

Car Crashes Into Garrison Fire Station On Busy Day Of Voting Voters were a little startled when a car drove into the side of the Garrison Firehouse, a busy polling place, but no one was injured. The incident took place around 12:43 p.m. Tuesday when a voter arriving at the fire station on Route 9 failed to stop in time while parking on the north side and hit the building, said Garrison Fire Commissioner David Brower. The building was not seriously impacted by the crash, with some aluminum siding crushed, he said. And voting was not interrupted due to the crash. "We have been busy with a steady stream of voters," he said. "Thankfully no one…

by Kathy Reakes

11/06/2018

Police & Fire

Woman Who Crossed Double-Yellow Line On Route 7 Under Influence, Wilton Police Say A local woman was arrested for DUI after officers saw her driving over the double yellow and fog lines on Route 7. Denita Sherman, 42, of Danbury, was arrested around 10 p.m. Oct. 30 after Wilton police observed her driving her 2012 Toyota Camry northbound on Route 7 in an erratic manner, said Lt. Robert Kluk. Officers said that Sherman was traveling over the white fog line and the double yellow line and when officers attempted to make a traffic stop, wh continued driving for about a mile before finally pulling over, Kluk said. When officers approached the vehicle they could sme…

by Kathy Reakes

11/06/2018

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