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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
Vehicle Crashes Into Pole, Bringing Down Wires In Tivoli Vehicle Crashes Into Pole, Bringing Down Wires In Tivoli
Vehicle Crashes Into Pole, Bringing Down Wires In Tivoli A vehicle crashed into a pole on Route 9G in Tivoli around noon on Tuesday. The crash brought down wires, police said. State Poice dispatch says at this point Route 9G is not closed, but will be blocked as work is done to remove the vehicle. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Business
Walmart Closing Westchester Store, Affecting Hundreds Of Jobs Walmart Closing Westchester Store, Affecting Hundreds Of Jobs
Walmart Closing Westchester Store, Affecting Hundreds Of Jobs Walmart announced Tuesday it will close its store in downtown White Plains by Aug. 10, affecting more than 395 employees. Philip Keene, director of communications for Walmart, said that the move is based on a number of factors, including financial performance and strategic alignment with long-term plans. The store is located at 275 Main St. “The decision to close our White Plains store is not an easy one," Keene said. "We opened the store in 2006 and we are as proud today as we’ve ever been with how the store leadership and associates have served and contributed to the local comm…

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Police & Fire
17-Year-Old Boy Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree In Hudson Valley 17-Year-Old Boy Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree In Hudson Valley
17-Year-Old Boy Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree In Hudson Valley Click here for an updated story: Star Athlete ID'd As Warwick Crash Victim A 17-year-old boy was killed in a single-car crash Monday night in the area, police said. The crash occurred around 10:35 p.m. when the boy's 2005 Honda Civic, traveling south on Union Corners Road near Wheeler Road, left the roadway and rolled over, coming to a stop against a tree, said Town of Warwick Lt. John Rader. The driver, a resident of the Florida section of Warwick, was the only occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene, Rader said. The name of the driver is being withheld at this tim…

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Police & Fire
Connecticut Driver Incinerated By Fire From Live Downed Wire Connecticut Driver Incinerated By Fire From Live Downed Wire
Connecticut Driver Incinerated By Fire From Live Downed Wire A car became engulfed in flames after wires fell on the vehicle, killing one person, according to the Danbury Police Department. The incident took place around 8:48 a.m. Tuesday in the area between Jeanette Street and Pembroke Road, said Det. Ralph Anderson. The person was discovered when the police department, along with the Danbury Fire Department, responded to a report of wires down in the area, said Anderson. Once on the scene, a vehicle on fire was located under the wires In March, a New Jersey man was killed after he drove around traffic cones on a closed street and moving a downed …

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Police & Fire
Person Killed As Car Becomes Engulfed In Flames By Downed Wires In Danbury Person Killed As Car Becomes Engulfed In Flames By Downed Wires In Danbury
Person Killed As Car Becomes Engulfed In Flames By Downed Wires In Danbury A car became engulfed in flames after wires fell on the vehicle, killing one person, according to the Danbury Police Department. The incident took place around 8:48 a.m. Tuesday in the area between Jeanette Street and Pembroke Road, said Det. Ralph Anderson. The person was discovered when the police department, along with the Danbury Fire Department, responded to a report of wires down in the area, said Anderson. Once on the scene, a vehicle on fire was located under the wires "There was one fatality confirmed at the scene," Anderson said.  At this time, the incident is under i…

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News
Fast-Moving Fire Displaces Nine In Bridgeport Fast-Moving Fire Displaces Nine In Bridgeport
Fast-Moving Fire Displaces Nine In Bridgeport A fast-moving intense fire in Bridgeport's East End that injured one firefighter also left nine people homeless. According to Bridgeport Fire Deparment Battalion Fire Chief Michael Caldaroni, the department received the call for the fire at the two-and-half-story home right before 5 p.m. Monday on Wilmont Avenue. Caldaroni said the fire engulfed the second floor and roof of the 100-year-old home that was fueled by breezes. "Everyone has their windows open and we believe the breeze accelerated the fire, causing an evacuation of firefighters out of the building," he said.  One fir…

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News
Three Area Residents Victimized By Date Site Scam, Police In Westchester Warn Three Area Residents Victimized By Date Site Scam, Police In Westchester Warn
Three Area Residents Victimized By Date Site Scam, Police In Westchester Warn Looking for that right match? Police in the area are warning residents to be careful of dating sites after reports of three people looking for love being ripped off for more than $15,000. Two women from the Queens and another from Connecticut were the victims, according to Tuckahoe Police Lt. Larry Rotta. The incidents occurred over the past eight months involving the site PlentyofFish.com, Rotta said  This is how the scam works. The man meets the woman online and builds up a trusting relationship by exchanging photos, emails and text messages, Rotta said. The man then tells the woman he…

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Police & Fire
Alleged Peeping Tom From Fairfield County Nabbed In Restroom At Area Mall Alleged Peeping Tom From Fairfield County Nabbed In Restroom At Area Mall
Alleged Peeping Tom From Fairfield County Nabbed In Restroom At Area Mall A 27-year-old Bridgeport man was nabbed at a local mall for allegedly using a mirror to look over a bathroom stall, according to Milford Police. Michael Drzal was charged with voyeurism, the risk of injury to a minor and breach of peace, around 5:20 p.m. Saturday at Connecticut Post Mall, said the Milford Police Department. According to the arrest report, a juvenile saw Drzal looking over the still with a mirror while using the facilities. An investigation led to Drazl and his arrest.  Drzal is being on $5,000 bond and will appear in Milford Superior Court on Aug. 14.

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Police & Fire
Trooper Involved In Four-Vehicle Pileup Crash In Hudson Valley, State Police Say Trooper Involved In Four-Vehicle Pileup Crash In Hudson Valley, State Police Say
Trooper Involved In Four-Vehicle Pileup Crash In Hudson Valley, State Police Say A New York State Trooper was involved in a four-vehicle crash on Route 211 in Orange County that caused minor injuries. The crash occurred around 7:05 p.m. Sunday in Middletown as the trooper was responding to another call when he was involved in the pileup, said State Police Spokesman Trooper Steven Nevel. Nevel, who did not have details of how the crash occurred, said there were several minor injuries. "The crash is under investigation at this time," he added. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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3 Charged With Shoplifting From Fair Lawn CVS All Had Arrest Warrants, Police Say 3 Charged With Shoplifting From Fair Lawn CVS All Had Arrest Warrants, Police Say
3 Charged With Shoplifting From Fair Lawn CVS All Had Arrest Warrants, Police Say Three people arrested on shoplifting charges at the Fair Lawn CVS on the same day were all wanted by police on warrants.  The first incident took place on July 4 when Fair Lawn Police responded to the CVS at 18-35 River Road for a report of two men who had fled the store without paying for items, said Fair Lawn Police Sgt. Brian Metzler. While investigating the theft, Officer Stephen Buskiewicz approached two men matching the description on East 23rd Street in Paterson, but they fled on foot until eventually captured, Metzler said. Those captured included Sergei Derunets, 28, of Hackensack…

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