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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.

Kathy Reakes's Contributions

Schools

Four Students Hospitalized In Pearl River School Bus Crash Several students from Pearl River Middle School have been transported to area hospitals for examination following a school bus crash with another vehicle. According to Lt. David Mellin with the Orangetown Police, the crash took place early Thursday afternoon on Center Street in Pearl River. Pearl River Schools Superintendent Marco Pochintesta said four students were hospitalized for evaluation. "The remaining students were either picked up at the scene or were transported home on a replacement bus," Pochintesta said. "At this time only minor injuries were reported," Me…

by Kathy Reakes

06/21/2018

Police & Fire

Four Students Hospitalized In Pearl River School Bus Crash This story has been updated. Several students from Pearl River Middle School have been transported to area hospitals for examination following a school bus crash with another vehicle. According to Lt. David Mellin with the Orangetown Police, the crash took place early Thursday afternoon on Center Street in Pearl River. Pearl River Schools Superintendent Marco Pochintesta said four students were hospitalized for evaluation. "The remaining students were either picked up at the scene or were transported home on a replacement bus," Pochintesta said. "At this time only minor in…

by Kathy Reakes

06/21/2018

Police & Fire

Teen Pistol-Whips Victim In Attempted Fairfield County Robbery, Police Say An 18-year-old man was busted for attempted robbery after he pistol-whipped the victim during the attack, police said. Brant Hufcut, of Milford, was arrested Wednesday around 8:30 p.m., following an attempted robbery on Prayer Spring Road, said Stratford Police Captain Frank Eannotti. The robbery occurred when Hufcut and an unknown accomplice were at the victim’s residence. At that time Hufcut displayed a handgun and attempted to rob the victim who Hufcut claims owed him money, Eannotti said. A scuffle ensued and Hufcut struck the victim several times in the head with the pistol. Hufcut w…

by Kathy Reakes

06/21/2018

Police & Fire

Police Probe Residential Robbery In Orange County The Town of Newburgh Police Department is investigating a report of a residential robbery on Mill Street in the north end of the town. The investigation is in the very early stages Thursday morning and no other specific information was available for release at this time, said Lt. James Nenni. Area residents are advised that no further threats are known to exist, he added. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Kathy Reakes

06/21/2018

Obituaries

Victim Of Fatal Candlewood Lake Accident Was Beloved Teacher The victim of a fatal boating accident on Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield was a beloved middle school teacher and a single mother of two. Wanda Tirado, 38, of Waterbury, was fatally injured when she was swimming near Squantz Cove late Tuesday afternoon. A teacher at St. Mary"s School in Waterbury, Tirado taught both math and science, school officials said. "Everyone who knew Ms. Tirado knows how much she loved her students and knows that she would have done anything for them," said the school officials in a statement. "We ask that you keep her daughters, Amanda and Da…

by Kathy Reakes

06/21/2018

Lifestyle

Enjoying A Morning Stroll: Black Bear Makes Rounds In Poughkeepsie It seems black bears are everywhere these days, including this one enjoying a morning stroll in Poughkeepsie. Daily Voice reader Lauren Jolly snapped this shot of the bear cruising through his neighbor's yard on Casper Creek Road early Thursday morning. He, or she, didn't seem interested in visiting and just moved along. Of course, never approach a black bear and don't keep food or birdseed in your yard to attract them. If one happens to approach, make a loud noise and leave the area. If you see a black bear and want to have it counted or its movements recorded, click here.

by Kathy Reakes

06/21/2018

News

Fairfield County Man Charged With Distributing Counterfeit Drugs A Fairfield County man was arrested and charged on a federal criminal complaint related to distributing counterfeit drugs. Kamil Golebiowski, 25, of Shelton, was arrested Tuesday as part of an ongoing statewide initiative targeting narcotics dealers who distribute heroin, fentanyl or opioids that cause death or serious injury to users, said John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Golebiowski's arrest is in connection with the July 9, 2017, overdose death of a 29-year-old Seymour man. During the investigation into the man's death, investigators seized drug and non-dru…

by Kathy Reakes

06/21/2018

News

State Sues Manufacturers Of Foam That Contaminated Drinking Water In Area New York State is suing the 3M Company and five other companies to recover the cost for environmental cleanup and natural resource damages caused by the toxic chemicals in firefighting foam they manufacture. The lawsuit, the first of its kind, says the use of the foam at five military and civilian airports including Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, caused a public nuisance by threatening public health, contaminating the environment, damaging natural resources, and interfering with the public's use and enjoyment of these resources. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Barbara U…

by Kathy Reakes

06/21/2018

Police & Fire

One Adult, Three Juveniles Arrested After Vandalism At CT High School One adult and three juveniles were arrested by state police in connection with vandalism at a Connecticut high school that ruined the graduation set-up. The damage was discovered around 7 a.m. Tuesday at Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden, according to the Connecticut State Police. Police said school administrators found the stage and chairs that had been set up in the rear parking lot for the graduation ceremony had been damaged after being struck with eggs and paintballs. The estimated cost of the damage and clean-up was $2,500, police said. Working with the school resource officer,…

by Kathy Reakes

06/20/2018

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Illegal Racing, Negligent Homicide In Area Crash A 29-year-old man involved in a road race that ended with the death of his passenger has been charged with negligent homicide. Ronald Patterson, of Bridgeport, was arrested Tuesday in connection with the April 6 crash that left his passenger, Dawaan Edwards, dead, said Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti. According to Eannotti, Patterson and Aaron Perkins, 24, of Bridgeport, were racing at a high rate of speed on Lordship Boulevard near Access Road when Patterson failed to negotiate a turn in the roadway and lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle went off of the roadway, struck a tr…

by Kathy Reakes

06/20/2018

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