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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SUV Crashes Into Pole In Ossining SUV Crashes Into Pole In Ossining
SUV Crashes Into Pole In Ossining A driver lost control of their SUV and slammed into a utility pole before rolling, destroying the vehicle. The incident took place around 8 p.m. Thursday on North Highland Avenue between Cedar Lane and Cedar Lane Terrace. There is no word on the conditions of the occupants. 
Con Artist Scams Stamford Woman Of $9K, Police Say Con Artist Scams Stamford Woman Of $9K, Police Say
Con Artist Scams Stamford Woman Of $9K, Police Say A man was arrested for scamming a 90-year-old Stamford woman out of $9,000, Stamford Police said. Luis A. Hiraldo-Fernandez, 31, of Hackensack, was picked up by members of the Stamford Department Financial Crimes Unit on a warrant connected to the scam. Hiraldo-Fernandez is suspected in the participation of a phone scam against a 90-year-old female which defrauded her of $9,000 while posing as an acquaintance, police said. With the joint cooperation of the Fairlawn New Jersey Police Department, Hiraldo-Fernandez was extradited to and held on a $50,000 court set bond and given a court date …
House Fire Breaks Out In Spring Valley House Fire Breaks Out In Spring Valley
House Fire Breaks Out In Spring Valley An abandoned home with no utilities suffered major damage during a fire early Friday. The fire was noticed by a Spring Valley police officer around 2:30 am. Friday at 35 S. Madison Ave., said Gordon Wren, the Rockland County fire coordinator. Spring Valley firefighters arrived on scene quickly and were backed up with help from Nyack and Nanuet, he said.   "There were no utilities in the building, which makes you wonder how the fire started," Wren said. Firefighters worked for more than five hours putting out the flames, leaving the area around 7:30 a.m.  The Rockland Sheriff De…
Case Of Incest Leads To Four Deaths, One In Hudson Valley Case Of Incest Leads To Four Deaths, One In Hudson Valley
Case Of Incest Leads To Four Deaths, One In Hudson Valley The murder of three people -- a man and woman in New Milford, Conn., and an infant in North Carolina -- and the suicide of their suspected killer Thursday in Dutchess County are all linked to a twisted case of incest that was the subject of a Daily Voice story published in February. The story behind the murders began two years ago when then 18-year-old Katie Fusco Pladl of Dover went on a search to find her biological parents.  She found Steven Pladl, her mother and her siblings near Richmond, Va., and eventually moved in with them in 2016. But the happy family reunion didn't last long whe…
Plans For Bridgeport Casino Now On Hold Plans For Bridgeport Casino Now On Hold
Plans For Bridgeport Casino Now On Hold Potential plans for a casino in Bridgeport have been put on hold by House Democrats who say they don't have enough time to muster support for the bill.House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz said in a press conference Tuesday that who should get the casino in the state is too complicated to undertake in the month remaining. The group also don't believe a request for proposal (RFP) could be developed in time. Aresimowicz, D-Berlin, made it clear he does not support issuing an RFP for a Bridgeport casino without a gaming plan. Instead, he is pushing a “comprehensive gaming strategy” that would include…
Todd Elementary School Principal Nadine McDermott Announces Retirement Todd Elementary School Principal Nadine McDermott Announces Retirement
Todd Elementary School Principal Nadine McDermott Announces Retirement Todd Elementary School Principal Nadine McDermott will retire at the end of the school year after serving Briarcliff Schools for 14 years. Since joining the Briarcliff team in 2004, McDermott served in three administrative roles: middle school assistant principal, district director of performing arts and the principal of Todd Elementary School.  During her tenure, as District Director of Performing Arts from 2006-2008, she made significant improvements within the department that included staffing, curriculum, and facilities.  While at the middle school her work with "Habits of Mind&qu…
Hudson Valley Man Pleads Guilty To Using Companies To Embezzle Millions Hudson Valley Man Pleads Guilty To Using Companies To Embezzle Millions
Hudson Valley Man Pleads Guilty To Using Companies To Embezzle Millions A former comptroller pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzling more than $2.5 million from two Hudson Valley manufacturing companies, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Mark Cina, 56, of Pleasant Valley, pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony mail fraud and tax evasion, the office said. Cina admitted to embezzling the money from two companies in the Town of Poughkeepsie over the course of approximately seven years, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. For years, Cina allegedly used company money to gamble, pay his rent, dine out, and fund a host of o…
Assemblyman Frank Skartados Hospitalized In Serious Condition Assemblyman Frank Skartados Hospitalized In Serious Condition
Assemblyman Frank Skartados Hospitalized In Serious Condition Frank Skartados, longtime Assemblyman for the 104th District, has been hospitalized with a “serious illness” and is “not expected to recover,” according to his Chief of Staff, Steve Gold. Gold did not comment on the illness, but did say on Thursday that the circumstances are "very sad and that he is surrounded by family." In his fourth term, Skartados' district includes both the City of Newburgh and the Town of Newburgh; as well as the City of Beacon, the City of Poughkeepsie, the Hamlet of Marlboro, and the Town of Lloyd. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the serious illness of…
Woman Stole More Than $7K at Resorts World Catskills, Police Say Woman Stole More Than $7K at Resorts World Catskills, Police Say
Woman Stole More Than $7K at Resorts World Catskills, Police Say A woman was arrested for stealing more than $7,000 from a guest at the Resorts World Catskills Casino, according to New York State Police. Andrea Mercer, 33, of the Bronx, was charged with grand larceny Wednesday following an investigation into the theft of the money, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Mercer, a guest at the casino herself, entered the room of another guest at the casino and stole more than $7,000 from that individual, Nevel said. Mercer was arraigned remanded to the Sullivan County Jail on $7,500 cash bail.
New Driver Crashes Into Airmont Home New Driver Crashes Into Airmont Home
New Driver Crashes Into Airmont Home A new driver lost control of the car and crashed into an Airmont home. The incident took place around 4 p.m. Wednesday when the driver became confused and crashed a 2006 Toyota into the front area of the home on North Lorna Lane, said Ramapo Police. There were no injuries and the car did not enter the house. The driver was not issued any tickets, police said.
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