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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.
Golden Locks: Northern Westchester Barbershop Marks 50th Year
When it comes to traditional barbershops, only two things have changed at the Buchanan Barbershop since it opened its doors in 1968 — the prices and the fact that women can now get haircuts there.
Originally located across the street, the shop, also known as Phil's Barbershop, moved to its present location on White Street, when the original barbershop was torn down to create a park, said the owner, Mark Young.
“Sparky Tucker was the original owner,” said Young, “He was quite a character according to locals, who claimed nothing got in the way of his love of ponies. If there was a race happen…
Northern Westchester Boy, 6, Dies After Battle With Brain Cancer
Lucas Harashima of Pound Ridge died Wednesday surrounded by his family following a battle with DIPG, an aggressive brain tumor DIPG, an aggressive brain tumor that has no known cause or cure. He was 6 years old.
Lucas, who fought bravely for 18 months, inspired all who knew him. The son of Sansan and Hide, Harashima, and brother to Kai, he always offered plenty of joy, smiles, and mischief.
A first-grader at Pound Ridge Elementary School, he was well-known by his friends and community for his love of sushi and Minions.
In addition to his parents and brother, Lucas is survived by grandpa…
Former Fairfield County Man Shot, Killed In Police Shootout
A former Stamford man who survived being shot in the chest, abdomen, and legs in July 2016, was shot and killed Thursday by Nassau County Sheriff's deputies in Fernandina Beach, Fla.
According to sheriff's officials, the department received a 911 call right before midnight from Jason Raffaeli, 25, who lived at the Amelia Island Surf and Racquet Club Condominiums, saying there were three armed men inside his apartment.
The department dispatched four deputies and a sergeant to his home. Once on scene, the sergeant called Raffaeli on his cell phone asking him if he could come outside, the sher…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Hudson Valley Man
Police are asking the public for help in locating an area man who hasn't been seen or heard from since Monday.
Patrick Vidal, 54, was reported missing on Tuesday after he did not report to work and was unable to be located by family and friends, said City of Poughkeepsie Police.
Vidal, who may be suicidal, is described as being a black male, 5-foot-8, 180 pounds, and was last seen Monday at 4 p.m. when he left work, police added.
He is believed to be driving a black 2003 Ford Explorer with New York license plate GMA-2793.
Anyone with information regarding Vidal, his whereabouts or the loc…
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