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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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Middletown Man Sentenced To More Than Decade In Prison On Drug Charge Middletown Man Sentenced To More Than Decade In Prison On Drug Charge
Middletown Man Sentenced To More Than Decade In Prison On Drug Charge A Middletown man was sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing over eight ounces of crack cocaine, according to Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. Jmin Ward, 36, of Middletown, was sentenced Monday by Orange County Court Judge Craig Stephen Brown to prison, and five years of post-release supervision, the DA's Office said, Ward had pleaded guilty in December to criminal possession of a controlled substance for having possessed over eight ounces of crack-cocaine, the DA said. At the time Ward pled guilty, he admitted that on April 20, he knowingly pos…

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Human Bones Found On Top Of Gravesites At Historic Stamford Cemetery Human Bones Found On Top Of Gravesites At Historic Stamford Cemetery
Human Bones Found On Top Of Gravesites At Historic Stamford Cemetery Bones found on top of gravesites at a historic cemetery in Stamford are most likely human, Stamford Police said.  Detectives don't suspect foul play, but they do suspect a groundhog or woodchuck is the culprit, said Capt. Richard Conklin. The bones and teeth were found by a passerby who happened to notice the remains on top of several gravesites, Conklin said. Police believe the bones are human and have collected them and plan to work with the Medical Examiner to find out what kind they are, Conklin said. "We want to treat them respectfully and return them to where they belong,"…

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Power Restored To 95 Percent Of Customers, Central Hudson Says Power Restored To 95 Percent Of Customers, Central Hudson Says
Power Restored To 95 Percent Of Customers, Central Hudson Says For those preparing for the next round of snow and wind, Central Hudson Gas & Electric says it has restored power to 95 percent of customers impacted by the recent nor’easter. As of 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, 4,400 outages remain, primarily in the most heavily impacted areas of northern Dutchess County, the company said. Central Hudson projects that nearly all remaining outages will be repaired by Tuesday evening although significant work remains to be done.  Isolated outages in the most severely impacted areas, or homes requiring repairs before electric service can be connected, may take lon…

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Fire Breaks Out In Poughkeepsie Duplex Fire Breaks Out In Poughkeepsie Duplex
Fire Breaks Out In Poughkeepsie Duplex Five adults and four children were left homeless after a fire ripped through a two-story duplex in the City of Poughkeepsie. The fire, which started around 6:10 p.m. Monday, at 64 Talmadge St., began on the second-floor of the four-unit building, said City of Poughkeepsie Fire Chief Mark Johnson. When crews arrived on scene they could see flames and smoke coming from the second-floor windows, he said. All of the residents were able to self-evacuate as firefighters arrived, he said. Johnson said the fire was under control by 6:40 p.m. and firefighters were wrapping up by 7:05 p.m. The fir…

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Updated Warming Center Info For Putnam Updated Warming Center Info For Putnam
Updated Warming Center Info For Putnam Putnam County residents without power can grab a bit of warmth and a place to talk with others at warming centers throughout the region.Carmel locations include: Temple Beth Shalom 760 Route 6, Mahopac. Times: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Knights of Columbus 10 Fair St., Carmel. Times: 9 a.m to 6 p.m. Mahopac Fire Department 741 Route 6, Mahopac. Times: 5 to 8 p.m.Patterson locations include: Patterson Recreation Center 65 Front St., Patterson,  Times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Kent locations:  Kent Library 17 Sybil’s Crossing, Kent Lakes. Times: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Putnam Valley locations include: Putnam Valley…

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Greenwich Police Remind Residents To Use Care As New Storm Approaches Greenwich Police Remind Residents To Use Care As New Storm Approaches
Greenwich Police Remind Residents To Use Care As New Storm Approaches With another monster storm on the way, the Greenwich Police Department is reminding residents to use care when driving or around electrical lines. Storm clean-up and recovery continues and as of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, the full road closure count in the Town of Greenwich was down to 14, police said. Utility companies continue to work to remove down lines and restore service to affected areas. Officials are asking residents to remember not to get near or touch any wire even if the power is off. It may still be energized and cause serious injury or death. The current forecasts call for a Nor’east…

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Pound Ridge Police Chief Issues Power Restoration Advisory To Residents Pound Ridge Police Chief Issues Power Restoration Advisory To Residents
Pound Ridge Police Chief Issues Power Restoration Advisory To Residents Pound Ridge residents still without power are being reminded to restock and refuel before the next storm hits and to stay informed. With a good portion of the town still without power, Police Chief David Ryan is concerned that residents without power, or who just recovered have not replenished their batteries and supplies. He's reminding all to take the following steps: Remember to replace or charge batteries that were depleted during the past storm. Replenish food supplies that were used or thrown away during the storm. Plan ahead and have bulk containers of water and bottled water which…

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Speeding Stony Point Man Nabbed For DWI Speeding Stony Point Man Nabbed For DWI
Speeding Stony Point Man Nabbed For DWI A Stony Point man stopped for speeding was busted for DWI. Anthony Trombetta, 31, of Stony Point, was arrested for DWI after being stopped around 3:10 a.m. Sunday for speeding on South LIbery Drive in Stony Point, said Stony Point Police Lt. Daniel Hylas. During the stop, officers noticed that Trombetta seemed to be in an intoxicated condition and subsequently failed a field sobriety test, Hylas said. He was released and is scheduled to appear in court on April 10.

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Four Orange County Residents Nabbed For DWI Four Orange County Residents Nabbed For DWI
Four Orange County Residents Nabbed For DWI New York State Police arrested numerous people over the weekend in DWI incidents in Orange, Dutchess and Rockland counties. Orange County:  Walter Post, 22, of Wallkill, was charged with DWI on Friday after being stopped for a traffic violation on Route 208 in the Village of Walden.  Edward Bordas, 30, of Newburgh, was charged with DWI following a stop on Route 52 Friday in the town of Newburgh. An Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol and was he subsequently arrested. Brianni Johnson, 24, of Walden was arrested for DWI after being stopped Saturday on Boardway in the city …

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72 Pounds Of Pot Seized In Nor'easter Raid In Stamford 72 Pounds Of Pot Seized In Nor'easter Raid In Stamford
72 Pounds Of Pot Seized In Nor'easter Raid In Stamford During the height of the Nor'easter, Stamford cops busted seven people Friday for operating a drug factory and scooped up more than 72 pounds high-grade pot. The bust comes after a lengthy investigation by the departments Narcotics and Organized Crime unit, said Capt. Richard Conklin. "The investigation is still very much ongoing, but I have to congratulate the squad for superior work," Conklin said. In addition to the pot, estimated to have a street value of $250,000 to $350,000, officers also seized 200 vape cartridges, with 73 percent THC, $6,572 in cash, as well as an illegal…

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