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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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Serious Palisades Parkway Crash Causes Closure Serious Palisades Parkway Crash Causes Closure
Serious Palisades Parkway Crash Causes Closure A single-vehicle rollover crash on the Palisades Parkway near new Hempstead Road has been cleared and backed up traffic, is moving again, according to New York State Police. The crash, which occurred around 8:08 a.m., Friday, near Exit 11, slightly injured one person and backed up traffic for at least a half-hour as the road was briefly closed to remove the vehicle, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Motorists should expect delays.
Father, Son Duo Plead Guilty In Hudson Valley 'Family Ties' Drug Sweeps Father, Son Duo Plead Guilty In Hudson Valley 'Family Ties' Drug Sweeps
Father, Son Duo Plead Guilty In Hudson Valley 'Family Ties' Drug Sweeps A father and son duo who were part of a wide-ranging due trafficking network in Orange County has pleaded guilty to felony charges in connection with the "Operation Family Ties," according to Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler.  Ramon Rivera, 45, and his son, Raymond Rivera, 26, were the last of 35 indicted defendants in the case to plead guilty, the DA's office said. Ramon Rivera pled guilty to second-degree conspiracy, and Raymond Rivera pled guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance on Friday, Feb. 2. Both are scheduled to be sentenced on March 15, t…
Rockland County Man Arrested For Trying To Hit Relative With Vehicle Rockland County Man Arrested For Trying To Hit Relative With Vehicle
Rockland County Man Arrested For Trying To Hit Relative With Vehicle Stony Point Police arrested a man after a report of a dispute in which a woman was grazed by a vehicle, according to Stony Point Police. Anthony Malizia, 17, of Washingtonville, was arrested Thursday, Feb. 1, for menacing after police responded to Franck Road for a report of a dispute, said Lt. Daniel Hylas. When officers arrived all parties had left the area, but further investigation found that a female cousin of Malizia's got into a verbal domestic argument with him and said he sped towards her in a vehicle causing her to jump out of the way, slightly grazing her, placing her in “fear of…
Three Shot By Unknown Assailant In Bridgeport, Police Say Three Shot By Unknown Assailant In Bridgeport, Police Say
Three Shot By Unknown Assailant In Bridgeport, Police Say Bridgeport police are working to untangle clues in the case of three people ages, 16 to 23, who were shot in the area of Howard Place. Police first received a report of the shooting around 9:25 p.m. Wednesday, on Howard Place between Howard Avenue and Denver Avenue, said spokesman Av Harris. When police arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy shot in the mouth (through and through), along with an 18-year-old woman who was shot in the back of her left shoulder, and a 23-year-old man shot in the right hand and left buttocks, Harris said. Harris said the crime scene was located on Howard Place …
Numerous Women Accuse Westchester Voice-Over Coach Of Sexual Misconduct Numerous Women Accuse Westchester Voice-Over Coach Of Sexual Misconduct
Numerous Women Accuse Westchester Voice-Over Coach Of Sexual Misconduct As the #MeToo movement continues to grow across the country uncovering the famous (and many that aren't) for sexual misdeeds, a Westchester voice-over coach known nationally has been accused by at least 16 women of sexual misconduct, according to multiple sources. Peter Rofé, who owns and runs PDR Voice-Over Coaching in Irvington has become the latest target online, and by law enforcement (although NYPD said no cases are current) for being sexually inappropriate with many of his clients, according to CNN.com. Rofé is known for his voice work in hundreds of commercials, video games, audioboo…
ID Released For Greenwich Man Struck, Killed By Car ID Released For Greenwich Man Struck, Killed By Car
ID Released For Greenwich Man Struck, Killed By Car Greenwich Police have identified a 70-year-old man who was hit and killed while crossing the street on Milbank Avenue, according to the Greenwich Police. Robert Bono, of Greenwich, who lived at the Agnes Morley public housing complex, was struck and killed around 6 p.m., Wednesday, said Lt. John Slusarz.  Slusarz said a man from out of the area, driving a Jeep hit Bono, but stopped and offered aid while he waited for emergency responders.  The accident occurred near a pedestrian crosswalk on Milbank Avenue between Elm Street and Havemeyer Place, near the housing unit where Bono lived, acco…
Twitter Post Sparks Uproar Over Alleged Stamford Police Brutality Twitter Post Sparks Uproar Over Alleged Stamford Police Brutality
Twitter Post Sparks Uproar Over Alleged Stamford Police Brutality Stamford Police are defending their officer's actions during the arrest of an emotionally troubled man after pictures of a bloodied suspect wearing a neck brace were posted on Twitter by the man's sister. The incident began Monday when Stamford Police were called to the Rogers International School about a man acting irrationally outside of the school, prompting a lockdown of the school, police said. When police arrived on scene they found an 18-year-old man who was clutching something and trying to hide it from officers. The man refused to let go of what he was holding before dropping to th…
Icy Roads Causing Numerous Accidents Icy Roads Causing Numerous Accidents
Icy Roads Causing Numerous Accidents Area police are reminding motorists to drive carefully as many of the roads remain icy and numerous motor vehicle crashes have been reported. If you must drive, AAA offers the following tips: Take it slow and leave plenty of room between your car and the car in front. Accelerate and decelerate slowly.  Know your brakes. Don't stop if you can avoid it.  Don't power up hills.  Don't stop going up a hill. The best tip they offer: Stay home.
Man Struck, Killed By Car In Greenwich Identified Man Struck, Killed By Car In Greenwich Identified
Man Struck, Killed By Car In Greenwich Identified This story has been updated. Greenwich Police have identified a 70-year-old man who was hit and killed while crossing the street on Milbank Avenue, according to the Greenwich Police. Robert Bono, of Greenwich, who lived at the Agnes Morley public housing complex, was struck and killed around 6 p.m., Wednesday, said Lt. John Slusarz.  Slusarz said a man from out of the area, driving a Jeep hit Bono, but stopped and offered aid while he waited for emergency responders.  The accident occurred near a pedestrian crosswalk on Milbank Avenue between Elm Street and Havemeyer Place, near the housi…
Ex-Hudson Valley Resident, Father Face Incest Charge After Baby's Birth Ex-Hudson Valley Resident, Father Face Incest Charge After Baby's Birth
Ex-Hudson Valley Resident, Father Face Incest Charge After Baby's Birth A 20-year-old former Dutchess County woman and her biological father were arrested on incest charges after officials found out they had a child together and considered themselves married, according to multiple reports. Kathie Fusco Pladl, 20, who attended Dover High School and lists her address on her website as Wingdale, and Steven Pladl, 42, from North Carolina, were arrested on Jan. 27 on charges of incest, adultery, and contributing to delinquency, according to USA Today. Their story of "love" began when Fusco, who was given up by her parents in 1998 for adoption out-of-state,…
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