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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

Politics

Molinaro To Highlight Addiction, Mental Health In Budget Presentation DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- As the opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities across the country, locally, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro will shine a spotlight on the stigma associated with the crisis during his budget presentation on Tuesday, Oct. 31. While Dutchess County government has taken an aggressive and collaborative approach to combatting this epidemic - from prevention education to accessible drug drop boxes, NARCAN training, 24/7 crisis and support services, Medication Assisted Treatment to Drug Task Force raids and enforcement efforts - barriers still exist to fully …

by Kathy Reakes

10/30/2017

News

Tree Comes Down On House In Garnerville ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A tree landed on top of a home in Garnerville early Monday, causing minor damage to the home. The tree hit the home at 6 Hewitt St., around 8:48 a.m. bringing down live power lines, police said. Garnerville police and fire responded to assist residents and to make sure the power lines were blocked off. No one was injured and officials cleared the scene within an hour.

by Kathy Reakes

10/30/2017

Neighbors

Mahopac Fire District Open House Draws Quite A Crowd PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. - Rain did not deter Mahopac residents from turning out to show support for their firefighters and EMS responders during a district open house. The event on Sunday offered residents a chance to meet and get to know the local first responders including all of the fire chiefs. One big fan was four-year-old A.J. Kaoukakis and his mom, Liz. The future firefighter was dressed in turnout gear and got a huge welcome from all in attendance. Guests were given demonstrations of extrication, CPR, and fire extinguisher instructions. Lunch was also provided. Others on hand includ…

by Kathy Reakes

10/30/2017

Schools

Power Restored To Suffern High School ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Suffern High School lost power due to downed trees and wires, but remained open, Ramapo police said.Classes continued Monday as Orange & Rockland Utilities worked at the scene before power was restored later in the morning. School officials said all students and staff are safe, but the school’s phones are still not working. In the event of an emergency requiring parents to contact the school, they are asked to call the District’s Offices at 845-357-7783. The school's resource officer remained on site and kept in close contact with the police department.

by Kathy Reakes

10/30/2017

News

Downed Trees, Power Lines Close Route 202 In Ramapo ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Route 202 in Ramapo near Sky Meadow Road is closed in both directions as a result of toppled trees and downed power lines on Monday morning. Police are asking drivers to avoid the area, and for residents to use caution when venturing out. Rain began ending after the morning commute Monday. There is a chance of showers between 10 a.m. and noon and then gradual clearing through the afternoon with a high around 54 degrees. A wind advisory remains in effect until 2 p.m. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Kathy Reakes

10/30/2017

Police & Fire

Report Of Unconscious Person Prompts Quick Response To Route 292 Crash Dutchess County Sheriff's deputies responded to a car crash on Route 292 in which a driver was unconscious. The crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, on Route 292 in Holmes, said the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. The occupants of the vehicles received minor injuries, the Sheriff's Office said. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Kathy Reakes

10/30/2017

News

Two Hospitalized With Legionnaires’ Disease In Westchester Two nursing home residents in Westchester have been hospitalized after contracting Legionnaires’ disease. A resident at Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care in Croton-on-Hudson, was diagnosed with pneumonia which tested positive for exposure to Legionella bacteria on Wednesday, Oct. 18, said the center's Administrator Vincent A. Maniscalco. A second resident diagnosed with pneumonia also tested positive for exposure to Legionella bacteria on Friday, he said. Both residents are receiving appropriate medical care, he added. Legionnaires disease is a type of pneumonia caused by Legionel…

by Kathy Reakes

10/30/2017

Police & Fire

Driver Charged With DWI After Slamming Into Car On Route 59 ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The driver of a 2012 Mustang who slammed into the rear of another vehicle Sunday morning on Route 59 in Rockland has been charged with DWI. Ramapo police responded to the crash in the early morning hours on Sunday. When officers arrived, they found the unidentified driver of the Mustang had read-ended a 2006 Chevrolet, police said. After hitting the Chevrolet, the Mustang left the roadway, struck an embankment, and rolled over, finally landing back on its wheels, police said. The driver was arrested and charged with DWI along with other vehicle and traffic laws.

by Kathy Reakes

10/30/2017

Police & Fire

Man Chokes Woman In Dispute At Nyack Hotel, Police Say ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A 27-year-old man is behind bars after choking a woman at a Nyack hotel, police said. Andy Azard-Adams of Coral Spring, Fla., was arrested after Orangetown Police responded to the West Gate Hotel on Route 59 in Nyack for a possible dispute, Sgt. Kirk Vega said. When officers arrived on scene they found Azard-Adams and a woman had gotten into an argument where he choked her, causing bruising to her neck, Vega said. Azard-Adams originally provided officers with the name and address of one of his relatives. When officers discovered his real identity, they found that …

by Kathy Reakes

10/30/2017

News

Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Yonkers WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Emergency responders and patrol officers rushed to the scene of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle early Sunday afternoon, Yonkers Police said. The incident occurred around noon Sunday at 174 Willow St., police said. Firefighters and EMS are also on scene providing care to the injured person. Information on the extent of the injuries has not yet been released. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Kathy Reakes

10/29/2017

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