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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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Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed After Demanding Cash, Keys From Victim On Residential Long Island Roadway Suspect Nabbed After Demanding Cash, Keys From Victim On Residential Long Island Roadway
Suspect Nabbed After Demanding Cash, Keys From Victim On Residential Long Island Roadway A Long Island man who was arrested after he allegedly attempted to rob another man and threatened them with a knife, is recovering after being shot by a Good Samaritan. The incident took place on Saturday, March 6, around 5:25 a.m. in Massapequa, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, a 56-year-old man was in front of 95 Unqua Road when Aidan Dooher, 21, of 120 Suffolk Road, approached him and demanded the victim’s cash and keys. A 51-year-old male who was nearby attempted to assist the victim when defendant Dooher turned towards him and pulled out a knife and threatened him.&…

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Police & Fire
Woman Shot In Back Could Be Linked To Reported Kidnapping Attempt In Fairfield County Woman Shot In Back Could Be Linked To Reported Kidnapping Attempt In Fairfield County
Woman Shot In Back Could Be Linked To Reported Kidnapping Attempt In Fairfield County Police are attempting to untangle a shooting and a reporting kidnapping while getting little help from the victims in Fairfield County. The incidents began when Bridgeport Police received a call around 11 p.m., Sunday, March 7, reporting a woman had shown up at the hospital with a gunshot wound to her back, said Scott Appleby, director of emergency management. The woman told officers she was shot at the P.T. Barnum Apartments, Appleby said. Her wounds were considered non-life-threatening. A few minutes after police got word of the shooting, they received a call from the McDonald's on …

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Police & Fire
Two Men, Woman Accused Of Running CT Drug Factory Two Men, Woman Accused Of Running CT Drug Factory
Two Men, Woman Accused Of Running CT Drug Factory Three people were arrested on alleged drug and gun charges following the execution of search warrants at two locations in Connecticut. Chauncey Christian, age 43, Beth Quinones, age 42, and Angel Rivera-Reyes, age 30, all of Waterbury, were arrested on Thursday, March 4,  following an investigation into narcotics sales in the area of Willow Street in Waterbury, said Sgt. Robert Davis. During the searches, officers seized one silver Taurus 1911 .45 caliber ACP handgun with seven live rounds in the magazine, one silver EIG Derringer .38 caliber Special containing two live rounds, one Galls b…

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Police & Fire
Man On Parole Takes Troopers On 120 MPH Pursuit Man On Parole Takes Troopers On 120 MPH Pursuit
Man On Parole Takes Troopers On 120 MPH Pursuit A 32-year-old man was arrested after allegedly taking state police on a pursuit reaching speeds of more than 120 miles per hour. Orange County resident Michael L. Wright, of Wallkill, was arrested on Sunday, March 7, following a pursuit in the town of Wawarsing in Ulster County, said Trooper Steven Nevel. According to Nevel, around 5 p.m. a state trooper from the Ellenville barracks spotted a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu traveling east on Route 52 in violation of several vehicle and traffic laws.  The trooper attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle failed to comply and fled the trooper re…

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Police & Fire
Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit By Delivery Van In Westchester Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit By Delivery Van In Westchester
Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit By Delivery Van In Westchester A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a delivery van in Westchester. The incident happened around 5:32 a.m., Monday, March 8, when the New York State Police received a report from NYPD of a pedestrian struck by a delivery van in the southbound lanes of I-95 just north of Exit 14 in the town of Pelham, said the New York State Police. A preliminary investigation has determined that the pedestrian was struck at approximately 5:12 a.m., and FDNY Ambulance initially responded and treated the pedestrian, who was declared dead at 5:35 a.m.  The driver of the delivery van was not injured…

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Lifestyle
New Long Island Restaurant, Bar Off To Strong Start New Long Island Restaurant, Bar Off To Strong Start
New Long Island Restaurant, Bar Off To Strong Start There's a new spot on Long Island that seems to have the words "this is for foodies" written on the front door due to the eclectic and interesting menu it offers. The "spot," is the Watershed Kitchen & Bar at 46 Front St., in Jamesport, located inside the elegant Bay Breeze Inn.  The "eclectic" include a wide range of foods from pork belly benedict to duck and waffles to Dominican style mussels. The restaurant prides itself on offering laid-back and good food in an elegant atmosphere. Yelpers seem to agree with a host of five-star reviews raving about the Watershed…

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Police & Fire
CT Boy Critically Injured After Being Shot By Father, Police Say CT Boy Critically Injured After Being Shot By Father, Police Say
CT Boy Critically Injured After Being Shot By Father, Police Say A 15-year-old Connecticut boy was critically injured after being shot by his father. The incident took place around 5:45 a.m., Monday, March 8, when Hartford Police responded to an address in the south end of the city on a report of a party shot. Upon arrival, the 15-year-old male victim was located suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the abdomen, said Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert. The teen was transported to an area hospital for treatment, where he is currently listed in critical, but stable condition. An investigation found the teen was …

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Police & Fire
Two Vehicles Slam Into Long Island Subway Restaurant Causing Fire, Injury To Driver Two Vehicles Slam Into Long Island Subway Restaurant Causing Fire, Injury To Driver
Two Vehicles Slam Into Long Island Subway Restaurant Causing Fire, Injury To Driver Two cars ended up inside a Long Island Subway Restaurant following a crash in which one of the vehicles split the other in half, trapping the driver. The incident took place around 10:30 p.m., Friday, March 5, in Nassau County at the Subway on South Main Street in Freeport, said the Freeport Fire Department. When firefighters arrived on the scene they found an overturned car in the building with fire and a driver trapped, Chief of Freeport Department Scott R. Braun said. An inspection of the building found that two cars had entered the building, one of the vehicles, a parked car, was …

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Police & Fire
Man Saved From Long Island House Fire By Police Officers Man Saved From Long Island House Fire By Police Officers
Man Saved From Long Island House Fire By Police Officers An 89-year-old Long Island man was saved by police officers from his burning home over the weekend. The incident took place around 10:30 p.m., Saturday, March 6, in Mineola, said the Nassau County Police. According to police, a passerby observed heavy smoke coming from a chimney while walking his dog and notified police.  Upon arrival, responding Nassau County three police officers observed an active fire coming from the chimney. Not knowing the extent of the fire, officers forced entry into the home and assisted an 89-year-old resident who was sleeping inside.  Officers removed…

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Police & Fire
Five Charged After SLA Inspections At Long Island Restaurants, Bars Five Charged After SLA Inspections At Long Island Restaurants, Bars
Five Charged After SLA Inspections At Long Island Restaurants, Bars Five people were charged over the weekend on Long Island with various crimes in violation of state regulations, as well as DWI, and possession of drugs, following New York State Liquor Authority inspections. Two people were arrested on Friday, March 5, in Huntington Station, after authorities with the Suffolk County Police along with SLA inspections in Huntington Station in response to numerous community complaints. The arrests took place at the Three Stars Restaurant, located at 118 W. Hills Road, and the Carousel Night Club, located at 522 E Jericho Turnpike, said the Suffolk County Poli…

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