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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

Car Plows Into Northern Westchester Store A car plowed through a Northern Westchester store, injuring three. The incident took place around 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, in Bedford Hills at the Brew & Co. at 532 N. Bedford Road (Route 117), said Sgt. Patricia McGraw with the Bedford Police Department. An elderly driver became confused and drove into the store, according to McGraw. The injuries were very minor, McGraw said. She was not sure about the amount of damage to merchandise inside the store. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Kathy Reakes

02/04/2021

Police & Fire

Four Sex Offenders Living Next Door To Nursery School In Area, Police Say A group of area lawmakers are up in arms after learning that four registered sex offenders were living next to a nursery school. The issue came to light on Tuesday, Feb. 2, in Orange County when the Town of Newburgh Police Department released a list of Level-2 and Level-3 sex offenders living in the Town of Newburgh. A search by the Hudson Valley Post found that four of the offenders were living in the Orange Lake Motel, just 300 feet from the Building Blocks Childcare Center in Newburgh. The sex offenders include Herman Johnson, Gregory Gonzalez, Derrick Goodman, and Steven Linares, …

by Kathy Reakes

02/04/2021

Politics

Legislators' Proposal To Name Pizza Official CT State Food Sparks Wide-Ranging Responses Two Connecticut legislators think the state has the best pizza and are even proposing legislation making it the official state food. But other states, and plenty of people, say hang on a minute, what about New York, Chicago, and New Jersey. The two legislators, State Rep. Patricia Dillon, who represents New Haven, and State Senator Gary Winfield, who represents New Haven and West Haven, are ready to push for their favorite food, but so far they have only received about 255 votes on a Change.org petition. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, said: "We all know who's number one!" While New Jersey Go…

by Kathy Reakes

02/04/2021

Police & Fire

Crash Involving State Trooper Leads To Road Closure In Area A major roadway in the area has reopened following a crash involving a New York State Police cruiser. The crash took place early Thursday, Feb. 4, in Ulster County, on Route 9W in Milton, closing a section of the roadway for several hours, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Nevel did have additional information surrounding the crash, only that the trooper was "OK." Route 9W was closed in both directions between the Milton Turnpike and Willow Tree Road, but had reopened as of 12:30 p.m., Nevel said.

by Kathy Reakes

02/04/2021

Police & Fire

Major Long Island Road Closed Due To Fatal Hit-Run Crash A major Long Island roadway is closed due to a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian. The crash took place around 6 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, in East Patchogue eastbound on the Sunrise Highway, said Suffolk County Police. According to police, an adult male was standing or walking on the entrance ramp to eastbound Sunrise Highway, east of Hospital Road when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. As of 12:15 p.m., the highway remains closed between Exits 53 and 54, between Route 112 and Hospital Road. Long delays …

by Kathy Reakes

02/04/2021

News

Covid-19: Mass Drive-Thru Vaccination Site Opens In Fairfield County One of the state's first mass drive-thru vaccination sites has opened in Fairfield County. Operated by Community Health Center, the site is located at Lord & Taylor parking lot at 110 High Ridge Road in Stamford. Although the site is a drive-thru, you still need an appointment to receive a shot. To register, those eligible can call 211, or 877-918-2224. Or use the VAMS online portal operated by the state Department of Health to make an appointment online. If you schedule through 211, you will schedule your second dose appointment at the same time you schedule your first dose.…

by Kathy Reakes

02/04/2021

Police & Fire

Father/Son Charged In CT Burglary After Fleeing By Crashing Through Garage Door With Vehicle A Connecticut father and son were arrested for an interrupted burglary after the homeowner spotted the duo stealing items from his garage on a video surveillance camera. Christopher Barretta Sr., age 48, and his 18-year-old son Christopher Barretta Jr, both of the Town of Orange in New Haven County, were caught on the video on Wednesday, Jan. 6 in Fairfield County, said Shelton Police Det. Richard Bango. The case stems from a call the Shelton Police Department received from a Shelton homeowner who was not at home at the time but was watching his video surveillance cameras rem…

by Kathy Reakes

02/04/2021

Police & Fire

Two Cats Die, Two Others Rescued After House Fire Breaks Out In Rockland Two cats were killed, and another two saved after a house fire that left a family homeless in Rockland County. The fire started around 5:20 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 192 Strawtown Road, in New City, said Clarkstown Police Officer Norman Peters. First responding police and firefighters from the New City Fire Department, found the single-family home was engulfed in flames, Peters said. The two adult residents were located outside the home, uninjured as officers arrived. Four of the family's five cats were retrieved from the home. New City firefighters were able to sa…

by Kathy Reakes

02/03/2021

Police & Fire

Person Found Dead In Burning Vehicle In CT, Police Say A person was found dead after a vehicle fire in Connecticut. The incident took place around 4 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3. when West Hartford Police were notified of a motor vehicle fire in the parking lot of 46 Kane Street, said West Hartford Capt. Michael Perruccio. The responding officer broke a window in an attempt to enter/view inside the vehicle, however, the vehicle was fully engulfed in fire, Perruccio said. Due to the severity of the fire, the officer could not see inside or access the interior of the vehicle. West Hartford Fire Department personnel arrived on the scene…

by Kathy Reakes

02/03/2021

Police & Fire

Danbury Woman, 24, Arrested For Fleeing From Police After Failing To Stop In Wilton, Police Say A Fairfield County woman was arrested for allegedly fleeing from police when they attempted to stop her for a speeding violation. Jessica Perez-Chimbo, age 24, of Danbury, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 29, for the incident which took place in Wilton in August, Wilton Police Lieutenant Gregg Phillipson said. According to Phillipson, an officer attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop on a 2018 Subaru WRX for a speeding violation. When the officer attempted to conduct a stop with the vehicle on Danbury Road near Cannon Road, it failed to yield and continued traveling northbound…

by Kathy Reakes

02/03/2021

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