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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.
Woman Accused Of Stealing $13K From Long Island Resident In Scam
A 22-year-old Long Island woman has been arrested for allegedly scamming a woman out of more than $13,000 after she was told her granddaughter had been arrested.
Kayla A. Roberts, of the Nassau County hamlet of East Norwich in the Town of Oyster Bay, has been arrested by the Nassau County Police on Thursday, Jan. 28, in Massapequa for the incident which took on Thursday, Jan. 21, said the Nassau County Police.
According to detectives, a 74-year-old woman received a phone call on Tuesday, Jan. 19, from an unknown man claiming to be her granddaughter's lawyer, who stated she had been arrested…
Popular New Restaurant Brings High-End Mexican Cuisine To Fairfield County
If you are looking for a new spot to get your Mexican food carving soothed, a new cantina in Fairfield County can fill the bill with an extra dose of COVID-19 precautions.
Cantina Don Memo, in Westport, located in the original town hall in the heart of downtown, at 90 Post Road East, offers a fun, creative take on Mexican fare inspired by the owner's travels to Oxacana, Mexico City, and Puebla.
Opened in June of last year, the cantina features a bright, vibrant take on the food and drinks of the country with such specialties as lobster tostadas with avocado, sesame, and…
LI Man Nabbed For Multiple Crimes, Including Robbery, Grand Larceny, Police Say
A Long Island man has been arrested for multiple crimes including armed robbery and grand larceny.
Joseph Mancuso, age 48, of Central Islip, was arrested around 5:15 p.m., Monday, Jan. 25, when Suffolk County Police responded to The Home Depot, located at 1101 Sunrise Highway, in Copiague, following a 911 call reporting a man carrying a handgun in the parking lot.
When officers arrived at the scene, they located Mancuso and placed him under arrest. Mancuso was in possession of an imitation pistol, a stolen credit card, and a stolen 2001 Toyota Camry, Suffolk County Police said.
Following a…
Community Rallies To Support Family Of 21-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Crash
Just days after a 21-year-old Long Island man was killed in a single-vehicle crash, the community is rallying to help cover funeral expenses.
Christopher Gutierrez, of Brentwood, was killed around 12:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, on the Southern State Parkway at exit 40 in the town of Islip.
According to state police, Gutierrez was traveling eastbound when his vehicle, a 2017 Subaru, left the roadway, striking a line of trees.
Gutierrez sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene, according to police.
In a GoFundMe account to help cover funeral expenses, a friend, Edwin Rios, said Gutierrez…
Man Arrested For Burglarizing LI Smoke Shop, Police Say
Police arrested a Long Island man for a burglary that occurred in February 2020.
Matthew Vicchiarelli, age 40, of Deer Park, was involved in a motor vehicle crash in North Babylon, Tuesday, Jan. 26, at around 10:10 p.m.
While a police officer on the scene was investigating the crash, it was discovered Vicchiarelli had four active warrants, and he arrested, said the Suffolk County Police.
Following an investigation by detectives, it was determined that Vicchiarelli had burglarized New Kristy's Smoke and Card Shop, located at 54 Deer Shore Square, and stole six cartons of cigarettes, l…
Felon From Fairfield County Sentenced For Making Threat While Armed, Feds Say
A Fairfield County man has been sentenced to 48 months in prison for the illegal possession of a handgun and for making threats while armed.
Marques Milton, 36, of Bridgeport, also known as “Biz,” was sentenced Tuesday, Jan. 26, to prison time followed by three years of supervised release, said John Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on Thursday, March 1, 2018, Bridgeport police officers arrested Milton in connection with a gunpoint threatening incident that occurred in February 2018.
At the time of …
Covid- 19: Here's How Much Average CT Driver Saved On Gas Last Year Amid Pandemic
Drops in demand and crude oil prices, coupled with COVID-related travel restrictions, allowed the average Connecticut driver to save at least $240 last year compared to 2019, says AAA Northeast.
In 2019, CT drivers paid an average of $2.72 for a gallon of self-serve, regular gas. In that year, a driver, who traveled 12,000 miles annually in a vehicle delivering 25 mpg, would have spent $1,305, said Fran Mayko, AAA Northeast spokeswoman.
In 2020, at an average of $2.22 a gallon, annual gas costs for that same driver would have been $1,065, reflecting the $240 savings, she said. "And for mos…
Sixth Teen Charged In CT Homicide
A sixth, and what police believe is final Connecticut teen has been arrested in connection with the attempted robbery and murder of another teen.
The 16-year-od teen was arrested on Monday, Jan. 25, by Waterbury Police, who says he was involved in the robbery-gone-wrong, that resulted in the death of 17-year-old Taevan Mosher, on Friday, Jan. 22, in Waterbury, said Lieutenant David Silverio.
According to Silverio, around 12:23 a.m., Jan. 22, Waterbury Police were called to the area of 43 Esther Ave., for a report of gunshots.
There was a reported fight involving the oc…
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