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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15-Year-Old Killed In Crash Identified As Long Island HS Basketball Star 15-Year-Old Killed In Crash Identified As Long Island HS Basketball Star
15-Year-Old Killed In Crash Identified As Long Island HS Basketball Star A 15-year-old high school basketball star from Long Island who died from injuries suffered in a car crash has been identified by police. Jomani "Jo-Jo" Wright, of Uniondale, was killed on Wednesday, Jan. 27, during the crash at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Front Street, in Uniondale, said the Nassau County Police. An honor roll student who was named the "Player of the Year," at the school, was a popular and very visible student at Uniondale High School. The school held a special rally on Thursday, Jan. 28 to honor his memory and allow students to grieve. "The Uniondale Union Free …
Long Island Man Driving Drunk With Child In Pickup Truck Crashes Into House, Police Say Long Island Man Driving Drunk With Child In Pickup Truck Crashes Into House, Police Say
Long Island Man Driving Drunk With Child In Pickup Truck Crashes Into House, Police Say A 45-year-old Long Island man was arrested under Leandra's Law for allegedly driving while intoxicated with his child in the vehicle after he crashed into a home. Juan Gonzalez, of Central Islip, was driving a 2002 Toyota pickup truck with his 12-year-old son in the vehicle when he lost control and struck a residence located at 70 Brightside Ave. at approximately 3:10 p.m., on Monday, Jan. 25, Suffolk County Police said. The child was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and will be released into the custody of a family…
Man Nabbed For Stealing $3K In Drugs From Four Long Island Target Stores, Police Say Man Nabbed For Stealing $3K In Drugs From Four Long Island Target Stores, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Stealing $3K In Drugs From Four Long Island Target Stores, Police Say Police report the arrest of a Long Island man for numerous incidents of larceny. Dean Leipsner, age 57, was located on Sunday, Jan. 24, at his last known address in Elmont and placed under arrest for thefts of over the counter medication that totaled in excess of $3,500, said the Nassau County police.  According to detectives, Leipsner was identified as the person responsible for numerous larcenies that occurred between Monday, Oct. 19, and Tuesday, Jan. 12, in Target stores located in Westbury, Valley Stream, Levittown, and Port Washington. Leipsner was charged wi…
COVID-19: Police Sergeant In Hudson Valley Dies From Virus COVID-19: Police Sergeant In Hudson Valley Dies From Virus
Covid-19: Police Sergeant In Hudson Valley Dies From Virus A much loved and longtime police officer from the Hudson Valley has died from COVID-19. Town of Wallkill Police Sergeant Barry Weissman, age 70, of Middletown, died on Saturday, Jan. 23, from the effects of COVID-19, the Town of Wallkill Police Department said.  The department, which said his death is considered a "line of duty death," added that Weissman began his career with the department in 1982 part-time, and became a full-time officer in 1997. He was promoted to sergeant in 2012, and retired in 2016, only to return to part-time duty just a few months later, said Lt Robert McLymo…
Man Attempts To Steal Items From Vehicle In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Attempts To Steal Items From Vehicle In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Attempts To Steal Items From Vehicle In Northern Westchester, Police Say A man was arrested for allegedly attempting to steal items from a resident's vehicle in Northern Westchester. Jesse Ogden, age 33, of Ossining, was arrested on Monday, Jan. 25, by Yorktown Police, after being caught inside a resident's vehicle stealing items, said the Yorktown Police. Police responded to a home on Underhill Avenue, after the victim called 911 to report the incident around 11:45 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 24, police said. When police arrived on the scene they found the victim holding down Ogden. An investigation found that Ogden unlawfully entered the victim's vehicle and attempte…
Silver Alert Issued For Fairfield County Girl Who's Been Missing For Over A Week Silver Alert Issued For Fairfield County Girl Who's Been Missing For Over A Week
Silver Alert Issued For Fairfield County Girl Who's Been Missing For Over A Week A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 16-year-old Fairfield County girl who hasn't been seen in more than a week. Bridgeport Police issued the Silver Alert on Thursday, Jan. 28, for Samia Ramos who has not been seen since Wednesday, Jan. 20, said Scott Appleby, director of Emergency Management. Ramos has auburn hair and brown eyes. She is 5-foot-6 and weighs about 120 pounds, police said. She is believed to be an endangered runaway, Appleby said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police at 203-576-7671.
NY Woman Dies From Carbon Monoxide Leak After Bathroom Water Heater Malfunctions NY Woman Dies From Carbon Monoxide Leak After Bathroom Water Heater Malfunctions
NY Woman Dies From Carbon Monoxide Leak After Bathroom Water Heater Malfunctions A New York woman died from a carbon monoxide leak after a bathroom water heater malfunctioned. She was found on Tuesday, Jan. 26, inside her Queens apartment after she passed out, said New York City Fire Department officials. The woman was rushed to Flushing Hospital, but she could not be saved, NYFD officials said. Her name has not been released. The other residents of the Flushing apartment building were temporarily evacuated and the gas was vented from the apartment by firefighters.  Con Edison said the leak was traced to a water heater inside of the bathroom that malfunctioned,&n…
Alert Issued For Fairfield County Man Who's Been Missing Nearly Two Weeks Alert Issued For Fairfield County Man Who's Been Missing Nearly Two Weeks
Alert Issued For Fairfield County Man Who's Been Missing Nearly Two Weeks A Silver Alert has been issued for a Fairfield County man who has been missing for nearly two weeks. Danbury Police issued the alert on Wednesday, Jan. 27 for Todd Smith, of Danbury who has not been seen since Saturday, Jan. 16. Smith was last seen in the area of 93 Mill Plain Road in Danbury, police said. If you think you have seen Smith, or have information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Lt. Christian Carroccio at 203-797-4665 or Danbury PD at 203-797-4611.
Man Stopped On I-87 In Area Drove Drunk With Child In Car, State Police Say Man Stopped On I-87 In Area Drove Drunk With Child In Car, State Police Say
Man Stopped On I-87 In Area Drove Drunk With Child In Car, State Police Say A 34-year-old man was arrested by state police for an alleged DWI with a child in the vehicle. Donnell D. Smith, of the Bronx, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 20, when stopped by state police on 1-87 in the town of Ulster for a traffic violation, state police said. During the stop, Smith was found to be intoxicated while traveling with a 9-year-old child. He was taken into custody, and the child was turned over to a responsible party, state police said. Smith’s blood alcohol content was determined to be twice the legal limit at 0.16%, police said. He was charged with DWI with a child in a…
Police Break Up Large Fight Involving 60-Plus Teens At Connecticut Business Police Break Up Large Fight Involving 60-Plus Teens At Connecticut Business
Police Break Up Large Fight Involving 60-Plus Teens At Connecticut Business Police broke up a large fight involving more than 60 teenagers at a Connecticut Park over the weekend.  The incident took place around 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, when Hamden Police responded to Funz Trampoline Park, 1245 Dixwell Ave., in Hamden, on the report of a “fight in progress." Officers encountered “40 to 60” teenagers that were involved in a dispute, standing in front of the building, said Hamden Police Capt. Ronald Smith. "Many of the teenagers were engaged in a physical altercation," he added. Hamden Police requested mutual aid from the New Haven Police Depar…
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