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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.
Fairfield County Man Stabbed To Death By Brother Remembered As 'Life Of The Party'
A Fairfield County man who was stabbed to death by his brother is being remembered by his family as being the "life of the party."
Angel L. Valle III, age 34, of Bridgeport, was killed on Wednesday, Jan. 20, by his brother, 25-year-old Julian Daivon Valle, also of Bridgeport during a domestic dispute, Bridgeport Police said.
Valle was a licensed truck driver who loved to hit the road, his obituary said.
Known as “Wont”, Valle expressed his emotions through his artwork. His passion turned out some beautiful pieces that will be forever treasured. His dream was to one day have his …
Westchester Woman Accused Of Stealing $5K Worth Of Items From Macy's
A 60-year-old Westchester woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $5,000 in items from an area Macy's.
Yolanda Emery, of Yonkers, was arrested on Monday, Jan. 18, for the incident which took place on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Macy's store at 700 Lee Blvd., in Yorktown, said the Yorktown Police.
According to police, officers responded to the store on a complaint that an unknown woman had stolen $5,000 worth of merchandise.
Following an investigation, Emery was identified as a suspect and an arrest warrant was issued, police said.
On Jan. 18, Yorktown Police were noti…
Trio Nabbed On Gun Charges In Rockland
Three Rockland County teens were arrested by New York State Police for alleged possession of weapons.
Treyvon A. Epps, Regine A. Durandisse, and Jimmy A. Palma, all age 19, and from Spring Valley, were arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 20, and charged with possession of a weapon, said Trooper Steven Nevel.
The three were caught at a home in Ramapo with the weapons, Nevel said.
All three were remanded to the Rockland County Jail.
Epps was held without bail. Durandisse and Palma were held in lieu of a $75,000 cash bail.
They are scheduled to appear in court on Tuesda…
Waterfront Brewpub Making Mark Just Months After Opening In Area
If you are thinking beer, food, and plenty of fun on the banks of a river, then a stop at newly opened Dockside Brewery in Milford is a must.
Nestled along the banks of the Housatonic River, Dockside not only offers some awesome pizza, burgers, and snacky-type food, they also feature more than 40 draft beer lines that are sure to satisfy even the geekiest of beer fanatics.
According to the brewery, its beer lineup ranges from hazy IPAs to traditional Pilsners, Foeder-aged sours, and everything in between, including an every chain assortment of their own freshly brewed beers.
Perhaps one of…
Man Who Fled From Troopers In Westchester Turns Himself In, Police Say
A man turned himself in to New York State Police following a pursuit on I-87 in Westchester.
Elisha D. Vazquez, age 39, of Kingston, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 8, for the incident which took place on Saturday, Dec. 26 in the town of Greenburgh, said the state police.
According to police, on Dec. 26, around 10:40 p.m., state police stopped a vehicle on I-87 in the Town of Greenburgh for a vehicle and traffic violation.
After conducting a license check on the driver, identified as Vazquez, and establishing probable cause to search the vehicle, Vazquez suddenly accelerated and f…
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