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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Suspicious Fire Destroys Historic Home In Area Believed To Be Arson Suspicious Fire Destroys Historic Home In Area Believed To Be Arson
Suspicious Fire Destroys Historic Home In Area Believed To Be Arson This story has been updated. A historic home in the area was destroyed by a quick-moving fire in what is believed to be arson. The fire broke out in Poughkeepsie, at 27 South Clinton St., at around 5:15 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 14. First arriving units encountered heavy fire conditions in the first floor and porch area as well as in a detached garage in the rear of the house, said City of Poughkeepsie Fire Chief Mark Johnson. A second-alarm was transmitted requesting additional assistance from Arlington and Fairview fire departments.  There were two residents home at the time …
At Least 28 Gunshots Fired In North Orange County Over Weekend, Police Say At Least 28 Gunshots Fired In North Orange County Over Weekend, Police Say
At Least 28 Gunshots Fired In North Orange County Over Weekend, Police Say One Orange County city says it has seen a "drastic increase" in shots fired calls for service. The City of Newburgh is reporting that over the weekend, from Saturday, Jan. 9 to early Monday, Jan. 11, the department responded to seven calls for shots fired, said Lieutenant Brandon Rola. During the incident, Rola said a total of 28 shots were fired, with all of the incident being recorded by the city's Shot Spotter unit and that most were confirmed with shell casing retrieved on the scene. The shooting incidents focused mainly on the north-eastern section of the city, Rola said. No one was …
NY Man Tied To Proud Boys Who Threatened To Travel To DC, Kill Senator-Elect Nabbed By FBI NY Man Tied To Proud Boys Who Threatened To Travel To DC, Kill Senator-Elect Nabbed By FBI
NY Man Tied To Proud Boys Who Threatened To Travel To DC, Kill Senator-Elect Nabbed By FBI A man who was arrested earlier this week with more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, had posted a threatening statement about killing a United States Senator-elect and his intent to travel to Washington, D.C. Eduard Florea, age 40, of Middle Village, Queens, who was arrested by the FBI on Tuesday, Jan. 12, has been charged with being a felon in possession of ammunition, said Seth D. DuCharme, acting US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Following Florea's arrest, FBI Assistant Director In Charge, William F. Sweeney said: "For those of you out there with similar intentions, h…
Police Asking Public For Help Identifying Teens Involved In Fairfield County School Vandalism Police Asking Public For Help Identifying Teens Involved In Fairfield County School Vandalism
Police Asking Public For Help Identifying Teens Involved In Fairfield County School Vandalism Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for help identifying two teens who allegedly broke into an area school last year causing extensive damage. The Darien Police found the damage when they responded to a burglar alarm at Middlesex Middle School on Friday, Nov. 27, said Sgt. James Palmieri. A review of available security camera footage revealed two teen males entering the school building through an unlocked door While inside, the two caused damage to both classrooms and windows, Palmieri said. The Darien Police are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the two…
Man Charged After Fleeing Crash That Killed Long Island Mom, Police Say Man Charged After Fleeing Crash That Killed Long Island Mom, Police Say
Man Charged After Fleeing Crash That Killed Long Island Mom, Police Say A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that killed a mother on Long Island. Mark A. Corrado Jr., 28, of West Babylon, was arrested by. East Hampton for leaving the scene of an incident that killed a 36-year-old mother who was pushing her kids in a stroller in Amagansett, around 11:45 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, said Captain Chris Anderson. According to Anderson, Corrado was driving east on Montauk Highway near Bunker Hill Road in a 1997 Dodge pickup when he struck Yuris Murillo Cruz, who was with her 1-year-old and 4-year-old children.  Corrado did not stop and dro…
Man Nabbed For Attempted Murder After Allegedly Firing Shots At Passing Vehicle On Long Island Man Nabbed For Attempted Murder After Allegedly Firing Shots At Passing Vehicle On Long Island
Man Nabbed For Attempted Murder After Allegedly Firing Shots At Passing Vehicle On Long Island A 24-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly firing a gun at a passing vehicle who shot the man in the leg during an incident last month on Long Island. Rufino Rodriguez, 24, of Brooklyn, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 13, after surrendering to Nassau County Police for the Wednesday, Dec. 23 shoot-out in North Valley Stream.  According to detectives, Rodriguez was leaving a house party at a Sherbourne Road residence, and entering his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown man, yet to be arrested, who fired multiple shots at Rodriguez. Officers were dispatched to the scene …
State Police Investigating Homicide In Area State Police Investigating Homicide In Area
State Police Investigating Homicide In Area New York State Police are investigating a homicide in the area. The homicide took place early Thursday morning, Jan. 14, in Sullivan County in the town of Bethel, said Trooper Steven Nevel.  "This investigation is ongoing and the state police will update as this investigation continues," Nevel said. State Police troopers and detectives along with the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office is at the scene. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Section Of Route 7 Closed Following Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Section Of Route 7 Closed Following Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash
Section Of Route 7 Closed Following Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Click here for an updated story: Section Of Route 7 Closed Following Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash A section of Route 7 is closed in Fairfield County following a fatal two-vehicle crash. The crash took place just before 5 a.m. near Haviland and New Roads in Ridgefield, police said. The closure is between Stonehenge Road and Haviland Road, police said. Traffic is being re-routed from Haviland Road to Route 35. Police did not provide additional regarding the crash. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Woman Who Jumped In Hudson River In Westchester Rescued By Police, Firefighers Woman Who Jumped In Hudson River In Westchester Rescued By Police, Firefighers
Woman Who Jumped In Hudson River In Westchester Rescued By Police, Firefighers A woman who jumped into the Hudson River in Westchester was rescued by police officers and firefighters. The incident took place around 10:18 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 13, when the Tarrytown Police Department received an emergency call from a resident reporting that an unidentified woman had just jumped into the Hudson River in the area of the River Walk. Tarrytown Police, Tarrytown Ambulance, and Tarrytown Fire Department units were immediately dispatched to the area. Upon arrival at the scene, officers located the unidentified female who was approximately 20 feet off the …
CT Contractor To Pay $3.2 Million To Resolve Criminal, Civil Investigation CT Contractor To Pay $3.2 Million To Resolve Criminal, Civil Investigation
CT Contractor To Pay $3.2 Million To Resolve Criminal, Civil Investigation A Connecticut electrical contractor has been fined $3.2 million for alleged fraud connected with public construction contracts. Ducci Electrical Contractors, Inc., of Farmington, was ordered to pay the fine, along with internal reforms to as part of a criminal and civil investigation into its business practices, said John Durham, U.S. States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to the state attorney, in April 2007, the state of Connecticut Department of Transportation selected Ducci Electrical to be the prime contractor for a construction contract valued at $79,234,692 to rep…
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