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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Cop Injured Following Crash With Driver Who Fell Asleep In Area, Police Say Cop Injured Following Crash With Driver Who Fell Asleep In Area, Police Say
Cop Injured Following Crash With Driver Who Fell Asleep In Area, Police Say An officer was involved in a crash with a motorist who fell asleep behind the wheel in the area, police said. The crash took place around 7:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 4, in Orange County on Kings Highway near Knapps View Park, the Chester Police Department said. Both the Chester PD officer and the other driver suffered only minor injuries. The officer was taken to Garnet Health Medical Center in another patrol car and the other driver was transported from the scene by a family member and will be seeking medical evaluation, the department said.  The crash is being investigated by the N…
COVID-19: Fight Breaks Out At Popular LI Bagel Shop Over Customer Not Wearing Mask COVID-19: Fight Breaks Out At Popular LI Bagel Shop Over Customer Not Wearing Mask
Covid-19: Fight Breaks Out At Popular LI Bagel Shop Over Customer Not Wearing Mask No one was arrested following a fight at a popular Long Island bagel shop over a customer not wearing a mask. The fight broke out around 8:25 a.m., Friday, Dec. 4, in Bay Shore, at the Bagel Cafe, located at 114 W. Main Street,  between two customers regarding wearing a mask, said the Suffolk County Police. One customer suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.  There were no arrests and the investigation is continuing.
ID Released After Body Of Teen Found On Long Island Beach ID Released After Body Of Teen Found On Long Island Beach
ID Released After Body Of Teen Found On Long Island Beach Police detectives have identified a body that washed ashore on a Long Island Beach. The body found at Cupsogue County Park around 1:20 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2, has been identified as Joseph Rera, 16, of Center Moriches, said the Suffolk County Police. Rera was reported missing while fishing at the location on Friday, Nov. 6, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard said Rera was swept into the water near the Moriches Inlet while fishing near Dune Road. The Coast Guard called off the search for the teen on Saturday, Nov. 7.  Friends and family said on a GoFundMe page the te…
Man Killed During Single-Vehicle Crash On Long Island Man Killed During Single-Vehicle Crash On Long Island
Man Killed During Single-Vehicle Crash On Long Island One man was killed during a single-vehicle crash on Long Island. It happened around 1:23 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, in Southampton on Noyack Road between Majors Path and Straight Path. When officers responded to the scene, they found a 2012 Ford F350 landscaping truck crashed into a wooded area off the roadway, said Southampton Police Lt. Susan Ralph. Patrol Units shut the roadway down for more than an hour while Southampton Town Police Detectives conducted the investigation. The driver, identified as Anthony “Tony” Abbey, 49, of North Sea, was headed eastbound on No…
Man Accused Of Threatening Person With Knife In Northern Westchester, Police Say Man Accused Of Threatening Person With Knife In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Man Accused Of Threatening Person With Knife In Northern Westchester, Police Say A Northern Westchester man was arrested for allegedly threatening a person with a knife and pushing them to the ground, Muhammed Nagani, 62, of Yorktown was arrested on Sunday, Nov. 29, by Yorktown Police, after officers responded to a home for a report of domestic violence, police said. Following an investigation into the incident, officers found that Nagani allegedly threatened a person with a knife, causing them to fear for their life, and then pushed them to the ground, police said. Nagani was arrested and charged with: Menacing Criminal possession of a weapon Harassment He was relea…
Out-Of-Control BMW SUV Slams Into Long Island Shop Out-Of-Control BMW SUV Slams Into Long Island Shop
Out-Of-Control BMW SUV Slams Into Long Island Shop An out-of-control BMW SUV slammed into the front of a popular tattoo shop on Long Island. The incident took place around 10:26 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Body Designs shop at 1739 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park, said the Suffolk County Police. The shop owner said on Facebook the entire front of the shop is lost, except anything on the wall on the side of the door.  "Even the very front room has been pushed and needs to be rebuilt," they said. "All but one display has been destroyed, and yes our creepy mannequin is obliterated so she won't scare anyone anymore." The damage inside the …
Massive Seven-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Commercial Building Massive Seven-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Commercial Building
Massive Seven-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Commercial Building This story has been updated. Arson officials are investigating a 7-alarm fire of a commercial building that brought firefighters from 21 departments. The fire started around 5:15 a.m., Friday, Dec. 4, on Urban Ave., in New Cassell, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, Third Precinct Police Officers responded to Tapemaker Sales Inc, located at 48 Urban Avenue, for a building fire. Upon arrival, officers observed the building fully engulfed in flames and heavy smoke.  A total of 21 fire departments from Nassau County responded with approximately 200 fire pe…
Police: Three Women Arrested After Stealing More Than $700 In Goods From Greenwich Businesses Police: Three Women Arrested After Stealing More Than $700 In Goods From Greenwich Businesses
Police: Three Women Arrested After Stealing More Than $700 In Goods From Greenwich Businesses Three women were charged after being caught stealing more than $700 worth of merchandise from four Fairfield County businesses, according to police. The three women, including Satiasha Henry, 23, fo Mount Vernon, New York; Ashley Swaby, 22, and Nia Haughton, 19, both of Norwalk, were arrested by Greenwich Police on Wednesday, Dec. 2, said Captain Mark E. Zuccerella. According to Zuccerella, Greenwich officers responded to the Central Greenwich business district on the report of a shoplifting incident. Officers made contact with the three women after they were observed triggering the d…
Orange County Man ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Route 17 Crash Orange County Man ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Route 17 Crash
Orange County Man ID'd As Victim Of Fatal Route 17 Crash A man who was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer in North Orange County was a local resident. According to News 12, the man hit while walking on the shoulder of Route 17 in Wallkill on Tuesday, Dec. 1, was a 70-year-old Orange County man. State police said they are not releasing the name per the family's request. The man reportedly stepped into the right lane when he was struck and state police say the driver, who stopped and called 911, was at this time not considered at fault. State police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or anyone walking along State Route 17 around …
Body Washes Ashore On Long Island Beach Body Washes Ashore On Long Island Beach
Body Washes Ashore On Long Island Beach Click here for an updated story: ID Released After Body Of Teen Found On Long Island Beach Police detectives are investigating a body that had washed ashore on a Long Island beach. The body was found around 1:20 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2, on Dune Road in Westhampton Beach, said the Suffolk County Police. Police did not release additional information, including the gender and age of the person. The cause of death is under investigation. On Friday, Nov. 6, the U.S. Coast Guard reported, a 16-year-old teen boy was swept into the water near the Moriches Inlet while fishing near Dune …
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