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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.

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Police & Fire
Police ID 21-Year-Old Man Nanuet Man Killed In Ulster County Crash Police ID 21-Year-Old Man Nanuet Man Killed In Ulster County Crash
Police ID 21-Year-Old Man Nanuet Man Killed In Ulster County Crash New York State Police have identified a 21-year-old Rockland County man killed in in a single-vehicle crash in Ulster County. Randolph E. Quintanilla Revolorio, of Nanuet was killed around 6 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 28, on I-87 southbound near Exit 19 in the town of Ulster, State Police said. A preliminary investigation revealed that Revolorio was driving a  2008 Honda when it exited the roadway through the right shoulder for unknown reasons and struck a tree.  Troopers said Revolorio was ejected and was pronounced dead on the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may hav…

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Police & Fire
One Dead, 1 Hospitalized Following Head-On Crash In Loch Sheldrake One Dead, 1 Hospitalized Following Head-On Crash In Loch Sheldrake
One Dead, 1 Hospitalized Following Head-On Crash In Loch Sheldrake One man is dead, and another is hospitalized following a head-on crash in Sullivan County. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, at the intersection of Cignarale Road in Loch Sheldrake. According to Sullivan County Undersheriff Eric Chaboty, the crash involved a 2012 Toyota Sienna minivan driven by John Bullock, age 60, of Loch Sheldrake, and a 2015 Buick Encore operated by Benjamin DeVault, age 19, of Hurleyville.  Bullock, an Ellenville High School graduate, was traveling northbound when his vehicle collided with DeVault’s southbound Buick Encore, Chaboty said…

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News
Water Main Leak Causes No Water Or Low Pressure In Parts Of Fishkill Water Main Leak Causes No Water Or Low Pressure In Parts Of Fishkill
Water Main Leak Causes No Water Or Low Pressure In Parts Of Fishkill Emergency repairs on a water main leak repair in Fishkill, Dutchess County, can cause low water pressure or no water for residents. Camo Pollution Contol said the emergency repairs on High Street will continue until around 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, on Prospect Street, York Street, Stewart Avenue, and Scofield Road.   Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Police & Fire
65-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured In Poughkeepsie Pedestrian Crash 65-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured In Poughkeepsie Pedestrian Crash
65-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured In Poughkeepsie Pedestrian Crash A 65-year-old woman is hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a busy Hudson Valley roadway. Capt. Ralph Cropley of the Town of Poughkeepsie Police said the crash occurred around 10:15 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31, at the intersection of Hooker Avenue and Austin Court. An investigation found that a 2017 Volvo V60 SUV, driven by a man from Poughkeepsie, was traveling northwest on Hooker Avenue when it struck the woman as she was attempting to cross the road northbound at or near a crosswalk, Cropley said. The injured woman, who has not been identifie…

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Police & Fire
Fake 911 Calls Lead To Arrest Of Hillside Fire Department Employee: Police Fake 911 Calls Lead To Arrest Of Hillside Fire Department Employee: Police
Fake 911 Calls Lead To Arrest Of Hillside Fire Department Employee: Police A 23-year-old member of the Hillside Fire Department in Dutchess County is facing felony charges after allegedly making multiple false fire and emergency reports to Dutchess County 911, New York State Police report. Cyril Uebbing, age 23, of Rhinebeck, was charged on Monday, Dec. 30, after an investigation revealed he allegedly made the fake call, state police said.  State police said Uebbing, a new member of the department, is accused of falsely reporting incidents between Monday, Dec. 23, and Thursday, Dec. 26. The investigation began on Saturday, Dec. 28, after the department chief…

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Police & Fire
Police ID Man Found Lying In Ulster Roadway And Later Died Police ID Man Found Lying In Ulster Roadway And Later Died
Police ID Man Found Lying In Ulster Roadway And Later Died Police have identified a Hudson Valley man who was found lying on a roadway and later died. Chief Kyle Berardi of the Ulster Police said on Tuesday, Dec. 31, that Frank Herbert, age 66, of Ulster, was found after officers responded to a 911 call on E. Chester Street Bypass on Saturday, Dec. 28. According to Berardi, Herbert was lying in a prone position off the side of the roadway. Members of the Ulster Police Department and Ulster Hose Fire Co. began life-saving measures until Empress Ambulance arrived and transported Herbert to Health Alliance Hospital, where he was pronoun…

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66-Year-Old Man Found Lying In Ulster Roadway Dies from Injuries: Police 66-Year-Old Man Found Lying In Ulster Roadway Dies from Injuries: Police
66-Year-Old Man Found Lying In Ulster Roadway Dies from Injuries: Police Ulster Police are seeking witnesses after a 66-year-old man was found lying in the roadway and later died from his injuries. The unidentified man was found around 7 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 28, on the E. Chester Street Bypass near the Bank of Greene County. The man was treated at the scene by police and members of Ulster Hose Fire Co. No. 5 before being transported by Empress Ambulance to Health Alliance Hospital, where he later died, according to the Ulster County Police Department. The victim has been described as a white male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, wearing a tan Carhartt coat, blue jeans, …

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Stabbing Leads To Albany Woman's Arrest, Police Say Stabbing Leads To Albany Woman's Arrest, Police Say
Stabbing Leads To Albany Woman's Arrest, Police Say A 27-year-old Albany woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly stabbing a man during a domestic incident on Columbia Street, authorities report. Albany police arrested Angel Infante, 27, of Albany, in connection with a domestic-related stabbing that occurred Monday, Dec. 30, said Megan Craft, spokeswoman for the Albany Police.  Officers responded to the scene at 11:55 a.m. following reports of an assault. Upon arrival, they found a 34-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his chest and abdomen. Emergency medical personnel treated him at the scene before being transported t…

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Police & Fire
Sloatsburg Parolee Plots Assault, Robbery: Cops Sloatsburg Parolee Plots Assault, Robbery: Cops
Sloatsburg Parolee Plots Assault, Robbery: Cops A Hudson Valley man has been arrested and charged after allegedly orchestrating an assault and robbery involving a juvenile, authorities report. Det. Lt. Christopher Franklin of the Ramapo Police Department announced the arrest of Roberto Astacio, 42, of Sloatsburg, who was allegedly planning an assault and robbery of a local business employee in November. Franklin said the Investigations Division launched an investigation after receiving information about the alleged plot.  Detectives discovered that Astacio, who was already on parole for similar felony offenses, had recruited others…

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Airmont Man Arrested In Connection With Vehicle Larcenies: Police Airmont Man Arrested In Connection With Vehicle Larcenies: Police
Airmont Man Arrested In Connection With Vehicle Larcenies: Police A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle larcenies in the Village of Airmont, but police are still searching for additional suspects, authorities report. The Ramapo Police Department arrested Keith Casas, age 29, of Airmont, in connection with multiple reports of larcenies from vehicles that occurred over two weekends in early December, said Det. Lt. Chris Franklin of the Ramapo Police. According to Franklin, the thefts occurred overnight in Airmont, targeting unlocked vehicles. Items stolen included cash, credit cards, and personal belongings. The stolen c…

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