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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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Lake Katrine Teen Runaway Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say Lake Katrine Teen Runaway Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say
Lake Katrine Teen Runaway Nabbed For Stealing Cars, Burglary, Theft, Police Say A 16-year-old runaway in the region has been nabbed for allegedly stealing two vehicles, burglary, and theft. The arrest occurred in Ulster County on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the town of Lloyd. According to Lloyd Police Chief James Janso, the Lake Katrine teen was charged after a month-long investigation found the boy allegedly stole two vehicles, entered a residence, stole a cell phone and iPad, and took alcohol from a convenience store in Highland. The teen was charged with Burglary Grand larceny, fourth-degree Grand larceny, third-degree, two counts Petit larceny. Janso said as an adolesc…
Pair Of 45-Year-Old Hillsdale Women Nabbed For Animal Cruelty In Case Involving 40 Cats Pair Of 45-Year-Old Hillsdale Women Nabbed For Animal Cruelty In Case Involving 40 Cats
Pair Of 45-Year-Old Hillsdale Women Nabbed For Animal Cruelty In Case Involving 40 Cats Two women from the region have been charged with 40 counts of animal cruelty to cats. The incident occurred in Columbia County on Friday, Oct. 18, in Hillsdale. After receiving a tip about possible animal abuse, members of the New York State Police, with the Columbia-Greene Humane Society, Animal Nation, and the Hillsdale Building Department, determined that Jennifer Rossi, age 45, and Peggy Card, age 45, both of Hillsdale, failed to care for the animals, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Animal Nation, located in Westchester County in South Salem, volunteered to care for the cats at their shelter, H…
Know Him? Man Wanted For Armed Hyde Park Gas Station Robbery Know Him? Man Wanted For Armed Hyde Park Gas Station Robbery
Know Him? Man Wanted For Armed Hyde Park Gas Station Robbery Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly robbed a gas station  in the region at gunpoint. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at 11:25 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21, at the Valero Gas Station on Violet Avenue in Hyde Park. According to Hyde Park Police Chief Robert Benson, an investigation found that a Black man entered the store, displayed what appeared to be a black gun, and demanded money. Benson said the man is 6 feet tall and wearing a black sweatshirt, black sweatpants, white socks, and black sneakers.  Detectives from the Town of Poughkeepsie Pol…
Monroe Business Admits To $2.1 Million Medicaid Fraud, AG Says Monroe Business Admits To $2.1 Million Medicaid Fraud, AG Says
Monroe Business Admits To $2.1 Million Medicaid Fraud, AG Says A Hudson Valley business and three employees admitted stealing more than $2.1 million from Medicaid by submitting fake claims for service. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday, Oct. 22, that the Orange County owners of DYD Universe, a New York Medicaid-enrolled transportation company, have pleaded guilty for their roles in a scheme that stole more than $2.1 million from Medicaid and paid illegal kickbacks to Medicaid recipients.  According to James, Damir Yuldashev, age 64, his son Daler Yuldashev, age 38, and Daler’s mother, Nigina Iskandarova, age 60, all of Monr…
Person Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle On Hyde Park Roadway Person Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle On Hyde Park Roadway
Person Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle On Hyde Park Roadway A man was hit and killed by a Jeep as he crossed a busy roadway in the region. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, on Violet Avenue in Hyde Park. According to Hyde Park Police Chief Robert Benson, Lawrence Williams, age 76, of Hyde Park, was crossing Violet Avenue from the Sunoco Gas Station to his residence at the Hyde Park Assisted Living when he was struck by a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 41-year-old Hude Park woman. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Jeep was not injured, he added. During an investigation, witnesse…
Kiryas Joel Man Killed When Juvenile Backing Vehicle Into Driveway Runs Over Him, Police Say Kiryas Joel Man Killed When Juvenile Backing Vehicle Into Driveway Runs Over Him, Police Say
Kiryas Joel Man Killed When Juvenile Backing Vehicle Into Driveway Runs Over Him, Police Say This story has been updated. A Hudson Valley man was killed when a juvenile backing an SUV into a driveway accelerated and hit the victim. The incident occurred in Orange County at 8:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the village of Kiryas Joel in the town of Monroe. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 13-year-old was backing a 2024 Honda Odyssey into the driveway of a residence. While attempting to back the vehicle into the spot, the juvenile rapidly accelerated, striking the victim, identified as Abraham Moskovits, age …
Poughquag Restaurant Known For Its Steaks, Music, Permanently Closes Poughquag Restaurant Known For Its Steaks, Music, Permanently Closes
Poughquag Restaurant Known For Its Steaks, Music, Permanently Closes A popular restaurant in the region known for its steaks and being a great friend to local musicians has permanently closed. The Station Grille, located in Dutchess County on Route 55 in Poughquag, is a young restaurant that has only been open for three years. Earlier this month, it announced on Facebook that it had made the hard decision to close. "After much thought and soul searching, we have come to the unfortunate conclusion that we must permanently close our doors and move on to a new chapter of our lives," the owners said on Facebook.  They also thanked staff, customers, fa…
Massive Warehouses Planned For Wawayanda Causes Uproar From Residents Massive Warehouses Planned For Wawayanda Causes Uproar From Residents
Massive Warehouses Planned For Wawayanda Causes Uproar From Residents The development of two large warehouses in a small farming town in the region, with plans for more, has residents up in arms. Many say the developments come to their property line and cause health hazards.  The outrage, and now a committee to save the town #SaveWawayanda, is occurring in Orange County in Wawayanda. Residents filled the chamber during a Planning Board meeting on Friday, Oct. 18, to complain about the warehouses and the possible health hazards associated with hundreds of trucks coming and going from the buildings at all hours.  Resident George Alberston said one 4,…
Former Palisades Home Of Bill Murray Back On Market Minus 'Ghostbusters' Pole Former Palisades Home Of Bill Murray Back On Market Minus 'Ghostbusters' Pole
Former Palisades Home Of Bill Murray Back On Market Minus 'Ghostbusters' Pole The former Hudson Valley home of "Ghostbusters" star and "Saturday Night Live," original cast member Bill Murray is back on the market. Located in Rockland County in the enclave of Snedens Landing, in the hamlet of Palisades that is nicknamed "Hollywood on the Hudson," the home, known as the Yellow House, is for sale for $3.69 million. According to Zillow, the house, set on nearly four acres, was built in the 1980s as a family home for the actor/comedian and his family. The home was built to incorporate elements from the 19th-century Yellow Barn on the property. The 5,177-square-foot struc…
New Update: 2 Killed In Crash Causing Lengthy Road Closure In Mamakating New Update: 2 Killed In Crash Causing Lengthy Road Closure In Mamakating
New Update: 2 Killed In Crash Causing Lengthy Road Closure In Mamakating State Police have released the identities of two people from the region killed when their car hit the back of a tractor-trailer, closing the roadway for hours. Related: Traffic Alert: Route 17 Closed Due To Fatal Crash In Mamakating The incident occurred in Sullivan County at 11:55 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, on Route 17 West in Mamakating. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2015 Dodge was traveling westbound on Route 17 near Exit 12 when it struck a 2010 Peterbilt tractor-trailer in the rear traveling in the same direction.  The driver…
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