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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Stop & Shop To Close Bridgeport Location, Food Bazaar To Take Over, City Officials Say Stop & Shop To Close Bridgeport Location, Food Bazaar To Take Over, City Officials Say
Stop & Shop To Close Bridgeport Location, Food Bazaar To Take Over, City Officials Say A Stop & Shop store is closing in Connecticut due to declining revenue, as is the M&T Bank inside the supermarket Located in Bridgeport at 2145 Fairfield Ave., the store will close early next year, said Caroline Medeiros, a spokeswoman with Stop & Shop. "Stop & Shop has made the difficult decision to terminate the lease for our store located at 2145 Fairfield Ave., in Bridgeport, Connecticut, as the store was not meeting financial expectations," Medeiros said. All associates will be allowed to transfer to other Stop & Shop locations, she said. A spokesman for M&am…
36-Year-Old Dutchess County Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash in Hyde Park 36-Year-Old Dutchess County Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash in Hyde Park
36-Year-Old Dutchess County Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash in Hyde Park A 36-year-old was killed in a rollover crash in the region. The collision took place in Dutchess County around 5:15 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 in the area of 537 Salt Point Turnpike in the town of Hyde Park. According to Chief Robert Benson of the Hyde Park Police, Tyler J. McEnroe, of Millbrook, was driving a 1997 Subaru Hatchback when he lost control, overturned, and was partially ejected. McEnroe, the only person in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene, Benson said. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. If anyone witnessed the auto accident, please reach ou…
45-Year-Old Danbury Woman Killed, Man Critical In Wrong-Way I-84 Crash 45-Year-Old Danbury Woman Killed, Man Critical In Wrong-Way I-84 Crash
45-Year-Old Danbury Woman Killed, Man Critical In Wrong-Way I-84 Crash A 45-year-old Connecticut woman is dead and a man is in critical condition following a wrong-way driver crash on I-84. The collision took place in New Haven County around 6:20 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, in Waterbury. A 2004 Honda Accord was traveling in the wrong direction on I-84 when it caused two other vehicles to crash, said the Connecticut State Police. Killed in the crash was 45-year-old Fairfield County resident Francisa Jessennia Cortez-Arias of Danbury. The driver, a 32-year-old Danbury man, suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to Waterbury Hospital, state…
Fatal Overnight House Fire: Hampton Bays Man ID'd As Victim Fatal Overnight House Fire: Hampton Bays Man ID'd As Victim
Fatal Overnight House Fire: Hampton Bays Man ID'd As Victim A Long Island man has died from injuries suffered in a house fire. The blaze broke out around 9:55 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10 in Hampton Bays. When police officers and firefighters arrived a woman who was able to escape the home, told officers that a man was still inside the Rolling Hill Road residence as heavy smoke and fire poured from the residence,  said Sgt. Gina Laferrera, of the Southampton Police. Laferrera said firefighters were able to rescue the man, identified as Gregory Konesky, age 70, of Hampton Bays, and transported him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The wom…
500 Street Takeover Vehicles Stopped In Shelton By Awaiting Police 500 Street Takeover Vehicles Stopped In Shelton By Awaiting Police
500 Street Takeover Vehicles Stopped In Shelton By Awaiting Police Some 500 vehicles were stopped from a "street takeover" in Connecticut by awaiting police who had been tipped off about the event. The incident took place in Shelton on Saturday, Dec. 9, in the area of Research Drive. According to Det. Richard Bango, of the Shelton Police, detectives learned that a street takeover was planned to take place on Saturday.  A street takeover is an unsanctioned event with large groups of motorists that block roads and "take over" parking lots, performing stunts with their vehicles.  Shelton has been the target of these takeovers in the recent pa…
Suspect Nabbed Stealing Cooking Oil From Ramapo Restaurants, Police Say Suspect Nabbed Stealing Cooking Oil From Ramapo Restaurants, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed Stealing Cooking Oil From Ramapo Restaurants, Police Say This story has been updated. Over the past several weekends, numerous restaurants in the Hudson Valley had reported thefts of used cooking oil from their businesses.  The incidents occurred in Rockland County at different locations throughout Ramapo. The Ramapo Police Investigations Division said they identified a vehicle used in the crimes and a pattern of activity. On Saturday, Dec. 9, detectives conducted surveillance and spotted the vehicle enter the town. The vehicle was followed to a business in Monsey where the suspect emptied an oil container. Detectives arrested the man wit…
Tesla's First Showroom In CT Now Open At Mohegan Sun Tesla's First Showroom In CT Now Open At Mohegan Sun
Tesla's First Showroom In CT Now Open At Mohegan Sun If you are dying to test drive or purchase a Tesla, now is your chance with the opening of the brand's first Connecticut sales and showroom. The Tesla Electric Vehicle Showroom, located in New London County had a soft opening this week at the Shops at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, said Cody Chapman, director of Public Relations for the casino. During the opening, sales and demo drives have been available to guests. The grand opening of the showroom is slated for Monday, Dec. 18, Chapman said. "The Tesla EV Showroom + Sales & Delivery Center arriving at Mohegan Sun is the first-of-its…
Waterbury Man Convicted Felon Busted With Illegal Guns, Ammunition, Police Say Waterbury Man Convicted Felon Busted With Illegal Guns, Ammunition, Police Say
Waterbury Man Convicted Felon Busted With Illegal Guns, Ammunition, Police Say A Connecticut convicted felon is being held on a $2.5 million bond following a warrant raid on his apartment in which guns and ammunition were allegedly found. New Haven County resident Hipolito Lopez, age 49, of Waterbury, was charged on Wednesday, Dec. 6, said Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police. During the raid of Lopez's apartment, officers recovered a ghost gun assault rifle, two handguns, four high-capacity magazines, and various kinds of ammunition, Bessette said. Lopez, a convicted felon, is prohibited from possessing any firearms or ammunition. His prior convictions inv…
South Windsor Man Accused Of Strangling Woman South Windsor Man Accused Of Strangling Woman
South Windsor Man Accused Of Strangling Woman A Connecticut man was charged with strangulation after police said a woman reported she was choked and assaulted. The incident took place in Hartford County on Tuesday, Dec. 5 in South Windsor. According to Sgt. Mark Cleverdon of the South Windsor Police, officers were alerted to a woman walking down the street crying.  The woman arrived at police headquarters and told officers that she had been choked and assaulted by Bruce Salisbury, age 56, of South Windsor, Cleverdon said. Salisbury was taken into custody at his home and charged with assault and strangulation. He was released on…
Update: Duo Remains At Large After Stealing $2K Worth Of Items At Waterford Walmart Update: Duo Remains At Large After Stealing $2K Worth Of Items At Waterford Walmart
Update: Duo Remains At Large After Stealing $2K Worth Of Items At Waterford Walmart Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help identifying two men who allegedly stole $2,000 worth of breast pumps from a Walmart. The incident took place in New London County around 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 30 in Waterford. According to the Waterford Police, the men walked into the Walmart and selected five breast pumps valued at more than $2,000, after leaving the Walmart in Norwich. The men then walked out of the store without making any attempt to pay for the merchandise, police said. If you know who they are, please call or email Officer Surdo at nsurdo@waterfordct.org or 86…
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