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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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Governor Announces Increased Patrols And Safety Measures For Thanksgiving Travel Governor Announces Increased Patrols And Safety Measures For Thanksgiving Travel
Governor Announces Increased Patrols And Safety Measures For Thanksgiving Travel New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide increase in law enforcement patrols and safety checks to ensure road safety during the busy Thanksgiving holiday, which runs from Saturday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Dec. 1. “Thanksgiving kicks off the busiest travel season of the year, and we want everyone to reach their friends and loved ones safely,” Hochul said. “I urge drivers to stay alert, stay sober, and move over when you see vehicles stopped on the side of the road.” In response, New York State officials are ramping up efforts to secure roads during Thanksgiving week, a peak time f…
Final Suspect In 2022 Beacon Murder Case Apprehended, Closing Multi-Agency Investigation Final Suspect In 2022 Beacon Murder Case Apprehended, Closing Multi-Agency Investigation
Final Suspect In 2022 Beacon Murder Case Apprehended, Closing Multi-Agency Investigation A local police department in coordination with multiple law enforcement agencies, has arrested the final suspect in a 2022 murder in the Hudson Valley, marking a significant breakthrough in a complex, multi-year investigation. On Thursday, Nov. 21, Beacon Police, aided by extensive inter-agency cooperation, apprehended 24-year-old Zyree Downing in Pennsylvania, where he was already incarcerated, According to Beacon Chief of Police Thomas Figlia. Downing, from Middletown, Delaware, has been charged with murder for his alleged involvement in the death of Lionel Pittman. This arrest follo…
Take 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $31K Sold In Beacon Take 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $31K Sold In Beacon
Take 5 Lottery Ticket Worth $31K Sold In Beacon A lucky player can purchase an enormous turkey after hitting all the correct numbers in the latest Take 5 Lottery game. The top winning ticket worth $31,707 was sold in Dutchess County at the All In One Foodmart on Wolcott Ave in Beacon for the Thursday, Nov. 21, evening drawing. The winning numbers were: 07-16-18-23-30.  TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. 
Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Violent 2017 Home Invasion In Washingtonville Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Violent 2017 Home Invasion In Washingtonville
Hudson Valley Man Sentenced For Violent 2017 Home Invasion In Washingtonville A Hudson Valley man has been sentenced to nine years in prison following a dramatic burglary incident where he and an accomplice posed as FBI agents during a violent home invasion.  Westchester County resident Oscar Castillo, age 37, from Yonkers, was sentenced on Monday, Nov. 18, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. He was also sentenced to five years of post-release supervision.  The sentence stems from Castillo's 2023 guilty plea to burglary charges linked to a 2017 incident in Washingtonville. Castillo, who initially evaded sentencing by not appearing in c…
Tuxedo Park Cadet Among Elite Group Of West Point’s Rhodes Scholars Heading To Oxford Tuxedo Park Cadet Among Elite Group Of West Point’s Rhodes Scholars Heading To Oxford
Tuxedo Park Cadet Among Elite Group Of West Point’s Rhodes Scholars Heading To Oxford A West Point grad from the region is one of only 32 students nationwide to be awarded a Rhodes Scholarship at the University of Oxford in the fall of 2025. Orange County resident Shepherd Dzina of Tuxedo Park and three other cadets were awarded the scholarship on Saturday, Nov. 16. Dzina is an economics major currently serving as the Brigade Executive Officer at West Point, managing logistics and operations for over 4,400 cadets. He also leads the Finance Club and conducts research with the Army’s Office of Economics and Manpower Analysis. He has interned with the US International Develop…
Rockland County Jail Sergeant Facing 51 Child Exploitation Charges Following Cyber Tip: DA Rockland County Jail Sergeant Facing 51 Child Exploitation Charges Following Cyber Tip: DA
Rockland County Jail Sergeant Facing 51 Child Exploitation Charges Following Cyber Tip: DA A 44-year-old sergeant at the Rockland County Jail is facing over 50 charges of possessing and promoting alleged child sexual abuse material, authorities announced. Daniel Dworkin, a corrections officer sergeant, was arrested Thursday, Nov. 21, following an investigation sparked by a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, according to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II. Dworkin is charged with 51 counts each of promoting and possessing a sexual performance by a child. A search of his home and digital devices reportedly uncovered disturbing…
Man Charged With Criminally Negligent Homicide In Fatal Red Hook Route 9 Crash Man Charged With Criminally Negligent Homicide In Fatal Red Hook Route 9 Crash
Man Charged With Criminally Negligent Homicide In Fatal Red Hook Route 9 Crash A 40-year-old Hudson Valley man has been charged with alleged criminally negligent homicide following a fatal incident that claimed the life of Bard graduate Linh Hong Nguyen.  Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi said Rohan Patrick, of Poughkeepsie, faces charges related to the death of Linh Hong Nguyen on Saturday, May 25.  Related: Bard Grad, Runover, Killed On Red Hood Sidewalk The tragedy occurred in Dutchess County at 10:25 p.m. along Route 9 in Red Hook when Patrick allegedly drove his vehicle in a manner that led to Nguyen's death, the DA said. "This t…
Poughkeepsie Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects In February Shooting Poughkeepsie Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects In February Shooting
Poughkeepsie Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects In February Shooting A police department  in the region is asking the public for help identifying two people involved in a shooting earlier this year. The incident occurred in Dutchess County on Saturday, Feb. 10, around 11:30 p.m. in the area of Church and Main Streets in the city of Poughkeepsie. According to Det. Lt. Sean McCarthy of the Poughkeepsie Police officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots. While no victims were found at the scene, an investigation revealed that an occupied residence had been struck by gunfire. The department is asking for the community's helpd to ident…
Sullivan County Government Offices Closed Due To Storm Sullivan County Government Offices Closed Due To Storm
Sullivan County Government Offices Closed Due To Storm Due to numerous power outages and downed trees, Sullivan County government offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 22, with the exception of 24-hour facilities.  Snowfall totals in the county range from 3 inches (Woodbourne) to a foot (Callicoon Center). Offices are expected to reopen on Monday, Nov. 25.  Police and fire will be on duty and available.  Be safe and avoid downed wires, said Dan Hust, Sullivan County communications director. 
Newburgh Man Charged With Rape Of Children Under 11 Newburgh Man Charged With Rape Of Children Under 11
Newburgh Man Charged With Rape Of Children Under 11 In a shocking case, a Hudson Valley town has charged a 34-year-old man with rape for allegedly assaulting children under the age of 11. Orange County resident Kelvin Dubon-Rivas, of Newburgh, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 21, for predatory sexual assault against children and first-degree rape. According to Town of Newburgh Police Lt. Matthew Nadolny, an ongoing investigation has discovered one additional juvenile victim. It is unknown at this time if there are any additional victims.  Anyone with information regarding Dubon-Rivas is asked to contact the Town of Newburg…
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