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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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Korean War Hero And Arlington Native Charles Johnson Awarded Medal Of Honor Korean War Hero And Arlington Native Charles Johnson Awarded Medal Of Honor
Korean War Hero And Arlington Native Charles Johnson Awarded Medal Of Honor A Korean War hero and Dutchess Count native has finally received the nation’s highest military honor after decades of effort by his family, students, local advocates, and US Congressman Pat Ryan. Private First Class Charles Johnson, a 1951 graduate of Arlington High School, was awarded the Medal of Honor on Friday, Jan. 3 at the White House.  His heroic actions during a June 11, 1953 battle near the demilitarized zone in Korea are credited with saving at least eight lives, President Joe Biden said during the ceremony. During the battle, Johnson was severely injured but continued to ai…
Drunk Driver Plows Into State Police Car, Van During Lloyd Traffic Stop, Police Say Drunk Driver Plows Into State Police Car, Van During Lloyd Traffic Stop, Police Say
Drunk Driver Plows Into State Police Car, Van During Lloyd Traffic Stop, Police Say Two New York State Troopers and two civilians were injured when an alleged drunk driver hit the back of a troop car while conducting a traffic stop. The incident occurred last week in Ulster County in the town of Lloyd, said Troop F officials. The collision caused the patrol car to hit the vehicle they had stopped, leaving two civilians and two troopers with minor injuries. "Thankfully, everyone is expected to recover, but this could have been far worse," the department said.  They added the incident was a stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving not only for those directly …
Suspect Nabbed In Shots Fired Incident In Poughkeepsie Neighborhood: Police Suspect Nabbed In Shots Fired Incident In Poughkeepsie Neighborhood: Police
Suspect Nabbed In Shots Fired Incident In Poughkeepsie Neighborhood: Police A 39-year-old Poughkeepsie man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a shooting incident on Flannery Avenue and the Westbound Arterial. The incident occurred on Friday, Jan. 3, around 7:50 p.m., said the city of Poughkeepsie Police. Responding officers found no victims but discovered spent shell casings and gunfire damage to an occupied residence during a canvass of the area, the department said. Detectives and crime scene technicians processed the scene, determining that the shooting was linked to an earlier disturbance.  The suspect, identified as David Smit…
Man Sentenced To 45 Years To Life For Brazen Newburgh Double Shooting Man Sentenced To 45 Years To Life For Brazen Newburgh Double Shooting
Man Sentenced To 45 Years To Life For Brazen Newburgh Double Shooting A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to 45 years to life in prison for shooting and killing a man and paralyzing another. Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that Romaine McRae, of Brooklyn, was sentenced on Monday, Jan. 6, in connection with the April 2023 incident. As argued in court at the trial, McRae and co-defendant Dwayne Hines perpetrated a brazen double shooting and execution that occurred on Lander Street in the City of Newburgh at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023.  Two men at the location were shot, leaving one man…
Driver Charged In Thompson Pedestrian Crash That Killed Liberty Woman: Police Driver Charged In Thompson Pedestrian Crash That Killed Liberty Woman: Police
Driver Charged In Thompson Pedestrian Crash That Killed Liberty Woman: Police A 29-year-old Liberty woman has died after being struck by a vehicle in Sullivan County, and the driver is now facing charges of vehicular manslaughter and driving while impaired, State Police report. The crash occurred early Friday, Jan. 5, on Glen Wild. Road near Pine Tree Road in the town of Thompson, said Trooper Jennifer Alvarez. According to Alvarez, a 2018 Toyota RAV 4, driven by Sadia K. Thomas, 31, of Woodridge, was traveling northbound on Glen Wild Road when it struck Vanessa M. Hopper, age 29, of Liberty. EMS transported Hopper to Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, wher…
Albany Man Shot by Police After Assuming 'Shooter's Stance' Albany Man Shot by Police After Assuming 'Shooter's Stance'
Albany Man Shot by Police After Assuming 'Shooter's Stance' Albany Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting, leaving a man with non-life-threatening injuries and facing multiple charges, including gun possession and endangering children. According to Megan Craft, a spokeswoman for the Albany Police, the incident occurred on Sunday, Jan. 5, at 150 Third Ave. Craft said officers responded to reports of a person with a weapon inside the home after a witness reported seeing Luis Rivera, age 39, armed with a handgun.  When officers arrived, they ordered everyone inside the residence to exit. A woman and her teenage son exited safely, b…
$25K Graffiti Spree Targeting Landmarks Leads To Middletown Man's Arrest: Police $25K Graffiti Spree Targeting Landmarks Leads To Middletown Man's Arrest: Police
$25K Graffiti Spree Targeting Landmarks Leads To Middletown Man's Arrest: Police Authorities report that a Hudson Valley man has been charged with felony criminal mischief after a graffiti spree caused over $25,000 in damages to more than 29 public and private properties, including historic landmarks and local businesses. According to Middletown Police Lt. Jeffry Thoelen, Kevin Herrera, age 30, of Middletown, was charged on Wednesday, Jan. 1, following an investigation into the incidents, which began on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. Police found the vandalism involved graffiti written in bright spray paint on 29 separate locations, including the historic Paramount Theater, the…
New Year, New Restaurant Offers $1 Oysters, Chill Dining In Nyack New Year, New Restaurant Offers $1 Oysters, Chill Dining In Nyack
New Year, New Restaurant Offers $1 Oysters, Chill Dining In Nyack If you are looking for a fresh and new place to chow down, enjoy friends and family, or relax and grab a bite and a cocktail in 2025, visiting a new Rockland County restaurant is a must. Nestled in the old Greekish spot in Nyack at 8 N Broadway, Little Dean's Oyster Bar is the brainchild of Chef Constantine Kalandranism, the former owner of The Greekish. Late last year, the chef decided it was time to try something vibrant and new and decided on the concept of small plates and cocktails. And fresh seafood.  On the menu, Kalandranis says, "Little Dean’s is taking the time to …
Kingston Man, 77, Hit And Killed While Crossing Busy Roadway Kingston Man, 77, Hit And Killed While Crossing Busy Roadway
Kingston Man, 77, Hit And Killed While Crossing Busy Roadway A 77-year-old Hudson Valley man was hit and killed as he crossed a busy roadway without being in a crosswalk, police said. Gary White, of Kingston, was hit by a 2012 GMC Terrain driven by a 20-year-old KIngston resident while crossing Broadway from the corner of Orchard Street around 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, said Lt. P.R. Buono, of the Kingston Police. Buono said White's death was a result of injuries sustained from the crash. He died several hours later at Westchester Medical Center in Vallaha.  Buono said the GMC driver was alone during the crash and remained at the scene…
Poughkeepsie Woman Assaulted, Teeth Knocked Out, 1 Charged: Police Poughkeepsie Woman Assaulted, Teeth Knocked Out, 1 Charged: Police
Poughkeepsie Woman Assaulted, Teeth Knocked Out, 1 Charged: Police A 27-year-old Hudson Valley man has been charged with felony assault following a brutal attack that left a woman with significant facial injuries, police report. According to the City of Poughkeepsie Police, officers responded to a reported assault on N. Bridge Street on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.  On arrival, a 32-year-old woman was found with severe facial injuries, including missing teeth,  police said. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where she received treatment for injuries to her mouth and face. Following an investigation by pa…
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