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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
Decade-Old Mystery Unraveled: Police Identify Remains As Missing Woman From Region Decade-Old Mystery Unraveled: Police Identify Remains As Missing Woman From Region
Decade-Old Mystery Unraveled: Police Identify Remains As Missing Woman From Region After nearly a decade, police in New York have identified human remains found in a wooded preserve as those of Amanda King, who vanished in November 2013.  King's remains were found in Rensselaer County in Troy on Sunday, Oct. 20, near Campbell Avenue in the. Burden Pond Preserve, said Troy Police Assistant Chief Steven Barker. She was age 27 when she disappeared. Troy Police were led to the police by a resident who discovered human remains. Identification was confirmed through dental records and DNA analysis, Barker said. King, reported missing over a decade ago, from Schenecta…

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Police & Fire
Police Sergeant From Region Honored With 2024 Hero Of Crisis Intervention Team Award Police Sergeant From Region Honored With 2024 Hero Of Crisis Intervention Team Award
Police Sergeant From Region Honored With 2024 Hero Of Crisis Intervention Team Award The National Alliance on Mental Illness has awarded a Hudson Valley police sergeant the 2024 Hero of CIT Award—New York State, recognizing his significant contributions to mental health advocacy. The Clarkstown Police Department announced that Sgt. Christopher Bax’s recent accolade underscores his dedicated efforts in mental health advocacy within the community. The department said that as a Crisis Intervention Team trainer, Bax has shown exemplary leadership and compassion, significantly impacting the lives of those affected by mental illness. "His approach extends beyond training law enf…

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News
Woman From Region Sentenced For Arson Of Residential Building With People Inside Woman From Region Sentenced For Arson Of Residential Building With People Inside
Woman From Region Sentenced For Arson Of Residential Building With People Inside In a significant court ruling, a woman from the region was sentenced to nine years in prison following her conviction for arson of a residential building. According to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, Dawn Hulse, age 53, of Port Jervis, was sentenced on Wednesday, Nov. 20, to prison time plus an additional five years of supervised release.  This follows her guilty plea in Orange County Court to commit arson at a two-family residence in Port Jervis. Court documents reveal that on Tuesday, Jan. 25, Hulse disabled the smoke detector from the fuse box and barricaded the…

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Police & Fire
Person Narrowly Escapes Late-Night Apartment Blaze In Region Person Narrowly Escapes Late-Night Apartment Blaze In Region
Person Narrowly Escapes Late-Night Apartment Blaze In Region A late-night fire at an apartment complex in the region saw one individual's narrow escape and left three firefighters needing medical attention as local fire crews battled intense flames. The blaze occurred in Orange County around 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 39 Kenny Court in Newburgh. According to Mike Neppl, Chief of Staff of Newburgh, firefighters encountered heavy flames billowing from the building's second story.  A rapid response saw a second alarm issued as teams searched for reported individuals trapped inside. One person managed a harrowing escape by jumping from a seco…

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Schools
West Point Grad From Region Awarded Rhodes Scholarship West Point Grad From Region Awarded Rhodes Scholarship
West Point Grad From Region Awarded Rhodes Scholarship 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…

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Wildfires Near Containment As Governor Mobilizes Multi-Agency Response Wildfires Near Containment As Governor Mobilizes Multi-Agency Response
Wildfires Near Containment As Governor Mobilizes Multi-Agency Response As the wildfires continue to burn across the state and in the Hudson Valley, Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined the extensive efforts to combat them, highlighting the crucial roles played by local and national agencies in tackling the blazes. On Wednesday, Nov. 20, Hochul provided an update on the ongoing wildfire situation in the state, prompting a robust response from more than 400 fire departments and over 1,300 personnel.  These teams have worked tirelessly to contain fires in Orange and Ulster counties, closely coordinating with local fire departments and first responders. Hochul said th…

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Lifestyle
Revive Your Broken Treasures: County In Region Offers Repair Café Revive Your Broken Treasures: County In Region Offers Repair Café
Revive Your Broken Treasures: County In Region Offers Repair Café Grab that broken lamp and alarm clock and head to the Repair Cafe in the Hudson Valley. Experts will breathe new life into your beloved but broken items while promoting sustainability. Rockland County Executive Ed Day will host it at the Pearl River United Methodist Church at 130 Franklin Ave on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Residents of Rockland are encouraged to bring their damaged or worn items—ranging from lamps and clothing to small appliances and toys—to the event. Skilled volunteer "Repair Coaches" will assess and mend them free of charge.  How…

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Police & Fire
New Fire Station In Region Celebrates Opening New Fire Station In Region Celebrates Opening
New Fire Station In Region Celebrates Opening Hundreds of residents, city officials, and firefighters turned out to unveil a fire department's new station, which consolidates three stations into one. The event occurred in Dutchess County on Saturday, Nov. 16, in Beacon. According to Beacon Mayor Lee Kyriacou, the new central station for the Beacon Fire Department, located at the “gateway” to Beacon on Route 9D opposite City Hall, represents the culmination of decades of studies and plans to consolidate three fire stations into one central location. Kyriacou said the 17,000-square-foot facility, which costs $14.7 mi…

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News
Region Escalates to Drought Warning: Officials Urge Water Conservation Region Escalates to Drought Warning: Officials Urge Water Conservation
Region Escalates to Drought Warning: Officials Urge Water Conservation As the dry spell continues and wildfires persist, New York State has raised the Hudson Valley's drought status to a warning level, prompting intensified voluntary water conservation efforts across the region. On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the state heightened its drought advisory for the Hudson Valley from a watch to a warning, though immediate concerns for Rockland's water sources remain minimal for now.  Officials said the longer the region experiences dry conditions, the more pressing the concern becomes.  A Drought Warning is the second in a four-stage advisory system that includes …

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Police & Fire
Serious Bicycle Collision On Route 17K Leaves Man From Region In ICU Serious Bicycle Collision On Route 17K Leaves Man From Region In ICU
Serious Bicycle Collision On Route 17K Leaves Man From Region In ICU A late afternoon crash involving a bicycle and a vehicle on Route 17K has left a 59-year-old Hudson Valley man critically injured and in the ICU. On the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 19, around 5:15 p.m., emergency responders from the Town of Newburgh Police and the New York State Police rushed to the scene of a distressing accident on Route 17K at the intersection with Stony Brook Court in Newburgh. According to Lt. Matthew Nadolny of the Newburgh Police, a 35-year-old man operating a vehicle from Newburgh collided with a 59-year-old man riding a bicycle from Newburgh. The impact of the collis…

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