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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Man Killed, Woman Injured In Single-Vehicle New Britain Crash, Police Say Man Killed, Woman Injured In Single-Vehicle New Britain Crash, Police Say
Man Killed, Woman Injured In Single-Vehicle New Britain Crash, Police Say A man was killed, and a woman was injured following a one-car crash in Connecticut.  The crash occurred in Hartford County around 9:15 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, in the area of Slater Road near Mitchell Street in New Britain. According to New Britain Police spokeswoman Rachel Zaniewski, when officers arrived, they found the unidentified man unresponsive, and he was later pronounced dead by New Britain EMS on the scene. The passenger was alert and conscious but suffered several injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to an area hospital for further treatment, Zaniewski said…
Teen Duo Nabbed For Armed Facebook Marketplace Robbery In Shelton, Police Say Teen Duo Nabbed For Armed Facebook Marketplace Robbery In Shelton, Police Say
Teen Duo Nabbed For Armed Facebook Marketplace Robbery In Shelton, Police Say Two Fairfield County teens were charged with robbery for allegedly pointing a handgun at a woman they had met on Facebook Marketplace to sell a pair of Air Jordan sneakers. The incident occurred in Shelton around 9:45 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, on Perry Hill Road. According to Shelton Police Det. Christopher Nugent, the department received a 911 call from a woman who said she met the man and woman on the social media app and agreed to purchase the sneakers. When the duo arrived at her home in a silver SUV, the victim said a disagreement started over the cost of the shoes, and she attempted t…
Haverstraw Teen Charged With Murder Of 29-Year-Old Pomona Man Haverstraw Teen Charged With Murder Of 29-Year-Old Pomona Man
Haverstraw Teen Charged With Murder Of 29-Year-Old Pomona Man A Hudson Valley teen who had been the subject of an extensive manhunt and was caught in South Carolina has been charged in the shooting death of a local man. Rockland County resident Yandie Martinez, age 18, of Haverstraw, was arraigned on one count of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the Monday, July 1, homicide in Haverstraw. According to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh III, on July 1, officers from the Town of Haverstraw Police Department responded to the area of Fairmount Avenue and West Street in Haverstraw f…
Man Asleep In Car In Travel Lane In Spring Valley, Wakes Up, Crashes Into Cars: Police Man Asleep In Car In Travel Lane In Spring Valley, Wakes Up, Crashes Into Cars: Police
Man Asleep In Car In Travel Lane In Spring Valley, Wakes Up, Crashes Into Cars: Police Aman who was allegedly asleep behind the wheel of his car on a roadway in the Hudson Valley woke up when police arrived, crashed into numerous vehicles, and attempted to flee, injuring several people.  The incident occurred in Rockland County in Spring Valley at 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28. According to Spring Valley Police Det. Matt Galli, an officer en route to another call for service, found Westchester County resident Nelson Torres, age 54, of Yonkers, asleep at the wheel on Route 59. Galli said the officer positioned his patrol car in front of the other vehicle to protect th…
New Haven Man Killed After Being Ejected From Car In 2-Vehicle Crash New Haven Man Killed After Being Ejected From Car In 2-Vehicle Crash
New Haven Man Killed After Being Ejected From Car In 2-Vehicle Crash A man was killed, and two others were seriously injured during a two-vehicle crash on a busy Connecticut roadway. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 5:40 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, on I-91 in North Haven. According to the Connecticut State Police, the crash occurred when a 41-year-old New Haven man, driving a 2006 Honda Civic on I-91 South, for an unknown reason, went into the median and struck a guardrail before crossing back into I-91 North and striking a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. State police said the impact of the crash caused a passenger in the Honda to be ejected onto the r…
Bank Manager From Pine Bush Sentenced For Hiring A Hitman To Murder Brother-In-Law Bank Manager From Pine Bush Sentenced For Hiring A Hitman To Murder Brother-In-Law
Bank Manager From Pine Bush Sentenced For Hiring A Hitman To Murder Brother-In-Law A Hudson Valley bank manager is headed for federal prison after pleading guilty to plotting to hire a hitman to murder her own brother-in-law. Orange County resident Reshma Massarone, age 40, of Pine Bush, a hamlet of Crawford, was sentenced to 9.5 years in prison and three years of post-release supervision on Wednesday, Aug. 28, said Damian Williams, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York.  “The defendant devised a chilling plan to have a member of her own family murdered for the low price of ten thousand dollars," said Williams. "Her plan was unthinkably heartless. For th…
Vernon Man Nabbed Exposing Himself At Bowling Alley In Front Of Children, Police Say Vernon Man Nabbed Exposing Himself At Bowling Alley In Front Of Children, Police Say
Vernon Man Nabbed Exposing Himself At Bowling Alley In Front Of Children, Police Say A Connecticut man was charged with alleged public indecency after exposing himself at a bowling alley/entertainment venue in front of children. Tolland County resident John Tobia, age 55, of Vernon, was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 28, for the Tuesday, Aug. 27 incident at Spare Time Entertainment in Vernon.d According to Vernon Police Lt. Robert Marra, an investigation that Tobia had exposed himself to a child in the game room at the bowling all Tobia was taken into custody without incident and charged with: Risk of injury to a child Breach of peace Public indecency He was hel…
New City Eatery Serves More Than Tacos, Think Steaks, Drinks, Desserts Too New City Eatery Serves More Than Tacos, Think Steaks, Drinks, Desserts Too
New City Eatery Serves More Than Tacos, Think Steaks, Drinks, Desserts Too When you hear about a restaurant named Craft Taqueria, you figure it's a taco joint. Well, think again. Located in Rockland County in New City on South Main Street,  Craft Taqueria serves tacos and was named one of the "top tacos" in the US by Yelp last year. However, online reviewers and local foodies say you'll also find elevated steaks, including a bison Tomahawk rib eye, burgers, and lots of seafood. Craft Taqueria The restaurant, owned by a Rockland County native and classically trained chef who spent years at top spots in New York City and beyond, does have excellent tacos. T…
Travel Alert: Route 9W To Close In Orangetown For Maintenance Travel Alert: Route 9W To Close In Orangetown For Maintenance
Travel Alert: Route 9W To Close In Orangetown For Maintenance Travelers should note that a stretch of a busy roadway is slated to be closed. The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists in Rockland County to expect 9W to close in both directions between Valentine Avenue and Highland Avenue in the town of Orangetown on Thursday, Aug. 29, between 7 p.m. and 12 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, weather permitting, to facilitate maintenance activities. Motorists should anticipate delays and follow the posted detour.  Local residents will be able to access their properties, DOT said. For more information, dial 511 or visit www…
One Of Stamford's Largest Fentanyl Dealers Busted With 7 Kilograms, Police Say One Of Stamford's Largest Fentanyl Dealers Busted With 7 Kilograms, Police Say
One Of Stamford's Largest Fentanyl Dealers Busted With 7 Kilograms, Police Say One of the most significant alleged dealers in Connecticut was busted with more than seven kilograms of fentanyl following an investigation into drug sales in the city.  Miguel “Cuba” Rodriguez-Veloz, age 60, of Stamford, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 29, during a state-level search warrant on his Liberty Street apartment by the department's Narcotics & Organized Crime Unit. According to Stamford Police Assistant Chief Richard Conklin, Rodriguez-Veloz was taken into custody as he left his apartment, where he was found with 1.2 grams of cocaine, 2.9 grams of crack cocaine, an…
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