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Kathy Reakes

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kreakes@dailyvoice.com

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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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Lifestyle

Popular Poughkeepsie Brewing Company/Restaurant To Begin Food Truck Catering Popular Hudson Valley brewery and restaurant owners Daniel Crocco and Jamie Bishop are taking on a third business, a food truck for catering special events. The duo, the Mill House Brewing Company owners in Poughkeepsie and the soon-to-open The Ridge by Mill House in Ulster County, Highland, said they dreamed of owning a food truck. So when word got out that the owners of Embers Wood-Fired Oven food truck were selling, they jumped on the chance to take on the new venture. “I’ve always dreamed of owning and operating a food truck, so Embers by Mill House marks a fascinating new chapter for …

by Kathy Reakes

12/16/2024

Police & Fire

Traffic Alert: Section Of Route 9W Closed In Rockland/Orange Counties Drives will want to avoid Route 9W in parts of Rockland and Orange County after a crash brought downed power poles and lines, closing the roadway. According to the New York State Police, the roadway is closed in both directions between Seven Lakes Parkway (Stony Point) and River Road (New Windsor); all lanes of two lanes are closed. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Kathy Reakes

12/16/2024

Police & Fire

Newburgh Family Displaced By Fire, Firefighter Injured A Hudson Valley family was displaced after a fire ripped through the home, traveling through the heating duct system. The incident occurred at 60 Gove St. in the City of Newburgh at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, December 12. According to Mike Neppl, chief of staff for the City of Newburgh, the seat of the fire was located in the basement of the home, with fire traveling in the heating system ductwork to the upper floors. The fire was put out by 11 a.m. Neppl said one firefighter was struck by debris when the first-floor ceiling failed. He was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital, where he was trea…

by Kathy Reakes

12/16/2024

Police & Fire

Arrest Made In Connection To July Attempted Murder Shooting In Poughkeepsie Police have made a significant breakthrough in a case that rattled the community in July that left a man in critical condition and three women injured. Jaimez T. Freeman, age 20, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 13, in connection with the alleged attempted murder and illegal possession of a weapon in the City of Poughkeepsie on Friday, July 5, at 380 Main St. According to Det. Sgt. Terrence Beam, the shootings took place as a large disorderly group gathered on Main Street. During the shootings, Beam said a 28-year-old man was transported to a local hospital with life…

by Kathy Reakes

12/16/2024

Police & Fire

Police On The Hunt For Suspects In 2 Orangetown Home Burglaries Police in the Hudson Valley are hunting for suspects involved in two home burglaries during the early morning hours. Capt Michael Shannon of the Orangetown Police said the break-ins occurred on Friday, Dec. 13, around 4:15 a.m. in Pearl River and Orangeburg. Shannon said the first burglary occurred on Pinto Road in Pearl River. The suspects gained entry through a lower lever window. The suspects, dressed in dark-hooded sweatshirts and ski masks, left the home without taking anything. Shannon said the second incident occurred a short time later at a Howard Avenue residence in Orangeburg. T…

by Kathy Reakes

12/16/2024

Police & Fire

Filming To Close Major Clarkstown Roadway A busy Rockland County roadway will be closed on Monday, Dec. 16, to film a popular television series. The causeway will be closed between Ridge Road and Stonewall Lane in Clarkstown from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the filming of the NBC Peacock series Poker Face. Clarkstown Police said a detour route would be posted, routing vehicles to Route 304, Route 9W, and Old Haverstraw Rd. Laurent Rejto, director of the Hudson Valley Film Commission, confirmed the filming and said, "Unfortunately, unlike Season 1, most of Season 2 was filmed in New York City." Poker Face stars Natasha Lyonne as quirk…

by Kathy Reakes

12/16/2024

Lifestyle

Aviation Geek Turns Holiday Legend: Airport-Themed Display Spreads Christmas Cheer In New City Shrieks of joy from children and large smiles from the adults greet New City resident Gary Cirlin when he flips the switch on his large Christmas light display, which is much more than just lights. Named the "New City North Pole Airport," the home of envy is located at 12 Oriole Road in New City. It features thousands of lights and interactive exhibits. The neighbors don't seem to mind the miles of cars that line up each night to see the display, the laughs, the bright lights, and the sheer joy the whole thing has become. Gary Cirlin decked out his car and his house. Gary Cirlin It…

by Kathy Reakes

12/13/2024

Police & Fire

Two Men From Region Nabbed With 2 Kilograms Of Cocaine On I-87 In Catskill In a significant drug bust, the New York State Police apprehended two Staten Island men during a routine traffic stop on I-87 in Catskill. Walter A. Harris, age 38, and Johnny C. Mitchell, age 35, were busted shortly after midnight on Saturday, Dec. 7, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Hicks said an investigation led to the discovery of approximately 2.2 kilograms of cocaine and more than $3,200 in cash. Both men were charged with possession of a controlled substance and intent to sell. They were arraigned and held without bail at the Greene County Jail.

by Kathy Reakes

12/13/2024

News

'Stay Calm,' Say Rockland County Officials After Drone Sightings Rockland County officials are urging residents to remain calm after at least four sightings of drones were spotted flying over the region late Thursday, Dec. 12, and into New Jersey. “We understand that these drone sightings may be unsettling and are taking these reports seriously,” said County Executive Ed Day. Day said he has notified federal authorities and written a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to have the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigate and provide answers about who is behind these drone sightings. The d…

by Kathy Reakes

12/13/2024

Police & Fire

Disturbance At Poughkeepsie Homeless Shelter Leads To 2 Deputies Injured The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office reported the arrest of Isaiah E. Lodge, age 27, after deputies responded to a disturbance call and he bit them and held one in a chokehold. Capt. John Watterson said the incident occurred in Poughkeepsie around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12. They were called to a homeless shelter on North Hamilton Street for a disorderly person threatening staff. As the deputies attempted to arrest Lodge, Watterson said the incident escalated when he resisted arrest, injuring two deputies by biting them and employing a chokehold. The altercation required the resp…

by Kathy Reakes

12/13/2024

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