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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.
Duo, Including CT Man, Accused Of Using Project Fraud Scheme To Pay Personal Expenses
Two men have been charged in separate criminal complaints with conspiracy and fraud offenses stemming from their alleged involvement in construction project fraud schemes.
New Haven County resident Don Richards, age 53, of Milford, and William Sacco, age 48, of Pelham, New Hampshire, were arrested in connection with the case, said Leonard C Boyle, Acting US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Both men were described in a criminal complaint as senior project managers at a Massachusetts mechanical contracting company during the time of the scheme.
From June 2014 through Dece…
Indictments Announced In Area Attempted Murder Case
A Hudson Valley man who has been on the run in connection with a shooting earlier this year has been captured and charged with attempted murder.
Orange County resident Lavelle Stackhouse, age 24, of Newburgh, was arraigned on Tuesday, Dec. 7, and charged with attempted murder in the second degree.
According to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, the indictment was in connection with a shooting of a man in the middle of the day on Williams Street, in the City of Newburgh, on Wed. Sept. 8.
The man that Stackhouse was shooting at, Joshua Hendrick, age 21, of Newburgh…
CT Teen Charged With Kidnapping Minor
A Connecticut teen has been charged with kidnapping a minor and sexually assaulting her before locking her in the trunk of a car.
Litchfield County resident Christopher Jesus Constanzo, age 19, of Torrington, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 7, said Leonard C Boyle, Acting US Attorney of the District of Connecticut.
As alleged in court documents, on Thursday, Dec. 2, Constanzo and a minor female arrived by car at the US Port of Entry at Highgate Springs in Vermont.
Just prior to their arrival, officials at the St-Armand/Philipsburg Border Crossing in Canada had refused Constanzo and the…
Northern Westchester Eatery Cited For 'Amazing' Burgers, 'Freezing Cold' Beer
A gem of a burger joint in the area has made quite a name for itself with locals.
The Creek, located in Northern Westchester, in Croton Falls, is known for its seasonal menu, live music, draft beers, and burgers, as well as a whole host of other items.
Foodies give The Creek a lot of five-star reviews for their burgers, especially the Kobe burgers and for their appetizers.
One fan said: "I found this gem while going to work. I have to say, burgers are amazing, especially the Creek made with Kobe beef, wow!!! My husband got the pear salad with grilled chicken, he loved it. The beer was fre…
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