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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Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Backs Up I-95 In Fairfield County Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Backs Up I-95 In Fairfield County
Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Backs Up I-95 In Fairfield County Commuters can expect some backups on I-95 in Fairfield County following a rollover crash of a tractor-trailer. The crash took place around 4:15 a.m., Monday, Dec. 6 in Fairfield between Exits 19 and 20, said the Fairfield Fire Department. The state Department of Transportation said the highway was congested for miles following the crash which dumped a bundled section of one-ton metal pipe onto the roadway. The right and center lanes remained closed until about 8 a.m., traffic is moving, but backups remain. The driver of the rig reported no injuries, according to the Fairfield Fire Departm…
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Stealing Watch While Working For Moving Company, Police Say Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Stealing Watch While Working For Moving Company, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Nabbed For Stealing Watch While Working For Moving Company, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged with larceny after allegedly stealing an expensive watch while working for a moving company. Jamar Blackburn, age 32, of Bridgeport, was arrested by Darien Police on Tuesday, Nov. 23 for the incident which took place in July in Darien. According to Sergeant Dan Skoumbros, of the Darien Police Department, Blackburn was arrested after the department took a larceny report from a resident who said that his watch valued at $1,500 was stolen while he was moving to Norwalk, The victim reported that he went to a pawn shop in Norwalk in July and not…
Man From Region Admits To Possessing Child Porn Man From Region Admits To Possessing Child Porn
Man From Region Admits To Possessing Child Porn A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child pornography. Worcester County resident Matthew Stefanelli, age 32, of Upton, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography on Thursday, Dec. 2, according to the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts.  According to officials, in December 2020, a CyberTip report identified Stefanelli as the owner of an account used to store child pornography.  In January, a search of Stefanelli’s residence resulted in the seizure of several electronic devices including his cell phone.  A forensic rev…
Iron Chef Opens Second Eatery On Long Island Offering Unique Dining Experience Iron Chef Opens Second Eatery On Long Island Offering Unique Dining Experience
Iron Chef Opens Second Eatery On Long Island Offering Unique Dining Experience A new restaurant opened by Iron Chef Jesse Schenker on Long Island is offering foodies and diners a unique experience that allows them to experience the creative process. Located in Nassau County in Oyster Bay, FOUR Restaurant is connected to its sister restaurant Two Spring and only seats 10 people at a time for a two-and-half-hour dinner that is anything but typical dining. Instead, the owner Iron Chef Jesse Schenker, says on the restaurant's page that diners should expect "a uniquely immersive and interactive dining experience, where the rules, boundaries, and norms of typical dining do…
Three Nabbed After Grab-Go Larceny At Fairfield County Ulta Beauty, Police Say Three Nabbed After Grab-Go Larceny At Fairfield County Ulta Beauty, Police Say
Three Nabbed After Grab-Go Larceny At Fairfield County Ulta Beauty, Police Say Three people have been arrested after allegedly running into a store and pulling off a grab-and-go larceny at a Fairfield County beauty store. The incident took place around 11:50 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Ulta Beauty store located at 1365 Post Road East in Westport. Store employees said three individuals entered the store, placed merchandise into bags that they were carrying, and then allegedly left the business without paying for any of the items, said Lt. David Wolf, of the Westport Police. All three were last seen running towards Old Road – presumably to a wait…
Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Region With Dog Inside Car Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Region With Dog Inside Car
Driver Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Region With Dog Inside Car A man was killed during a single-vehicle crash in the area after losing control of his 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. Michael Haas, age 69, was killed in Sullivan County around 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27, when sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a one-car crash with entrapment on Route 97 in the town of Lumberland. According to Undersheriff Eric J. Chaboty, of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, witnesses said the Corvette had been traveling southbound at a normal rate of speed when it suddenly crossed the double yellow line, spun around, and struck a tree with the rear of the …
Drunk CT Man Arrested After Falling Asleep In Another Person's Barn, Police Say Drunk CT Man Arrested After Falling Asleep In Another Person's Barn, Police Say
Drunk CT Man Arrested After Falling Asleep In Another Person's Barn, Police Say A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly getting drunk and doing drugs and falling asleep in another person's barn. Windham County resident Jayden Velasquez, age 24, of Windham, was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 1 after Connecticut State Police received a report of a suspicious vehicle. According to Troopers, when they arrived in the area of 315 Jerusalem Road in the Town of Windham, they found the barn doors removed from the structure and a man inside the suspicious vehicle.  Upon making contact with Velasquez, he said he had been drinking alcohol and doing drugs with a few …
Man Accused Of Breaking Into House To Sexually Assault Victim In Area Man Accused Of Breaking Into House To Sexually Assault Victim In Area
Man Accused Of Breaking Into House To Sexually Assault Victim In Area A Hudson Valley man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a home and sexually assaulting a resident. Dutchess County resident Thomas E. Ryan, age 54, of LaGrange, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 2, for the Monday, Nov. 1 incident, said Trooper AJ Hicks. According to Hicks, Troopers were dispatched to a residence in the town of Amenia for a report of a burglary in progress.  An investigation determined Ryan illegally entered the residence through a window and sexually assaulted the victim. Ryan was arrested and charged with: Criminal sex act Burglary Sexual abuse  He was…
Ex-State Employee From Long Island Indicted For Alleged Sick Leave, Timekeeping Schemes Ex-State Employee From Long Island Indicted For Alleged Sick Leave, Timekeeping Schemes
Ex-State Employee From Long Island Indicted For Alleged Sick Leave, Timekeeping Schemes A Long Island woman who worked as a state tax compliance agent has been indicted for allegedly defrauding the agency by collecting a salary while saying she was sick while working as a social worker and running a daycare. Sabine Alexis, ag 46, of Baldwin, was indicted on Friday, Dec. 3, said Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith. Alexis is also alleged to have submitted timesheets indicating she was working regular business hours with the tax agency, when the investigation revealed she was operating a daycare from her residence, working various internships, and completi…
Popular Westchester Restaurant Serves Up Italian Cuisine With A Modern Flair Popular Westchester Restaurant Serves Up Italian Cuisine With A Modern Flair
Popular Westchester Restaurant Serves Up Italian Cuisine With A Modern Flair If you are looking for a real southern Italian meal, complete with vegetables grown in the restaurant's private garden, then you may want to plan a visit to a popular Westchester eatery. Described by the owners as offering Italian cuisine with a modern flair, Lago Ristorante in Harrison has become known for its homemade pasta, daily specials, tableside meal preparations, pizzas, and panuozzi, a panini-like sandwiches made with charred pizza dough. The restaurant is also known for its meatballs that can be eaten any number of ways including nestled in a bun, in a panuozzi, or swimming on to…
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