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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.

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Expect Delays: Roadwork Will Reduce I-87 Stretch In Rockland To One Lane For Months Expect Delays: Roadwork Will Reduce I-87 Stretch In Rockland To One Lane For Months
Expect Delays: Roadwork Will Reduce I-87 Stretch In Rockland To One Lane For Months Motorists in the region should get ready for long delays as work begins on a section of I-87 that will reduce the roadway to one lane for months. The New York State Thruway Authority on Friday, Sept. 10 announced that traffic will be reduced to one lane in Rockland County at the northbound Exit 15 ramp to New Jersey (New Jersey-I-287-NJ Route 17 South) beginning Monday, Sept. 13.  The lane reduction is needed for bridge joint repair work on the ramp. The temporary alignment is scheduled to be in place until mid-November.  The lane reduction is expected to cause delays, especiall…

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Schools
Local University To Be Featured On Amazon Prime Series Local University To Be Featured On Amazon Prime Series
Local University To Be Featured On Amazon Prime Series A local university has hit the jackpot by being featured on an upcoming episode of the Amazon Prime TV series, "The College Tour." During the show, students and alumni at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield will discuss SHU’s innovative programs, hands-on learning, faculty, and other aspects of life on campus. The university's 30-minute episode takes viewers on a journey through the university, providing an inside look without having to step on campus.  Host Alex Boylan, a winner of The Amazing Race reality show, introduces students and provides facts and figures about SHU while vide…

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Silver Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Fairfield County Girl Silver Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Fairfield County Girl
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Fairfield County Girl A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Fairfield County 14-year-old girl. Cameryn Blake was last seen on Ely Avenue in Norwalk on Wednesday, Sept. 8. According to the Norwalk Police, Clake is described as being a 5-foot-5, light-skinned Black female, approximately 140 pounds, with red and black braided hair.  She has connections in Norwalk, East Haven, and West Haven.  She was wearing all black clothing and had a backpack and handbag.  Please call 911 if you spot her. If you have any information regarding her possible whereabouts, please call 203-854-3000. Share thi…

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Police & Fire
Suspect At Large After Person Stabbed Inside Area Deli In 'Unprovoked' Attack, Police Say Suspect At Large After Person Stabbed Inside Area Deli In 'Unprovoked' Attack, Police Say
Suspect At Large After Person Stabbed Inside Area Deli In 'Unprovoked' Attack, Police Say A person "viciously" stabbed inside a deli in the area has police searching for the suspect.  The attack took place in Orange County around 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9 at the Happy Deli at 321 Liberty St., in the City of Newburgh. According to Newburgh Police, officers arriving on the scene found a 42-year-old City of Newburgh resident had been stabbed multiple times in a vicious, unprovoked attack.  The victim required surgery and is expected to survive. The crime scene was processed by members of the City of Newburgh Detective Division’s Crime Scene Unit. …

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Police & Fire
Connecticut Man Found Shot To Death On City Street, Police Say Connecticut Man Found Shot To Death On City Street, Police Say
Connecticut Man Found Shot To Death On City Street, Police Say A Connecticut man was found shot to death after police responded to a shot spotter alert. The discovery was made around 8:15 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, on Newhall Street, in New Haven.  Trequon Lawrence, age 27, was rushed by American Medical Response to Yale-New Haven Hospital where he was pronounced dead, said Officer Scott Shumway, of the New Haven Police Department. New Haven Police Investigative Services and Bureau of Identification responded to the scene and continue to investigate. Lawrence was a New Haven resident. Police ask that any witnesses contact the New Haven Police De…

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Popular Area Bakery Vandalized Popular Area Bakery Vandalized
Popular Area Bakery Vandalized A popular Hudson Valley bakery which is known for its cakes and baked goods has been vandalized for a second time in just a month.  The Dutchess County favorite Sweetbakes Cafe in the Village of Wappingers Falls was first vandalized on On Sunday, Aug. 22.  On Wednesday, Sept. 8, the shop shared the news that it had been broken into again and cakes and baked goods were destroyed.  "It is unfortunate to report out to our customers and followers that our storefront was once again targeted in the early morning hours of Wednesday our window showing our logo advertisement was vand…

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Police & Fire
Intoxicated Man Found Asleep At Fairfield County Intersection, Police Say Intoxicated Man Found Asleep At Fairfield County Intersection, Police Say
Intoxicated Man Found Asleep At Fairfield County Intersection, Police Say A Fairfield County man was charged with driving under the influence after being found asleep behind the wheel of his Subaru sedan. Billy Estrada, age 30, of Stamford, was arrested on Saturday, Sept. 4, after a Darien Police officer spotted the car in the middle of the road at the intersection of Hollow Tree Ridge Road and Allwood Road. When the officer approached the vehicle, he could see the Estrada apparently sleeping. After several attempts, officers were able to rouse Estrada, said Sgt. James Palmieri of the Darien Police. Once awake, Estrada was extremely confused and o…

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Police & Fire
Man Ramming Vehicles In Stolen Car Nabbed After Crash, Police Say Man Ramming Vehicles In Stolen Car Nabbed After Crash, Police Say
Man Ramming Vehicles In Stolen Car Nabbed After Crash, Police Say A 32-year-old man was charged with numerous crimes after allegedly stealing a Dodge Charger during a burglary in the area and ramming numerous vehicles including police cruisers. Malachi Hunter, a former New Jersey resident, was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 9, in Dutchess County after crashing head-on into a City of Poughkeepsie police car. The incident with Hunter began when police received a 911 call regarding an erratic driver attempting to run over people in the area of 52 Gifford Ave., said Detective Lt. Matt Clar, of the City of Poughkeepsie Police. The vehicle, a black Dodge Charger …

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Police & Fire
Two Seriously Injured In Northern Westchester Crash Two Seriously Injured In Northern Westchester Crash
Two Seriously Injured In Northern Westchester Crash Two people were seriously injured during a three-vehicle crash in Northern Westchester. The crash took place around 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, on the Taconic Parkway in Yorktown in the area of the AMVET’s Bridge in Yorktown. According to the Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department, when firefighters arrived on the scene they found two people trapped in a vehicle. As they worked to rescue the injured, the entire roadway was shut down northbound. Firefighters stabilized the vehicle and completed a "sidewall removal" to extricate the trapped occupants, the department said. Another…

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Police & Fire
Suspects Break Into Homes In Multiple CT Towns, Steal Keys, Credit Cards, Vehicles, Police Say Suspects Break Into Homes In Multiple CT Towns, Steal Keys, Credit Cards, Vehicles, Police Say
Suspects Break Into Homes In Multiple CT Towns, Steal Keys, Credit Cards, Vehicles, Police Say Police are searching for a group of suspects who allegedly broke into unlocked homes in multiple towns in Connecticut and stole keys and credit cards. The incidents took place early in the morning on Thursday, Sept. 9, in New Haven County and included the towns of Guilford, Madison, and Branford. According to the Guilford Police, items stolen during the break-ins included credit cards, small electronics, wallets, purses, and checkbooks, were stolen from the homes.  The suspects also stole vehicles from several homes.  One Guilford home was invaded at 6 a.m. Thursday, according t…

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