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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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Lifestyle
Storm Ida: Community Rallies To Support Westchester Family Who 'Lost Everything' Storm Ida: Community Rallies To Support Westchester Family Who 'Lost Everything'
Storm Ida: Community Rallies To Support Westchester Family Who 'Lost Everything' The children of a Westchester family whose parents' home was destroyed by the floodwaters of Storm Ida are asking the public for help through a GoFundMe. Kayla and Karissa Romanelli said their parents' Mamaroneck home was devasted by flooding with more than 10 feet of water rushing through the basement and first floor of their home. "All furniture, cars, appliances, personal belongings, and memories have faced damage due to the storm," the daughters said. "Their home as they know it has been destroyed." To help, they turned to GoFundMe, and to date, the community has turned out to help wit…

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News
Fairfield County Resident ID'd As One Of Four Victims Of Fatal CT Plane Crash Fairfield County Resident ID'd As One Of Four Victims Of Fatal CT Plane Crash
Fairfield County Resident ID'd As One Of Four Victims Of Fatal CT Plane Crash Two pilots from Connecticut were killed in a plane crash into a commercial building along with a couple from Boston. The Cessna citation 560X business jet crashed around 9:50 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, in Hartford County at Trumpf Inc., a manufacturer in Farmington. The jet had just taken off from the Robertson Airport in Plainville, headed for Dare County Regional Airport in North Carolina, said the Federal Aviation Administration, said Lieutenant Tim McKenzie, of the Farmington Police. See Earlier Story: Four Confirmed Dead After Plane Crashes Into Building In Farmington The two…

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Police & Fire
Man Caught Taking Photos Of Women In Bathroom At Long Island School, Police Say Man Caught Taking Photos Of Women In Bathroom At Long Island School, Police Say
Man Caught Taking Photos Of Women In Bathroom At Long Island School, Police Say A Long Island man is accused of taking pictures of women in the bathroom at an area school. Shehzad Asif, age 37, of Elmont, was arrested for an incident that took place on Tuesday, Aug. 31 at the Hunter Business School in Levittown, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, a 39-year-old female employee, entered the bathroom at the school located at 3601 Hempstead Turnpike. She noticed what appeared to be a cell phone charging cube plugged into the wall next to the toilet. As she was exiting, the victim inspected the device and noticed there was a camera lens…

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Obituaries
Storm Ida: Longtime Professors Identified As Those Killed In Westchester Flash Flooding Storm Ida: Longtime Professors Identified As Those Killed In Westchester Flash Flooding
Storm Ida: Longtime Professors Identified As Those Killed In Westchester Flash Flooding Two longtime computer science professors in New York were among those killed in Westchester County during Storm Ida as it whipped across the region producing severe flash flooding and high winds. President Dr. Seamus Carey of Iona College in New Rochelle issued a statement that Professors Ken and Fran Bailie, of Rye Brook, did not make it home after teaching their classes at the college on Thursday, Sept. 2. A body, found on a guide rail, pinned against a utility pole at Lincoln Avenue and Brookside Way in Purchase, was later identified as that of Ken Bailie, according to Westchester County…

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Business
Another ShopRite In Area Scheduled To Close Another ShopRite In Area Scheduled To Close
Another ShopRite In Area Scheduled To Close ShopRite has confirmed it plans to close another store in the Hudson Valley this month. On Thursday, Sept. 2, spokeswoman Karen O'Shea said the company has decided to close the Orange County ShopRite store in Newburgh on North Plank Road. "ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. has made the very difficult decision to close the Newburgh store Sept. 18," O'Shea said. "ShopRite appreciates the loyalty of our customers and the dedication of our team of associates who worked hard over the years to serve the community." The corporation will be offering job opportunities to associates at our other stores in…

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Police & Fire
Road-Rage Incident Leads To DUI Charge For Man In Fairfield County, Police Say Road-Rage Incident Leads To DUI Charge For Man In Fairfield County, Police Say
Road-Rage Incident Leads To DUI Charge For Man In Fairfield County, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been accused of driving under the influence following a road-rage incident. Michael James Slocum, age 32, of Stamford, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 31, after officers in New Canaan were dispatched to the area of South Avenue and Farm Road on a report of a road rage incident that had occurred between two motorists. Slocum was identified as one of the operators of a vehicle that was involved in the incident that had initially occurred in Stamford, said Lieutenant Jason Ferraro of the New Canaan Police Department.  While officers were speaking with S…

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Police & Fire
Storm Ida: One Person Found Dead In Westchester, Second Missing, Police Say Storm Ida: One Person Found Dead In Westchester, Second Missing, Police Say
Storm Ida: One Person Found Dead In Westchester, Second Missing, Police Say After an intense search for a Westchester couple, police have confirmed they have found one person dead and are still searching for the second. The incident began around 1:45 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, when Harrison Police received a report of a missing elderly Rye Brook couple, setting off an intensive search of the area. Earlier Report: Storm Ida: One Death Confirmed In Westchester Due To Flash Flooding The search led to an unoccupied vehicle on a guide rail, pinned against a utility pole at Lincoln Avenue and Brookside Way in Purchase, said Chief John Vasta of the …

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Police & Fire
Second Suspect Caught After Attack By Dirt Bikers In Western Mass Second Suspect Caught After Attack By Dirt Bikers In Western Mass
Second Suspect Caught After Attack By Dirt Bikers In Western Mass Police in the region have arrested a second person allegedly involved in the Monday, July 5 assault at the "X."  A 22-year-old Springfield man was charged in the incident in which a driver was assaulted by several dirt bikers. Jacob Rogers of Springfield was arrested on a warrant on Thursday, Sept. 2 by Springfield Police, along with other agencies, according to Springfield Police spokesman Ryan Walsh. Rogers has been charged with: Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury Armed assault to murder Assault with a dangerous weapon Police say on July 5, t…

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News
Storm Ida: NY Thruway Reopens Storm Ida: NY Thruway Reopens
Storm Ida: NY Thruway Reopens The New York State Thruway has reopened after immense flooding from Storm Ida closed down the busy roadway for hours through the Hudson Valley. As of 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, the Thruway Authority announced that all lanes are now open on I-87 south between exit 14 and exit 12.  Two lanes are open northbound - the right lane remains closed at exit 12 due to flooding.  Delays exist from ponding water and traffic. The roadway had been closed for hours in Rockland and Westchester County due to heavy flooding. State Police say motorists should use caution. 

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News
COVID-19: Third-Dose Vaccination Clinic Scheduled In Putnam COVID-19: Third-Dose Vaccination Clinic Scheduled In Putnam
Covid-19: Third-Dose Vaccination Clinic Scheduled In Putnam Health officials in Putnam County have scheduled a third dose Moderna vaccine clinic for those who are immunocompromised.  The clinic will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the Phillipstown Recreation Center in Garrison. The clinic is only open to those who: Are moderate to severely immunocompromised Have completed the 2-dose Moderna series at least 28 days ago Are ages 18 years of age or older The department is asking that only those who "truly" qualify register. Others will be turned away. Those receiving the shot will need to bring their COVID-19 vaccinati…

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