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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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'The Gig's Up': NY Announces New Actions To Crack Down On Catalytic Converter, Auto Thefts 'The Gig's Up': NY Announces New Actions To Crack Down On Catalytic Converter, Auto Thefts
'The Gig's Up': NY Announces New Actions To Crack Down On Catalytic Converter, Auto Thefts Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered state police to crack down on the thefts of vehicle catalytic converters in high-crime areas of New York. Hochul made the announcement on Monday, Oct. 17 on Long Island as she also signed legislation requiring vehicle dismantlers to maintain records of the converters they receive.  "New York State has experienced a real rise in property crimes, and what is driving that is thefts of catalytic converters," Hochul said. "We want the criminals to know the gig's up. "We're coming. We have the resources, the technology, and the will to stop these crimes from ha…

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Number Of Bears Breaking Into CT Homes Rises Amid New Concerns After Attack On Boy Number Of Bears Breaking Into CT Homes Rises Amid New Concerns After Attack On Boy
Number Of Bears Breaking Into CT Homes Rises Amid New Concerns After Attack On Boy State wildlife officials are urging residents to take care when it comes to black bears with more home entries on the rise and on the heels of the attack of a 10-year-old boy. So far this year, there have been 65 entries into homes -- the highest since 2004 -- with damage done to 286 structures, including homes, said officials with the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Black bears have also destroyed some 796 bird feeders; attacked 24 pets; 146 livestock; 1,234 garbage cans, and 24 vehicles.  And while we may smile when we all see fun photos of bears, DEEP says …

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Local Woman Nabbed For Entering Hudson Valley Home, Stealing $1K In Goods, Police Say Local Woman Nabbed For Entering Hudson Valley Home, Stealing $1K In Goods, Police Say
Local Woman Nabbed For Entering Hudson Valley Home, Stealing $1K In Goods, Police Say A local woman has been arrested for allegedly entering a Hudson Valley home and stealing more than $1K in items. Danielle Logan, age 37, allegedly entered the Rockland County residence in Stony Point and removed items valued at more than $1,000, according to Lt. Greg Becker, of the Stony Point Police. Following an investigation, Logan, a resident of Stony Point, was arrested and charged with: Burglary Grandy larceny Petit larceny Criminal trespass  She was released on an appearance ticket and is due in court on Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Stony Point.

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Woman Accused Of Altering Amount On Check Stolen In Darien Woman Accused Of Altering Amount On Check Stolen In Darien
Woman Accused Of Altering Amount On Check Stolen In Darien A woman has been charged with a criminal attempt of larceny after allegedly changing the amount on a check for more than it was written for. Jennifer Burgos, age 32, of the Bronx, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 10 at Rikers Island after being nabbed at JFK Airport. According to Sgt. Dan Skoumbros of the Darien Police, the original incident was reported in Darien on Friday, Aug. 19 when the victim told police she mailed a check from the USPS box at Corbin Drive and discovered that the checks were altered and cashed for a larger amount than the original checks.  An investig…

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Man Found In Possession Of Backpack With Pipe Bombs In CT, Police Say Man Found In Possession Of Backpack With Pipe Bombs In CT, Police Say
Man Found In Possession Of Backpack With Pipe Bombs In CT, Police Say A Connecticut man has been arrested after police allegedly found a backpack full of pipe bombs when responding to a medical call. The incident took place in New London County around 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 in Groton. According to Det. Lt. David Miner, of the Groton Police Department, officers responded to a medical call for a person in the area of 516 Gold Star Highway near Tollgate Road. While on the scene officers identified suspicious items inside a backpack belonging to the individual, Miner said. The backpack contained what was believed to be improvised explosive devices or me…

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Items Stolen In Hudson Valley Home Burglary Have Been Sold On Facebook, Police Say Items Stolen In Hudson Valley Home Burglary Have Been Sold On Facebook, Police Say
Items Stolen In Hudson Valley Home Burglary Have Been Sold On Facebook, Police Say State Police are asking the public for help locating items that were allegedly stolen from a Hudson Valley home during a burglary. The incident took place in Ulster County on Friday, Sept. 16 in New Platz on Route 373. "Some of the proceeds of this burglary have been sold on Facebook Marketplace," state police said. Items stolen during the burglary included: Ryobi carpenter saw with a blue plastic handle and a power cord. A blue crowbar, steel, with a straight right angle claw kind of an I-beam-shaped shaft. Yankee memorabilia, roughly 12“ x 12“ picture framed pictures of Don Mattingl…

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225-Pound Black Bear That Attacked Connecticut Boy Had 'Rare Pieces Of Macaroni' In Stomach 225-Pound Black Bear That Attacked Connecticut Boy Had 'Rare Pieces Of Macaroni' In Stomach
225-Pound Black Bear That Attacked Connecticut Boy Had 'Rare Pieces Of Macaroni' In Stomach A 225-pound black bear that attacked a 10-year-old boy had rare pieces of macaroni in his stomach, according to a necropsy. The male bear attacked the boy in Litchfield County on Sunday, Oct. 16, as he played in his grandparent's yard in the town of Morris. Following the attack, which left the boy with non-life-threatening injuries including claw marks on his back and injuries to his leg, the bear was euthanized. The report, released by the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on Thursday, Oct. 20,  said “rare pieces of macaroni” were found in the bear’s stomac…

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5 Stamford Businesses Busted Selling Vape Products to Minors, Police Say 5 Stamford Businesses Busted Selling Vape Products to Minors, Police Say
5 Stamford Businesses Busted Selling Vape Products to Minors, Police Say Five Fairfield County businesses have been busted for allegedly selling vaping products and tobacco to minors during a sting operation. The operation took place in Stamford on Thursday, Oct. 20. According to Stamford Police Assistant Chief Richard Conklin, the department NARC and Organized Crime Unit teamed up with the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction after receiving numerous complaints from parents and residents of underage sales. During the sting operation, officers from both departments visited five Stamford businesses and at each business, minors were "readily" sold vape…

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New Update: Road Rage Led To Hudson Valley Stabbing Death, Police Say New Update: Road Rage Led To Hudson Valley Stabbing Death, Police Say
New Update: Road Rage Led To Hudson Valley Stabbing Death, Police Say Police in the Hudson Valley have made an arrest in the stabbing death of an area man during an argument between drivers. The incident took place in Orange County in the town of Wallkill around 9:45 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Route 17 westbound exit ramp at the intersection with Route 302. According to Wallkill Deputy Chief of Police Antonino Spano, officers responded to the area for a report of a fight in progress. Spano said the driver who was killed, Joel A. Laddy, age 74, of the town of Wallkill, and another vehicle operator identified as 22-year-old, Horace E. Duke were e…

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Fire Rips Through Home In Ridge Fire Rips Through Home In Ridge
Fire Rips Through Home In Ridge A Long Island home was destroyed by a fire that started on the front deck and moved inside.  The blaze broke out in Ridge around 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20 at 68 Ridge Road. According to Ridge Fire Chief Wesley Phillips, when firefighters arrived on the scene the front deck was on fire and flames were rolling over the roof and up the front of the home. Firefighters quickly accounted for residents which included the owner, who is seven months pregnant, and a cat, as well as a basement apartment renter. Once all the residents were accounted for, firefighters attacked the flames with …

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