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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.

Kathy Reakes's Contributions

Lifestyle

New 'Healthy' Eatery Opens In Greenwich Perfect for those with a New Year's resolution to get healthy, Supr Food Kitchen, a destination for clean and wholesome ingredients, has debuted in Fairfield County. Formerly Myx Kitchen, the new Greenwich rebranded fast-casual restaurant combines the fusion of health and flavor. Supr Food Kitchen’s menu features meals rich in vegetables, healthy fats, and whole grains, with a focus on protein-forward offerings and a seed oil-free approach. In addition to the Greenwich location, Supr Food will open a first-of-its-kind drive-through location in Darien this year, and launch…

by Kathy Reakes

01/02/2024

News

Powerball Ticket Worth $200K Sold In Hudson Valley Just in time to stock up on plenty of champagne, one lucky Hudson Valley player took home a second-place prize for Powerplay worth a whopping $200,000. The player picked four correct numbers plus the Powerball for Saturday, Dec. 3 game in Rockland County in Pearl River, said New York Lottery officials. The winning numbers for the game were 10-11-26-27-34 and a red Powerball of 7. The ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven at 191 N. Middletown Road. No word yet on who the winner is. In other news, one person picked all the correct numbers for the $842 million Powerball gam…

by Kathy Reakes

01/02/2024

News

$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Monroe One lucky Connecticut Powerball player is walking away with $1 million bucks on a second-place ticket. The $1 million ticket was sold in Fairfield County at the Camaro Mini Market in Monroe, said the Connecticut Lottery. The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing were 12, 21, 42, 44, 49 and the red Powerball was 1. The Power Play multiplier was 3X. No word yet on who the winner is. There were four $1 million Powerball winners across the country, including in California, Florida, and Maryland. Each player matched all five white balls but did not have the red Powerbal…

by Kathy Reakes

01/02/2024

Police & Fire

IDs Released For 5 Killed In Cross Island Parkway New Year's Crash The identities have been released of five people killed during a two-vehicle crash near the Whitestone and Throgs Neck bridges in New York City on New Year's Day. 5 Killed In New Year's Day Crash On Cross Island Parkway In Queens The crash occurred around 6 a.m., Monday, Jan. 1 on the northbound Cross Island Parkway in Queens in the area of Exit 36S, said the NYPD. A preliminary investigation determined that a blue 2018 Mazda sedan was traveling northbound on the Whitestone Expressway approaching the southbound exit ramp to the Cross Island Parkway when the 24-year-old driver struc…

by Kathy Reakes

01/02/2024

Police & Fire

Know Her? Woman Wanted For Stealing From Long Island Store, Police Say Police are asking the public for help identifying a woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Long Island store. The incident took place around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Sunoco, at 240 Terryville Road in Port Jefferson Station. She drove away from the store in an SUV, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, t…

by Kathy Reakes

01/02/2024

Lifestyle

New Hudson Valley Restaurant Getting Rave Reviews For Variety, Fresh Offerings A new Thai restaurant in the Hudson Valley is wowing diners with its bright, fresh flavors, according to online foodies. Located in Dutchess County, Lopburi Thai opened in mid-October in Wappingers Falls and usually has a line out the door, in part because they only seat about 15 to 20 people at a time. But don't let that deter you from trying one of the new hot spots in the village (they also have take-out) that is named after the owner's hometown in Thailand. The menu features plenty of curry dishes, as well as seafood, duck, Pad Thai, and many standard favorite Thai dishes. …

by Kathy Reakes

12/31/2023

News

Duo From Hudson Valley Headed To Prison For Abusing Girlfriends Two Hudson Valley men are headed to prison for up to three years for admittedly abusing their girlfriends. Orange County residents Carlos Flores-Banegas, age 31, of Newburgh, and Kevin Salaman, age 34, of Mount Hope, were sentenced in Orange County Court on Thursday, Dec. 21. Flores-Banegas was sentenced to three years in prison and three years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to aggravated family offense and attempted burglary, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. Salaman was sentenced to one-and-a-half to three years in prison following his guilty ple…

by Kathy Reakes

12/31/2023

Police & Fire

Man, 30, Poses As CT Landlord, Demands Money From Resident, Police Say A 30-year-old man has been charged with burglary after allegedly breaking into a Connecticut home posing as a fake landlord. Hampden County resident Precious C. Okorie, age 30, of Springfield, Massachusetts, was arrested around 4:40 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 28 in South Windsor, Connecticut. According to Sgt. Mark Cleverdon of the South Windsor Police, Okorie broke into a home and remained there while the resident and her two children were present as part of a fake landlord-tenant dispute. An investigation into the incident found that Okorie created and forged leasing documents using…

by Kathy Reakes

12/31/2023

Police & Fire

Reward Offered In Violent Attack On Elderly CT Man Police and a crime stoppers organization are offering a reward to find the person responsible for a brutal attack and robbery of an elderly Connecticut man. The attack took place in New Haven County around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6 on Conrad Street (Oak Terrace) in Naugatuck. According to Naugatuck Police, the suspect, or suspects, entered a home where they violently assaulted an elderly member of the community. The victim suffered physical injuries and was further victimized by the theft of personal property, the department said. "We are reaching out to the community…

by Kathy Reakes

12/30/2023

Business

Hudson Valley Eatery Announces Closure 'With Heavy Heart' After eight years of good food and drinks, a beloved Hudson Valley pub and beer garden is closing its doors. Located in Ulster County, Schatzi's New Paltz will serve its last pierogi and cold beer on Sunday, Dec. 31. The owner, Jeremy Phillips, who announced on Facebook the closure, said it was with a "heavy heart" that he is closing the business. "New Paltz being my home town has and will always hold a special place in my heart," Phillips said. "I love this town and the people of this town." He added that many factors contributed to his decision to close the door including the pandemic,…

by Kathy Reakes

12/29/2023

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