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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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Man Found Burning Near Busy Roadway In New Canaan Man Found Burning Near Busy Roadway In New Canaan
Man Found Burning Near Busy Roadway In New Canaan A man lying horizontally was found burning after police in Fairfield County responded to a call for a possible fire near a popular park. The incident took place in New Canaan around 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10 in the area of Lapham Road near Waveny Park.  Preliminary evidence "does support that this incident is most likely a suicide," New Canaan Police said. Members of the New Canaan PD were dispatched to the area of Lapham Road near the town mulch pile on a report of a possible fire in the woods, said Lt. Jason Ferraro, of the New Canaan Police. The report of a fire in the woods w…
North Bergen Gunman Sentenced In 'Execution Style' NY Apartment Shooting North Bergen Gunman Sentenced In 'Execution Style' NY Apartment Shooting
North Bergen Gunman Sentenced In 'Execution Style' NY Apartment Shooting A 19-year-old gunman from North Bergen has been sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the 2019 shooting death of a Hudson Valley man. Jayden Rodriguez was sentenced to 19 years in state prison to be followed by a period of five years post-release supervision, said Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh. The crime took place on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, when Rodriguez entered a Spring Valley apartment building and proceeded to fire numerous shots at Emerson Jean-Baptiste, 20, ultimately causing his death, the DA's Office said. Rodriguez …
Alert Issued For Missing Uniondale 15-Year-Old Alert Issued For Missing Uniondale 15-Year-Old
Alert Issued For Missing Uniondale 15-Year-Old Police on Long Island are asking the public for help locating a missing 15-year-old. Genesis Martinez, of Uniondale, was last seen on Saturday, Aug. 6, and was reported missing on Monday, Aug. 8, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, Martinez was last seen leaving her Uniondale home.  She is described as being 5-foot-3, 140 pounds with red hair and brown eyes. Her clothing description and destination are unknown, police said. Detectives request anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to contact the Nassau County Police Department Missing Pe…
19-Year-Old Sentenced For Fatal Shooting At Apartment Building In Hudson Valley 19-Year-Old Sentenced For Fatal Shooting At Apartment Building In Hudson Valley
19-Year-Old Sentenced For Fatal Shooting At Apartment Building In Hudson Valley A teen has been sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the 2019 shooting death of a Hudson Valley man. Jayden Rodriguez, age 19, from the Township of North Bergen, New Jersey, was sentenced to 19 years in state prison to be followed by a period of five years post-release supervision, said Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh. The crime took place on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, when Rodriguez entered a Spring Valley apartment building and proceeded to fire numerous shots at an individual identified as Emerson Jean-Baptiste, ultimately caus…
Tens Of Thousands Raised For Long Island Nurse Who May Need New Heart After Falling Ill Tens Of Thousands Raised For Long Island Nurse Who May Need New Heart After Falling Ill
Tens Of Thousands Raised For Long Island Nurse Who May Need New Heart After Falling Ill Tens of thousands of dollars have been raised for a Long Island nurse who is fighting for her life after suffering a heart ailment. Joanne Drenckhahn, a frontline worker during the pandemic, and an emergency room nurse, was admitted to a hospital in Mineola last week after suffering a heart ailment that could likely lead to her needing a new heart, according to a fundraiser set up to help with her medical care. A mother of two young children, Joanne has been transferred to a hospital in New York City for a higher level of care, the fundraiser said. She also underwent surgery to have a bive…
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Promoting Sexual Performance By Child Hudson Valley Man Charged With Promoting Sexual Performance By Child
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Promoting Sexual Performance By Child A Hudson Valley man has been arrested for multiple counts of allegedly promoting a sexual performance by a child. He was arrested in Carmel on Wednesday, Aug. 10. In March, investigators assigned to the department's Bureau of Criminal Investigation received information from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that images and videos of child sexual abuse material were being shared online from a residence in the Town of Carmel, said Capt. Michael Grossi, of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. BCI Investigators executed a search warrant at the home on May 25, assisted by PCSO elec…
Man Nabbed With Knife, After Exposing Himself During Greenwich Robbery, Police Say Man Nabbed With Knife, After Exposing Himself During Greenwich Robbery, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Knife, After Exposing Himself During Greenwich Robbery, Police Say A man was nabbed by police in Fairfield County for allegedly exposing himself after allegedly attempting to rob a woman and harassing others in a parking garage. The incident took place in Greenwich around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 8 at Greenwich Plaza. According to Greenwich Police, Antonio McDuffie, age 21, of the Bronx, allegedly approached a woman in the garage and demanded money from her while pointing a knife and making a stabbing motion, he then exposed himself. A short time later, officers responded to the garage for a report of a disturbance regarding McDuffie who had given a secu…
Body Found Near Gazebo At Town Green In CT Body Found Near Gazebo At Town Green In CT
Body Found Near Gazebo At Town Green In CT Police are investigating after a man was found in an apparent homicide in a city gazebo in Connecticut. The man's body was found in Hartford County in Enfield adjacent to town hall around 2:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10. When Enfield police arrived on the scene, they confirmed that the victim was dead and a victim of homicide, said Enfield Police Chief Alaric J. Fox. Fox said an investigation is underway along with the state police. The man has not been identified. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Popular Pair Retiring After 32 Years Running Highly-Rated Pizzeria In Hudson Valley Popular Pair Retiring After 32 Years Running Highly-Rated Pizzeria In Hudson Valley
Popular Pair Retiring After 32 Years Running Highly-Rated Pizzeria In Hudson Valley The owners of a favorite Hudson Valley pizza shop have decided to retire after 32 years in business. Johnny and Drita Tomaj, the owners of Little Jozefs Pizza in Hopewell Junction, who won Daily Voice's Best Pizza in Dutchess County several years ago, said it's time to spend time with the grandkids instead of tossing pizza dough. "For all these years of support, we want to thank you: our customers and friends. This time is bittersweet for us," the couple said. Earlier Story: Little Jozef's In Hopewell Junction Wins DVlicious Best Pizza In Dutchess Besides hanging out with the grandch…
4 Nabbed In Million-Dollar Suffolk County Retail Theft Ring, DA Says 4 Nabbed In Million-Dollar Suffolk County Retail Theft Ring, DA Says
4 Nabbed In Million-Dollar Suffolk County Retail Theft Ring, DA Says Four people have been nabbed in a major million-dollar retail theft ring on Long Island. Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced on Tuesday, Aug. 9, that the suspects would steal items from big box stores and then use Ulloa’s Brentwood pawn shop as a front. The suspects would allegedly store the products at a warehouse before selling them online, the DA's Office said. The suspects, Carlos Ulloa, Henry Delgado, Sandra Cruz, and Sandra Palomino generated over $1 million a year in profit, authorities say. Ulloa, age 50,  of Patchogue, the owner and ope…
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