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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.
Town Holds Firm On Hudson Valley Gun Show Cancelation Despite Organizer Changing His Mind
Despite a gun show organizer changing his mind about canceling a show on Father's Day weekend due to recent mass shootings, a Hudson Valley town is holding firm.
The event, the NEACA Gun Show, was scheduled to be held in Ulster County on Saturday, June 18, and Sunday, June 19 in Saugerties.
The show was canceled by mutual agreement between the town and the promoter, said David Petronis, president of NEACA last week.
But on Sunday, June 12, Petronis, angry over what he said in a statement was "political" maneuverings stated he planned to "hopefully," hold the show anyway.
On Monday, June 1…
Distracted Driver Runs Over Convenience Store Worker's Foot In Hudson Valley, Police Say
A maintenance worker was injured at a convenience shop after a distracted driver ran over his ankle and foot.
The incident took place in Ulster County in Ellenville on Monday, June 6, at Stewart's Shop on Main Street.
The man was maintaining gas tanks at the 99 S. Main St. station at about 2 p.m. when Nancy Crosby, age 66, of Kerhonkson, ran over his foot and ankle, causing scrapes, bruises, and facial cuts, village Police Chief Philip Mattracion said.
The man was treated and released from an area hospital, the chief said.
The victim was identified by police.
Crosby was using her cell ph…
Trio Nabbed After Handguns Stolen From Riverhead Store, Police Say
Three Long Island men have been arrested for allegedly stealing two handguns, ammunition, and other goods from a firearms store.
The incident took place in Riverhead around 1:50 p.m., Monday, June 6, at the Niosi Firearms Development, located at 680 Elton St.
Riverhead police responded to the store on a report of a burglary in which two handguns were stolen, as well as firearm ammunition, apparel, bags, and gun accessories.
An extensive investigation was conducted which resulted in the arrest of three people as well as the recovery of stolen property, the Riverhea…
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