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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

Stamford Diner Excited To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' A popular Fairfield County diner known for making everything from scratch has hit the big-time with an upcoming appearance on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," starring Guy Fieri. The Stamford Diner located at 135 Harvard Ave., is known for the sign with the giant cup of coffee and its famous matzo ball soup, giant sandwiches and entrees, and uber-friendly service. So, when Guy Fieri's crew came knocking wanting to showcase the diner it was no surprise to owner Ari Thanos who owns four other restaurants in the region and is opening a fifth next month. But still, when Guy …

by Kathy Reakes

08/23/2023

Police & Fire

2 From Region Charged With Endangering Child After 23 Neglected Animals Found In Home A man and woman from the region were charged with animal neglect and endangering a child after 23 animals were found living inside a home that police said was uninhabitable. The incident took place in Sullivan County in the town of Liberty at a residence on Benton Hollow Road on Wednesday, Aug. 16. According to Undersheriff Eric Chaboty, of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, at the scene deputies found the home occupied by 12 dogs, a cat, a genie pig, and nine rabbits for a total of 23 animals. The structure had no running water. Liberty Town Code Enforcement arrived a short time …

by Kathy Reakes

08/23/2023

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Charged With Threatening Store Employee, Breaking Glass Wall A Fairfield County man was arrested for allegedly breaking a glass partition wall and threatening employees at a popular gas station/convenience store. The incident took place in Greenwich on Sunday, Aug. 20 around 5:50 p.m. at the Mobil Station located at 520 East Putnam Ave. According to Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police, James Kimball, age 37, of Greenwich, was charged after police reviewed security footage which showed him breaking the partition wall at the front counter and threatening one of the employees by saying that he "should kill them for calling the cops." Kimbal…

by Kathy Reakes

08/23/2023

Police & Fire

Child Struck, Killed By Car In Danbury Parking Lot A young child was struck and killed by a car in a parking lot in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Danbury around 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22 in the area of Shelter Rock Road. According to Erin Henry of the Danbury Police, officers were dispatched to a home on Shelter Rock Road for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a young child. When officers arrived they learned that a child had been struck by a car in the parking lot, Henry said. Henry said the child was taken to the hospital, where they died from their injuries. "This tragic incident ap…

by Kathy Reakes

08/22/2023

Police & Fire

Traffic Alert: I-84 Ramps To Close For Paving In Hudson Valley Residents and commuters should take note that two ramps on I-84 in the Hudson Valley will be closed overnight due to paving. The State Department of Transportation is advising Orange County motorists to expect the following ramps along I-84 in the town of Newburgh will be closed between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., beginning Tuesday, Aug. 22, through Friday, Aug. 25, to accommodate the work, weather permitting. I- 84 westbound ramp to Exit 37 (Route 52) I- 84 westbound ramp to Exit 36 (I-87/New York State Thruway) Motorists should plan accordingly and follow the posted detours. During the construct…

by Kathy Reakes

08/22/2023

Police & Fire

2 Found Dead Inside Home In Region Police are awaiting the results of autopsies after a man and a woman were found dead in a home in the region. The incident took place in Sullivan County around 7:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 14 on DeBruce Road in Livingston Manor. According to Undersheriff Eric Chaboty of Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the home for a report of two dead people inside. At the location deputies met the Livingston Manor Fire Department who cleared the building of any hazardous conditions, Chaboty said. Sullivan County Coroner Elton Harris responded and pronounced dead Brian Sprague, age 50, …

by Kathy Reakes

08/22/2023

Police & Fire

Hudson Valley Transfer Station Fire Under Investigation An investigation is underway following a fire at a Hudson Valley transfer station. The blaze took place in Orange County around 9:20 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the station located on Training Center Lane in New Hampton. When the Goshen Fire Department arrived on the scene they found an active fire in a large sorting facility, the department said. The first engine from West Point Professional Firefighters was in the area and responded to assist. Goshen firefighters on the scene of the fire.Minisink Hook and Ladder Co. 1 - Goshen FD Firefighters quickly got water on the fire, but found …

by Kathy Reakes

08/22/2023

Police & Fire

Sinking Boat With 5 Passengers Rescued By Greenwich Police Marine Unit A boat that was taking on water with five passengers aboard was rescued by a Fairfield County police marine unit. The incident took place in Greenwich near Great Captain Island, on Long Island Sound on Saturday, Aug. 19, when the vessel ran into trouble. Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police said the department's Marine Section 139 located the boat. They deployed dewatering pumps and towed the vessel to Beacon Point Marine to be lifted out of the water. The boat was saved and none of the five onboard were injured, Smyth said. An inspection of the vessel and an interview with the opera…

by Kathy Reakes

08/22/2023

Police & Fire

Hudson Valley Man Admits To Making Ghost Guns With 3D Printer A Hudson Valley man has pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon and faces up to 10 years in prison after being caught making ghost guns on a 3D printer. Orange County resident Noah James McCagg, age 21, of Port Jervis, pled guilty on Monday, Aug. 22, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. After conducting a joint narcotics investigation with the Orange County Drug Task Force, members of the City of Port Jervis Police engaged in a foot pursuit with McCagg on Saturday, March 25, on Front Street in Port Jervis. There, they recovered a loaded 9mm pistol and a…

by Kathy Reakes

08/22/2023

Police & Fire

Hudson Valley Man Charged With DWI After Striking Telephone Pole A Hudson Valley man was nabbed for driving while intoxicated after state police spotted him allegedly driving erratically before hitting a telephone pole. The incident took in Orange County around 1:50 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 20 in the city of Newburgh. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police, Robert A. Johnson, age 33, of the city of Newburgh, was charged after troopers spotted him driving a 2002 Volvo S-60 in an erratic manner before he hit a construction sign and kept on driving. Troopers initiated a traffic stop at which point the Johnson fled and traveled through se…

by Kathy Reakes

08/22/2023

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