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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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Obituaries

James Caan Of 'The Godfather' Dies James Caan, the New York-born actor best-known for his highly acclaimed roles in “The Godfather,” “Elf,” and “Misery,” has died at the age of 82. His death was announced on Caan's official Twitter account. A cause of death was not made immediately available. “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6," the tweet says. "The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time." Caan, who will forever be known for playing “Sonny” Corleone, the …

by Kathy Reakes

07/07/2022

Obituaries

Native NYer James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies James Caan, the New York-born actor best-known for his highly acclaimed roles in “The Godfather,” “Elf,” and “Misery,” has died at the age of 82. His death was announced on Caan's official Twitter account: “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time." Caan, who will forever be known for playing “Sonny” Corleone, the brother to Al Pacino’s Michael, in the "Godfather," was honored for his work …

by Kathy Reakes

07/07/2022

News

Attorney Arrested In Norwalk For Stealing $1M From Clients, Police Say A Fairfield County real estate attorney has been charged with stealing more than $1 million from clients. Carl Ferraro, age 57, of Darien, was arrested on Wednesday, July 6 in Norwalk. Police say they received numerous complaints against Ferraro that he had withheld money from clients during real estate closings, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino, of the Norwalk Police. During a lengthy investigation by the detective bureau that involved over half a dozen victims, it was determined that Ferraro would facilitate home closings on behalf of the selling parties, and would …

by Kathy Reakes

07/07/2022

Police & Fire

Woman Found With Loaded Gun Near School In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley woman has been arrested for allegedly having a loaded gun on school grounds. Ulster County resident Sarah Schatzel, age 35, of Kingston, was arrested around 10 a.m., on Wednesday, July 6, during an investigation. During the investigation the department said there was a brief pursuit of Schatzel in which she ran onto the property of the Kingston Catholic School with the loaded gun, police said. After being caught, police recovered a loaded 9mm handgun and a substantial amount of crack cocaine from Schatzel, police added. She was charged with: Criminal possession of a weap…

by Kathy Reakes

07/07/2022

Police & Fire

Body Of 35-Year-Old Found In Hudson Valley Reservoir The body of a 35-year-old Hudson Valley man was recovered from a reservoir by state police divers. The incident took place in Dutchess County in the town of Fishkill on Monday, July 5. According to police, the Dutchess County 911 Center received a call around 9:20 p.m., that a swimmer was missing in the Mount Beacon Reservoir in the town of Fishkill. Officers from Fishkill, the city of Beacon, and the state police responded to the area and a search was conducted, police said. Officers were assisted by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office using a drone with thermal imaging to aid in the se…

by Kathy Reakes

07/07/2022

News

Duo Nabbed For Drug Running To Hudson Valley Two men have been charged for allegedly running drugs from New Jersey to the Hudson Valley following a long-term investigation. Khalif Johnson, age 22, and Zakhi Jenkins, age 19, both of Paterson, New Jersey, were arrested in Orange County by Port Jervis Police on Tuesday, July 5. The months-long investigation focused on the duo bringing drugs from Paterson to Port Jervis including selling crack cocaine and 650 bags of fentanyl to an undercover police officer, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office. During the investigation, police recovered three ounces of crack cocaine and ap…

by Kathy Reakes

07/07/2022

Police & Fire

Nine Residents Rescued After Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Norwalk Nine residents and a pet were evacuated from a Fairfield County housing complex due to an apartment fire. The blaze broke out in Norwalk around 11:50 p.m., on Wednesday, July 6. Firefighters responded to a residential apartment fire at 261 Ely Ave., at the Roodner Court Housing complex, said Deputy Chief Michael McCallum. Once on the scene, firefighters found a fire in Building 18 apartment 2B, and quickly removed the nine residents and one pet from the area, McCallum said. The fire was placed under control 26 minutes after arrival. The Red Cross was notified to care for residents …

by Kathy Reakes

07/07/2022

Business

Restaurant In Ossining Announces Closure A restaurant in Northern Westchester that was known for its tasty healthy food and civic work has closed its doors for good. The Good Choice Kitchen in Ossining, at 147 Main St., announced on Facebook it closed on Saturday, June 25. The eatery had opened five years ago. The owners thanked their customers who kept them going over the years and hoped they had made a difference in their lives, as well. Customers lamented the closure online but also thanked the owners for the food, and good works in the community. "Thank you for all the good things you brought to so many during your time with…

by Kathy Reakes

07/07/2022

Police & Fire

CT Man Nabbed For Sexually Assaulting Minor, Police Say A Connecticut man has been charged with sexually abusing a minor following a two-month investigation. The Hartford County incident took place in Manchester. In May, the Manchester Police Department received information that Jesus Manuel Figueroa, age 32, of Hartford, was suspected of sexually abusing a minor child, said Lt. Ryan Shea, of the Manchester Police Department. Detectives conducted an extensive investigation and a warrant for the arrest of Figueroa was issued, Shea said. On Wednesday, July 6, investigators, assisted by members of the Hartford Police Department Violent …

by Kathy Reakes

07/07/2022

Police & Fire

Long Island Man Nabbed With Weapon, Drugs, Police Say A Long Island man was nabbed with a gun and drugs after being stopped for allegedly running a stop sign, authorities announced. The incident took. place around 1 a.m., Sunday, July 3 in Hempstead. According to detectives, Officers spotted a 2019 Toyota Camry run a stop sign at the intersection of Northern Parkway and Nassau Road. Officers conducted a traffic stop and discovered a loaded .380 caliber pistol, along with 59 Oxycodone pills, Nassau County Police said. The gun and pills seized.Nassau County Police Lashamel Walker, age 20, of Hempstead was arrested and charged with: Crimi…

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07/07/2022

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