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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Stratford Woman Accused Of Throwing Burrito Bowl At Officer Near Chipotle Stratford Woman Accused Of Throwing Burrito Bowl At Officer Near Chipotle
Stratford Woman Accused Of Throwing Burrito Bowl At Officer Near Chipotle A woman was arrested after allegedly throwing a burrito bowl in the face of a police officer while resisting arrest outside a restaurant in Connecticut. The incident took place in New Haven County around 3:15 p.m., Friday, April 15, in Milford. Milford police responded to the parking area of the Chipotle restaurant located at 1201 Boston Post Road, after receiving a complaint of a woman, identified as Jazmin McGhee, age 36, of Stratford, threatening to rob a woman in the parking lot after she declined to give her money, said Officer Paige Bodnar, of the Milford Police. When officers …
'Inappropriate Behavior' Complaint Halts Filming For Bill Murray Movie 'Being Moral' 'Inappropriate Behavior' Complaint Halts Filming For Bill Murray Movie 'Being Moral'
'Inappropriate Behavior' Complaint Halts Filming For Bill Murray Movie 'Being Moral' A complaint of inappropriate behavior filed against Bill Murray has halted filming on a movie ironically called "Being Moral," Deadline reports. Filming was suspended on the film "Being Moral," after a complaint was made against the Hudson Valley resident who resides in Rockland County, in Orangetown, for "inappropriate behavior," the outlet said. It was unknown what Murray’s involvement in the project will be as the investigation into the complaint continues, production company Searchlight told Deadline. Insiders told the news site that fellow comedian Aziz Ansari — who is starring, writi…
Student Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun To School In Hudson Valley Student Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun To School In Hudson Valley
Student Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun To School In Hudson Valley A 14-year-old student at a Hudson Valley middle school was arrested for allegedly bringing a loaded BB gun to school. The incident took place in Orange County around 8:40 a.m., on Thursday, April 21 in Middletown. According to Wallkill Police, School Resource Officer Michael Mills was alerted by school officials of a student in possession of a BB gun at Mohangen Middle School, located at 555 County Route 78, in Middletown  An investigation by Det. Christopher Dinapoli discovered that a 14-year-old boy from Middletown entered the school with a loaded BB gun, police said.  The juv…
'Inappropriate Behavior' Complaint Against Hudson Valley's Bill Murray Shuts Down Movie 'Inappropriate Behavior' Complaint Against Hudson Valley's Bill Murray Shuts Down Movie
'Inappropriate Behavior' Complaint Against Hudson Valley's Bill Murray Shuts Down Movie It seems New York's own Bill Murray is at it again as production has been shut down on a movie he is filming reportedly due to a complaint against the volatile actor and comedian. According to Deadline, filming was suspended on the film "Being Moral, after a complaint was made against the Hudson Valley resident who resides in Rockland County, in Orangetown, for "inappropriate behavior." It is unknown what Murray’s involvement in the project will be as the investigation into the complaint continues, the production company Searchlight told Deadline. Insiders told the news site that fellow co…
Brookfield Restaurant Features Genuine Mexican Menu, Roaming Guitar Singers Brookfield Restaurant Features Genuine Mexican Menu, Roaming Guitar Singers
Brookfield Restaurant Features Genuine Mexican Menu, Roaming Guitar Singers If you are ready to be serenaded by a roving band of musicians as you chow down on tacos and sip a giant margarita then one Fairfield County restaurant is a must-visit. Hacienda Don Manuel in Brookfield is getting noticed by online reviewers and foodies for its fun atmosphere and authentic Mexican fare.  "We had a lovely time at this authentic Mexican restaurant," said Yelp reviewer Erin C. of New Milford. "There were few surprises to the menu. We enjoyed the roaming guitar singers, a very nice touch." The Hacienda menu features all of the usual suspects when it comes to Me…
Suspect Was Caught On Video With Bandages On His Hands After NY Mom's Brutal Murder Suspect Was Caught On Video With Bandages On His Hands After NY Mom's Brutal Murder
Suspect Was Caught On Video With Bandages On His Hands After NY Mom's Brutal Murder A handyman who allegedly killed New York mother of two Orsolya Gaal slashed her throat before stabbing her to death and then was spotted hours later on surveillance video with bandages on his left hand. David Bonola killed Gaal, age 51, of Forest Hills, Queens sometime after midnight on Saturday, April 16 in her Tudor-style home over the end of their sexual relationship that was on-and-off again for some two years, NYPD officials said. He then stuffed her body in a hockey duffel bag belonging to her 13-year-old son and dragged it to a nearby park where he dumped the bag along with his …
Man Charged With Manslaughter In Three Overdose Deaths In Stamford Man Charged With Manslaughter In Three Overdose Deaths In Stamford
Man Charged With Manslaughter In Three Overdose Deaths In Stamford A Fairfield County man has been charged in connection with three overdose deaths that happened in one day two years ago. Xavier Flores, age 38, of Norwalk, was arrested in Stamford on Wednesday, April 20 for the deaths which took place on Thursday, July 16, 2020. On July 16 around 9:13 a.m., Stamford Police were dispatched to a call of three unresponsive people in a blue Toyota Rav4 parked near St. Benedict Circle and Dale Street.  Firefighters and medics responded rapidly and used multiple doses of Narcan in an effort to revive the occupants, said Capt. Richard Conklin, of the Stamfo…
Breakup Led To Violent Struggle With Man Charged In Death Of Mom Stabbed 58 Times, NYPD Says Breakup Led To Violent Struggle With Man Charged In Death Of Mom Stabbed 58 Times, NYPD Says
Breakup Led To Violent Struggle With Man Charged In Death Of Mom Stabbed 58 Times, Nypd Says Updated story: Suspect Was Seen With Bandages On His Hands After Forest Hills Mom's Murder A breakup with a handyman led to the violent death of a New York mom of two who was found in a duffel bag stabbed more than 58 times, according to the NYPD. David Bonola, age 44, of Queens, was taken into custody around 12:51 a.m. Thursday, April 21, and charged with the murder of Orsolya Gaal, age 51, of Forest Hills, Queens, said the NYPD. During a press conference on Thursday, NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig said the two had an on-and-off-again "intimate" relationship for two years that was …
50 Animals Saved In Westport Fire As Residents Jump From Windows 50 Animals Saved In Westport Fire As Residents Jump From Windows
50 Animals Saved In Westport Fire As Residents Jump From Windows Some 50 dogs and cats were saved during a fast-moving fire in Fairfield County that caused residents to jump from second-floor windows. The fire began in Westport around 11:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 20 in a mixed-occupancy building that housed apartments and an animal boarding facility. Westport Police officers arrived and reported a visible fire coming from the building, said Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Gootman, of the Westport Fire Department. The fire department arrived and found heavy fire on the second floor of the building, Gootman said. Westport firefighters at work.Westport Fire…
Two Sentenced For Violent Yonkers Home Invasion Two Sentenced For Violent Yonkers Home Invasion
Two Sentenced For Violent Yonkers Home Invasion Two men have been found guilty and sentenced to years in state prison for a violent home invasion in Westchester County. Trejuan Deas, age 26, and Joshua Emanuel, age 21, both of the Bronx, were sentenced Friday, April 15 for the 2020 home invasion in Yonkers, said Westchester District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah. The invasion took place around 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, when both men forced their way into a Yonkers home and committed multiple crimes against two separate victims inside the house, the DA's Office said. The female victim was able to covertly call 911, but befor…
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