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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.
11-Month-Old Girl Abducted In Bridgeport Found Safe, Police Say
An 11-month-old girl who was abducted in Fairfield County allegedly by her father has been found safe.
Jalayjah Douglas, of New Haven, who was "kidnapped" by her father on Friday, April 8 in Bridgeport, was found safe on the west side of the city on Saturday, April 9, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police.
The child, currently in foster care, was visiting the Bridgeport area when her biological father, identified as James Lamont Douglas, age 30, of Bridgeport "decided to take his daughter from the legal guardian without permission or the legal right to do so," Gilleran said.
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11-Month-Old CT Girl Abducted By Father In Bridgeport, Police Say
Updated story: Abducted 11-Month-Old New Haven Girl Found Safe, Police Say
A Silver Alert has been issued for an 11-month-old Connecticut girl who was allegedly abducted by her father in Fairfield County.
Jalayjah Douglas, of New Haven, was "kidnapped" by her father around 7:45 p.m., Friday, April 8 in Bridgeport, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police.
The child, currently in foster care, was visiting the west side of Bridgeport when the biological father, identified as James Lamont Douglas, age 30, of Bridgeport "decided to take his daughter from the legal guardian with…
This Eatery Serves Up Best Bagels On Long Island, Voters Say
Hey, bagel lovers, the news is out that A&S Bagels has been voted the best bagel shop on Long Island.
Yep, we know that everyone has their own favorite bagel shop, but according to Bethpage Best of Long Island, A&S Bagels in Franklin Square received more votes than any other on the island.
Many voters pointed to the shop's kettle boiled and then baked bagels and their vast selection of choices.
The lineup of bagels includes everything from the traditional plain, sesame, garlic, and salt varieties to more offbeat selections, including blueberry and cheddar cheese.
Best of Lon…
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