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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Police Searching For Two Violent Long Island Robbery Suspects Police Searching For Two Violent Long Island Robbery Suspects
Police Searching For Two Violent Long Island Robbery Suspects Police are investigating two violent attempted robberies that injured two men on Long Island. The robbery attempts took place in Nassau County on Wednesday, March 30 in both Bethpage and Levittown. The first incident began around 9:30 a.m. when two men approached a 28-year-old man in the parking lot of TD Bank in Bethpage and requested to use his cell phone or charger, detectives said. When the victim refused, one man struck him in the left eye and tried to remove him from his vehicle, police said. The victim remained in his car and was struck multiple times. The two men fled an…
CT Music Instructor Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Student CT Music Instructor Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Student
CT Music Instructor Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Student A Connecticut music teacher has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting one of his students. An investigation in New Haven County into the assault began in January after police in Wallingford responded to a complaint of a sexual assault of a minor.  After a lengthy investigation by the Wallingford Police Detective Division, Adam R. Romo, age 36, of Meriden was arrested on Thursday, March 17, authorities said. Through investigation, it was found that Romo had established a sexual relationship with a minor who was one of his music students, said Sgt. St…
This Eatery With Multiple Locations Voted Long Island's Best Japanese Restaurant This Eatery With Multiple Locations Voted Long Island's Best Japanese Restaurant
This Eatery With Multiple Locations Voted Long Island's Best Japanese Restaurant For the second year in a row, a Japanese restaurant known for sushi has tied for the best on Long Island. Kotobuki Restaurant, with locations in Suffolk County, in Hauppauge and Babylon, and in Nassau County, in Roslyn, tied with another Japanese restaurant to be named the best for 2022 by Bethpage Best Of Long Island.  The restaurant, which is known for its beautiful interior, is just as well known by locals for its sushi and noodles, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island. Kotobuki is also known for its generous portions and reasonable prices. Some favorites at Kotobuki include …
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Girl Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Girl
Alert Issued For Missing Long Island Girl Police  are asking the public for help locating a missing Long Island girl. Nassau County resident Kimberlyn Cornejo-Reyes, age 14, of Hempstead, was reported missing on Wednesday, March 30. Cornejo-Reyes, who was last seen at her residence in Hempstead, is described as being Hispanic, 5-foot tall, 120 pounds with red hair and brown eyes, police said. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and carrying a grey backpack.  Her destination is unknown, police said. Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above missing juvenile to call t…
Detectives Say They've Solved Case Of 20-Year-Old Bay Shore Woman Killed Decades Ago Detectives Say They've Solved Case Of 20-Year-Old Bay Shore Woman Killed Decades Ago
Detectives Say They've Solved Case Of 20-Year-Old Bay Shore Woman Killed Decades Ago Police announced they have solved a decades-old murder mystery on Long Island using innovative DNA technology. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney and Suffolk County Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison announced on Wednesday, March 30, the solving of the murder of 20-year-old Eve Wilkowitz, whose body was found 42 years ago in Bay Shore this month. “We tackled this case as soon as I got into office and figured out a way to legally expedite the exhumation of Ms. Wilkowitz’s suspected killer in order to truly confirm what investigators knew all along,” said Tierney…
Teen Breaks Windshield Of Saugerties Vehicle 'Just For Fun,' Police Say Teen Breaks Windshield Of Saugerties Vehicle 'Just For Fun,' Police Say
Teen Breaks Windshield Of Saugerties Vehicle 'Just For Fun,' Police Say An 18-year-old jumped on the hood of a vehicle and smashed the windshield at an area sports complex, just for fun, police said. The incident took place on Saturday, March 26, in Ulster County at the Cantine Memorial Sports Complex in Saugerties. Saugerties Police arrested Tyler Battros, of San Antonio, Texas, for criminal mischief, and criminal trespass following the incident, said Chief Joseph Sinagra, of the Saugerties Police. An investigation into the incident found that Battros entered the sports complex around 11:30 p.m. and “just for fun” smashed the windshie…
Alert Issued For Missing NY Woman Alert Issued For Missing NY Woman
Alert Issued For Missing NY Woman Massachusetts State Police are searching for a missing upstate New York woman who hasn't been seen in days. Albany County resident Meghan A. Marohn, age 42, of Delmar, hasn't been seen since Sunday, March 27. Her vehicle, a black 2017 Subaru Impreza, was found in Berkshire County in the town of Lee parked on Church Street at Longcope Park, a heavily wooded hiking area in south Lee, said the state police. Marohn is described as being about 5-foot-6, 120 pounds with red hair and green eyes, state police said. A large search was conducted on Tuesday, March 29, by numerous law enforcement age…
NYC Resident Accused Of Starting Wildfire In Region NYC Resident Accused Of Starting Wildfire In Region
NYC Resident Accused Of Starting Wildfire In Region A New York City resident allegedly violated the statewide brush burn ban which caused a wildland fire in the region.  On Tuesday, March 22 at 4:15 p.m., state forest rangers responded to an open burn in Sullivan County off Route 209 in the town of Mamakating, said the state Department of Environmental Conservation. A 41-year-old Manhattan resident was burning brush and had left the fire unattended, DEC officials said. Due to high winds and dry conditions, the fire spread to approximately 2.5 acres of land. Westbrookville Fire responded and had the fire under control by 4:45 p.m., the…
Drunk LI Tractor-Trailer Driver Causes Chain Reaction Crash, Police Say Drunk LI Tractor-Trailer Driver Causes Chain Reaction Crash, Police Say
Drunk LI Tractor-Trailer Driver Causes Chain Reaction Crash, Police Say A Long Island man driving a tractor-trailer was arrested after allegedly causing a chain reaction crash involving six vehicles and then fleeing the scene. The crash took place in Suffolk County around 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 29 in Southampton on County Road 39 at Tuckahoe Road in Southampton. The crash took place when the tractor-trailer rear-ended two vehicles which caused a chain reaction ultimately involving six vehicles total, said Lt. Suan Ralph, of the Southampton Police. The tractor-trailer driver left the scene and was followed by one of the involved drivers which provided…
Bridgeport Man Nabbed For Stabbing That Left Victim In Critical Condition Bridgeport Man Nabbed For Stabbing That Left Victim In Critical Condition
Bridgeport Man Nabbed For Stabbing That Left Victim In Critical Condition A Fairfield County man was arrested for allegedly stabbing another man multiple times outside of a market, leaving him in critical condition. The incident took place around 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, in Bridgeport, at the intersection of Kossuth Street and Maple Street; just outside the Agua Miel Market. Bridgeport Police were alerted to the crime after receiving a call from an area hospital that a man has walked in with multiple stab wounds to his torso, said Captain Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police.  The victim, identified as a 39-year-old Bridgeport man, is listed in critica…
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