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Zak Failla

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zfailla@dailyvoice.com

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Equal parts Lois Lane, J. Jonah Jameson and Vicki Vale, Zak! has traveled from coast-to-coast covering small and big town community news in both in print and online for nearly a decade since his graduation from the award-winning Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College in 2010.

Before settling into the Hudson Valley, Zak! previously spent time in the New York Daily News newsroom and worked for hyperlocal digital news outlets on Long Island. He wrote sports for The Ithacan and The Ithaca Journal before taking his talents to the Pacific Northwest, where he served as the sports editor at the Shoshone News-Press until heading back east to work with Daily Voice.

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Politics
Hochul Wants To Raise Legal Age To Buy Some Types Of Guns In NY After Buffalo, Texas Shootings Hochul Wants To Raise Legal Age To Buy Some Types Of Guns In NY After Buffalo, Texas Shootings
Hochul Wants To Raise Legal Age To Buy Some Types Of Guns In NY After Buffalo, Texas Shootings In the wake of the latest mass shootings in Buffalo and Texas, Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling on state lawmakers to pass legislation making it more difficult for young New Yorkers to purchase some types of guns. Hochul proposed several proposals to close loopholes and strengthen gun laws in New York, including raising the age to purchase rifles to 21. “How does an 18-year-old purchase an AR-15 in the State of New York, State of Texas? That person's not old enough to buy a legal drink,” she said. “I want to work with the legislature to change that. I want it to be 21. I think that's…

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Police & Fire
17-Year-Old Girl Nabbed For Knifepoint Robbery Of Taxi Driver On Long Island 17-Year-Old Girl Nabbed For Knifepoint Robbery Of Taxi Driver On Long Island
17-Year-Old Girl Nabbed For Knifepoint Robbery Of Taxi Driver On Long Island An investigation into the armed robbery of a taxi driver on Long Island led to the arrest of a 17-year-old girl, police announced. On Dec. 8, 2021, in Riverhead, police said that a driver was robbed at knifepoint by a woman in the parking lot of the Dollar Tree on Old Country Road. A spokesperson from the Riverhead Police Department said that a teen suspect - whose name has not been released - was arrested on Tuesday, May 24 by members of the Detective Division following a lengthy investigation into the robbery. The teen was charged with one count of first-degree robbery and is being held…

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News
Western Mass 25-Year-Old Accused Of Distributing Fentanyl Western Mass 25-Year-Old Accused Of Distributing Fentanyl
Western Mass 25-Year-Old Accused Of Distributing Fentanyl A drug dealer from Western Massachusetts is facing millions in fines and decades in prison after being busted for allegedly planning to sell throughout the region. Hampden County resident Christian Camacho, age 25, of Springfield, was charged in federal court with one count of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. According to the indictment, in March 2022, Camacho knowingly was in possession of more than 40 grams of fentanyl that he planned to distribute in Hampden County and nearby areas. If convicted, Camacho faces up to 40 years in prison, four years of sup…

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Lifestyle
Watch: Black Bear Makes Its Way Up Driveway In Armonk Watch: Black Bear Makes Its Way Up Driveway In Armonk
Watch: Black Bear Makes Its Way Up Driveway In Armonk A Northern Westchester family received an unexpected visitor when a black bear took a tour of the neighborhood. In Armonk, a Chestnut Ridge Road resident captured video of the four-legged visitor who was taking in the sights while wandering in his backyard at approximately 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24. During the short video, the bear can be seen peacefully walking up the driveway, setting off a security light before making its way toward a nearby wooded area. Related story - Coyote, Bear Sightings Reported Within Days In This Northern Westchester Town The Department of Environment…

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Police & Fire
Mother In Custody For Driving Drunk With Toddler In Car In Syosset, Police Say Mother In Custody For Driving Drunk With Toddler In Car In Syosset, Police Say
Mother In Custody For Driving Drunk With Toddler In Car In Syosset, Police Say A 30-year-old woman on Long Island is facing felony charges after allegedly driving drunk with her toddler son in the car before crashing into a tree, police said. In Syosset, a driver was traveling north on Route 135 shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, when she struck a tree on the side of the roadway near Exit 14W, according to a spokesperson from the Nassau County Police Department. Police said that the driver, Amityville resident Dshawna Courtney, was found to be allegedly drunk during the crash investigation, and she was arrested without incident. According to police, the…

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News
Coram Man Sentenced For Killing Teenage Brother Coram Man Sentenced For Killing Teenage Brother
Coram Man Sentenced For Killing Teenage Brother A Long Island man may spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced for killing his teenage brother, authorities announced. Coram resident Dimitri Robert, now age 30, has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after being found guilty of multiple charges related to the murder of his 17-year-old brother. Specifically, Robert was convicted of: Second-degree murder; Two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon; Third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said that on Oct. 1, 2019, Robert fatally shot his …

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US Releasing Monkeypox Vaccine From National Stockpile For This Group Of Americans US Releasing Monkeypox Vaccine From National Stockpile For This Group Of Americans
US Releasing Monkeypox Vaccine From National Stockpile For This Group Of Americans With the monkeypox virus making its way to the US, officials announced that they will be releasing previously approved vaccines from the national stockpile to help curtail any spread of the disease. There has been one confirmed case of monkeypox in Massachusetts, with several others suspected in the US, which prompted federal health officials to release the vaccine to “high-risk” people. Earlier story - CDC Issues Health Advisory Amid Ongoing Investigation Into Monkeypox In US According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Jynneos vaccine is being released to potent…

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Business
Hyundai Recalls 239,000 Cars Due To Exploding Seat Belt Parts Hyundai Recalls 239,000 Cars Due To Exploding Seat Belt Parts
Hyundai Recalls 239,000 Cars Due To Exploding Seat Belt Parts Nearly a quarter million vehicles are being subject to a recall due to potentially exploding seat belt parts that could pose a risk to drivers and passengers. Hyundai announced that it will be recalling approximately 239,000 vehicles due to seat belt pretensioners that potentially could pose an explosion risk following complaints of at least three injuries - including two in the US - according to officials. Related story - Hyundai Issues Recall For 215K Midsize Cars Due To Leaky Fuel Hose The latest recall expands on previous recalls and includes 2019 through 2022 Accents (61,000 vehicles)…

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Politics
Maloney Faces Primary Challenger In Newly Redrawn District Representing Much Of Westchester Maloney Faces Primary Challenger In Newly Redrawn District Representing Much Of Westchester
Maloney Faces Primary Challenger In Newly Redrawn District Representing Much Of Westchester It’s going to be a crowded field vying for their spot in the newly redrawn 17th Congressional District, which includes much of the Hudson Valley. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chairman Sean Patrick Maloney is expected to be challenged by Democratic State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi and possibly others as he looks to retain his seat. The district includes parts of Rockland, Putnam, Northern Westchester, and Dutchess counties. Republican Assemblyman Mike Lawler, a lifelong Rockland County conservative, announced on Monday, May 23 that he plans to challenge for the seat, stating he …

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Police & Fire
ID Released For Brentwood Woman Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Montauk Highway Crash In West Islip ID Released For Brentwood Woman Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Montauk Highway Crash In West Islip
ID Released For Brentwood Woman Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Montauk Highway Crash In West Islip Police have released the name of a 32-year-old woman who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Long Island. Brentwood resident Tracey Dorismond was struck in West Islip on Montauk Highway in West Islip at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Monday, May 23 near the intersection of Pease Lane. Original story - Woman Dies After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver In West Islip According to the Suffolk County Police Department, the driver proceeded to flee the scene westbound after striking Dorismond, who was pronounced dead at the scene by a member of the Medical Examiner's Office. The invest…

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