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Zak Failla

Assistant Managing Editor

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.

Zak Failla's Contributions

Police & Fire

Pair Of Structure Fires Under Investigation In Fairfield County A pair of suspicious fires that broke out in Fairfield County buildings within hours of each other are under investigation, authorities announced. In Norwalk, shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday, March 14, first responders were dispatched to a vacant commercial building on West Avenue that left debris destroyed and was possibly set by vagrants, according to Norwalk Deputy Fire Chief Steve Shay. The second fire broke out in a six-story apartment complex on Water Street when flames sparked on the sixth floor of the building, Shay said, though it was contained to the garbage compactor room. Shay …

by Zak Failla

03/15/2022

Lifestyle

This Commack Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Steakhouse A new steakhouse has been deemed the best on Long Island, according to a newly released poll. Each year, the Bethpage Best of LI polls Long Islanders to lay down a roadmap “to the best, top-notch businesses and services throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties.” Organizers of the contest have been counting votes since it began, with the winners ultimately chosen by the Long Islanders who rely on those businesses each and every day. Related story - This Suffolk County Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Diner This year, Hooks & Chops on Jericho Turnpike in Commack earned top honors, s…

by Zak Failla

03/15/2022

News

Officials Express Outrage After Yonkers Man Hit Asian Woman 125 Times Top elected officials in the Hudson Valley are condemning the actions of a man who was caught on camera brutally attacking an Asian woman in a Westchester apartment building. Yonkers resident Tammel Esco, age 42, was charged with a hate crime after assaulting a 67-year-old Asian woman following his arrest on Friday, March 11, Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah announced. Esco was charged on Saturday, March 12 with second-degree attempted murder and assault. Further investigation led to additional charges on Monday, March 14 in Yonkers Criminal Court that includes attempted murd…

by Zak Failla

03/15/2022

Lifestyle

Stratford Resident Wins $4M In CT Lottery For the second time in less than six weeks, a winning $4 million CT Lottery ticket was sold at the same Fairfield County smoke shop. In Fairfield County, a Stratford resident who opted to remain anonymous is in a new tax bracket after cashing in a winning $4 million “Mega Millions” ticket on Thursday, March 10 that was sold at the Stratford Cigar & Smoke Shop on Broadbridge Avenue. In February, another winning $4 million “Mega Millions” ticket was also sold at the Stratford Cigar & Smoke Shop. Earlier story - Winning $4M Lottery Ticket Sold At Shop In Fairfield County "Mega Mill…

by Zak Failla

03/15/2022

News

Covid-19: Hospitalizations Under 125 In CT, Infection Rate Up; Latest Update By County There are now fewer than 125 COVID-19 patients being treated for the virus in Connecticut as the state continues to recover from the winter surge of new infections that plagued the region. Nineteen more COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals over the weekend, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health, bringing the total being treated down to 121 after peaking at more than 1,000 following the holidays when the virus peaked in mid-January. There were 31,488 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut over the weekend beginning on Friday, Marc…

by Zak Failla

03/15/2022

News

Here's When CT 'Gas Tax Holiday' Plan For Relief On Prices Could Start Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has a plan to provide motorists a bit of financial relief as gas prices at the pump continue to surge to record highs. Lamont announced on Monday, March 14 that there was a bipartisan agreement to enact a “gas tax holiday” that could begin within a week to eliminate the 25-cent per-gallon tax through the summer. According to the governor, the “holiday” will cost the state approximately $90 million and could cut the tax through Thursday, June 30. If approved by the General Assembly, the “holiday” could begin as soon as next week. Lamont added that the state may …

by Zak Failla

03/14/2022

Police & Fire

Teen Busted After Ramming Cruiser In Stolen Minivan, New Rochelle PD Says A teenager in a stolen minivan rammed a police vehicle and attempted to flee from officers in Westchester after being arrested while hiding in the bushes, authorities announced. In New Rochelle, the police department was alerted that a stolen car had entered the city from the I-95 corridor at around noon on Saturday, March 12. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that officers were able to locate the white Dodge Caravan in the Home Depot parking lot on Weyman Avenue with one person inside. Coyne said that as officers approached the teen inside the stolen vehicle, he proceeded to…

by Zak Failla

03/14/2022

Police & Fire

Four-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Building In Yonkers A four-alarm fire broke out in the top floors of a Westchester apartment complex. First responders in Yonkers responded to the area of 24 Caryl Avenue on Monday, March 14, when there was a reported blaze in the seven-story building. Smoke could be seen billowing from the upper-story windows as multiple fire crews responded to the building with several aerial ladder trucks to douse the flames. As the fire continued to rage, a third alarm was called for at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday afternoon, with a fourth shortly before 3:15 p.m., according to reports. It is unclear what caused the f…

by Zak Failla

03/14/2022

Sports

Staples High School Wins State Fencing Championship Some Fairfield County high school fencing competitors were crowned as the best in Connecticut after earning top honors at the state championship. Juniors Gleb Syomichev, Peter Loranger, and sophomore Max Piterbarg at Staples High School in Westport faced some of the toughest opponents in Connecticut, but came out on top to claim the title on Sunday, March 13 at the tournament held at North Haven High School in New Haven County. In the first round, Staples easily bested the hometown North Haven High School 5 to 1 before advancing to take on Hopkins School, which boasts state champion Matthew…

by Zak Failla

03/14/2022

Lifestyle

These CT Residents Rank Highest On New Forbes Richest People List A group of Connecticut businessmen and women are among the wealthiest in the country, according to the latest Forbes ranking. The global media company released the Forbes 400 of 2021, which includes several familiar faces to Connecticut residents highlighted by hedge fund mastermind Ray Dalio. Each year, Forbes runs the numbers to determine the wealthiest residents in each of the 50 states, including more than 750 candidates who were whittled down to the top 400 wealthiest Americans. According to Forbes, their reporters interviewed employees, handlers, peers, rivals, and attorneys whi…

by Zak Failla

03/14/2022

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