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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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18 Arrested After Investigation Into Drug Trafficking In Hudson Valley 18 Arrested After Investigation Into Drug Trafficking In Hudson Valley
18 Arrested After Investigation Into Drug Trafficking In Hudson Valley Eighteen suspects are facing charges in the Hudson Valley following a long-term investigation into drug smuggling and sales in Orange County, authorities announced. Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler and Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden announced that they have arrested and charged 18 people who have been linked to drug possession and sales throughout the region. Several of the suspects have also been charged with smuggling drugs into the Orange County Jail and prostitution. On Monday, March 7, Hoovler announced that the 18 have been charged with crimes pertaining to the…

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Beef Jerky Products Sold In CT Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Beef Jerky Products Sold In CT Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Beef Jerky Products Sold In CT Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Contamination Hundreds of pounds of a popular beef jerky product sold in eight states - including Connecticut - are being recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. California-based Boyd Specialties is recalling approximately 1,634 pounds of ready-to-eat jerky products that could potentially be contaminated, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. Jerky products subject to recall were produced on Wednesday, Feb. 23. At least 70 different types have been yanked from store shelves due to the contamination concern. The products subject to …

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New Details: Nassau Doctor Admits To Million-Dollar Medicare Scheme New Details: Nassau Doctor Admits To Million-Dollar Medicare Scheme
New Details: Nassau Doctor Admits To Million-Dollar Medicare Scheme A doctor on Long Island admitted to scheming to bilk Medicare out of more than a million dollars as part of an elaborate fraud scheme, federal authorities announced. Morris Barnard, age 58, of Great Neck, pleaded guilty on Monday, March 7 to health care fraud in connection with the scam to bill Medicare for medical procedures that were never actually performed. US Attorney Breon Peace said that beginning in October 2015 through February 2020, Barnard submitted more than $3 million in billings to Medicare for colonoscopy and gastroenterological procedures that were never done.  Earli…

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Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley
Storm With Damaging Winds Knocks Out Power To Thousands In Hudson Valley Thousands in the Hudson Valley are without power after a line of strong storms brought whipping winds to the region that toppled trees, brought down limbs, and downed power lines. Crews worked around the clock overnight to make repairs to hundreds of outages brought about by wind gusts topping 50 mph, but as of 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, more than 15,000 Hudson Valley residents were left in the dark as they wait for power to be restored. According to Central Hudson, crews were still out working to repair 347 active outages, which were impacting 11,043 customers in these counties: Ulste…

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COVID-19: Positivity Rate Rises In CT; Latest Rundown Of Cases, Deaths COVID-19: Positivity Rate Rises In CT; Latest Rundown Of Cases, Deaths
Covid-19: Positivity Rate Rises In CT; Latest Rundown Of Cases, Deaths The daily COVID-19 positivity rate in Connecticut rose slightly over the weekend, though the number of patients being treated for the virus has dipped below 150 statewide, according to the latest update from the Department of Public Health.  During the weekend that began on Friday, March 4, there were more than 96,000 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut, resulting in 2,709 confirmed COVID-19 cases for a 2.81 percent positivity rate, up slightly from the previous week. Twenty-two COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals, bringing the total being treated statew…

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Business
Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Massachusetts Gas Prices Have Increased Since Last Week Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Massachusetts Gas Prices Have Increased Since Last Week
Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Massachusetts Gas Prices Have Increased Since Last Week The ongoing conflict overseas between Ukraine and Russia has forced gas prices in Massachusetts to dramatically spike to previously unseen highs. As of Monday, March 7, the average price of gas is up to $4.16 per gallon in The Commonwealth, according to AAA, ahead of the national average, which has risen to $4.07 as crude oil prices continue to soar during the Russian invasion. In Massachusetts, the average price per gallon is up eight cents in the past 24 hours, and 54 cents in the past week. The state average has not been this high since May 2012, according to AAA. The national average …

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Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In NY Since Last Week Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In NY Since Last Week
Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In NY Since Last Week The ongoing conflict overseas between Ukraine and Russia has forced gas prices in New York to dramatically spike to previously unseen highs. As of Monday, March 7, the average price of gas is up to $4.26 per gallon in New York, according to AAA, ahead of the national average, which has risen to $4.07 as crude oil prices continue to soar during the Russian invasion. In New York, the average price per gallon is up six cents in the past 24 hours, and 46 cents in the past week. The state average has not been this high since May 2012, according to AAA. The national average is also the highest …

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Strong Wind Gusts Could Knock Out Power, Central Hudson Warns Strong Wind Gusts Could Knock Out Power, Central Hudson Warns
Strong Wind Gusts Could Knock Out Power, Central Hudson Warns With wild weather expected to bring whipping winds to the Hudson Valley, utility companies are planning to prepare for potential power outages in the region. Central Hudson Gas & Electric issued an alert to customers on Monday, March 7 advising that the company is preparing for potentially severe windstorms that could have an impact on service on Monday night and into Tuesday morning. Related story - Weather Whiplash: Storms With Strong Wind Gusts Will Be Followed By New Chance For Snow Current forecasts are calling for a low-pressure system to move into the region Monday evening, brin…

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Lifestyle
New Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Location At Smith Haven Mall Now Open For Business New Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Location At Smith Haven Mall Now Open For Business
New Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Location At Smith Haven Mall Now Open For Business Ruth’s Chris has brought its famous steaks, fine wine, and signature decor to the Smith Haven Mall on Long Island. The steakhouse giant - which has more than 150 locations around the world - opened its latest restaurant at the Suffolk County mall in Lake Grove. Ruth's Hospitality Group, which oversees the franchise, said that the latest location is at the site of the former Bonefish Grill at the Smith Haven Mall. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is now open at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove.Ruth's Chris The near 7,000-square-foot Lake Grove restaurant is the second on Long Island, joining …

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Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In CT Since Last Week Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In CT Since Last Week
Here's Breakdown By County On How Much Gas Prices Have Increased In CT Since Last Week The ongoing conflict overseas between Ukraine and Russia has forced gas prices in Connecticut to dramatically spike to previously unseen highs. As of Monday, March 7, the average price of gas is up to $4.28 per gallon in Connecticut, according to AAA, ahead of the national average, which has risen to $4.07 as crude oil prices continue to soar during the Russian invasion. In Connecticut, the average price per gallon is up six cents in the past 24 hours, and 56 cents in the past week. The state average has not been this high since May 2012, according to AAA. The national average is also the…

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