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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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Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Accused Of Stealing $350 In Items From Long Island Dick's Sporting Goods Store Know Him? Man Accused Of Stealing $350 In Items From Long Island Dick's Sporting Goods Store
Know Him? Man Accused Of Stealing $350 In Items From Long Island Dick's Sporting Goods Store An alert has been issued by police investigators as they attempt to locate a wanted man who stole hundreds of dollars worth of clothes from a Long Island Dick’s Sporting Goods store. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released a surveillance photo of a wanted suspect who allegedly stole a jacket and clothing from the sporting goods store on Jericho Turnpike in Commack. The alleged theft happened at approximately 5:10 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 23, police said. The stolen merchandise had an estimated value of approximately $350. Anyone with information regarding the shoplifting incident or the suspec…

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News
Man Indicted For Hate Crime Offenses Relating To Arson Of Church In Springfield Man Indicted For Hate Crime Offenses Relating To Arson Of Church In Springfield
Man Indicted For Hate Crime Offenses Relating To Arson Of Church In Springfield A New England man has been indicted for hate crimes in connection to a fire that destroyed a predominantly Black church in Western Massachusetts. Dushko Vulchev, age 45, of Houlton, Maine, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday, Feb. 10 on four counts of damage to religious property involving fire and one count of use of fire to commit a federal felony for a fire in Springfield at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Presbyterian Church in Hampden County. He was previously charged on a criminal complaint in April 2021. According to court documents, early on Dec. 28, 2020, police…

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Sports
Ladder Leading To Booth Forces College Broadcaster From New England To Sideline, Sparks Outrage Ladder Leading To Booth Forces College Broadcaster From New England To Sideline, Sparks Outrage
Ladder Leading To Booth Forces College Broadcaster From New England To Sideline, Sparks Outrage A college basketball broadcaster from New England who deals with the effects of cerebral palsy was unable to do his job due to a waist-high step ladder that he would have had to climb to get to the area set up to call an away game, sparking outrage. University of Rhode Island Associate Athletic Director for Communication/New Media Shane Donaldson, who has traveled with the team to every away game, shared a photo that went viral of the ladder, which prevented him from calling the game against Virginia Commonwealth University, drawing the ire of many. At the game at VCU’s Siegel Center in Ric…

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Central Hudson Alerts Customers Of Higher Energy Costs Central Hudson Alerts Customers Of Higher Energy Costs
Central Hudson Alerts Customers Of Higher Energy Costs Central Hudson customers are going to see higher-than-expected energy bills, the utility company is cautioning. Central Hudson issued an alert on Thursday, Feb. 10 advising customers that there will be an increase in supply prices for both electricity and natural gas in the region due to a series of factors. Natural gas bills are expected to be increased by approximately 19 percent, electricity bills are going up around 46 percent, and 29 percent for combination electric and natural gas bills. Related story - Con Ed 'Sudden Rate Spike' Sparks Backlash, Reports Say The company cited a cold…

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LIRR President To Retire, Interim Replacement Named LIRR President To Retire, Interim Replacement Named
Lirr President To Retire, Interim Replacement Named Longtime Long Island Rail Road President Phillip Eng announced that he will be stepping down after decades in New York State Public Service and he will be temporarily replaced by a familiar face. Eng, a Smithtown resident who has been working in public service for nearly 39 years, announced on Thursday, Feb. 10 that he was retiring in a letter sent to MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber. “I can retire knowing that I leave the LIRR well-positioned for continued success with a dedicated management team and a tenacious workforce who are delivering the best train performance in LIRR history while…

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Schools
Student From CT Makes Splash On Jeopardy! College Championship Student From CT Makes Splash On Jeopardy! College Championship
Student From CT Makes Splash On Jeopardy! College Championship If the answer is Joey Kornman, the question must be: “Name that college student from Connecticut making waves on the Jeopardy! National College Championship.” Kornman, a classical studies major from West Hartford studying at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, is on to the “Jeopardy! National College Championship” semifinals after taking down two other students in the quarterfinal that aired on Wednesday, Jan. 9. Mayim Bialik with Joey Kornman in 'Jeopardy! National College Championship.Twitter/@BrandeisU Kornman won the night over Mitch Macek, a sophomore at Villanova Univer…

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Police & Fire
Suspect At Large After Nassau County Bank Robbery, Police Say Suspect At Large After Nassau County Bank Robbery, Police Say
Suspect At Large After Nassau County Bank Robbery, Police Say A suspect is at large after allegedly robbing a Long Island bank and making off with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said. Nassau County Police Department Robbery Squad detectives were called to the Roslyn Savings Bank on Merrick Avenue in Merrick at 1:15 p.m.on Wednesday, Feb. 9, where there was a report of a robbery. Police said that the suspect approached a teller and presented her with a note demanding money, to which she complied.  The man then fled on foot with the money southbound on Merrick Avenue. At the time of the robbery, there were four employees and two customers …

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Know Him? Police Ask Help In Reuniting Dog Found In Northern Westchester With His Owners Know Him? Police Ask Help In Reuniting Dog Found In Northern Westchester With His Owners
Know Him? Police Ask Help In Reuniting Dog Found In Northern Westchester With His Owners Police in Northern Westchester are seeking any leads that help reunite a missing dog with his family. The Yorktown Police Department issued an alert after a dog was found wandering on Route 6 near Strawberry Road, which is now being housed at the Yorktown Animal Hospital. “Ok folks, need your help on this one,” they posted on social media along with a photo of the dog. “This handsome fella was located on Route 6 near Strawberry Road. “He's safe and being wined and dined by the fine folks at Yorktown Animal Hospital. Yes, he's got the trifecta----No collar, No chip, No tags.” Anyone with…

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Business
Tesla Announces New Recall Of 578,000 Vehicles Due To 'Boombox' Function Tesla Announces New Recall Of 578,000 Vehicles Due To 'Boombox' Function
Tesla Announces New Recall Of 578,000 Vehicles Due To 'Boombox' Function Tesla is recalling nearly 600,000 more vehicles that pose a potential risk to pedestrians. The auto dealer announced that it is recalling 578,607 vehicles in the US because pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if warning risk sounds are obscured. Recalled vehicles include 2020 through 2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017 through 2022 Model 3 vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the cars and SUVs subject to the recall have a “boombox” function that obscures audible warnings for pedestrians in violation of federal safety stand…

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Con Ed 'Sudden Rate Spike' Sparks Backlash, Reports Say Con Ed 'Sudden Rate Spike' Sparks Backlash, Reports Say
Con Ed 'Sudden Rate Spike' Sparks Backlash, Reports Say Con Edison’s proposed price hike has drawn the ire of customers and lawmakers alike, according to new reports. The utility company - which supplies gas, electric, and steam to more than 3.5 million New York residents and businesses - announced that beginning in 2023, it plans to increase its electric bills by more than 11 percent, and gas by at least 18 percent. Original story - Con Ed Planning New Price Hike The increase is required to fund “investments in clean energy, as well as infrastructure upgrades that will help keep customers in service during severe weather,” according to Con Ed…

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