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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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COVID-19: Infection Rate Ticks Up In CT, Hospitalizations Down; Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: Infection Rate Ticks Up In CT, Hospitalizations Down; Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: Infection Rate Ticks Up In CT, Hospitalizations Down; Latest Breakdown Of Cases The positive daily COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut rose slightly, though the metrics continue to improve across the board as the state distances itself from the holiday season. According to the Connecticut Department of Public Health on Tuesday, Jan. 18, the state administered more than 23,000 COVID-19 tests in the past 24 hours, resulting in 4,264 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a daily positivity rate of 18.44 percent, up slightly from the previous day, but down dramatically from the post-holiday spike of new infections. For the second straight day, 38 COVID-19 patients…

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Police & Fire
Suspect At Large After Armed Nassau County Gas Station Robbery Suspect At Large After Armed Nassau County Gas Station Robbery
Suspect At Large After Armed Nassau County Gas Station Robbery A suspect is wanted on Long Island after allegedly pistol-whipping a gas station clerk and robbing him, police announced. In Nassau County, detectives were called to the Valero gas station on Jerusalem Avenue in Merrick shortly before 9 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16, where there was a report of an armed robbery that had just taken place. According to investigators, the 63-year-old store clerk was working behind the counter when a suspect walked up to him, demanding that the register be opened while displaying a black handgun. After the clerk complied, the suspect took an undetermined amount of c…

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COVID-19: Website For Ordering Free At-Home Tests Launches Sooner Than Expected COVID-19: Website For Ordering Free At-Home Tests Launches Sooner Than Expected
Covid-19: Website For Ordering Free At-Home Tests Launches Sooner Than Expected Some Americans were granted access to free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests through the federal government a day earlier than initially planned as the website went live before expected. The White House announced last week that beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 19, it will begin distributing up to one billion free testing kits, however, some reported that they were able to place their orders on Tuesday, Jan. 18, a day early as the website had a "soft" launch. Original story - COVID-19: Here's When Americans Can Order Free At-Home Tests On Tuesday afternoon, the White House confirmed that the website…

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COVID-19: Genetic Risk Factor Found For Loss Of Smell, Taste, Researchers Say COVID-19: Genetic Risk Factor Found For Loss Of Smell, Taste, Researchers Say
Covid-19: Genetic Risk Factor Found For Loss Of Smell, Taste, Researchers Say Researchers are keying in on why some COVID-19 cases led to Americans losing their taste or smell even after ridding the virus from their bodies. There is a genetic risk factor associated with the loss of smell or taste after a COVID infection, according to a new study published this week in the journal of Nature Genetics. According to the study, more than 1.5 million Americans were still reporting a lack of smell or taste six months after contracting COVID-19, and while the precise cause of sensory loss is unknown, it is believed that the issue stems from damage to infected cells in the n…

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Obituaries
Dan Mulholland, Longtime Coach In Westchester, Dies Dan Mulholland, Longtime Coach In Westchester, Dies
Dan Mulholland, Longtime Coach In Westchester, Dies A beloved longtime Hall of Fame coach in Westchester died at the age of 76. Daniel J. Mulholland, Jr., known as Coach “Mully," died Saturday, Jan. 15 surrounded by his family. In his early years, Mulholland loved archery and traveling with his father to tournaments while spending summers with his grandfather in Dolgeville, a village in Herkimer and Fulton counties in New York. He was a graduate of Ardsley High School and Brockport University. Mulholland spent his life as a part of the education system and sports world. His teaching started in Elmsford, Yorktown, Peekskill, and continued…

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Politics
New Primary Poll Shows Hochul With Strong Support As De Blasio Announces Decision On Run New Primary Poll Shows Hochul With Strong Support As De Blasio Announces Decision On Run
New Primary Poll Shows Hochul With Strong Support As De Blasio Announces Decision On Run With former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announcing his decision on a possible gubernatorial challenge, incumbent Kathy Hochul has taken an overwhelming lead over her potential challengers, according to a newly released poll. Siena College released the latest results of its poll on Tuesday, Jan. 18, which found that she is the clear favorite among New York Democrats, with the support of 46 percent of those polled, leading any potential primary opponents by more than 30 points. The second-highest ranked Democrat, de Blasio, who had 12 percent support of those who were polled, announced…

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Police & Fire
Three Suffolk County Store Workers Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minor In SLA Sting Three Suffolk County Store Workers Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minor In SLA Sting
Three Suffolk County Store Workers Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minor In SLA Sting Three store employees were busted by police investigators selling booze to minors on Long Island during an underage drinking sting. The Suffolk County Police Department announced that three employees were arrested between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15 in Shirley as they conducted a New York State Liquor Authority sting operation. According to police, the operation came following multiple community complaints about area stores selling alcohol to minors. The sting led to the arrests of: Cedric Lee Myles, age 57, of Coram, an employee of Star Deli, located at 131 Lynbrook Drive; J…

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Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing $2,200 Worth Of Items From Suffolk Business Man Wanted For Stealing $2,200 Worth Of Items From Suffolk Business
Man Wanted For Stealing $2,200 Worth Of Items From Suffolk Business Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down a wanted man who allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of tools from outside a Long Island business. An alert was issued by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers, who released a photo of a man who allegedly stole tools from a vehicle parked at Cedar Designs on Quogue Plaza Trail at approximately 8 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2021. The suspect allegedly broke a window to the van and stole approximately $2,200 worth of Makita tools before fleeing in a vehicle on Old Country Road. Anyone with information regarding the suspect or thef…

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Real Estate
'Timeless' Montauk Beach House Hits Market At $20.5M 'Timeless' Montauk Beach House Hits Market At $20.5M
'Timeless' Montauk Beach House Hits Market At $20.5M It’s a lucky day for anyone with $20 million burning a hole in their pocket who happens to be in the market for a beach house on the East End of the Hamptons. A “timeless beach house” with nearly 100 feet of direct ocean access in Montauk has been put up for sale with a $20.5 million price tag, according to realtor Compass. The 2,300-square-foot residence includes four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, and is located minutes away from town shops, dining, and amenities, listing agent Chris Coleman stated. Inside the home is a “spacious” living room with a fireplace, double sliding door…

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Police & Fire
Swerving Driver In Fairfield County Busted With BAC Double Legal Limit, Police Say Swerving Driver In Fairfield County Busted With BAC Double Legal Limit, Police Say
Swerving Driver In Fairfield County Busted With BAC Double Legal Limit, Police Say A swerving driver in Connecticut was arrested after being busted with a blood alcohol concentration more than double the legal limit, police announced. In Fairfield County, officers on patrol from the Darien Police Department stopped Stamford resident Ross Nazaire, age 24, at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8, when he was spotted repeatedly crossing the double yellow line in a vehicle that had an expired registration, authorities announced. According to police, during the subsequent stop, Nazaire had slurred speech and admitted to consuming alcohol earlier in the night. He also al…

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