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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: Pfizer CEO Says New Vaccine May Be Needed For Omicron, Anti-Viral Pills Are Effective COVID-19: Pfizer CEO Says New Vaccine May Be Needed For Omicron, Anti-Viral Pills Are Effective
Covid-19: Pfizer CEO Says New Vaccine May Be Needed For Omicron, Anti-Viral Pills Are Effective Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said that his company is preparing to tackle new COVID-19 variants, and that he expects the company’s treatment pill will be effective in helping avoid severe illness or possibly death if one get infected. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Omicron poses a “very high” global risk, with the likelihood it is more transmissible than previous strains. The new variant has nearly three dozen mutations that reportedly decrease antibody protection. WHO described Omicron as a “highly divergent variant with a high number of mutations ... some of which are conce…

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Politics
Cuomo Accused Of Throwing Fruit At Staffers As AG Releases Disgraced Ex-Gov's Video Testimony Cuomo Accused Of Throwing Fruit At Staffers As AG Releases Disgraced Ex-Gov's Video Testimony
Cuomo Accused Of Throwing Fruit At Staffers As AG Releases Disgraced Ex-Gov's Video Testimony The “toxic workplace environment” disgraced former Gov. Andrew Cuomo fostered before resigning from office included demeaning nicknames for staffers and flying fruit, according to new transcripts released by the New York Attorney General’s Office. In the past two weeks, AG Letitia James has been releasing transcripts and exhibits from the independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations that led to Cuomo’s resignation in August. On Monday, Nov. 29 the latest release included interviews with more than half the woman who accused him of sexual misconduct, video of Cuomo's top aides…

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COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Number Of Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Number Of Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Number Of Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown The positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested for the virus on Long Island is rapidly approaching a dubious milestone. After remaining at or below 3 percent for most of the summer and early fall, Long Island has seen weeks of new waves of COVID-19 infections, with the average seven-day positivity rate jumping from 4.43 percent to 4.78 percent in the past three days, according to the state Department of Health. Statewide, the positivity rate also has been spiking, from 3.95 percent to 4.12 percent during the same timeframe, with the numbers expected to continue trending in the wrong d…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increases In Number Of Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increases In Number Of Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increases In Number Of Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown The positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested for the virus in the Hudson Valley has hit another new dubious milestone. According to the latest update from the state Department of Health, the average seven-day COVID-19 positive infection rate has spiked above 3.50 percent, from 3.30 percent to 3.51 percent over the last three days, following weeks of waves of new infections. Statewide, the average positivity rate also has been surging, from 3.95 percent to 4.12 percent during the same timeframe, with the numbers expected to continue trending in the wrong direction following the first…

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Schools
CT School Locked Down As Police Investigate Reports Of Student With Gun CT School Locked Down As Police Investigate Reports Of Student With Gun
CT School Locked Down As Police Investigate Reports Of Student With Gun A high school in Connecticut was placed in its lockdown protocol following reports of a student who was allegedly in possession of a handgun. In New Haven County, the Meriden Police Department responded to the Orville H. Platt High School on Coe Avenue shortly before 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, where there was a report of a student possibly with the weapon. According to police, parents who feel compelled to respond to the school should report to Centennial Plaza at the location of the old Stop & Shop supermarket. Meriden Police Lt. Darrin McKay said that this is an active investigatio…

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Politics
Two More Hamptons Municipalities Block Pot Sales Two More Hamptons Municipalities Block Pot Sales
Two More Hamptons Municipalities Block Pot Sales Two more Long Island municipalities will be opting out of offering legalized marijuana as New York gets set to go all-in on cannabis sales. Both the East Hampton Village and Town of East Hampton made it official that they will not permit the retail sale of marijuana within their jurisdictions, though officials left the door open for potential future sales. Following a series of public meetings and discussions, officials in the town and village decided to opt-out of potential retail sales when it becomes officially legal in New York State to sell on Jan. 1, 2022. Related story - NY Officia…

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Northern Westchester Man Sentenced For Murdering Drug Dealer Northern Westchester Man Sentenced For Murdering Drug Dealer
Northern Westchester Man Sentenced For Murdering Drug Dealer A 22-year-old Northern Westchester man could spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced for murdering a man during a drug deal. Following a three-week trial earlier this year, a jury found Peekskill resident Michael Jenkins guilty of multiple felony charges for the fatal shooting of Emmanuel Jordan in May 2020. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that Jenkins was found guilty by the jury of: Murder; Manslaughter; Two counts of robbery; Criminal possession of a weapon. On Wednesday, Nov. 24, Rocah announced that Jenkins has been sentenced to 25 years to l…

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Police & Fire
Three Minors In Westchester Busted Attempting To Flee Officers In Stolen Car, Police Say Three Minors In Westchester Busted Attempting To Flee Officers In Stolen Car, Police Say
Three Minors In Westchester Busted Attempting To Flee Officers In Stolen Car, Police Say A group of minors is facing charges after being busted in a stolen vehicle before attempting to flee from responding officers in Westchester, police said. The New Rochelle Police Department received a report of a suspicious vehicle shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28 that was in the area of Harmon Avenue near the intersection of Green Place. New Rochelle Police Capt. J. Collins Coyne said that responding officers were able to locate the vehicle in question, with four people inside, and fake license plates on the car. When police officers approached, the driver proceeded to speed aw…

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COVID-19: Positivity Rate In CT Tops 5 Percent; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Positivity Rate In CT Tops 5 Percent; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Positivity Rate In CT Tops 5 Percent; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County Connecticut hit a dubious milestone in its quest to contain the spread of COVID-19. Over the weekend, the daily positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in Connecticut rose to 5.25 percent, the highest number in weeks as the state continues to see a surge in new infections. In total, there were 44,045 COVID-19 tests administered between Friday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 28, resulting in 2,312 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus. Fifty-four more COVID-19 patients were hospitalized over the weekend, bringing the total being treated for the virus in Connecticut hospitals to 35…

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Politics
Chris Cuomo Used His Sources To Seek Info On Women Who Accused His Brother, AG Report Reveals Chris Cuomo Used His Sources To Seek Info On Women Who Accused His Brother, AG Report Reveals
Chris Cuomo Used His Sources To Seek Info On Women Who Accused His Brother, AG Report Reveals New details are emerging about the measures CNN host Chris Cuomo took while advising his brother, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, amid the sexual harassment allegations that led to his ousting from Albany. The younger Cuomo, who previously acknowledged his role in helping his brother navigate through the scandal, reportedly used his media sources and sway in an effort to undermine the Attorney General’s investigation into the claims and get out ahead of the scandal Earlier story - 'I Was There To Listen': CNN's Chris Cuomo Breaks Silence On Brother's Scandal, Ouster. New documents released …

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