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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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Schools
COVID-19: University In Region Sees Spike In New Cases COVID-19: University In Region Sees Spike In New Cases
Covid-19: University In Region Sees Spike In New Cases An area college has seen a small spike in new COVID-19 cases as it continues to push students and staff to get vaccinated against the virus. Quinnipiac University, located in Hamden, in New Haven County, Connecticut, is reporting 30 new cases in the past seven days, bringing the total to 32 active cases health officials are monitoring. There have been a total of 81 cases since the semester started in August. Earlier story - COVID-19: University In Region To Fine, Limit WiFi To Unvaccinated Students Officials noted that Quinnipiac required all students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated …

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Business
COVID-19: People Who Spread Misinfo About Vaccines Are ‘Criminals,' Pfizer CEO Says COVID-19: People Who Spread Misinfo About Vaccines Are ‘Criminals,' Pfizer CEO Says
Covid-19: People Who Spread Misinfo About Vaccines Are ‘Criminals,' Pfizer CEO Says Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla has harsh words for the “criminals” who have intentionally spread misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. Speaking with Atlantic Council think tank CEO Frederick Kempe this week, Bourla said that a “very small” group of people spreading misinformation has cost millions of lives. “These people are criminals,” Bourla said. “They’re not bad people. They’re criminals because they have literally cost millions of lives.” Related story - COVID-19: Pfizer Expected To Seek Approval For Boosters For All Adults Bourla went on to say that “the only thing that stands betw…

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News
CT Man Sentenced For Downloading Child Sex Abuse Images CT Man Sentenced For Downloading Child Sex Abuse Images
CT Man Sentenced For Downloading Child Sex Abuse Images A Connecticut man will spend years behind bars after being busted downloading child porn on the Internet, federal officials announced. New Haven County resident Eric Rundstrom, age 47, of Wallingford, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for downloading child sex abuse images from the Internet. Acting US Attorney Leonard Boyle said that an FBI investigation found that Rundstrom had accessed an online website to connect with others interested in collecting and sharing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.  Investi…

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Real Estate
Estate Overlooking Hudson River Hits Market At $45,000,000 Estate Overlooking Hudson River Hits Market At $45,000,000
Estate Overlooking Hudson River Hits Market At $45,000,000 A massive estate overlooking the Hudson River has hit the market and can be had for anyone with nearly $50 million burning a hole in their pocket. In Dutchess County, the estate at 46 Ledgerock Lane in Hyde Park has been listed for $45 million by Corcoran Country Living, though annual taxes will cost nearly $80,000, according to the realtors looking to sell the property. 46 Ledgerock Lane in Hyde Park is for sale for $45 millionCorcoran Country Living The sellers noted that current setback laws require homes on riverfront parcels to now be built at least 100 feet from the river, making …

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News
Woman Wins $113K In CT Lottery Woman Wins $113K In CT Lottery
Woman Wins $113K In CT Lottery A pair of Connecticut residents are feeling lucky after winning six-figure prizes playing the CT Lottery games. East Hartford resident Leslie Irizarry won $113,427 playing “Fast Play - $10 Super 7s Progressive” on a ticket sold at the Woodlawn Db Mart on Maple Avenue in Hartford that was cashed in on Monday, Nov. 8. Later that same day, in New London County, Groton resident Kane Borady cashed in a winning $100,000 “CASH5” ticket that was sold at the Groton Mart on Poquonnock Road. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, t…

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Schools
COVID-19: Hochul Introduces New Incentive Program To Get Kids Vaccinated COVID-19: Hochul Introduces New Incentive Program To Get Kids Vaccinated
Covid-19: Hochul Introduces New Incentive Program To Get Kids Vaccinated New York is coming up with fresh ways to encourage younger residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state’s “Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate” incentive scholarship that will provide an extra reason for New Yorkers between the ages of 5 and 11 to get vaccinated. The five-week public outreach campaign will run through Sunday, Dec. 19, consisting of a series of statewide drawings to increase awareness of the availability and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. Each week, parents of children who get their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be eligible…

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Police & Fire
Reported CVS Shoplifting Incident Leads To Arrest Of Wanted Man In Westchester Reported CVS Shoplifting Incident Leads To Arrest Of Wanted Man In Westchester
Reported CVS Shoplifting Incident Leads To Arrest Of Wanted Man In Westchester An unfounded inquiry into an alleged shoplifting incident in Westchester led to the arrest of a man who was wanted by police in a neighboring town. The Scarsdale Police Department received a report of a purported shoplifting incident in progress at CVS on Popham Road at approximately 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6. According to police, the manager reported that a white man with a white winter hat and jeans reportedly was shoplifting at the store. While investigating the incident, police said that they found no criminal activity at CVS, while making contact with the suspect, later identifie…

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Police & Fire
Birth Certificate, Passports, Social Security Cards Stolen In Westchester Car Break-In Birth Certificate, Passports, Social Security Cards Stolen In Westchester Car Break-In
Birth Certificate, Passports, Social Security Cards Stolen In Westchester Car Break-In A suspect is at large in Westchester after breaking into a car and making off with a laptop, social security cards, a birth certificate, and other items, police said. Members of the Scarsdale Police Department responded to a Foxhall Road residence early on Monday, Nov. 1, where there was a report of a larceny from a vehicle. According to police, investigators spoke with a homeowner, who said that overnight, her unlocked car had been rummaged through in her driveway and several items had been taken between 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31 and 7 a.m. on Monday. The homeowner said that on Monday …

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Police & Fire
Wanted Fugitive Apprehended On Long Island After Nationwide Search Wanted Fugitive Apprehended On Long Island After Nationwide Search
Wanted Fugitive Apprehended On Long Island After Nationwide Search A man wanted on Long Island for several weeks on multiple warrants has been apprehended following a nationwide search, law enforcement authorities announced. On Monday, Oct. 18, a warrant was issued for Deer Park resident Robert Rogers, Jr., age 33, who failed to appear in court on multiple occasions following a pair of arrests for felony driving while intoxicated with previous convictions. Rogers was wanted out of the Suffolk County First District Court on a felony bench warrant after failing to appear in court on multiple charges, including: Felony DWI with two previous convictions in …

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Politics
Transcripts Of Cuomo Being Questioned About Sex Abuse Allegations Made Public By AG Transcripts Of Cuomo Being Questioned About Sex Abuse Allegations Made Public By AG
Transcripts Of Cuomo Being Questioned About Sex Abuse Allegations Made Public By AG Living up to her promises of transparency, New York Attorney General Letitia James began releasing transcripts and exhibits from her office’s independent investigation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. James announced the beginning of a rolling release of transcripts and corresponding exhibits from the investigation into sexual harassment allegations that led to Cuomo’s downfall and subsequent resignation. According to James, following the release of the report, multiple district attorneys asked that her office refrain from publicly releasing transcripts and other evidence so that their offices …

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