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Zak Failla

Assistant Managing Editor

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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Weather
Tornado, Hail Possible As Severe Storms Hit Maryland, Virginia Tornado, Hail Possible As Severe Storms Hit Maryland, Virginia
Tornado, Hail Possible As Severe Storms Hit Maryland, Virginia Some severe weather is expected in DC, Maryland, and Virginia as storms approach the region, bringing potential hail and possibly even a tornado, forecasters warn. An alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday, June 8, advising that there is a risk in the DMV region for severe thunderstorms. There is a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening in areas highlighted in yellow. A Flood Watch is also in effect for areas in dark green (second map on the right). #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/XMNAp3APJM — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) Ju…

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Police & Fire
Bronx Boat Explosion: DWI Captain Charged In Fire That Sent 22 Into Long Island Sound, Cops Say Bronx Boat Explosion: DWI Captain Charged In Fire That Sent 22 Into Long Island Sound, Cops Say
Bronx Boat Explosion: DWI Captain Charged In Fire That Sent 22 Into Long Island Sound, Cops Say A 33-year-old Bronx, NY man has been charged with DWI in a boat explosion that forced 22 people into the water and 23 to the hospital on Saturday, June 7, officials said. Just before 9 p.m., police got a call reporting a boat fire in the Long Island Sound near Hart Island, a DCPI spokesperson said. The NYPD harbor and aviation units responded, as did the FDNY to assist in the rescue. Three people were pulled from the water by FDNY crews, and brought to a dock where EMS crews were waiting to begin CPR.  The scene of the boat fire in New York. FDNY via Facebook The othe…

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Police & Fire
Trooper Hurt, 1 Killed In I-95 Crash In Maryland; DUI Arrest Made: State Police Trooper Hurt, 1 Killed In I-95 Crash In Maryland; DUI Arrest Made: State Police
Trooper Hurt, 1 Killed In I-95 Crash In Maryland; DUI Arrest Made: State Police A Jeep slammed into a trooper’s cruiser on I-95 in Maryland, setting off a five-vehicle crash that killed one person and led to a DUI arrest, state police said. The crash was reported shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday, June 8, on the southbound side of I-95 just north of Maryland Route 100 in Howard County, according to Maryland State Police. An on-duty Maryland State Trooper from the Waterloo Barrack was stopped on the left shoulder in an unmarked patrol car when a Jeep Cherokee veered into the shoulder and struck the trooper’s vehicle, MSP said. The Jeep then spun into traffic and was hit by a…

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Police & Fire
Woman Fights Off Attempted Rapist Who Dragged Her Into The Woods: Police Woman Fights Off Attempted Rapist Who Dragged Her Into The Woods: Police
Woman Fights Off Attempted Rapist Who Dragged Her Into The Woods: Police A Virginia man has been arrested for allegedly attacking and attempting to rape a woman walking home in the middle of the night, Fairfax County Police said. Wuilver Mauricio Hernandez Garcia, 36, of Alexandria, is charged with abduction with intent to defile, attempted rape, and strangulation after a violent incident in the Woodlawn area early Thursday morning, June 5. Police say that just before 1 a.m., a woman was walking near Roxbury Court when Hernandez Garcia followed her, dragged her into a nearby wooded area, and attempted to sexually assault her. The woman fought back, and the susp…

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Business
S'more, Please! McDonald's Unveils Summer-Ready McFlurry With HERSHEY'S Twist S'more, Please! McDonald's Unveils Summer-Ready McFlurry With HERSHEY'S Twist
S'more, Please! McDonald's Unveils Summer-Ready McFlurry With Hershey'S Twist McDonald's is bringing a summertime staple to its menu as the weather begins to heat up. The fast-food giant announced that it will be introducing the HERSHEY’S S’mores McFlurry, just in time to "gather around the campfire because summer just got sweeter."  "Our newest McFlurry flavor made with our classic vanilla soft serve, blended with HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows – perfect for making the hot days a little cooler," the company posted. The announcement comes on the heels of McDonald's bringing back the fan-favorite snack wrap. "Whether you’re…

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Sports
Ravens' Derrick Henry Lands Shot At Sandler Movie — But He’s Gotta Earn It On The Field Ravens' Derrick Henry Lands Shot At Sandler Movie — But He’s Gotta Earn It On The Field
Ravens' Derrick Henry Lands Shot At Sandler Movie — But He’s Gotta Earn It On The Field Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has a unique incentive for the upcoming season. An outspoken Adam Sandler fan, Henry, 31, has been offered a role in one of his movies — but there's a catch. "Can you do me a favor? If you ever see him again, tell him I'm a really big fan and would really love to meet him one day," the running back shared on The Dan Patrick Show when he spotted the host wearing a sweatshirt for Sandler's upcoming Happy Gilmore 2.   Patrick then called Sandler and said that he made a promise that if Henry rushes for 2,000 yards — a feat only accompl…

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News
‘Track And Field Bully’ Heckled Gabby Thomas During Race — Now He’s Banned From FanDuel ‘Track And Field Bully’ Heckled Gabby Thomas During Race — Now He’s Banned From FanDuel
‘Track And Field Bully’ Heckled Gabby Thomas During Race — Now He’s Banned From FanDuel The braggadocious sports bettor who boasted about heckling Olympic champion sprinter Gabby Thomas during a recent event in Philadelphia has been banned by FanDuel, according to reports. Last weekend, a heckler who described himself as "The Track and Field Bully" in his Twitter bio, bragged that he made Thomas lose by heckling her, "and it made my parlay win," in a post accompanied by a photo of the win.  ESPN first reported the bettor had been banned by FanDuel. Not the Slam results I hoped for, but when you race as often as I do, you can’t win em all. On the bright side, this is t…

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Sports
VIDEO: Watch Coco Gauff Win 2025 French Open For Second Grand Slam Title VIDEO: Watch Coco Gauff Win 2025 French Open For Second Grand Slam Title
Video: Watch Coco Gauff Win 2025 French Open For Second Grand Slam Title Coco Gauff has won her second Grand Slam title.  Gauff, 21, the second-ranked player in the world, won the 2025 French Open at Roland-Garros, taking down top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday. Gauff is the first American to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015. The athlete outlasted the Belarusian superstar 6(5)-7(7), 6-2, 6-4 to claim the trophy three years after she fell on the same court to Iga Swiatek in the finals.  Lift it up high Coco, you've deserved it 👏🏆#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/6QxafViGKy — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 7, 2025 Thi…

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News
Deadly Dispute In Maryland Apartment Leaves One Dead, One Hurt, Police Say Deadly Dispute In Maryland Apartment Leaves One Dead, One Hurt, Police Say
Deadly Dispute In Maryland Apartment Leaves One Dead, One Hurt, Police Say A deadly shooting inside a Prince George’s County apartment has left one man dead, another fighting for his life, and a suspect behind bars, police said. James Stewart, 35, of Upper Marlboro, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with Tuesday's double shooting that killed Myandre McBride, 32, of Suitland, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Just after 12:30 p.m. on June 3, officers responded to the 5600 block of Regency Park Court in Suitland for reports of gunfire. They found McBride and a second man shot inside an apartment. McBride was pronounced dead …

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Politics
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Deported Maryland Father, Indicted After Unexpected US Return: Reports Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Deported Maryland Father, Indicted After Unexpected US Return: Reports
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Deported Maryland Father, Indicted After Unexpected US Return: Reports "Maryland Man" Kilmar Abrego Garcia is coming home — only to face criminal charges, according to multiple reports. Abrego Garcia, who has become a national flashpoint following his mistaken deportation to an El Salvador super-prison, is heading back to the US, reports state. However, he will face criminal charges for allegedly transporting undocumented migrants in the US upon his return.  "Now, after months of delay and secrecy, they're bringing him back, not to correct their error but to prosecute him. This shows that they were playing games with the court all along," Abrego Garcia's…

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