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Michael Mashburn

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mmashburn@dailyvoice.com

Michael joined the Daily Voice team in April 2022 covering news throughout New York, including the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Long Island. He previously worked as a reporter for ABC Radio affiliates KTAR in Phoenix and KOMO in Seattle. Michael graduated from Arizona State University with a BA in journalism in May 2014. 

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Police & Fire
Police Probing Catalytic Converter Thefts From School Buses On Long Island Police Probing Catalytic Converter Thefts From School Buses On Long Island
Police Probing Catalytic Converter Thefts From School Buses On Long Island Police are investigating after catalytic converters were stolen from nearly a dozen school buses on Long Island. Suffolk County Police said the thefts occurred sometime between Saturday, June 11, and Monday, June 13, as the buses sat parked at the Suffolk Transportation lot on Pond Road in Ronkonkoma. A total of 10 catalytic converters were nabbed from the buses, police said. They were valued at approximately $5,000. Anyone with information leading to an arrest could be eligible for a cash reward from Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips can be called in to 1-800-220-TIPS or sub…

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Hudson Valley Gets $38M For ‘Environmentally Friendly’ Pedestrian, Biking Projects Hudson Valley Gets $38M For ‘Environmentally Friendly’ Pedestrian, Biking Projects
Hudson Valley Gets $38M For ‘Environmentally Friendly’ Pedestrian, Biking Projects The Hudson Valley is set to receive more than $38 million in federal funding to help pay for new pedestrian and biking projects around the region. New York was awarded a total of $178.8 million in federal dollars that will go to 75 communities across the state for projects that promote environmentally friendly modes of travel and make it easier and safer to bike and walk, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office. The funding - made available from the Federal Highway Administration - will cover up to 80 percent of costs for projects like new sidewalks, shared use paths, and other enhancements…

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Capital District Trio Accused Of Trafficking Cocaine Capital District Trio Accused Of Trafficking Cocaine
Capital District Trio Accused Of Trafficking Cocaine Three Capital District residents are facing charges, accused of selling cocaine throughout Saratoga County. The trio was arrested Wednesday, June 22, following a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking in the area, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. After obtaining a search warrant, deputies entered a home on Comstock Road in Greenfield Center, where they found all three suspects. They were identified as Thomas Allen, age 33; Kayla Allen, age 30; and Erica Shippee, age 35. All three suspects lived at the residence, according to police. Inside the home, deputies reporte…

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Would-Be Elderly Victim Busts Serial Scammer In Capital District Would-Be Elderly Victim Busts Serial Scammer In Capital District
Would-Be Elderly Victim Busts Serial Scammer In Capital District An accused serial scammer is behind bars thanks to a savvy would-be victim in the Capital District. Colonie Police said the elderly woman called 911 Wednesday morning, June 22, saying she had received a phone call that she believed to be a scam. She told police a man had called claiming to be an attorney for her granddaughter and said he needed bail money to get her out of jail. At one point, the man even put a woman on the phone who pretended to be the victim’s granddaughter, police said. The suspects reportedly told the woman they would send a courier to her home to retrieve the money.…

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Teens Busted With AR-15 Rifle, Handgun In Capital District, Police Say Teens Busted With AR-15 Rifle, Handgun In Capital District, Police Say
Teens Busted With AR-15 Rifle, Handgun In Capital District, Police Say Two 16-and-17-year-old boys are facing charges after they were allegedly busted carrying loaded guns in the Capital District. Albany Police said they spotted the teens at around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, as the boys walked near McCrossin Avenue and Thornton Street in Albany. When detectives tried to stop the teens as part of an ongoing investigation, they took off running, police said. The 16-year-old boy was caught and arrested a short time later in the backyard of a home on McCrossin Avenue. He was carrying a loaded .40 caliber handgun, according to police. The 17-year-old suspect …

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Police Seek ID For Suspect In Long Island Assault Police Seek ID For Suspect In Long Island Assault
Police Seek ID For Suspect In Long Island Assault If you recognize this man, police on Long Island want to hear from you. East Hampton Police said he’s accused of assaulting another person early Saturday, June 18, near Atwell Street and Muir Boulevard in East Hampton.  The assault left the victim with serious injuries, according to police. Investigators described the suspect as a white or Hispanic man in his early 20s, standing approximately 5-foot-8-inches tall and weighing 180 pounds. He also has a distinct tattoo on his left forearm, police said. Surveillance images released by police show the man wearing a white polo shirt wit…

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Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Allegedly Stabbing Capital District Cop Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Allegedly Stabbing Capital District Cop
Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Allegedly Stabbing Capital District Cop A man with more than 15 felony arrests who allegedly stabbed a Capital District police officer is now charged with attempted murder. Albany resident Eric Frazier, age 54, was arraigned Thursday, June 23, at Albany Medical Center Hospital, where he was being treated after police shot him during the incident three days prior. Earlier report: 'Put The Knife Down': Body Cam Shows Attack On Albany Officer, Shooting Albany Police were responding to a home near Franklin and Bassett streets at around 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 20, for a reported domestic dispute, according to police. When officers …

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Hochul Orders Investigation Into Alleged Anti-LGBT Bias At Long Island Libraries Hochul Orders Investigation Into Alleged Anti-LGBT Bias At Long Island Libraries
Hochul Orders Investigation Into Alleged Anti-lgbt Bias At Long Island Libraries New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered an investigation amid accusations that a Long Island library discriminated against the LGBT+ community. In a statement Thursday, July 23, Hochul said she was “horrified” by reports that the Smithtown Library Board had removed all pride displays and any pride book on display from the children’s sections at all four branches. The move was solidified in a 4-2 vote by the library’s board of trustees Tuesday, June 21. Hochul said she was directing the New York State Division of Human Rights to launch an immediate investigation as a result.  NEW: I am …

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'You Are A Star': NY 20-Year-Old Kieran Rhodes Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent' 'You Are A Star': NY 20-Year-Old Kieran Rhodes Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent'
'You Are A Star': NY 20-Year-Old Kieran Rhodes Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent' A 20-year-old singer and songwriter from New York is impressing judges on “America’s Got Talent.” Saratoga County native Kieran Rhodes, age 20, of Burnt Hills, made his debut on the hit NBC show Tuesday, June 21. And it couldn't have gone better. Earlier report: Capital District 20-Year-Old Appearing On 'America's Got Talent' The singer began his audition by playing piano and singing “She’s Got a Way,” by Billy Joel, but was cut short by judge Simon Cowell, who asked Rhodes if he had an original song. Rhodes proceeded to perform a piece he had written, titled “Disengage,” which garnered …

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'You Are A Star': New England 20-Year-Old Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent' 'You Are A Star': New England 20-Year-Old Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent'
'You Are A Star': New England 20-Year-Old Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent' A 20-year-old singer and songwriter from New England is impressing judges on “America’s Got Talent.” Kieran Rhodes, age 20, of Boston, made his debut on the hit NBC show Tuesday, June 21. And it couldn't have gone better. Earlier report: Boston 20-Year-Old To Appear On 'America's Got Talent' The singer began his audition by playing piano and singing “She’s Got a Way,” by Billy Joel, but was cut short by judge Simon Cowell, who asked Rhodes if he had an original song. Rhodes proceeded to perform a piece he had written, titled “Disengage,” which garnered approval from the panel of judges. …

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