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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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Lifestyle
New Brewery In Capital Region Is 'Inviting Place For Delicious Pizza, Ice Cold Craft Beer' New Brewery In Capital Region Is 'Inviting Place For Delicious Pizza, Ice Cold Craft Beer'
New Brewery In Capital Region Is 'Inviting Place For Delicious Pizza, Ice Cold Craft Beer' A new brewery in the region is already making a splash with customers just a month after opening. Speckled Pig Brewing Co., located in Ballston Spa in Saratoga County, officially opened its doors in late September 2022 with its own beer on top and seltzers made in-house, along with wines and ciders. The brewery also offers patrons several varieties of wood fired pizzas, like buffalo chicken and chicken teriyaki, all served up in a casual, fun atmosphere, according to its website.  Speckled Pig Brewing is the first in Ballston Spa to not only serve their own beer on tap, but also to craft …

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Police & Fire
Police Seek To ID Suspects Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Walmart Police Seek To ID Suspects Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Walmart
Police Seek To ID Suspects Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Walmart Police are asking for help in identifying two suspects accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of items from a Long Island Walmart. The theft occurred just after 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, at the village of Islandia Walmart store, located on Veterans Memorial Highway, Suffolk County Police said. Two women stole approximately $270 worth of clothing and toys from the store, police said. Surveillance footage released by police shows the alleged thieves in action. Anyone who recognizes them may be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to their arrest. Tips can be called …

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News
Trooper Injured After Being Hit On Tappan Zee Bridge By Alleged Drunk Driver From Tuckahoe Trooper Injured After Being Hit On Tappan Zee Bridge By Alleged Drunk Driver From Tuckahoe
Trooper Injured After Being Hit On Tappan Zee Bridge By Alleged Drunk Driver From Tuckahoe A New York State Police trooper is recovering after his patrol vehicle was struck by an alleged drunk driver on the new Tappan Zee Bridge. The crash happened at around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, as the trooper was parked on the southbound shoulder running radar checks, according to State Police. That’s when his marked police vehicle was reportedly struck from behind by Westchester County resident Linda Kramer, age 50, of Tuckahoe. The trooper was taken to Montefiore Nyack Hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. He has since been released from the hospital and …

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News
Drug-Impaired Driver Pleads Guilty In Crash That Killed Married Long Island Couple Drug-Impaired Driver Pleads Guilty In Crash That Killed Married Long Island Couple
Drug-Impaired Driver Pleads Guilty In Crash That Killed Married Long Island Couple A 28-year-old man who was impaired by drugs and alcohol when he caused a car crash that killed a married Long Island couple has admitted fault in the tragedy. Christian Lopez, of Brentwood, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in Suffolk County Court Thursday, Oct. 27. Earlier Report: Second Person Dies From Injuries From Long Island Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say Prosecutors said he admitted to drinking alcohol and ingesting a potent analog of fentanyl before getting behind the wheel on Oct. 2, 2021. At around 9:40 p.m., while going more than twice the spee…

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Law Student From Area Who Hacked Classmates' Nude Photos, Had Child Porn Gets More Prison Time Law Student From Area Who Hacked Classmates' Nude Photos, Had Child Porn Gets More Prison Time
Law Student From Area Who Hacked Classmates' Nude Photos, Had Child Porn Gets More Prison Time A former law student from the region already in federal prison for stealing his college classmates’ naked photos and possessing child pornography will spend even more time behind bars. Michael Fish, age 27, of Albany, was sentenced to an additional 18 months in prison Wednesday, Oct. 26, in federal court in Albany after pleading guilty to obstruction of justice. Earlier Report: Albany Man Sentenced For Hacking Classmates' Nude Photos, Having Child Porn The time will be added to his original sentence of just over nine years in prison that was handed down in May 2022 following his guilt…

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Medford 20-Year-Old Sentenced For Hate Crimes Targeting Day Laborers, Including Strangulation Medford 20-Year-Old Sentenced For Hate Crimes Targeting Day Laborers, Including Strangulation
Medford 20-Year-Old Sentenced For Hate Crimes Targeting Day Laborers, Including Strangulation A Long Island man who admitted to targeting Hispanic men before bringing them to remote locations and violently attacking them is heading to prison. Christopher Cella, age 20, of Medford, was sentenced to 3 ½ years behind bars Wednesday, Oct. 26, in Suffolk County Court after pleading guilty to multiple hate crimes, including strangulation and assault. Earlier Report: Selden Man Admits To Targeting, Attacking Hispanic Men Cella, who was 19 at the time, was arrested in September 2021 after Suffolk County Police said he lured day laborers into his vehicle on three separate occasions bef…

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'Protected Future Victims From Harm': Capital Region Man Guilty Of Beating GF With Coffee Cup 'Protected Future Victims From Harm': Capital Region Man Guilty Of Beating GF With Coffee Cup
'Protected Future Victims From Harm': Capital Region Man Guilty Of Beating GF With Coffee Cup A man from the region whose rage-fueled attack on his then girlfriend left the woman bloodied with a broken nose is now facing prison time following a jury conviction. Jason Hooks - aka Shaquan Riker - age 37, of Schenectady, was found guilty of second-degree felony assault Tuesday, Oct. 25, after a five-day trial in Schenectady County Court. Prosecutors said Hooks and the victim were sitting inside a vehicle early on the morning of Oct. 30, 2021 when he became angry and attacked her with a travel coffee mug, repeatedly smashing her in the face. The woman was left with serious injuries, i…

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Police & Fire
Man Busted With Crystal Meth, Hundreds In Cash At Long Island Home, Police Say Man Busted With Crystal Meth, Hundreds In Cash At Long Island Home, Police Say
Man Busted With Crystal Meth, Hundreds In Cash At Long Island Home, Police Say A Long Island man is facing charges after police allegedly found illegal drugs and hundreds of dollars in cash inside his home. Charles Whittlesey, age 61, of Massapequa, was arrested Monday, Oct. 24, following an investigation by the Nassau County Police Department’s Narcotics/Vice bureau. Detectives executed a search warrant on his Massapequa home, located on Euclid Avenue, where they reportedly found a clear plastic bag containing a clear, rocky substance believed to be crystal methamphetamine. They also recovered two Sig Sauer 9mm 15 round magazines, numerous clear plastic bags, a di…

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Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Wanted For False Impersonation After Incident At Great Neck Plaza Bank Know Him? Man Wanted For False Impersonation After Incident At Great Neck Plaza Bank
Know Him? Man Wanted For False Impersonation After Incident At Great Neck Plaza Bank Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of committing false impersonation at a Long Island bank. The incident happened Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Dime Bank in Great Neck Plaza, located on Cutter Mill Road, Nassau County Police said. Investigators said the man requested a new debit card and gave the teller a fake ID. Police released surveillance footage showing the suspect wearing a purple dress shirt with black suspenders. Anyone who recognizes him could be eligible for a cash reward from Nassau County Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips can be called in to 1-800-24…

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Obituaries
Pelham Manor Woman Who Died At Age 38 Had 'Loving Heart, Zest For Life' Pelham Manor Woman Who Died At Age 38 Had 'Loving Heart, Zest For Life'
Pelham Manor Woman Who Died At Age 38 Had 'Loving Heart, Zest For Life' Loved ones and former classmates are mourning the loss of a Westchester County woman following her death at the age of 38. Larissa Acocella, of Pelham Manor and Manhattan, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, following a “long illness which she fought courageously,” according to her obituary. Acocella was a 2002 graduate of Pelham Memorial High School and later attended Fordham University in New York City. After college, she took a job with JP Morgan Chase, where she was most recently an executive director on the company’s Consumer and Community Banking Strategy team, her memorial said. When not at wo…

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