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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
Ex-Jail Guard Who Viciously Beat Wife For 'Disrespecting' Him Sentenced In Saratoga County Ex-Jail Guard Who Viciously Beat Wife For 'Disrespecting' Him Sentenced In Saratoga County
Ex-Jail Guard Who Viciously Beat Wife For 'Disrespecting' Him Sentenced In Saratoga County A former correction officer in the Capital Region will spend years in prison for subjecting his wife to years of horrific abuse. Stephen Frank, 48, was sentenced to an aggregate of 8 ⅓ to 25 years behind bars in Saratoga County Court on Friday, May 2, after a jury found him guilty of multiple felony domestic violence charges. Frank, a former Warren County correction officer, repeatedly subjected the woman to verbal and physical abuse over a period of years, the Saratoga County DA’s office said. His now ex-wife took the stand, telling jurors she suffered repeated bruising, cuts, and even d…

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Police & Fire
Suffolk Police Job Post Sparks Salary Backlash: 'Does It Come With A Free Cell?' Suffolk Police Job Post Sparks Salary Backlash: 'Does It Come With A Free Cell?'
Suffolk Police Job Post Sparks Salary Backlash: 'Does It Come With A Free Cell?' A New York police department’s job posting is generating plenty of buzz, with many questioning whether the responsibilities align with the pay. On Long Island, the Suffolk County Police Department announced Tuesday, May 6, that it’s hiring for several detention attendant positions. The openings are for precincts in Bay Shore, Smithtown, and Selden. Responsibilities include guarding and caring for individuals held in custody, escorting criminal defendants to court, and conducting searches for weapons and contraband. The shifts run evenings and overnights, and applicants must have a high sch…

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Lifestyle
Double The Fun: $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Hempstead Women, Second Player Double The Fun: $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Hempstead Women, Second Player
Double The Fun: $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Hempstead Women, Second Player Not one, but two lucky Long Islanders are enjoying million-dollar lottery payouts. Two women, both residents of Nassau County, claimed $1 million jackpots in recent days, according to New York Lottery. AnnaMaria Gjomarkaj, of Hempstead, claimed a second prize Mega Millions ticket in the Oct. 1, 2024, drawing. She received a lump sump payment of $651,000 after required withholdings. Gjomarkaj purchased the lucky ticket in Newburgh, at the Smokes 4 Less located at 59 North Plank Road. Not to be outdone was Ann Hickson, of Roosevelt, who snagged a $1 million prize on the New York Lottery’s …

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Police & Fire
Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Coram Boy Reported Missing Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Coram Boy Reported Missing
Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Coram Boy Reported Missing If you’ve seen this missing Long Island teenager, police want to hear from you. Justin Pao, 13, was last seen in Coram on Monday, May 5, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Pao was last seen wearing a gray shirt and black pants. He is believed to be in the Coram area, authorities said. Anyone with information is asked to contact 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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News
Blood On Broken Glass Leads Detectives To Serial Smash-Grab Car Burglar In Watervliet: Cops Blood On Broken Glass Leads Detectives To Serial Smash-Grab Car Burglar In Watervliet: Cops
Blood On Broken Glass Leads Detectives To Serial Smash-Grab Car Burglar In Watervliet: Cops It took several months and a DNA analysis, but detectives have nabbed a prolific smash-and-grab car burglar in the Capital Region, police said. Justin Santiago, 23, was arrested by Watervliet Police in late April in connection with several vehicle break-ins at a Watervliet apartment complex, Watervliet Police revealed Tuesday, May 6. Officers initially responded to the Highland Club apartments on Eastview Drive on Oct. 2, 2024, for a report that a car had been vandalized, police said. They found that multiple vehicles had shattered windows. Amid the shards of broken glass from one vehicl…

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News
Employee Steals $90K From Restaurant In Saratoga Springs, Police Say Employee Steals $90K From Restaurant In Saratoga Springs, Police Say
Employee Steals $90K From Restaurant In Saratoga Springs, Police Say A Capital Region woman is facing charges after allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from her employer. Ashley Hervieux, 38, was arrested in April following an investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office, the agency revealed Tuesday, May 6. Deputies determined that Hervieux, of Queensbury, stole over $90,000 from a Saratoga Springs business during a three-year period, police said. While the sheriff’s office did not name the victim's business, relatives of the owner confirmed on social media that the thefts occurred at the Thorn and Roots restaurant, located on Marion …

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Police & Fire
Cop Needed Tourniquet After Knife Attack In Amity Harbor, Police Say Cop Needed Tourniquet After Knife Attack In Amity Harbor, Police Say
Cop Needed Tourniquet After Knife Attack In Amity Harbor, Police Say A police officer is recovering after being stabbed by a fleeing suspect on Long Island. The incident happened in Amity Harbor, near Gibbs Road and Western Concourse, just before 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 6. Suffolk County Police responded to a 911 caller reporting men attempting to steal items from vehicles, the agency said. Arriving officers quickly arrested one suspect, but a second suspect, Steven Vasquez, reportedly took off running. Officers located the 22-year-old Vasquez a short time later hiding under a car. While attempting to flee, he stabbed an officer in the upper right thigh a…

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Schools
Saratoga Springs School District's Transgender Athlete Policy Sparks Federal Investigation Saratoga Springs School District's Transgender Athlete Policy Sparks Federal Investigation
Saratoga Springs School District's Transgender Athlete Policy Sparks Federal Investigation The Trump administration has opened an investigation into a public school district in upstate New York over its policy permitting transgender athletes. Rep. Elise Stefanik confirmed that the US Department of Education is investigating the Saratoga Springs City School District for alleged Title IX violations “after my strong public advocacy," in a post on X Tuesday, May 6. Stefanik linked to a New York Post article in which Education Secretary Linda McMahon confirmed that the administration was looking into whether the district discriminated against girls by allowing biological boys to play …

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Schools
Phone Ban: NY To Become Largest State With Bell-To-Bell Restrictions On Student Smartphones Phone Ban: NY To Become Largest State With Bell-To-Bell Restrictions On Student Smartphones
Phone Ban: NY To Become Largest State With Bell-To-Bell Restrictions On Student Smartphones New York classrooms are dialing down distractions. Come this fall, all K-12 public schools in New York will implement bell-to-bell bans on student cell phone use, Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced Tuesday, May 6. The sweeping new policy, part of the state’s 2026 budget agreement, prohibits students from using internet-enabled personal devices anywhere on school grounds from the first bell to the last—including during lunch and study hall periods. “New York was the first state to target addictive social media feeds — and now we’re the largest state to restrict smartphones in schools thr…

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Schools
Liberty Math Teacher Busted With Child Porn Following Cybertip, Police Say (UPDATE) Liberty Math Teacher Busted With Child Porn Following Cybertip, Police Say (UPDATE)
Liberty Math Teacher Busted With Child Porn Following Cybertip, Police Say (Update) Police identified a Hudson Valley teacher who was arrested on charges related to child pornography. Sullivan County resident Christopher Dedonato, 26, of Liberty, was taken into custody Monday, May 5, following an investigation by New York State Police. Dedonato has worked as a math teacher at Liberty High School since 2022, according to his LinkedIn profile. Prior to that, he worked as a substitute teacher for both the Liberty Central and Beacon City school districts. New York State Police opened an investigation after receiving a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploit…

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