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Michael Mashburn

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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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Teen Among 4 Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Addiction Counselor Found In Area Woods Teen Among 4 Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Addiction Counselor Found In Area Woods
Teen Among 4 Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Addiction Counselor Found In Area Woods Several people, including a teenager, have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man whose body was found in a wooded area of Albany earlier this year. Jamier Allen, of Albany, was discovered dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the Second Avenue neighborhood near Boenau Street around 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, as Daily Voice previously reported. Investigators now say Allen’s death is linked to a car fire reported four days earlier, on Saturday, March 22, near Delaware and Eagle streets. On Friday, June 13, Albany Police revealed that the following suspects …

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Kids Among Patients Secretly Recorded In Bathrooms At Manhasset Sleep Center, DA Says Kids Among Patients Secretly Recorded In Bathrooms At Manhasset Sleep Center, DA Says
Kids Among Patients Secretly Recorded In Bathrooms At Manhasset Sleep Center, DA Says A former sleep center employee is accused of secretly recording patients—including a child—inside bathrooms at a Long Island medical facility. Sanjai Syamaprasad, 47, was indicted on felony charges including unlawful surveillance and tampering with evidence in Nassau County Court in April. He had his latest court appearance on Thursday, June 12. Syamaprasad is accused of installing a camera disguised as a smoke detector inside bathrooms at the Northwell Health Sleep Disorders Center in Manhasset, according to the Nassau County DA’s office. The recordings took place between July 2023 and A…

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Australian Driver On Wrong Side Causes Head-On Shandaken Crash; 2 Victims Airlifted To Hospital Australian Driver On Wrong Side Causes Head-On Shandaken Crash; 2 Victims Airlifted To Hospital
Australian Driver On Wrong Side Causes Head-On Shandaken Crash; 2 Victims Airlifted To Hospital Several people were injured after an Australian tourist driving on the wrong side of the road caused a head-on highway crash in the Hudson Valley, police said. The Ulster County accident happened just after 9 a.m. on Friday, June 13, on State Route 28 in the Big Indian area of Shandaken. Steven Thompson, 62, a tourist from New South Wales, Australia, was behind the wheel of a 2024 Toyota Corolla when he was seen traveling eastbound in the westbound lane of Route 28, Shandaken Police said. His car collided head-on with a 2024 Dodge Ram van. Thompson and a passenger in his vehicle suffered s…

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Business
Salesman's 'Crazy' Tactic To Lure NY Woman Outside Sparks Outrage: 'I'm Still Pissed' (VIDEO) Salesman's 'Crazy' Tactic To Lure NY Woman Outside Sparks Outrage: 'I'm Still Pissed' (VIDEO)
Salesman's 'Crazy' Tactic To Lure NY Woman Outside Sparks Outrage: 'I'm Still Pissed' (Video) A Long Island woman is putting a pest control company on blast after one of its salesmen used a disturbing tactic in an effort to lure her outside. In a now-viral TikTok video, the woman recounted how a door-to-door salesman from Ecoshield Pest Solutions in Hicksville stopped by her home in late May. A doorbell camera captured her repeatedly telling the man she’s not interested as he continues to stand firmly on her front lawn. He lingers, then suddenly says, “I was just gonna let you know your dog got out.” When she immediately replies that her dog didn’t get out, the man gestures toward …

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Officers Bitten, Punched During Chaotic Domestic Dispute In Region Officers Bitten, Punched During Chaotic Domestic Dispute In Region
Officers Bitten, Punched During Chaotic Domestic Dispute In Region A domestic dispute in Albany spiraled into a violent altercation Thursday night, June 12, when responding officers were allegedly attacked by multiple family members. Officers were called around 7:20 p.m. to a home on Livingston Avenue for a reported dispute between two brothers, according to Albany Police. As they tried to deescalate the situation and separate the pair, other family members allegedly jumped in, physically attacking the officers on scene. One officer suffered a bite wound to his forearm, while another was punched in the face, police said. Both officers were treated on-site …

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Schools
Loaded Gun Found In Student's Backpack At Area High School Loaded Gun Found In Student's Backpack At Area High School
Loaded Gun Found In Student's Backpack At Area High School A Schenectady High School student is in police custody after a loaded handgun was discovered in her bag during a routine security screening Friday afternoon, June 13, police said. The alarming incident unfolded just after noon, when school staff were alerted by the building’s weapon screening system that a potential weapon had been detected in a student’s backpack at the entrance, according to Schenectady Police. The agency’s Community Engagement Officers, who were already on-site, immediately intervened and confiscated what appeared to be a loaded handgun, police said. The student, an 18-…

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‘No Justification’: NY Man Illegally Detained By ICE Because Of Race, Attorney Claims ‘No Justification’: NY Man Illegally Detained By ICE Because Of Race, Attorney Claims
‘No Justification’: NY Man Illegally Detained By ICE Because Of Race, Attorney Claims A Long Island man’s morning commute turned into what local leaders are calling a clear-cut case of racial profiling when he was allegedly stopped, detained, and handcuffed by federal immigration agents — despite being a US citizen. Elzon Lemus, 23, of Brentwood, was on his way to work in Westbury around 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, when he was approached by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents. Lemus, who was riding as a passenger in a work van, said the agents wore vests marked “ICE” and “HSI” and demanded to see his identification —…

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Lifestyle
Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Restaurants In Region, According To Foodies Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Restaurants In Region, According To Foodies
Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Restaurants In Region, According To Foodies Just because the Capital Region is landlocked doesn’t mean your summer seafood cravings have to go unsatisfied. From buttery lobster rolls to spicy Cajun boils, here are five must-try seafood shacks to hit before the season’s out, according to foodies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by black & blue Steak and Crab (@blackandbluesteakcrab) Black & Blue Steak and Crab—Albany Upscale surf‑n‑turf with rave reviews for crab cakes, lobster fondue, and calamari. Patrons love the wine list and sophisticated atmosphere. Customer fa…

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Area Child Sex Offender Had Explicit Images Of Kids, Including Infants: Police Area Child Sex Offender Had Explicit Images Of Kids, Including Infants: Police
Area Child Sex Offender Had Explicit Images Of Kids, Including Infants: Police A convicted child sex offender in the Hudson Valley is facing a new felony charge after being caught with disturbing images of children on his phone, police said. Matthew Maurer, 38, of Catskill, was re-arrested Tuesday, June 10, following a months-long New York State Police investigation into reported materials depicting child sexual exploitation. The case began in late January, when Maurer arrived for a mandatory meeting with his parole officer. During the meeting, the parole officer discovered explicit images and videos involving minors on his phone, police said. Some of the material all…

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Lifestyle
Most Popular McDonald’s Order In NY Might Surprise You Most Popular McDonald’s Order In NY Might Surprise You
Most Popular McDonald’s Order In NY Might Surprise You Turns out, when it comes to McDonald’s, New Yorkers are clucking obsessed with one item in particular. The Empire State’s fast food royalty is none other than the Chicken McNugget, according to a new survey from Holiday Calendar. Researchers polled over 4,200 Americans in early April to see which Mickey D’s menu item reigned supreme in each state, and New Yorkers didn’t hesitate to crown the bite-sized, golden-fried classic as their No. 1. Coming in hot at No. 2? The legendary Big Mac, followed by the McChicken sandwich, the ever-reliable French Fries, and the sweet indulgence of a McFlur…

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