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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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Politics
Hochul Touts One-Time Baby Bonus For Eligible NY Families: Here's How Much To Expect Hochul Touts One-Time Baby Bonus For Eligible NY Families: Here's How Much To Expect
Hochul Touts One-Time Baby Bonus For Eligible NY Families: Here's How Much To Expect Expecting a baby? New York’s latest state budget will soon deliver a financial boost for some growing families. Low-income families with new babies who are on public assistance are eligible for an $1,800 birth allowance, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday, May 20. Known as the BABY Benefit (Birth Allowance for Beginning Year), the one-time cash payment was among a slate of measures in the newly passed FY 2026 state budget meant to ease the burden of birth-related expenses, Hochul’s office said. “By putting more money in the pockets of working families, the BABY Benefit will contribute …

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Hov Hits Albany: Jay-Z Makes Surprise Visit To Capitol With High-Stakes Pitch Hov Hits Albany: Jay-Z Makes Surprise Visit To Capitol With High-Stakes Pitch
Hov Hits Albany: Jay-Z Makes Surprise Visit To Capitol With High-Stakes Pitch Jay-Z’s got 99 problems, and landing a Times Square gaming license just might be one. It’s not every day the New York State Capitol gets a visit from Hov. But the music mogul and business powerhouse made an unannounced stop in Albany on Monday, May 19. Jay-Z, legal name Shawn Carter, met with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to discuss something a little glitzier than legislation: a proposed Caesars Palace casino in Times Square, Albany station WRGB reports. The Brooklyn-born rapper’s company, Roc Nation, is part of a bid to secure one of the state’s coveted new downstate gami…

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News
Area Child Sex Offender Tried Coercing 11-Year-Old Into Sexual Activity, DOJ Says Area Child Sex Offender Tried Coercing 11-Year-Old Into Sexual Activity, DOJ Says
Area Child Sex Offender Tried Coercing 11-Year-Old Into Sexual Activity, DOJ Says A registered child sex offender from the Capital Region, who once served prison time for trying to coerce a minor into sexual activity, is accused of doing the same thing again to an even younger child. Nathaniel Drescher, 41, of Latham, was arraigned on charges of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor in Albany federal court on Thursday, May 15. An investigation found that Drescher attempted to “persuade, induce, and entice” a child he believed to be 11 years old to engage in sexual activity, the US Attorney’s Office said. The charges come more than a decade after Drescher was conv…

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Politics
Trouble Ahead For Hochul In NY Governor's Race, Fresh Polling Shows Trouble Ahead For Hochul In NY Governor's Race, Fresh Polling Shows
Trouble Ahead For Hochul In NY Governor's Race, Fresh Polling Shows Fresh polling has alarm bells ringing in Albany. As New York’s 2026 race for governor begins to take shape, a new Siena College poll shows voters are craving new leadership, though incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul still leads potential Democratic challengers by a wide margin. The poll, released Tuesday, May 20, found that 36% of voters are ready to reelect Hochul, while 55% prefer “someone else,” a 10-point dip in support compared to last month. Her favorability rating sits at 44-46% and job approval at 50-46%—largely unchanged from April. Among Democrats, Hochul remains the frontrunner in a hy…

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Schools
Student’s Fentanyl-Laced Vape Scare Prompts Urgent Warning From Area School District Student’s Fentanyl-Laced Vape Scare Prompts Urgent Warning From Area School District
Student’s Fentanyl-Laced Vape Scare Prompts Urgent Warning From Area School District A frightening incident at a New York school has prompted a stern warning from educators about the dangers of black-market marijuana products. In a letter sent to parents on Monday, May 19, the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District detailed a recent case in central New York where a student collapsed on campus after taking a single puff from a marijuana vape. The vape, which was later tested, came back positive for fentanyl—a powerful synthetic opioid, Superintendent Randy Squie said. The student was administered multiple doses of Narcan, a life-saving medication used to reverse opioid ove…

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Police & Fire
Pair Of Teens From Region, 15, Have Been Missing For Days Pair Of Teens From Region, 15, Have Been Missing For Days
Pair Of Teens From Region, 15, Have Been Missing For Days Authorities are asking for help in locating two Capital Region teenagers who have been missing for days. R’Moni Johnson and Charisma Myers-Gurley, both 15 and from Albany, were last seen on Friday, May 16, according to Albany Police. Additional details, including clothing descriptions and a possible destination, were not immediately available. Myers-Gurley was previously reported missing in Albany, as Daily Voice reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Department at 518-438-4000. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily V…

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NY Brothers, 19 & 20, Deported Without Warning Despite Pending Legal Status, Attorney Claims NY Brothers, 19 & 20, Deported Without Warning Despite Pending Legal Status, Attorney Claims
NY Brothers, 19 & 20, Deported Without Warning Despite Pending Legal Status, Attorney Claims Two Long Island brothers who spent nearly half their lives in the US were abruptly deported, despite having no criminal record and a pending path to legal residency, their attorney claims. Jose Trejo Lopez, 20, and Josue Trejo Lopez, 19, were deported to El Salvador on Wednesday, May 7, just weeks after a New York Family Court granted them legal guardianship—an important step in their effort to remain in the US legally, their attorney, East Islip immigration lawyer Ala Amoachi, said. The brothers, originally from El Salvador, came to the US in 2016 at ages 10 and 11 with their mother, fleei…

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Sixth Rabid Raccoon Found In Amityville This Year: Here's How To Protect Yourself, Pets Sixth Rabid Raccoon Found In Amityville This Year: Here's How To Protect Yourself, Pets
Sixth Rabid Raccoon Found In Amityville This Year: Here's How To Protect Yourself, Pets Health officials in Suffolk County are urging residents to take precautions after a sixth raccoon tested positive for rabies in the area this year. The raccoon, found dead in Amityville on Saturday, May 10, tested positive for rabies, with results confirmed by New York State Department of Health’s Wadsworth Center. There were no known human or pet exposures linked to this incident, Suffolk County Health Department officials said. It marks the sixth locally acquired case of rabid raccoons in Amityville in 2025. Prior to this year, Suffolk County had not reported a rabid raccoon since 2009. …

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17-Year-Old Girl Dies In Dirt Bike Accident At Park In Region 17-Year-Old Girl Dies In Dirt Bike Accident At Park In Region
17-Year-Old Girl Dies In Dirt Bike Accident At Park In Region A nighttime dirt bike ride ended in tragedy when a 17-year-old girl was fatally injured at a Capital Region park. Schenectady Police officers responded to the city’s Central Park, near Duck Pond Road, for reports of a serious accident involving a dirt bike just before 9 p.m. Friday, May 16. A preliminary investigation found that the victim struck a chain barrier that separates different areas of the park, police said. She suffered critical injuries in the crash. Medics from the Schenectady Fire Department treated her at the scene before rushing her to Ellis Hospital, where she died from h…

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'Dilbert' Creator, Hudson Valley Native Scott Adams Has Months To Live After Cancer Diagnosis 'Dilbert' Creator, Hudson Valley Native Scott Adams Has Months To Live After Cancer Diagnosis
'Dilbert' Creator, Hudson Valley Native Scott Adams Has Months To Live After Cancer Diagnosis Scott Adams, the controversial creator of the comic strip Dilbert, has revealed he is battling terminal cancer and expects to die within months. In an episode of his “Coffee With Scott Adams” podcast on Monday, May 19, the 66-year-old New York native revealed he has the same aggressive form of prostate cancer that former President Joe Biden is facing — but claims he’s had it longer. “I have the same cancer that Joe Biden has,” Adams said in the video. “I also have prostate cancer that has also spread to my bones, but I’ve had it longer than he’s had it – well, longer than he’s admitted havi…

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