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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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Fair's Dog-Riding Monkey Attraction Denounced By Local Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley Fair's Dog-Riding Monkey Attraction Denounced By Local Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley
Fair's Dog-Riding Monkey Attraction Denounced By Local Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley For over a century, families have flocked to a popular summertime event in the Hudson Valley, enjoying its thrilling rides, delicious food, and live music. But come next year, the Orange County Fair in Middletown may have one less attraction if a neighboring town has its way. Just days before the fair wrapped up its 2022 season, the Town of Wallkill issued a statement Friday, July 29, condemning a show that features Capuchin monkey “jockeys” riding on the backs of dogs while the dogs race. The show, dubbed the Banana Derby, is described as a favorite among fairgoers and features multiple …

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Politics
Brand-New Poll Sheds Light On NY Gubernatorial Race Between Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin Brand-New Poll Sheds Light On NY Gubernatorial Race Between Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin
Brand-New Poll Sheds Light On NY Gubernatorial Race Between Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin With a little over three months until New Yorkers choose their next governor, new polling shows Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul appears to be the favorite over her Republican opponent, Congressman Lee Zeldin. Hochul holds a 14-point lead over Zeldin, 53 to 39 percent, according to a new Siena College poll. Among their parties, Hochul garnered support from 81 percent of Democrats while 84 percent of Republicans backed Zeldin. However, pollsters found that independents slightly favored Zeldin, 44 to 42 percent. “Hochul dominates in New York City, leading by nearly 50 points, while Zeldin has …

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Police & Fire
1 Killed, 5 Injured In Overnight Shootings In Capital District 1 Killed, 5 Injured In Overnight Shootings In Capital District
1 Killed, 5 Injured In Overnight Shootings In Capital District One man is dead and several others are injured following a pair of overnight shootings in the Capital District. Police said officers in Albany were called at around 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 to the area of Central and Lexington avenues for reports of shots fired. When officers arrived they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds, according to Albany Police. Both victims were taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Three additional men walked into the same hospital’s emergency room with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Poli…

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Polio Found In Wastewater In NY, Health Dept. Urges Vaccinations Polio Found In Wastewater In NY, Health Dept. Urges Vaccinations
Polio Found In Wastewater In NY, Health Dept. Urges Vaccinations Health officials in New York are urging residents to get vaccinated against polio if they have not yet done so. In an update Monday, Aug.1 the Department of Health said testing done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had confirmed that the polio virus was detected in wastewater samples in Rockland County in June. Earlier Report: First Polio Case In US In Nearly A Decade Reported In Rockland County “These findings underscore the critical importance of vaccination to protect all New Yorkers and New York children against polio,” the department said in a statement. Monda…

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Rail Service To Resume Near Derelict Warehouse In Capital District, Owner Billed Rail Service To Resume Near Derelict Warehouse In Capital District, Owner Billed
Rail Service To Resume Near Derelict Warehouse In Capital District, Owner Billed Full Amtrak service will resume through the Capital District after tracks were closed near a large, deteriorating warehouse over safety concerns. The City of Albany announced that passenger service west of Albany would resume Tuesday, Aug. 2 after crews finished remediation efforts at the Central Warehouse building. Threat Of ‘Imminent Collapse’ At Albany Warehouse Halts Rail Service The announcement came three days after Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan declared a state of emergency citing a structural engineering report warning that portions of the building's southern facade faced an “imminen…

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Grandfather Of 6-Year-Old Cancer Patient Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Hudson Valley Grandfather Of 6-Year-Old Cancer Patient Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Hudson Valley
Grandfather Of 6-Year-Old Cancer Patient Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley family already grappling with their 6-year-old daughter’s cancer diagnosis has been jolted by a new tragedy. Dutchess County resident Michael Manetta, age 54, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Columbia County on Sunday, July 31, New York State Police said. A preliminary investigation found that Manetta, of Red Hook, was riding his motorcycle on Route 7A in the town of Copake shortly before 11 a.m. when a driver cut him off while making a left turn. Manetta’s bike struck the back of the car, causing him to be ejected, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  I…

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Police & Fire
Suspect Punched Victim Unconscious During Robbery In Capital District, Police Say Suspect Punched Victim Unconscious During Robbery In Capital District, Police Say
Suspect Punched Victim Unconscious During Robbery In Capital District, Police Say A 23-year-old Capital District man remains hospitalized in the intensive care unit after police said he was attacked during a robbery. Albany Police said the incident occurred shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday, July 30, near South Pearl and Schuyler streets. Officers were initially called with reports of a man with a weapon. When they arrived they found the victim, identified as an Albany resident, unconscious and appearing to be having a seizure, police said. Medics treated the man at the scene before he was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital and admitted to the ICU. Investigators quic…

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Police Issue Alert For Missing Man From Western Mass Police Issue Alert For Missing Man From Western Mass
Police Issue Alert For Missing Man From Western Mass Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man from the region who hasn’t been seen in several weeks. In Berkshire County, Pittsfield Police said they’re looking for Lee Walter Meisenheimer, age 69, who was last seen sometime around Wednesday, July 13. He’s known to frequent grocery stores and Walmart in the Coltsville area of Pittsfield, police said. Authorities described Meisenheimer as a white male with salt and pepper hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing brown pants. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Pittsfield Police at 413-448…

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More Dog Deaths Tied To Parvovirus In Capital District More Dog Deaths Tied To Parvovirus In Capital District
More Dog Deaths Tied To Parvovirus In Capital District Authorities are reporting additional cases of dogs found to have died from parvovirus in the Capital District. Troy Police said the department’s animal control officer is working to determine if any crimes have occurred in connection with the deaths. Earlier report: Police Investigating After Multiple Dead Dogs Found Near Troy Biking Trail The announcement comes just days after Troy Police revealed that three deceased dogs were found near the city’s Uncle Sam Bike Path. Our Animal Control officer has recently responded to additional incidents where deceased dogs have been found to hav…

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Capital District Sex Offender Admits To Attempting To Entice Minor Capital District Sex Offender Admits To Attempting To Entice Minor
Capital District Sex Offender Admits To Attempting To Entice Minor A previously convicted sex offender from the Capital District could spend more than a decade in federal prison after admitting that he tried having sex with a 13-year-old boy. Rensselaer County resident Lawrence Belcher, age 37, of Troy, pleaded guilty to attempting to coerce and entice a child to engage in sexual acts with him Thursday, July 28, in federal court in Albany. According to the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern District, between January and April 2022 Belcher sent sexually explicit text messages to someone he thought was a 13-year-old boy. He eventually asked to meet the te…

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