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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
Support Grows For Family Of Teen Athlete Killed In Capital Region Rollover: 'Amazing Young Man' Support Grows For Family Of Teen Athlete Killed In Capital Region Rollover: 'Amazing Young Man'
Support Grows For Family Of Teen Athlete Killed In Capital Region Rollover: 'Amazing Young Man' The mother of a beloved 17-year-old high school athlete who was killed in a rollover crash in the region says she’s “overwhelmed” by the outpouring of support she’s received from the community. Saratoga County resident Tyler Scocca, age 17, of Galway, died Sunday evening, June 25, following a crash in the town of Providence. The teen was driving westbound on Hans Creek Road near Fayville Road when he lost control and went off the roadway at around 7:45 p.m., according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Earlier Report: 17-Year-Old Killed In Providence Crash Was Varsity Wrestler Set …

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Police & Fire
Robber Hits Long Island Bank; Police Seeking Tips Robber Hits Long Island Bank; Police Seeking Tips
Robber Hits Long Island Bank; Police Seeking Tips Police are seeking tips after a man robbed a Long Island bank. The incident happened just before 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 29, in Central Islip, at the Bethpage Federal Credit Union on South Research Place. Suffolk County Police said a man walked into the branch and handed the teller a note demanding cash and threatening to use violence. The teller complied with the man’s request and the man fled the bank on foot. No employees or customers were injured during the ordeal. Police described the suspect as a Black male, approximately 5-feet-7-inches tall. He was wearing a blue surgical mask, …

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Lifestyle
Best Chinese Takeout Found At This Long Island Eatery, Voters Say Best Chinese Takeout Found At This Long Island Eatery, Voters Say
Best Chinese Takeout Found At This Long Island Eatery, Voters Say Tonight, skip the dirty dishes and order in the best Chinese food around, according to voters. Danny’s Chinese Kitchen, located in Bellmore at 2370 Merrick Road, was named as having the best Chinese takeout on Long Island on the 2023 Bethpage Best of Long Island awards.  Founded in January 2014 by brothers Daniel and David Antin, the restaurant has since expanded to include locations in Oceanside and Syosset. “We're not reinventing Chinese food, we're doing it right,” reads the restaurant’s Yelp profile. “Freshness, authenticity, and neighborhood charm sets Danny's apart from the rest.” …

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Police & Fire
2 Employees Busted Selling Marijuana At Long Island Business, Police Say 2 Employees Busted Selling Marijuana At Long Island Business, Police Say
2 Employees Busted Selling Marijuana At Long Island Business, Police Say An investigation into illegal pot sales at a Long Island business ended with two employees in handcuffs. The arrests were made Tuesday, June 27, at Huntington Station’s Cloud Smoke Cigar & Convenience, located on East 11th Street. While executing a search warrant at the business, officers uncovered a “large quantity” of concentrated cannabis, cannabis, packing equipment, and flavored vape products, according to Suffolk County Police. The department released a photo showing dozens of illegal products that were reportedly seized.  The following employees were arrested at the scene:…

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Police & Fire
Don't Fall For It: Scammers Posing As Police Officers From Capital Region Don't Fall For It: Scammers Posing As Police Officers From Capital Region
Don't Fall For It: Scammers Posing As Police Officers From Capital Region Authorities are warning of scammers who are posing as police officers from a local agency. In Schenectady County, someone is posing as a member of the Schenectady Police Department and using the name of an active officer, the agency said in a statement on Monday, June 26. On several occasions, the caller has left messages telling people that they are involved in a “legal matter” and leaving a phone number to call back, police said. The numbers given do not belong to the Schenectady Police Department. Investigators said it appears that the calls are coming from outside of the Capital Regio…

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News
NY Bar Hired Bouncer Who Beat Customer To Death Despite History Of Violence, Lawsuit Alleges NY Bar Hired Bouncer Who Beat Customer To Death Despite History Of Violence, Lawsuit Alleges
NY Bar Hired Bouncer Who Beat Customer To Death Despite History Of Violence, Lawsuit Alleges A New York bar bouncer who was convicted of beating a 32-year-old customer to death was hired despite having a “lengthy” criminal history and a propensity for violence, a new lawsuit alleges. In the wrongful death lawsuit, filed in Suffolk County Supreme Court on Wednesday, June 28, the family of Jake Scott alleges that JDC's Tailgaters Sports Bar in Holbrook had a “duty of care” and is liable for his death. Scott, of Centereach, died in September 2022, 11 days after he was savagely beaten by the bar's bouncer, David Cruz. Earlier Report: After Covering Camera, 'Weirdo' Bouncer Beat …

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Employee Steals Over $9,000 From Capital Region Business, Police Say Employee Steals Over $9,000 From Capital Region Business, Police Say
Employee Steals Over $9,000 From Capital Region Business, Police Say An employee is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a business in the region. Albany County resident Nicole Lynch, age 36, of Guilderland, was arrested Monday, June 26, following an investigation by New York State Police. Troopers were initially contacted on Thursday, June 22, with a complaint that an employee had stolen money from a Colonie business. Police did not name the business. An investigation found that Lynch, a manager at the company, had falsified business records on numerous occasions and stolen over $9,000 since May 2023. She is charged with the following: Third-de…

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Schools
These Are Best School Districts In Columbia County, Report Says These Are Best School Districts In Columbia County, Report Says
These Are Best School Districts In Columbia County, Report Says When it comes to quality education, two school districts in Columbia County stand out for their academic excellence, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. Of the six school districts in the county to receive a grade, the following earned the highest marks on the website’s 2023 “Best School Districts in Columbia County” report: The Kinderhook Central School District in Valatie Chatham Central School District in Chatham Each district was given an overall grade of B+ when considering eight different categories that include academics, teachers, diversity, and sports. Kinde…

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Schools
These Are Best School Districts In Saratoga County, Report Says These Are Best School Districts In Saratoga County, Report Says
These Are Best School Districts In Saratoga County, Report Says When it comes to quality education, three school districts in Saratoga County stand out for their academic excellence, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. Of the 11 school districts in the county to receive a grade, the following earned the highest marks on the website’s 2023 “Best School Districts in Saratoga County” report: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District in Burnt Hills at No. 1 Shenendehowa Central School District in Clifton Park at No. 2 Saratoga Springs City School District in Saratoga Springs at No. 3 Each district was given an overall grade of…

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News
Buried In Crawlspace: Conviction Of Man Who Murdered Rapper In Capital Region Upheld Buried In Crawlspace: Conviction Of Man Who Murdered Rapper In Capital Region Upheld
Buried In Crawlspace: Conviction Of Man Who Murdered Rapper In Capital Region Upheld A New York appeals court has upheld the murder conviction of a man who killed an up-and-coming rapper and then hid his body for over a year. Carlos Graham was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges by a Greene County jury in February 2019 in the death of Brandyn Foster, of Catskill. According to police, Foster’s body was found on Feb. 6, 2018, buried in the crawlspace of a Catskill home that Graham shared with Foster’s ex-girlfriend, Sadie Knox. He had been covered in cement, dirt, and gravel. Earlier Report: Suspect Nabbed In Murder Of Missing Hudson Valley Man The disc…

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