49°

Wednesday, apr 30

Michael Mashburn

Reporter

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.

Michael Mashburn's Contributions

News

Fatal Hit-Run Crash: 19-Year-Old Leaves Victim To Die On Long Island Street, DA Says A teenage driver accused of fleeing the scene following a fatal crash on Long Island is facing a felony charge. Elian Jurado Zavala, age 19, of Bay Shore, was indicted on one count of leaving the scene of an incident without reporting in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, July 5, in the death of Nicholas Puzio. The crash happened around 4 a.m. Sunday, March 12 in Patchogue. Earlier Report: Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed After 25-Year-Old Struck At Patchogue Intersection According to the Suffolk County DA’s office, Zavala was driving a Honda Civic southbound on Route 112 near Oak…

by Michael Mashburn

07/05/2023

News

New Update: Police Dog Stabbed During Arrest In Region Released From Vet: 'Remarkable Recovery' New Update: A police dog is out of the hospital and on the mend after being stabbed a dozen times during an alleged burglary arrest in the region. Troy Police Department K9 “Norbi” was released from Upstate Veterinary Services on Wednesday afternoon, July 5. Earlier Report: Police Dog Stabbed 12 Times, Officer Injured During Burglary Arrest In Troy “Thanks to the immediate response and medical attention provided by our dedicated officers and the skilled veterinary team at Upstate Veterinary Services, we are thrilled to report that Norbi has made a remarkable recovery,” the depa…

by Michael Mashburn

07/05/2023

News

Bullies Lure 15-Year-Old 'Spider-Man' To Capital Region Park, Break His Nose, Police Say A 15-year-old boy known for dressing up as Spider-Man thought he was meeting new friends at a park in the region but was instead physically assaulted by a classmate. The heartbreaking scene, which was captured on cell phone video that was posted to social media, happened Wednesday, June 21, in Washington County, at Hudson Falls’ Derby Park. According to an Instagram post, the teen, identified as Aydin Pedone, was excited to “finally make new friends” and show off his Spider-Man costume after being invited to the park. The video starts with two boys walking up to Aydin and making fun of his…

by Michael Mashburn

07/05/2023

Police & Fire

Wannabe Bank Robber Leaves Long Island Branch Empty Handed Police are seeking tips following an attempted bank robbery on Long Island. The incident happened Wednesday, July 5, in North Babylon, at the Bethpage Federal Credit Union on Deer Park Avenue. A man walked into the branch at around 9:30 a.m. and passed the teller a note demanding cash, according to Suffolk County Police. He then fled the bank on foot without any money. Police did not say why the robbery was unsuccessful. The suspect is described as Black, around 5-feet-8-inches tall. He was wearing gloves, a baseball hat, a surgical mask, and glasses with a gray sweatshirt and sneakers. …

by Michael Mashburn

07/05/2023

News

Police Dog Stabbed 12 Times, Officer Injured During Burglary Arrest In Capital Region A police dog is hospitalized with multiple stab wounds and an officer is injured following a suspected burglary arrest in the region. The incident happened at around 4 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, in Troy’s Emerald Greens neighborhood, on Donegal Avenue. Several people living in the area had called 911 reporting that someone was trying to break into their homes, according to Troy Police. As officers were searching for the suspect, police K9 “Norbi” located 25-year-old Curtis Knockwood, of Troy, in a wooded area on Donegal Avenue. The dog’s handler was attempting to arrest Knockwood when Knockw…

by Michael Mashburn

07/05/2023

News

1,000 Gallons Of Date Rape Drug Found During Raid On Long Island Business, DA Says Among the trove of illegal drugs and cash that were allegedly confiscated from a Long Island business was over one thousand gallons of a liquid commonly known as the “date rape drug,” prosecutors allege. Matthew Leshinsky, age 23, of Levittown, was indicted on over a dozen drug charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, July 3, following a raid on his business, Quantitative Laboratories, in Ronkonkoma. It came nearly a month after Suffolk County Police officers were called to the facility on Pond Road at around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, with reports of a burglary. Earlier Report: D…

by Michael Mashburn

07/05/2023

Lifestyle

'America's Best Restaurants' To Feature Popular Capital Region Eatery A popular restaurant in the region known for its elevated take on traditional American cuisine is about to get some major street cred. Rensselaer County’s Illusive Restaurant and Bar, located in Rensselaer at 3 Ferry Street, is set to be featured on “America’s Best Restaurants,” a media company that spotlights independently-owned restaurants across the country. “We’re one of America’s Best Restaurants! But don’t take our word for it – the experts say so too!” Joseph Ventrice, Illusive’s owner and chef, wrote on Facebook. “We're humbled by this amazing opportunity and would like to thank …

by Michael Mashburn

07/05/2023

Police & Fire

Shark Attack: Crews Responding To Reports Of 16-Year-Old Bitten On Long Island - Developing New report - Shark Attack: July 4th Beachgoer Hospitalized After New Incident On Long Island Emergency crews are responding to reports that a teenager was bitten by a shark on Long Island. Crews were called at around 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 3, after the 16-year-old boy was reportedly bitten in the leg by a shark off Fire Island, near Kismet Beach. Lifeguards applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding, according to police radio traffic. The teen’s condition was not immediately available. In late July of last year, a teen, also age 16, was bitten by a shark off Fire Island while surfing…

by Michael Mashburn

07/03/2023

News

Child Sex Abuse: Capital Region Man Raped 13-Year-Old Girl, Police Say A 74-year-old man from the region is facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing a minor, authorities said. Rensselaer County resident Perry Ransford, of Troy, was arrested Monday, July 3, following a joint investigation by the Troy Police Department and other agencies that spanned several months. According to investigators, Ransford raped a 13-year-old girl who visited his Troy apartment, located on 6th Avenue, in February 2023. The two had no prior relationship with one another, police said. “We want to recognize the courage of the victim survivor of this incident, reporting the unthi…

by Michael Mashburn

07/03/2023

News

Family Fight Ends With Man Stabbed In Capital Region, Police Say A man is recovering after he was stabbed during a family altercation in the region. In Columbia County, police in the city of Hudson were called at around 5:45 p.m. Sunday, June 2, with reports of a large fight near North 5th street and Long Alley. When officers arrived, they found a 35-year-old man who had been stabbed in the chest with a knife, according to Hudson Police. The victim was taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Center, where is listed in stable condition. Investigators interviewed several witnesses to the stabbing, however none were willing to cooperate with police. No sus…

by Michael Mashburn

07/03/2023

Prev Page 278 of 479 276 277 278 279 280 Next

2,771 - 2,780 of 4,783 articles