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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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Bouncer Who Fatally Beat NY Bar Patron Gets 24 Years In Prison: 'Justice Was Served' Bouncer Who Fatally Beat NY Bar Patron Gets 24 Years In Prison: 'Justice Was Served'
Bouncer Who Fatally Beat NY Bar Patron Gets 24 Years In Prison: 'Justice Was Served' A former bar bouncer convicted of beating a customer to death outside a New York business will spend decades in prison. Long Island resident David Cruz, age 32, of Medford, was sentenced to 24 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Friday, June 30, in the beating death of Jake Scott. It followed his jury conviction for first-degree manslaughter in April 2023. According to the Suffolk County DA’s Office, it was around 2:45 a.m. on Aug. 21, 2022 when the two men got into an argument after Scott called Cruz a “weirdo.” Earlier Report: NY Bar Hired Bouncer Who Beat Customer To Dea…

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Police & Fire
Cocaine, Ecstasy, Adderall, Oh My: Drug Dealer From Region Busted Third Time This Year: PD Cocaine, Ecstasy, Adderall, Oh My: Drug Dealer From Region Busted Third Time This Year: PD
Cocaine, Ecstasy, Adderall, Oh My: Drug Dealer From Region Busted Third Time This Year: PD A convicted drug dealer from the region with an “extensive” criminal history has been arrested on felony drug charges for the third time this year. Albany County resident Phillip Harris, age 46, was arrested near his Cohoes home on Wednesday, June 28, during a multi-agency investigation into his alleged drug activity. Officers were gearing up to execute a search warrant at Harris’ Remsen Street apartment when they spotted him inside a vehicle two blocks away, according to Cohoes Police. The driver of the vehicle, Catherina Mayotte, was found to have a suspended driver’s license. Officers …

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Man Assaults Lesbian Couple, Urinates On Car At Long Island Beach Over Sexual Orientation: DA Man Assaults Lesbian Couple, Urinates On Car At Long Island Beach Over Sexual Orientation: DA
Man Assaults Lesbian Couple, Urinates On Car At Long Island Beach Over Sexual Orientation: DA An unprovoked attack on a lesbian couple at a Long Island beach has resulted in hate crime charges against one of two men believed responsible. Joseph Kess, age 40, of Patchogue, was indicted for assault and criminal mischief in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, June 28, in connection with the Mother’s Day attack at Patchogue’s Mascot Dock. According to prosecutors, two young women were at the beach on May 14, 2023, watching the sunset and taking photos together, when Kess and another man began making derogatory comments about their sexual orientation. The incident escalated when Kess uri…

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Stay Out Of Water: Several Beaches On Long Island Closed Over Bacteria Levels Stay Out Of Water: Several Beaches On Long Island Closed Over Bacteria Levels
Stay Out Of Water: Several Beaches On Long Island Closed Over Bacteria Levels Long Islanders hoping to cool off at the beach will have to choose wisely as several locales are closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels. The following Suffolk County beaches were closed to swimming as of Thursday evening, June 29: Gold Star Battalion Beach in Huntington Amityville Beach in Amityville Benjamin Beach in Bay Shore Ronkonkoma Beach in Islip Water at all four beaches was found to contain bacteria at levels above what is considered acceptable, according to the Suffolk County Department of Health. Bathing in such water could cause gastrointestinal illness, as well as…

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Business
'Closed For Business': Popular Restaurant Chain Shutters Capital Region Location 'Closed For Business': Popular Restaurant Chain Shutters Capital Region Location
'Closed For Business': Popular Restaurant Chain Shutters Capital Region Location A popular chain of restaurants serving up traditional American pub food has closed one of its locations in the region. Saratoga County’s 99 Restaurants, located in Clifton Park at 306 Clifton Park Center Road, was permanently shuttered on Monday, June 26. “Our restaurant is closed for business,” reads a recorded message when calling the location. The company did not provide a reason for the closure. According to several posts on the Clifton Park Neighbors Facebook group, all of the restaurant’s employees were offered positions at other 99 Restaurants locations in the Capital Region. “Tak…

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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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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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