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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. 

Michael Mashburn's Contributions

Lifestyle
New Brunch Spot On Long Island Cited For 'Absolutely Delicious Food' New Brunch Spot On Long Island Cited For 'Absolutely Delicious Food'
New Brunch Spot On Long Island Cited For 'Absolutely Delicious Food' A new restaurant on Long Island serving up breakfast and brunch dishes is receiving high praise weeks after opening. Mack’s, located in Babylon at 94 East Main Street, welcomed its first diners on Friday, April 21. The eatery has an array of menu options, including steak sando, biscuits and gravy, avocado toast, and a chicken sandwich, according to its Instagram page. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mack's (@macks.babylon) There are also several soups, salads, and sandwiches to choose from, along with beer, wine, and cocktails…

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News
$400K Stolen By Long Island Business Owner Went Toward Mortgage, Phone Bills: DA $400K Stolen By Long Island Business Owner Went Toward Mortgage, Phone Bills: DA
$400K Stolen By Long Island Business Owner Went Toward Mortgage, Phone Bills: DA A Long Island business owner is facing multiple charges after allegedly siphoning hundreds of thousands of dollars from customers and another company for personal expenses. Mark Ripolone, age 35, of Montauk, was arraigned in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, May 3, on charges of grand larceny and identity theft, according to the district attorney’s office. He was the owner of “123 Delivery,” a food delivery service, and a beach service company called “Hampton Management Group,” which provided luxury beach chair setups and decorations for special events. According to investigators, between…

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Police & Fire
Sex Offenders Being Targeted By Phone Scammers, Police In Capital Region Say Sex Offenders Being Targeted By Phone Scammers, Police In Capital Region Say
Sex Offenders Being Targeted By Phone Scammers, Police In Capital Region Say Authorities in the region are warning of phone scammers who are targeting a new class of victims: registered sex offenders. In a statement issued Friday, May 5, the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office said it was aware of a phone scam in which perpetrators claim to be affiliated with local law enforcement agencies. The caller then tells the victim that they are “non-compliant” for not submitting DNA, and must buy gift cards for specific dollar amounts and send them the card information as a “fine” to avoid being arrested. “The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone…

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Schools
These Long Island School Districts Rank Among Top 10 In America, Report Says These Long Island School Districts Rank Among Top 10 In America, Report Says
These Long Island School Districts Rank Among Top 10 In America, Report Says When it comes to quality education, students on Long Island are in good company, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. Four local school districts were ranked among the top 10 in the country as part of the website’s 2023 “Best School Districts In America” report. They are: Great Neck Public Schools at No. 3 Jericho Union Free School District at No. 4 Syosset Central School District at No. 5 Roslyn Union Free School District at No. 6 Each district was given an overall grade of A+, earning top marks in the categories of academics, teachers, college prep, administration, …

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Schools
This School District Ranks Best In Capital Region, Report Says This School District Ranks Best In Capital Region, Report Says
This School District Ranks Best In Capital Region, Report Says When it comes to getting a quality education in the Capital Region, one school district is a cut above the rest, according to a new report. In Albany County, the North Colonie Central School District in Latham was ranked No. 1 in the Albany metro area, according to Niche’s new 2023 rankings. The district received an overall grade of A+, with high marks in the categories of academics, teachers, college prep, and clubs & activities. It received an A for sports, and A- for diversity, administration, and resources & facilities. There’s work to do in the lunchroom, however, as the dist…

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News
App Leads To Teen Car Thief, 'Violent Struggle' With Cops In Capital Region, Police Say App Leads To Teen Car Thief, 'Violent Struggle' With Cops In Capital Region, Police Say
App Leads To Teen Car Thief, 'Violent Struggle' With Cops In Capital Region, Police Say They say there’s an app for everything, and that includes catching car thieves. Police in Columbia County were called at around 3:45 p.m. Thursday, May 4, with reports that a woman’s SUV had been stolen in Hudson, near Warren and 5th streets, according to Hudson Police. Fortunately for the victim, she has an app on her phone that allowed investigators to track the vehicle right to the suspect’s doorstep. Using the app, officers found the vehicle approximately four blocks away, near Columbia and 1st streets, where they identified the suspect as Darrick Sanchez, age 18, of Hudson. …

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Sports
Antonio Brown Denies Withholding Paychecks From Albany Empire Players, Report Says Antonio Brown Denies Withholding Paychecks From Albany Empire Players, Report Says
Antonio Brown Denies Withholding Paychecks From Albany Empire Players, Report Says Antonio Brown is denying accusations that he hasn't paid players on his National Arena League’s Albany Empire, Albany-based ABC-TV affiliate WTEN reports. The 34-year-old Brown, a former All-Pro receiver, made the statement in an interview with News 10's sports director, Griffin Haas, on Wednesday, May 3. The interview came days after head coach Damon Ware and six players, including quarterback Sam Castronova, quit the team citing a hostile working environment since Brown became owner in March 2023. Brown claimed to be unaware of the “minutia” of the reports during his interview with Haas…

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News
New Update: Baby Girl Dies Following Long Island School Bus Crash That Killed Mother New Update: Baby Girl Dies Following Long Island School Bus Crash That Killed Mother
New Update: Baby Girl Dies Following Long Island School Bus Crash That Killed Mother A 1-year-old girl has died following a crash involving a school bus on Long Island that also claimed the life of the child's 31-year-old mother.  Emergency crews in Yaphank were called at around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 4, with reports of a crash involving a school bus on County Road 101 near the Long Island Expressway, Suffolk County Police told Daily Voice. According to investigators, Jacklyn Smolian, of East Patchogue, was driving northbound on County Road 101 when the southbound bus attempted to make a left turn onto Express Drive South. The two vehicles collided, with the imp…

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Police & Fire
Student Threatened To 'Shoot Up' High School In Capital Region, Police Say Student Threatened To 'Shoot Up' High School In Capital Region, Police Say
Student Threatened To 'Shoot Up' High School In Capital Region, Police Say A juvenile is facing charges after allegedly threatening to carry out a mass shooting at a high school in the region. The Schenectady City School District contacted police shortly before 7 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, to report that a threat had been made against the high school. According to Schenectady Police, district officials were alerted by the software Gaggle, which monitors students’ school-issued devices for harmful content, about a threatening email it had uncovered. In the email, the juvenile suspect threatened to “shoot up the school,” police said. Community engagement officers f…

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News
Farmhand Admits Killing Woman Over 'Simple Workplace Dispute' On Long Island Farmhand Admits Killing Woman Over 'Simple Workplace Dispute' On Long Island
Farmhand Admits Killing Woman Over 'Simple Workplace Dispute' On Long Island Years after a woman was found strangled to death in a wooded area near a Long Island farm, her killer has finally confessed. Faustino Cruz-Marquez, age 26, of Manorville, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, May 3, in the death of Maria Carmelina Velasquez-Zhau. The 37-year-old victim disappeared on July 28, 2020 at the Cosmos Farm in Manorville, where she both worked and lived. Cruz-Marquez also worked and lived at the farm, according to the Suffolk County DA’s Office. The farm owner realized the woman was missing on the following day, July 29…

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