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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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Traffic
Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Island Expressway Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Island Expressway
Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Island Expressway Scheduled roadwork on the Long Island Expressway could spell delays for drivers during the first full week of March. The westbound right lane of I-495 in Oyster Bay is set to close Tuesday, March 7, from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. between Sunnyside Boulevard and State Route 135, according to the Department of Transportation. Crews will also close the westbound Northern State Parkway ramp to the Long Island Expressway during that time. In the meantime, drivers were encouraged to continue westbound to South Oyster Bay Road (Exit 36N) for access to the westbound Long Island Expressway. Transpor…

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Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Leads Troopers On Thruway Chase, Intentionally Strikes Cop Cars, Police Say Drunk Driver Leads Troopers On Thruway Chase, Intentionally Strikes Cop Cars, Police Say
Drunk Driver Leads Troopers On Thruway Chase, Intentionally Strikes Cop Cars, Police Say A 29-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading New York State Police troopers on a highway chase before intentionally striking two police vehicles, authorities said. The incident began at around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, March 2, when troopers in Greene County attempted to stop Angelo Paradiso, of Palenville, for a traffic violation on the northbound Thruway near Catskill, according to state police. Paradiso, who was driving a Chevrolet Cobalt, allegedly refused to stop and a chase ensued. Troopers deployed a tire deflation device near mile marker 106, causing Paradiso’s …

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News
Not So Fast: Would-Be Thief Foiled By Keyless BMW At Long Island Business (Video) Not So Fast: Would-Be Thief Foiled By Keyless BMW At Long Island Business (Video)
Not So Fast: Would-Be Thief Foiled By Keyless BMW At Long Island Business (Video) This story has been updated. A would-be car thief who attempted to steal a BMW from a Long Island business forgot one very important thing: the keys. The incident happened shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, in Flower Hill, at the Enterprise on Northern Boulevard.  Nassau County Police said the suspect jumped into a BMW X5 that had been left unlocked and drove away. Though the car was running, it did not have the key fob inside. The suspect made it approximately half a block before the vehicle’s ignition shut off. He then exited the car and hopped into the passenger side…

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News
New Update: Death Of NY 14-Year-Old Samantha Humphrey Being Treated As Homicide New Update: Death Of NY 14-Year-Old Samantha Humphrey Being Treated As Homicide
New Update: Death Of NY 14-Year-Old Samantha Humphrey Being Treated As Homicide The death of a 14-year-old girl from upstate New York whose body was pulled from a river not far from where she disappeared months earlier is officially being treated as a homicide, police confirmed. In an update on the case Friday, March 3, the Schenectady Police Department said it had received multiple inquiries as to the status of the investigation into Humphrey’s death. Earlier Report: 'Dreaded This Day': Body Found In River ID'd As Missing Schenectady Teen Samantha Humphrey “At this time, we are still awaiting additional results from the autopsy that was performed,” police said. “Thou…

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News
Slithery Surprise: 14-Foot Python Found On Side Of NY Road Slithery Surprise: 14-Foot Python Found On Side Of NY Road
Slithery Surprise: 14-Foot Python Found On Side Of NY Road Wildlife officers in New York got a slithery surprise on Valentine’s Day when a massive reticulated python was found on the side of a Long Island road. Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officers were called Tuesday, Feb. 14, with reports that a large snake had been found on the side of the road in the town of Medford, according to the agency. When officers arrived, they found the python curled up in a ball. They quickly determined that the reptile, which measured 14 feet long, was dead. Officers removed the snake from the roadway to “appropriately dispose of it,” the agency s…

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News
Shoplifters Nab $8K Worth Of Perfume From 2 Long Island Victoria's Secret Stores Shoplifters Nab $8K Worth Of Perfume From 2 Long Island Victoria's Secret Stores
Shoplifters Nab $8K Worth Of Perfume From 2 Long Island Victoria's Secret Stores Police are asking for the public’s help after several people stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from two Long Island Victoria’s Secret stores. The first incident happened just before 2 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in Oceanside, at the Victoria’s Secret on Long Beach Road, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said four men walked into the store and began grabbing various brands of perfumes off the shelves. They placed the items in bags and then walked right past the register without paying, police said. In all, the group made off with approximately $6,000 worth of perfume.…

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Obituaries
Already Reeling From Student’s Death, High School In Region Mourns Loss Of Beloved Teacher Already Reeling From Student’s Death, High School In Region Mourns Loss Of Beloved Teacher
Already Reeling From Student’s Death, High School In Region Mourns Loss Of Beloved Teacher A high school community in the region already mourning the loss of a student is now dealing with more grief following the death of a beloved teacher. Mary Hoffa, who taught science for 20 years at Schenectady High School, died Wednesday, March 1, after battling an illness, according to a statement from Schenectady City Schools Superintendent Anibal Soler. Soler said several of Hoffa’s colleagues had been in contact with her and were at her bedside before she died.  “Mary was known as a smart and kind woman, adored and loved by all who knew her,” Soler said. “She will be greatly missed b…

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News
Jealous Boyfriend’s Accomplice Sentenced For Helping Kill Long Island Man On His 34th Birthday Jealous Boyfriend’s Accomplice Sentenced For Helping Kill Long Island Man On His 34th Birthday
Jealous Boyfriend’s Accomplice Sentenced For Helping Kill Long Island Man On His 34th Birthday An accomplice who helped a jealous Long Island man murder a 34-year-old victim on his birthday will spend nearly two decades in prison for his role in the killing. Dennis Jonathan Hernandez Abanao, age 23, was sentenced to 18 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Feb. 28. It followed his guilty plea to second-degree attempted murder in the killing of Marco Grisales, of East Hampton, in Riverhead in November 2020. Earlier Report: Jealous Boyfriend Who Killed East Hampton Man On His 34th Birthday Sentenced Prosecutors said Hernandez Abanao was recruited by 42-year–old Al…

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Repeat Home Burglar Busted By Air Tag On Long Island Gets More Prison Time Repeat Home Burglar Busted By Air Tag On Long Island Gets More Prison Time
Repeat Home Burglar Busted By Air Tag On Long Island Gets More Prison Time A violent felon with a history of breaking into Long Island homes is heading back to prison after pleading guilty to another burglary charge. Jose Osorio, age 58, was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison on Monday, Feb. 27 in Suffolk County Court. It followed his guilty plea to a second-degree burglary charge in November 2022. Prosecutors said Osorio broke into a Babylon home through a basement window in May 2022 and stole numerous items. Suffolk County Police later tracked him down using an Apple Air Tag that was on a car key fob he had stolen. Osario was arrested at a pawn shop as he…

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Police & Fire
Duo Steals $16K Worth Of Jewelry From Long Island Business, Police Say Duo Steals $16K Worth Of Jewelry From Long Island Business, Police Say
Duo Steals $16K Worth Of Jewelry From Long Island Business, Police Say Police are investigating after two people stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from a Long Island business. The incident happened shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, in Cedarhurst, at The Jewelry Showroom on Central Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said a man and woman entered the store and the female suspect began distracting an employee. That’s when the male suspect grabbed four diamond rings valued at $9,000, police said. He then grabbed a diamond bracelet worth $7,000 and put it in his pocket. Police said a second man was waiting for the pair outside.…

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