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Michael Mashburn

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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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Albany Jewish Community Center Evacuated After Bomb Threat Albany Jewish Community Center Evacuated After Bomb Threat
Albany Jewish Community Center Evacuated After Bomb Threat The Albany Jewish Community Center was briefly evacuated Wednesday, May 4, over a bomb threat. Albany Police said the threat came in early Wednesday morning via email. Officers and K-9’s searched the building on Whitehall Road, but found nothing to indicate the threat was authentic, police said. In a post on Facebook, the JCC said it was delaying opening until 9 a.m. Police said they're working with the FBI field office in Albany to investigate the threat. So far no suspects have been identified. 

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Greenwich Resident Sentenced For Defrauding Investors, Ordered To Pay $1.5M Greenwich Resident Sentenced For Defrauding Investors, Ordered To Pay $1.5M
Greenwich Resident Sentenced For Defrauding Investors, Ordered To Pay $1.5M A man from Fairfield County will spend three years in federal prison for defrauding investors. Samuel Klein, age 66, of Greenwich, was sentenced to 36 months behind bars Tuesday, May 3. It followed a guilty plea in which Klein admitted to making false representations to an investor in his company, Visual Group LLC, in 2018, the US Attorney’s Office said. He allegedly told the victim that their $200,000 check would be invested in distressed debt despite knowing that not all of the money would be used for that purpose, prosecutors said. Distressed debt is another term for bonds that are b…

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Police & Fire
30-Year-Old Found Shot Dead In Albany, Police Say 30-Year-Old Found Shot Dead In Albany, Police Say
30-Year-Old Found Shot Dead In Albany, Police Say A man is dead following an early morning shooting in Albany. Officers were called to a home on Stanwix Street at around 1 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, with reports that a man had been shot, Albany Police said. When they arrived, they found the 30-year-old victim inside the home with gunshot wounds, police said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. So far, investigators have not released his name. It's unclear what led up to the shooting and no suspects have been arrested, police said. Police are asking anyone with information to call the Albany Police Detectives Division at 518-462-8…

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NY, CT Lawmakers Vow To Legally Shield Those Seeking Abortions NY, CT Lawmakers Vow To Legally Shield Those Seeking Abortions
NY, CT Lawmakers Vow To Legally Shield Those Seeking Abortions Lawmakers in New York and Connecticut are vowing to protect those seeking abortions from potential legal trouble that could arise from states with more restrictive laws. Responding to the leaked draft opinion hinting that the Supreme Court may soon strike down Roe V. Wade, New York State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi called on lawmakers to pass a bill under consideration that would legally shield those who travel to New York for reproductive or gender affirming healthcare. “New York must hold strong as a safe haven for people seeking to exercise their rights. This bill will help protect anyone who…

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Popular Bar In Capital District Ordered To Close, Report Says Popular Bar In Capital District Ordered To Close, Report Says
Popular Bar In Capital District Ordered To Close, Report Says A popular bar in the Capital District has been ordered to shut down over licensing issues, CBS 6 reports. Gaffney’s in Saratoga Springs received a notice of violation Monday, May 2, ordering it to cease operations immediately until the owners obtain the proper food and beverage license, the outlet reports. It’s unclear when the bar will reopen. CBS 6 reports that Gaffney’s has faced previous trouble with the State Liquor Authority following a string of incidents at the bar, including a reported stabbing. Click here for the full story from CBS 6. 

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Obituaries
William Christopher, Supervisor At New York State Higher Education, Dies Suddenly At 57 William Christopher, Supervisor At New York State Higher Education, Dies Suddenly At 57
William Christopher, Supervisor At New York State Higher Education, Dies Suddenly At 57 Family and friends are mourning the death of a former state employee from Albany County. William Christopher, age 57, of Colonie, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 27, surrounded by his family, according to his obituary. Christopher spent nearly 30 years working as a supervisor at New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). The agency helps students who want to attend college by administering the state’s Tuition Assistance Program and more than 20 state scholarship and loan forgiveness programs, among other services. An avid fan of horse racing and football, Christoph…

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‘Drug Take Back Day’ Yields Hundreds Of Pounds Of Unwanted Medication In Area ‘Drug Take Back Day’ Yields Hundreds Of Pounds Of Unwanted Medication In Area
‘Drug Take Back Day’ Yields Hundreds Of Pounds Of Unwanted Medication In Area A significant amount of unused prescription drugs is now off of local streets. On Saturday, April 30, several law enforcement agencies around the Capital District took part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The annual partnership between local police and the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) provides safe locations where people can properly dispose of unwanted prescription medications. Among the agencies taking part this year was the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. In a Facebook post, they announced the event had yielded a whopping 145 pounds of unwanted medicine. The…

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Lifestyle
This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Egg Sandwich, Voters Say This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Egg Sandwich, Voters Say
This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Egg Sandwich, Voters Say Breakfast aficionados won’t want to miss this Long Island coffee shop, according to voters. This year, those voters on Best of Long Island have named Druthers Coffee in Stony Brook as having the best egg sandwich around. The Druthers Egg Sandwich features a fried egg with smoked cheddar, crispy shallots and Calabrian chile aioli, all served up on an everything bagel from Black Seed Bagels in Brooklyn. “You think it's just an egg sandwich until you find that the bagel is warm and pillowy with a satisfying chew and the egg is garnished with mild chili-flavored topping that really brings up …

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Capital District Man Sentenced After Admitting To Selling Meth Capital District Man Sentenced After Admitting To Selling Meth
Capital District Man Sentenced After Admitting To Selling Meth A Capital District man will spend more than six years in federal prison after admitting to selling methamphetamine. James King, age 33, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 78 months behind bars Thursday, April 28, after pleading guilty to possessing and intending to distribute meth, the US Attorney’s Office said. King told investigators that between February and March 2021, he sold meth twice and possessed the drug with intent to distribute in March 2021, prosecutors said. Altogether, he admitted to selling more than 150 grams of meth. Once King is released from prison, he will have to compl…

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CT Business Owner Admits Failing To Pay Taxes CT Business Owner Admits Failing To Pay Taxes
CT Business Owner Admits Failing To Pay Taxes A Connecticut business owner admits that he failed to pay nearly $900,000 in taxes and used company funds for personal expenses. New Haven County resident Christopher Jardine, age 55, of Guilford, appeared in federal court in Bridgeport Friday, April 29, where he pleaded guilty to one count of willful failure to pay over withholding taxes, according to the US Attorney’s Office. Federal prosecutors said between 2016 and 2019, Jardine failed to collect and pay over the federal income and Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) taxes that were withheld from employees’ paychecks at his Branfo…

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