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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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Truck Driver Threatens Medic, Damages Ambulance In Long Island Road Rage Incident, Police Say Truck Driver Threatens Medic, Damages Ambulance In Long Island Road Rage Incident, Police Say
Truck Driver Threatens Medic, Damages Ambulance In Long Island Road Rage Incident, Police Say A dump truck driver is facing charges after allegedly threatening an EMT and damaging an ambulance during a road rage incident on Long Island. The incident happened at around 9:20 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in Jamesport, according to Riverhead Town Police. Emergency crews were responding to a 911 call about an elderly man in need of medical care at a home in Jamesport when a Riverhead Town Volunteer Ambulance Corp vehicle found itself blocked by a dump truck. The ambulance, with its lights and sirens activated, was attempting to make a left turn from West Street onto East Second Street. At t…

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Business
'Not An Easy Decision': Veteran-Owned Restaurant In Capital Region Shutting Its Doors 'Not An Easy Decision': Veteran-Owned Restaurant In Capital Region Shutting Its Doors
'Not An Easy Decision': Veteran-Owned Restaurant In Capital Region Shutting Its Doors A struggling, veteran-owned restaurant in the region serving breakfast and lunch is shuttering after just over a year in business. Rensselaer County eatery Cafe Twelve 04, located in Rensselaer at 1204 Washington Avenue, will serve its last guests on Sunday, Oct. 29, the business announced on Facebook. “Whelp… Not a post I want to be posting but it’s only right, Sunday will be my last day open at the cafe,” owner Chris Phelan said. “Definitely not an easy decision by any means.” After launching the restaurant in August 2022, Phelan, a US Army veteran, spent “countless dollars and hours” t…

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Ex-Con Had Massive Child Porn Stash At Capital Region Home, Jury Finds Ex-Con Had Massive Child Porn Stash At Capital Region Home, Jury Finds
Ex-Con Had Massive Child Porn Stash At Capital Region Home, Jury Finds An ex-con from the region who spent years in prison could live out his days behind bars after getting caught again with child pornography. Greene County resident Gregory Kurzajczyk, age 76, of East Durham, was found guilty of multiple counts of child pornography possession after a three-day jury trial in Albany federal court Wednesday, Oct. 25. Kurzajczyk was on federal probation for prior child pornography convictions when a routine check of his East Durham home turned up multiple unauthorized computers and devices in February 2022, according to prosecutors. Police recovered three laptop …

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Obituaries
Long Island Racing 'Icon,' Museum Curator Leaves Behind 'Legacy Of Love' Long Island Racing 'Icon,' Museum Curator Leaves Behind 'Legacy Of Love'
Long Island Racing 'Icon,' Museum Curator Leaves Behind 'Legacy Of Love' The Long Island racing community is mourning the loss of a beloved stock car racer whose immense home auto museum could surely rival the best of them. Martin Himes, of Bay Shore, died Monday, Oct. 23, at the age of 84, relatives announced on GoFundMe. “It is with extremely heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Martin L. Himes, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend,” said Bryan Johnson. A fixture in the local racing scene described as an “icon” by the Vanderbilt Cup Races, Himes got his first taste of racing at t…

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Lifestyle
‘So Grateful’: Student Injured In Deadly I-84 Bus Crash Reunites With Surgeons, Medics ‘So Grateful’: Student Injured In Deadly I-84 Bus Crash Reunites With Surgeons, Medics
‘So Grateful’: Student Injured In Deadly I-84 Bus Crash Reunites With Surgeons, Medics Audrina Crocitto doesn’t remember much about the charter bus crash that killed her band director and a retired teacher, and injured dozens of her fellow marching band students. The 15-year-old Farmingdale High School student on Long Island only remembers the initial impact of the bus careening off of I-84 in Orange County, in the town of Wawayanda, before it rolled several times down an embankment Thursday, Sept. 21. Following the crash, Crocitto was airlifted to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, where X-rays and MRIs revealed that titanium screws and rods would be needed to hold her spine …

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News
$380K Con Job: No Prison For Business Owner From Long Island Who Scammed Customers $380K Con Job: No Prison For Business Owner From Long Island Who Scammed Customers
$380K Con Job: No Prison For Business Owner From Long Island Who Scammed Customers A Long Island business owner won't spend a day in prison after stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his customers and another company and blowing the cash on personal expenses. Mark Ripolone, age 35, formerly of Montauk, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of grand larceny in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 24. According to prosecutors, Ripolone 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. Earlier Report: $400K Stolen …

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Police & Fire
More Victims? 19-Year-Old Exposes Self To Teenagers On Long Island, Police Say More Victims? 19-Year-Old Exposes Self To Teenagers On Long Island, Police Say
More Victims? 19-Year-Old Exposes Self To Teenagers On Long Island, Police Say A 19-year-old Long Island man is accused of repeatedly exposing himself to teenagers, and now police are investigating whether there are additional victims. Inmar Escalante Diaz, of Central Islip, was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 24, according to Suffolk County Police. An investigation found that Diaz exposed himself to teenage girls on at least three different occasions in October 2023. One such act reportedly occurred at around 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, in Brentwood. Police said Diaz exposed his genitals to the victim while sitting in his car on Columbus Avenue and asked if she wanted a…

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News
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Capital Region Woman Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Capital Region Woman
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Capital Region Woman Police are investigating the disappearance of a woman from the region missing for over 24 hours. Albany County resident Jeanne Diehl-Dufort, age 63, of Colonie, was last seen on Tuesday, Oct. 24, according to Colonie Police. She is described as 5-feet-4-inches tall and 100 pounds, with reddish-gray hair and green eyes. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Lifestyle
'Out Of This World': New Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Enchanting' Ambiance 'Out Of This World': New Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Enchanting' Ambiance
'Out Of This World': New Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Enchanting' Ambiance A new Japanese restaurant is delighting diners just days after holding its grand opening in the region. Saratoga County eatery Haru Japanese Steak House, located in Saratoga Springs at 15 Old Gick Road, opened Thursday, Oct. 19. The site was previously home to a Golden Corral. Under the direction of owner Tehen Yu, the restaurant offers a wide selection of Japanese fare, including sushi, teriyaki, and udon bowls. There’s also a hibachi grill, where chefs prepare filet mignon, seafood, vegetables, and other ingredients right in front of you. Haru Japanese Steak House Facebook/Je…

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Kitten’s Abuse Probe Leads To Rape, Robbery, Other Charges Against Capital Region Man Kitten’s Abuse Probe Leads To Rape, Robbery, Other Charges Against Capital Region Man
Kitten’s Abuse Probe Leads To Rape, Robbery, Other Charges Against Capital Region Man What began as an animal cruelty investigation ended with nearly a dozen criminal charges, including seven felonies, against a man from the region. Albany County resident Preston Wido, age 36, of Latham, was indicted on rape, robbery, and nine other charges in Albany County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Wido was initially arrested by Troy Police in April 2023 after a domestic violence investigation found that he seriously injured a 2-month-old kitten at a home in Lansingburgh, according to police. The cat’s owner brought the animal to a veterinarian, where it was determined it had suffered a c…

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