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Michael Mashburn

Reporter

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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News

Covid-19: IRS Workers From Long Island Stole Thousands In Relief Funds, DA Says Two IRS employees from Long Island are accused of pocketing thousands of dollars in relief funds meant to help small businesses struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tina White, age 36, of Bellport, and Shawana Williams, age 45, of Centereach, were arraigned on grand larceny charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Oct. 12. According to prosecutors, White and Williams applied for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the Small Business Administration in the summer of 2020, claiming to be business owners struggling due to the pandemic. White claimed to be the chief operating …

by Michael Mashburn

10/17/2023

News

Suspect Nabbed In Late-Night Stabbing Near Capital Region Park Police have arrested a suspect in an overnight stabbing attack near a park in the region. The incident happened at around 2:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, in Albany near Central Avenue and Henry Johnson Boulevard, steps from Townsend Park. When officers arrived, they found a 42-year-old man suffering from a stab wound to his lower back, according to Albany Police. He was taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Center Hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation pointed to 33-year-old Teyona Lewis, of Troy, as the culprit, according to police. Lewis was arrested a sho…

by Michael Mashburn

10/16/2023

News

New Update: Missing NY 17-Year-Old Found Safe This story has been updated: A 17-year-old New York girl who was missing for several days has been located. Albany County resident Marissa Moffre, of Colonie, had last been seen at around 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, according to Colonie Police. In an update Sunday afternoon, Oct. 15, police announced that Moffre had been found and is safe. No other details were made available. Original story: Police are asking for help in locating a 17-year-old New York girl who has been missing for over 24 hours. Albany County resident Marissa Moffre, of Colonie, was last seen at around 7 a.m. Tuesday, O…

by Michael Mashburn

10/16/2023

Lifestyle

This Hudson Valley Pizzeria Among 11 Best In NY, Report Says Those in search of New York’s best pizza need look no further than these favored restaurants, according to a new report. After seeking out the “crunchiest, cheesiest, and freshest options” from across the state, I Love New York included the following pizzerias in its “11 of the Best Pizza Places in New York State” roundup: Capital Region Albany & Rensselaer counties: DeFazio’s in Albany and Troy I Love New York praised this eatery for its six different dough options, including one made from brown ale. “Add that to the plentiful topping combinations and high-quality cheeses and you’…

by Michael Mashburn

10/16/2023

Police & Fire

Taxidermist Admits Improperly Disposing Of Animals, Other Violations At Capital Region Business A taxidermist in the region has admitted to improperly disposing of animal parts and other violations. The Schenectady County business owner, who operates a taxidermy company in Glenville on Scotch Bush Road, pleaded guilty and paid a fine for Environmental Conservation Law violations on Monday, Oct. 3. According to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), officers executed a search warrant at the business in April 2023. Inside, they reportedly found animal parts that were improperly disposed of and susceptible to Chronic Wasting Disease, which affects deer, elk, reindeer, and m…

by Michael Mashburn

10/16/2023

Police & Fire

Come On Down: Baseball Cards, Comics, Jewelry Up For Grabs At Long Island Police Auction An array of one-time police evidence could be yours, if the price is right. The Suffolk County Police Department will hold its next property auction on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Among the hot items up for grabs, according to police, are a San Diego Padres Dave Winfield baseball card, several comic books, and jewelry that may or may not be real. There’s also a generator, tools, some Ugg boots, iPhones, and at least two bicycles. All of the items were seized by police during criminal investigations, a department spokesperson told Daily Voice. They were taken from suspects’ homes or vehicles and…

by Michael Mashburn

10/16/2023

News

Ex-LI Town Employee Pockets Dead Mom’s Pension Payments Totaling Over $56K, DA Says A former town employee on Long Island is accused of stealing his dead mother’s public pension payments totaling tens of thousands of dollars. Moses Johnson, age 63, of Huntington, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 11, on suspicion of grand larceny. Johnson, a former employee at the Town of Huntington, allegedly pocketed 15 unauthorized payments totaling over $56,000 between April 2021 and June 2022, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Investigators said the stolen funds were transferred to his bank account from an account belonging to his mother, who died in April 2021. …

by Michael Mashburn

10/15/2023

News

3 Dogs Starved, Left In 'Severe State Of Malnutrition' By Capital Region Woman, Police Say A woman from the region is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly starving her three dogs. Saratoga County resident Alexis Hagadorn-Garmley, age 27, of Ballston Spa, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 11, after deputies found the animals in a “severe state of malnutrition,” according to sheriff’s officials. Deputies began investigating the woman in September 2023 after getting a “dog-at-large” complaint from the Town of Milton Animal Control Office. Investigators said Hagadorn-Garmley neglected to feed the three dogs for an extended period of time. She was charged with violating the New …

by Michael Mashburn

10/15/2023

Politics

'Unfit To Serve': NY Rep. Bringing Resolution To 'Immediately Expel' George Santos From House After almost a year of escalating political scandals culminating in nearly two dozen federal criminal charges, embattled New York Congressman George Santos may be nearing his final days in office. The freshman Republican lawmaker, whose 3rd District includes parts of Nassau County and Queens, will be the target of a resolution brought by Republican New York Rep. Anthony D’Esposito to expel Santos from the House. “George Santos’ many deceptions coupled with the ever-expanding legal case against him further strengthen my long-held belief that he is unfit to serve in Congress,” D’Esposito sai…

by Michael Mashburn

10/14/2023

Police & Fire

Punches, Car Crash: Would-Be Robber Attacks Man In Capital Region Neighborhood Police are investigating a late-night attempted robbery in the region that caused a minor car crash and left a man injured. The Rensselaer County incident happened just before midnight Wednesday, Oct. 11, in Troy’s Lansingburgh neighborhood, according to Troy Police. Detectives said the victim was sitting in his car near 6th Avenue and 103rd Street when a man approached and brandished a gun, demanding his marijuana. The two men got into a fight and the suspect punched the victim several times, leaving him with minor injuries. During the scuffle, the victim’s car collided with anothe…

by Michael Mashburn

10/14/2023

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