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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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News

Long Island Man Admits Posing As Nypd Officer To Get Store Discounts Impersonating a cop to save a buck will land a Long Island man in prison for years. Eric Diaz, age 43, of Brentwood, pleaded guilty to a felony count in Suffolk County Court Wednesday, Oct. 11, after being caught with multiple fraudulent NYPD identification cards. According to prosecutors, Diaz posed as a cop on multiple occasions while visiting a retail store in Bay Shore between April and May 2023. During the visits, he displayed what looked like a police badge, handcuffs, and a handgun and asked for a “police discount.” He was eventually stopped by police, who found him with a ho…

by Michael Mashburn

10/14/2023

Lifestyle

Support Rises For 14-Year-Old 'Beautiful Soul' Killed In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Region The community is pulling together to help the family of a young honors student who was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash in the region. A’Mon Willis, age 14, of Albany, died in the wreck that happened just after 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, on I-890 in Colonie, according to New York State Police. Troopers said the Albany High School student was one of four teens in the car when the 17-year-old driver lost control while speeding, rolling the vehicle several times. The car then struck a westbound vehicle, killing the boy. Earlier Report: 14-Year-Old Honors Student Killed In Colonie …

by Michael Mashburn

10/14/2023

News

Man's Stun Gun, Fire Death At NY Police Station Doesn't Warrant Criminal Charges, AG Says Three New York police officers are off the hook for criminal charges in the death of a man who caught fire after being hit with a stun gun. The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) found that a prosecutor would not be able to prove that the three officers, all members of the Catskill Police Department in Greene County, committed a crime in the October 2021 death of Jason Jones. Therefore, no criminal charges against the officers will be pursued, the AG’s office announced Friday, Oct. 13. The 29-year-old Jones walked into the Catskill Police Department on Oct. …

by Michael Mashburn

10/14/2023

Business

Popular Eatery In Capital Region Closes After 16 Years: 'Thank You From Bottom Of Our Heart' A popular restaurant in the region known for its handmade European food has permanently closed after 16 years in business. Rensselaer County eatery Muza, located in Troy at 1300 15th Street, announced the closure in a Facebook post Tuesday, Oct. 10, five months after what was supposed to be a temporary shuttering. “To all of our loyal customers and staff throughout the years, we have made the difficult decision to close the Muza doors indefinitely," the Muza family said in a statement. Earlier Report: Popular Restaurant In Troy Closed 'Until Further Notice' "We are incredibly thankful …

by Michael Mashburn

10/13/2023

Police & Fire

Drone Seen Flying Over School In Capital Region Perfectly Legal, Police Say (Poll) A drone that was seen flying over several schools in the region sparked concerns among parents and prompted a police investigation. The unusual sight was spotted in Albany County on Thursday, Oct. 12, in the town of Bethlehem. Several people contacted the Bethlehem Police Department saying a drone was flying over Slingerlands Elementary, Eagle Elementary, and Bethlehem Central High schools. Officers responded and found the drone’s pilot, who identified himself as an employee of the CoStar Group who was taking commercial real estate photos. He also gave officers his Federal Aviation Admin…

by Michael Mashburn

10/13/2023

Lifestyle

David Beckham Beckons Crowds To Long Island Shopping Mall (Video) Soccer superstar David Beckham had no trouble drawing big crowds to a Long Island shopping mall. The 48-year-old former professional footballer and Mr. Posh Spice stopped by the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City on Thursday, Oct. 12, to promote the launch of his new cologne line at JCPenney. Video on social media shows Beckham was all smiles as he posed for photos with fans. “Today I met THE legend David Beckham. For Free. At Roosevelt Field,” reads a Facebook post by Nicole Florio, of West Hempstead. “What a day.” Nicole Florio, of West Hempstead, pictured with David Beckham at th…

by Michael Mashburn

10/13/2023

News

Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting Of Elite Fencer At NY Home Under Investigation By NY AG An officer-involved shooting at a Long Island home that killed an elite fencer is under investigation by the New York State Attorney General’s Office. The agency’s Office of Special Investigations (OSI) has opened a probe into the death of Alan Weber, who was shot to death by a Suffolk County Police officer inside an Elwood home Tuesday night, Oct. 10. Officers responded to the home, located on Mander Lane, at around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday after a neighbor called 911 saying a man was acting violently, according to Suffolk County Police. Earlier Report: Police Shoot, Kill Sword-Wielding …

by Michael Mashburn

10/13/2023

Lifestyle

Yowza: $1M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Capital Region Convenience Store It wasn’t quite the billion-dollar jackpot, but a lucky player from the region still hit it big in the latest Powerball drawing. In Saratoga County, a second prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Ballston Spa, at the Stewart’s Shops located at 2467 Route 9. The incredibly lucky ticket was purchased for the drawing held Wednesday night, Oct. 11, the New York Lottery announced. A smaller yet still impressive third prize-winning ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Saratoga Springs, at the Friendly Fuel Stops located at 54 Church Street. Wednesday’s winning numbers were 22-…

by Michael Mashburn

10/13/2023

Police & Fire

Oops: Man's Shrooms, Weed Discovered After Fire Alarm At Capital Region Home, Police Say He would’ve gotten away with it, if it weren’t for that pesky fire alarm. A 34-year-old man from the region is facing felony drug charges after police allegedly uncovered illegal amounts of narcotics inside his home. The Saratoga County discovery, made in June 2023 but not made public until Thursday, Oct. 12, occurred at a Saratoga Springs home on Elm Street, according to Saratoga Springs Police. Emergency crews were initially called to the home at around 9:30 a.m. after a fire alarm sounded. While checking inside the home, firefighters reportedly uncovered “large quantities” of psilocybi…

by Michael Mashburn

10/12/2023

News

New Update: Missing NY 17-Year-Old May Be Traveling With This Man, Police Say Police have released new details in the search for a missing New York teenager who may have traveled hours away from home. Rensselaer County resident Chante Ballo, age 17, of East Greenbush, was last seen shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, near Robert Lane and Red Mill Road. In an update Wednesday, Oct. 11, the East Greenbush Police Department said Chante is believed to be with 34-year-old Gabriel Vargas in the Richmond Hills area of Queens. Chante is described as 5-feet-5-inches tall and 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was wearing all black with white sneakers and was …

by Michael Mashburn

10/12/2023

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