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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. 

Michael Mashburn's Contributions

Lifestyle
'Outrageously Delicious': This Pizzeria Slings Some Of Best Pies On Long Island, Foodies Say 'Outrageously Delicious': This Pizzeria Slings Some Of Best Pies On Long Island, Foodies Say
'Outrageously Delicious': This Pizzeria Slings Some Of Best Pies On Long Island, Foodies Say Few questions arise the passions of Long Islanders more than where to find the best pizza, but that’s exactly what was on CJ Orlando’s mind in a recent social media post to her fellow foodies. “What is the best pizza place in Suffolk County? Asking for a friend,” reads her July 14 post on the Long Island Foodies Facebook page. Not surprisingly, her query sparked a cascade of responses in the comments - most of them earnest, some of them snarky. “This is an exercise in futility,” reads one comment. “And here we go lol,” reads another. One respondent simply posted a GIF of a man eating p…

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Police & Fire
Unwelcome Guests: Couple Squats In, Damages Vacant Capital Region Home, Police Say Unwelcome Guests: Couple Squats In, Damages Vacant Capital Region Home, Police Say
Unwelcome Guests: Couple Squats In, Damages Vacant Capital Region Home, Police Say A couple is facing charges after they were allegedly caught squatting in a vacant home in the region. Troopers in Schoharie County were called to a home on Route 7 in the town of Cobleskill on Sunday evening, July 23, for a report of trespassers. An investigation found that Melissa Johnson, age 44, and Jesus Lanauze, age 58, both of Albany, had been living in the home without permission for nearly a week, according to State Police. The couple is also accused of damaging the home and an outbuilding. Johnson and Lanauze were arrested at the scene and are each charged with criminal tres…

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News
Clerk Steals $125K Worth Of Jewelry From Customers Of Long Island Business, Police Say Clerk Steals $125K Worth Of Jewelry From Customers Of Long Island Business, Police Say
Clerk Steals $125K Worth Of Jewelry From Customers Of Long Island Business, Police Say An employee at a Long Island jewelry store is accused of stealing over $100,000 worth of jewelry from customers over a three-year period. Laura Bee, age 59, of Lake Grove, was arrested Tuesday, July 25, for allegedly stealing from clients of Ever Love Jewelers, located in Huntington on New York Avenue. According to Suffolk County Police, between September 2019 and December 2022 Bee stole over $125,000 in jewelry from seven clients. In some cases, she issued bad checks to cover the transactions and then kept the jewelry, police said. Other times, she allegedly swapped out real diamonds for …

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News
Update: Alleged Hit-Run Driver Surrenders Months After Long Island Woman's Death Update: Alleged Hit-Run Driver Surrenders Months After Long Island Woman's Death
Update: Alleged Hit-Run Driver Surrenders Months After Long Island Woman's Death Months after a woman was struck by a car and left for dead on a busy Long Island roadway, the driver believed to be responsible is behind bars. Steven Syrop, age 52, of Holtsville, surrendered to Suffolk County Police on Thursday, July 27, in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed Jennifer Bianco. The 42-year-old, of Bay Shore, was found dead in a grassy area of Holtsville, along North Ocean Avenue near Fish Road, on Sunday morning, May 21. Earlier Report: 'Devastated': Support Growing For Family Of Bay Shore Woman Killed By Hit-Run Driver Police determined that she had been…

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Police & Fire
New Update: Missing 14-Year-Old From Capital Region Found Safe New Update: Missing 14-Year-Old From Capital Region Found Safe
New Update: Missing 14-Year-Old From Capital Region Found Safe Update: A 14-year-old girl from the region who was reported missing has been found. Columbia County resident Alexianna Bridgham, of the village of Philmont, was reported missing by her family on Wednesday, July 26, according to New York State Police. Wednesday night, police announced that the girl was found "in good health." No other information was given. Original Report: Police are asking for help in locating a 14-year-old girl from the region who was reported missing. Columbia County resident Alexianna Bridgham, of the village of Philmont, was reported missing by her family on Wedne…

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News
Confession: LI Man Steals Dead Brother's Identity To Collect $160K In Disability While Working Confession: LI Man Steals Dead Brother's Identity To Collect $160K In Disability While Working
Confession: LI Man Steals Dead Brother's Identity To Collect $160K In Disability While Working A Long Island man is facing jail time after admitting that he stole his late brother’s identity in order to collect six figures worth of disability benefits while continuing to work. Stavros Tsakonis, age 61, of Shirley, pleaded guilty to identity theft and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, July 26. Prosecutors said Tsakonis received more than $160,000 in disability benefits between February 2015 and January 2023 while claiming to the US Social Security Administration that he was too disabled to work. Earlier Report: Shirley Man Stole Dead Brother's ID To Collect …

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News
Ex-School Board Member In Region Admits Role In Marijuana Trafficking, Money Laundering Ring Ex-School Board Member In Region Admits Role In Marijuana Trafficking, Money Laundering Ring
Ex-School Board Member In Region Admits Role In Marijuana Trafficking, Money Laundering Ring A 71-year-old former school board member in the region has admitted to taking part in a massive marijuana trafficking and money laundering ring that allegedly involved over a dozen New Yorkers and spanned across the country. Rensselaer County resident Rosemary Coles, of Troy, appeared in Albany federal court on Tuesday, July 25, where she pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds) or more of marijuana and THC. Coles, a former board member at the Troy City School District, admitted to receiving nearly 1,800 pounds of marijuana as well as THC edibles at her home…

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Traffic
Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway
Weeks Of Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway Drivers on Long Island are being warned about potential delays due to scheduled roadwork on the Northern State Parkway. Beginning Wednesday, July 26, the eastbound lanes of the parkway will close nightly between Deer Park Road (Exit 42) in the Town of Huntington and Sagtikos State Parkway (Exit 44) in the Town of Smithtown from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday, July 27. The nightly closures are expected to last four weeks and will allow road crews to complete needed paving work, according to the Department of Transportation. During the closures, drivers will follow signed detours to get around t…

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Lifestyle
Support Rising For Widow, 4 Kids Of Man Killed In Crash At Long Island Intersection Support Rising For Widow, 4 Kids Of Man Killed In Crash At Long Island Intersection
Support Rising For Widow, 4 Kids Of Man Killed In Crash At Long Island Intersection The family of a beloved husband and father of four who was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Long Island is turning to the community for support following his untimely death. Silvano Posadas, age 35, of Bellport, died Saturday, July 22, when his motorcycle struck a Toyota Matrix stopped at the intersection of Mastic Road and Somerset Avenue in Mastic. At the time, he was riding northbound and the Toyota was stopped, waiting to make a left turn, according to Suffolk County Police. Earlier Report: 35-Year-Old From Bellport Killed In Crash At Intersection In Mastic Posadas was transporte…

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News
Drunk 16-Year-Old Driver With 9 Passengers Busted Going Over 100 MPH In Region, Police Say Drunk 16-Year-Old Driver With 9 Passengers Busted Going Over 100 MPH In Region, Police Say
Drunk 16-Year-Old Driver With 9 Passengers Busted Going Over 100 MPH In Region, Police Say A 16-year-old is facing drunk driving charges after allegedly speeding over 100 miles per hour on a highway in the region with nine other teens in the car. The incident happened Sunday, July 23, in Columbia County, on Route 20 in the town of New Lebanon, according to New York State Police. A trooper stopped the teen’s Honda Civic after reportedly observing the car going over 100 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour zone. The trooper determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. They also found nine other teen passengers inside the car, two of whom were riding in the trunk.…

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