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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
Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Restaurants In Capital Region, According To Foodies Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Restaurants In Capital Region, According To Foodies
Shell Yeah! 5 Must-Try Seafood Restaurants In Capital Region, According To Foodies Just because the Capital Region is landlocked doesn’t mean your summer seafood cravings have to go unsatisfied. From buttery lobster rolls to spicy Cajun boils, here are five must-try seafood shacks to hit before the season’s out, according to foodies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by black & blue Steak and Crab (@blackandbluesteakcrab) Black & Blue Steak and Crab—Albany Upscale surf‑n‑turf with rave reviews for crab cakes, lobster fondue, and calamari. Patrons love the wine list and sophisticated atmosphere. Customer fa…

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HV Child Sex Offender Had Explicit Images Of Kids, Including Infants: Police HV Child Sex Offender Had Explicit Images Of Kids, Including Infants: Police
HV Child Sex Offender Had Explicit Images Of Kids, Including Infants: Police A convicted child sex offender in the Hudson Valley is facing a new felony charge after being caught with disturbing images of children on his phone, police said. Matthew Maurer, 38, of Catskill, was re-arrested Tuesday, June 10, following a months-long New York State Police investigation into reported materials depicting child sexual exploitation. The case began in late January, when Maurer arrived for a mandatory meeting with his parole officer. During the meeting, the parole officer discovered explicit images and videos involving minors on his phone, police said. Some of the material all…

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Lifestyle
Most Popular McDonald’s Order In NY Might Surprise You Most Popular McDonald’s Order In NY Might Surprise You
Most Popular McDonald’s Order In NY Might Surprise You Turns out, when it comes to McDonald’s, New Yorkers are clucking obsessed with one item in particular. The Empire State’s fast food royalty is none other than the Chicken McNugget, according to a new survey from Holiday Calendar. Researchers polled over 4,200 Americans in early April to see which Mickey D’s menu item reigned supreme in each state, and New Yorkers didn’t hesitate to crown the bite-sized, golden-fried classic as their No. 1. Coming in hot at No. 2? The legendary Big Mac, followed by the McChicken sandwich, the ever-reliable French Fries, and the sweet indulgence of a McFlur…

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Mom Leaves Toddler In Running SUV While Shopping At Tanger Outlets, Police Say Mom Leaves Toddler In Running SUV While Shopping At Tanger Outlets, Police Say
Mom Leaves Toddler In Running SUV While Shopping At Tanger Outlets, Police Say A Long Island mom is facing charges after leaving her toddler son alone in a running vehicle while she went shopping, police said. The incident happened in Deer Park, at the Tanger Outlets on the Arches Circle, on Thursday morning, June 12. A passerby flagged down security at around 11:15 a.m. after spotting a toddler alone in a car seat inside a running SUV, Suffolk County Police said. The boy, 21 months old, had been left alone for around 20 minutes, according to police. Officers arrived at the scene shortly after and were speaking with mall security when the boy’s mother, 36-year-old Y…

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Police & Fire
Early-Morning Wall Collapse At Albany Jail Forces Inmate Relocation Early-Morning Wall Collapse At Albany Jail Forces Inmate Relocation
Early-Morning Wall Collapse At Albany Jail Forces Inmate Relocation Inmates at the Albany County jail were temporarily relocated after a massive section of the jail’s exterior wall collapsed. The incident happened around 3 a.m. Thursday, June 12, when a portion of the jail’s brick facade—measuring approximately 8 feet by 100 feet—detached from the building, according to Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple. Photos shared by Apple on Facebook show piles of fallen red bricks lining the grass along the building's exterior. Though the compromised area was not accessible to inmates, officials opted to move them as a precaution while engineers and construction team…

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'No One Would Miss Me', Army Paratrooper Killed In NY Crash Often Said 'No One Would Miss Me', Army Paratrooper Killed In NY Crash Often Said
'No One Would Miss Me', Army Paratrooper Killed In NY Crash Often Said A devastated New York family is mourning the sudden loss of a 32-year-old Army veteran and fiancé who was killed in a motorcycle crash. Cody Groat died following a single-vehicle wreck in Saratoga County, on Swaggertown Road in Charlton, on Saturday evening, June 7, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Groat, a 2011 graduate of Burnt Hills Ballston Lake High School and proud Army paratrooper, was riding his motorcycle when he veered off Swaggertown Road and suffered devastating injuries just before 6 p.m., deputies said. The Charlton resident was pronounced dead at the sc…

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Teen Ejected After Packed Jeep Overturns On Southern State Parkway In North Babylon (BREAKING) Teen Ejected After Packed Jeep Overturns On Southern State Parkway In North Babylon (BREAKING)
Teen Ejected After Packed Jeep Overturns On Southern State Parkway In North Babylon (Breaking) A Jeep reportedly full of teenagers overturned on the Southern State Parkway, ejecting one passenger. The incident happened in North Babylon, on the eastbound Southern State Parkway at Exit 39, just before 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12. Troopers responding to reports of a two-car collision found a Jeep on its side and one passenger ejected, a New York State Police spokesperson told Daily Voice.  All five occupants were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. It was not immediately clear whether speed or impairment were factors in the crash. New York State …

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Schools
School Worker's ICE Outfit On 'Hero Day' Sparks Outrage, Reassignment At NY Campus School Worker's ICE Outfit On 'Hero Day' Sparks Outrage, Reassignment At NY Campus
School Worker's ICE Outfit On 'Hero Day' Sparks Outrage, Reassignment At NY Campus An elementary school event meant to celebrate everyday heroes has sparked controversy after a staff member reportedly dressed up an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The incident occurred Wednesday, June 11, at Northwest Elementary School during the Amityville Union Free School District’s “Hero Day,” when students and staff were encouraged to dress as role models or public servants. One employee showed up wearing a hat and jacket identifying them as an ICE agent, parents claimed on social media. The move was deemed especially offensive in a district where more than 58 pe…

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Cannabis Recall Issued In NY After Products Found With Pesticides Cannabis Recall Issued In NY After Products Found With Pesticides
Cannabis Recall Issued In NY After Products Found With Pesticides Nine cannabis products sold across New York state are being recalled after tests revealed potentially dangerous pesticide contamination, officials announced. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued the recall on Tuesday, June 10, for several adult-use cannabis products manufactured by IndoGrow LLC. It comes after products quarantined for testing issues were retested and found to contain unallowable levels of pesticides that could pose health and safety risks. Recalled Products Include: The Force Pre-Roll (SWDV01) Blue Coffee Flower (IC099-001-BC) Blue Coffee Pre-Ro…

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‘Rides’ To Riches: NY Ambulette Owner Admits To $20M Medicaid Scam ‘Rides’ To Riches: NY Ambulette Owner Admits To $20M Medicaid Scam
‘Rides’ To Riches: NY Ambulette Owner Admits To $20M Medicaid Scam A Long Island ambulette company owner who lived lavishly on the backs of New York’s neediest has admitted to masterminding a multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme. Adnan “Eddie” Arshad, 46, of Mount Sinai, pleaded guilty to healthcare fraud and money laundering in Central Islip federal court on Wednesday, June 11. Arshad confessed to leading a ring of fraudsters who stole approximately $20 million from Medicaid by falsely billing for non-existent medical transportation services over the course of nearly four years, prosecutors said. “While Mr. Arshad should have been transporting medi…

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