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Michael Mashburn

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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 radio reporter covering local news and traffic for ABC News Radio affiliates KTAR in Phoenix and KOMO in Seattle.

Michael graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in May 2014. 

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What Is Hantavirus? Gene Hackman's Wife Died From Rodent-Transmitted Disease, Officials Say What Is Hantavirus? Gene Hackman's Wife Died From Rodent-Transmitted Disease, Officials Say
What Is Hantavirus? Gene Hackman's Wife Died From Rodent-Transmitted Disease, Officials Say A rare but serious virus linked to rodents claimed the life of Betsy Arakawa, the wife of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, health officials said. Arakawa, 65, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome on Tuesday, Feb. 11, a full week before the 95-year-old Hackman died from cardiovascular disease and advanced Alzheimer’s, New Mexico’s chief medical examiner revealed at a press conference Friday, March 7. The couple of more than 35 years–along with one of their three dogs–was found dead inside their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, as Daily Voice reported. Hantavirus is …

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Sports
Albany Teen Dies Week After Suffering Cardiac Arrest During Volleyball Tournament: 'With God' Albany Teen Dies Week After Suffering Cardiac Arrest During Volleyball Tournament: 'With God'
Albany Teen Dies Week After Suffering Cardiac Arrest During Volleyball Tournament: 'With God' A New York teen died a week after going into cardiac arrest during a volleyball tournament. The Albany-area athlete, a member of the Capital Region Sliders Volleyball Club, was playing in the Boston Volleyball Festival when he collapsed inside the Boston Convention Center on Friday night, Feb. 21, as Daily Voice reported. In an update Friday, Feb. 28, family friend Odette Fung announced that the boy had died. “On behalf of the family, it is with the heaviest of hearts that I inform you that their son is with God,” Fung wrote on a GoFundMe campaign. “With or without knowing you, the family …

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Person Hit, Killed By LIRR Train In Copiague (DEVELOPING) Person Hit, Killed By LIRR Train In Copiague (DEVELOPING)
Person Hit, Killed By Lirr Train In Copiague (Developing) A person was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train on Friday afternoon, March 7. The incident happened near the Copiague station, near Great Neck Road and Railroad Avenue, shortly before 4 p.m. A "trespasser" was on the tracks when they were struck by a train, an MTA spokesperson told Daily Voice. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. There are scattered delays on the Babylon Branch due to trespasser being struck by a train near Copiague. See https://t.co/LYwhwafjfY or use the TrainTime app for the latest updates. pic.twitter.com/3Cl5rUnnh1 — LIRR (@LIRR) Mar…

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Lifestyle
Popular Bagelry Brings Fresh Twist On Breakfast Favorites To North Greenbush Popular Bagelry Brings Fresh Twist On Breakfast Favorites To North Greenbush
Popular Bagelry Brings Fresh Twist On Breakfast Favorites To North Greenbush Bagel lovers, rejoice–a Capital Region staple has expanded its empire of beloved bagels, coffee, and cozy vibes. Uncommon Grounds, known for its freshly made bagels and house-roasted coffee, officially opened its newest location at 600 North Greenbush Road in North Greenbush on Wednesday, March 5, and locals are already buzzing. “We can’t wait to welcome you to our cozy new spot and serve up the good stuff: freshly roasted coffee, mouthwatering bagels, delightful muffins, and those legendary bagel sandwiches you’ve been hearing about,” owner Mike Hoover said on Facebook. What’s on the Menu…

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Lifestyle
Hollywood Calling: Steven Spielberg’s Latest Film Needs Extras In Catskill, Haines Falls Hollywood Calling: Steven Spielberg’s Latest Film Needs Extras In Catskill, Haines Falls
Hollywood Calling: Steven Spielberg’s Latest Film Needs Extras In Catskill, Haines Falls Ever dreamed of rubbing elbows with Hollywood’s biggest names—or at least appearing in the background of their next blockbuster? Now’s your chance! Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is on the hunt for Hudson Valley locals to appear as extras in the upcoming feature film NON-VIEW, directed by none other than Steven Spielberg and starring Emily Blunt. Filming is set to take place in Catskill and Haines Falls on Wednesday, April 9 and Friday, April 11. The casting team is seeking extras to play hotel guests, diner patrons, and drivers with cars to help bring the scenes to life. No experience? No p…

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Police & Fire
Watch: Group Steals $9K Worth Of Jackets From Manhasset Business, Police Say Watch: Group Steals $9K Worth Of Jackets From Manhasset Business, Police Say
Watch: Group Steals $9K Worth Of Jackets From Manhasset Business, Police Say A group of young shoplifters made off with thousands of dollars in stolen jackets from a Long Island business, police said. The incident happened in Manhasset, at the Mackage store at Americana Manhassat mall on Northern Boulevard, at around 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6. Surveillance footage captured four male suspects snatch assorted jackets–worth a combined $9,000—before fleeing the store without paying, Nassau County Police said. The group was seen driving away from the area in a dark colored Kia. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest. Ano…

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Hidden Camera Catches Caretaker Punching, Grabbing Elderly Woodmere Woman, Police Say Hidden Camera Catches Caretaker Punching, Grabbing Elderly Woodmere Woman, Police Say
Hidden Camera Catches Caretaker Punching, Grabbing Elderly Woodmere Woman, Police Say An elderly Long Island woman was physically abused by a woman tasked with caring for her, police said. The 83-year-old Woodmere resident’s legal guardian grew concerned after discovering severe bruising on the woman’s body in late February, Nassau County Police said. When the guardian questioned the victim’s caretaker, 36-year-old Merlyn Fredericks, she said the victim had fallen on multiple occasions, police said. The concerned legal guardian then placed a hidden camera inside the home, which captured Fredericks punching, grabbing, and yanking the elderly victim, according to police. Th…

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Lifestyle
Casting Call: Mob Thriller Filming In Region Looking For 'Fearless' Actors Casting Call: Mob Thriller Filming In Region Looking For 'Fearless' Actors
Casting Call: Mob Thriller Filming In Region Looking For 'Fearless' Actors Lights, camera… crime. If you’ve ever dreamed of playing a ruthless mob enforcer or a cocky young hustler with a New York accent, now’s your chance—a new crime thriller is gearing up to film on Long Island later this year, and they’re on the hunt for actors to join the action. The untitled Italian-American mob-inspired crime thriller is the latest project from Chuck and Karolina Morrongiello, the filmmaking duo behind horror flicks Amityville: Mt. Misery Road and The American Ripper. This time, they’re bringing their signature dark, twisted storytelling to the world of organized crime, and …

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Politics
NY Rep. Suozzi Defends Vote To Censure Fellow Democrat Over Trump Speech Protest NY Rep. Suozzi Defends Vote To Censure Fellow Democrat Over Trump Speech Protest
NY Rep. Suozzi Defends Vote To Censure Fellow Democrat Over Trump Speech Protest New York Congressman Tom Suozzi is defending his support for censuring a fellow House Democrat who protested President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress. Suozzi–who represents Long Island’s 3rd District–was among ten House Democrats who voted with every Republican member to censure Texas Rep. Al Green on Thursday, March 6, for disrupting Trump’s address to Congress two days earlier. In a post on X following the vote, Suozzi chided Green for distracting from issues like protecting Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare. “Instead of addressing rising costs, fixing immigration, and Ukraine, …

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Undocumented Immigrant Assaults Feds In Rotterdam, Detained Under 'Laken Riley Act': DOJ Undocumented Immigrant Assaults Feds In Rotterdam, Detained Under 'Laken Riley Act': DOJ
Undocumented Immigrant Assaults Feds In Rotterdam, Detained Under 'Laken Riley Act': DOJ A Nicaragua man in the United States illegally assaulted federal agents in upstate New York while being detained under the new Laken Riley Act, prosecutors said. Michel Manuel Garcia-Rojas, 38, who resides in Albany, was charged with assaulting a federal officer in Albany federal court Thursday, March 6, following an alleged incident in Rotterdam. Garcia-Rojas entered the United States illegally in 2023 and has been in removal proceedings since that time, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern District. On Wednesday, March 5, Rotterdam Police contacted Homeland Security Inve…

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