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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. 

Michael Mashburn's Contributions

Real Estate
'Exciting' New Travel Channel Series Shines Spotlight On Capital Region 'Exciting' New Travel Channel Series Shines Spotlight On Capital Region
'Exciting' New Travel Channel Series Shines Spotlight On Capital Region Move over, Manhattan—New York’s Capital Region is getting its moment in the national spotlight! A brand-new TV series, “Selling the 518,” is set to premiere on the Travel Channel. The show, hosted by Rebecca Cavalieri of Gabler Realty, will take viewers beyond real estate listings and into the heart of Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, and the surrounding areas. Produced by Emmy-nominated The American Dream TV network, “Selling the 518” is all about showcasing the communities, businesses, and stories that make the 518 special, Cavalieri said on Facebook. Each 30-minute episode w…

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News
13-Year-Old Subway Surfer Critically Injured After Falling Under Train 13-Year-Old Subway Surfer Critically Injured After Falling Under Train
13-Year-Old Subway Surfer Critically Injured After Falling Under Train A teenager was gravely injured after falling under an MTA train while “subway surfing,” authorities said. The incident happened in Queens, at the 111st Street station in Corona, at around 8:15 a.m. Friday, March 14, fire officials confirmed to Daily Voice. A 13-year-old boy was riding on the outside of a moving 7 train when he fell under the train on the elevated tracks, witnesses told investigators. The extent of the boy’s injuries were not immediately given. The teen was rushed to an Elmhurst hospital in critical condition. MTA So-called subway surfing has become such a problem …

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'Major' Drug Trafficker Who Represented Self Caused Double Fatal Overdose In Holbrook: Jury 'Major' Drug Trafficker Who Represented Self Caused Double Fatal Overdose In Holbrook: Jury
'Major' Drug Trafficker Who Represented Self Caused Double Fatal Overdose In Holbrook: Jury A Holbrook drug trafficker could spend life behind bars for running a cocaine and fentanyl trafficking operation that led to the deaths of two people. Russell Defreitas, 55, also known as “Merc,” was found guilty of operating as a major drug trafficker and 91 other charges by a Suffolk County jury on Tuesday, March 11. It came two years after he was arrested by Suffolk County Police following an eight-month investigation into the fatal overdoses of a man and woman at a Holbrook motel he had rented, according to the district attorney’s office. Instead of calling for help, Defreitas instruct…

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Business
Chipotle Opening New Location In Colonie Chipotle Opening New Location In Colonie
Chipotle Opening New Location In Colonie Capital Region residents will soon have a new spot to get their burrito fix. Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its newest location in Colonie on Monday, March 17, bringing its beloved burritos, bowls, and tacos to 1707 Central Avenue, according to a job posting on its corporate website. The popular restaurant chain is known for its made-to-order Mexican-inspired meals, where diners can customize everything—from protein choices like chicken, steak, carnitas, and barbacoa to free toppings including four types of salsa, fajita veggies, sour cream, cheese, and guac (for an extra charge, of cours…

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News
$80K Wage Theft: North Babylon Company, Leaders Admit Cheating Workers Out Of Rightful Pay $80K Wage Theft: North Babylon Company, Leaders Admit Cheating Workers Out Of Rightful Pay
$80K Wage Theft: North Babylon Company, Leaders Admit Cheating Workers Out Of Rightful Pay A Long Island company, along with its top executives, confessed to shortchanging workers on public school projects and falsifying payroll records. BJA Renovations Corp., a North Babylon-based asbestos removal and demolition company, and its manager, Joseph Demasco, 67, pleaded guilty to failing to pay more than $80,000 in required wages in Nassau County Court on Friday, March 14. The wages were owed for work performed at schools in the Merrick and Oceanside Union Free School Districts between 2019 and 2021, according to the Nassau County DA’s office. The company and its president, Nicholas…

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Obituaries
'Had No Chance': Widow Seeks Support After Dad, Expectant Grandfather's Hit-Run Bay Shore Death 'Had No Chance': Widow Seeks Support After Dad, Expectant Grandfather's Hit-Run Bay Shore Death
'Had No Chance': Widow Seeks Support After Dad, Expectant Grandfather's Hit-Run Bay Shore Death A heartbroken Long Island family is seeking the community’s support as they grieve the sudden and tragic loss of a beloved husband, father, and soon-to-be grandfather who was killed in a hit-and-run crash. Eric Perez, 52, was struck and killed while crossing Main Street near Shore Lane in Bay Shore early on Saturday, March 8, as Daily Voice reported. The driver, 21-year-old Alexander Cerda of Bay Shore, allegedly fled the scene and was arrested days later, Suffolk County Police said. Now, as Perez’s wife, Gina, and their family grapple with an unimaginable loss, they are asking for help to …

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Patient, 18, Assaults Saratoga Hospital Employees, Police Say Patient, 18, Assaults Saratoga Hospital Employees, Police Say
Patient, 18, Assaults Saratoga Hospital Employees, Police Say An 18-year-old patient assaulted two employees at a Capital Region hospital, police said. Saratoga County resident Isabelle Singley, of Burnt Hills, was arrested following an altercation at Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs early Wednesday, March 12. An investigation found that Singley struck two staff members at the hospital, causing injuries, at around 3 a.m., sheriff’s officials said. No other details about the incident were given. Singley was charged with two counts of second-degree assault, both felonies. She was arraigned in the Saratoga Springs City Court and released on her own…

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Pedestrian Killed In Hit-Run Colonie Crash Pedestrian Killed In Hit-Run Colonie Crash
Pedestrian Killed In Hit-Run Colonie Crash A pedestrian was killed in what police described as a hit-and-run crash in the Capital Region. Emergency crews in Colonie were called for a car vs. pedestrian crash on Wold Road near Beltrone Drive at around 6:30 a.m. Friday, March 14. The pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene, according to Colonie Police. The driver then fled the scene without offering aid to the victim or calling 911. Details about the victim, including their age, sex, and hometown, were not immediately given. No suspects had been identified as of early Friday afternoon. Wolf Road was closed for sev…

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Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Albany Girl Has Been Missing A Week 15-Year-Old Albany Girl Has Been Missing A Week
15-Year-Old Albany Girl Has Been Missing A Week A week has passed since a 15-year-old Capital Region girl went missing. Charisma Myers-Gurley, of Albany, was reported missing on Friday, March 7, according to Albany Police. Additional details, including a clothing description and last known location, were not immediately given. Myers-Gurley was previously reported missing in February, as Daily Voice reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Department at 518-438-4000. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Baldwin Man Ran $40K Home Depot Theft Ring, DA Says Baldwin Man Ran $40K Home Depot Theft Ring, DA Says
Baldwin Man Ran $40K Home Depot Theft Ring, DA Says A Baldwin man is accused of orchestrating a retail theft operation that targeted Home Depot stores across Long Island and New York City. Manooj Heeralall, 55, was indicted on grand larceny and related charges in Nassau County Court on Thursday, March 13, after investigators recovered nearly $40,000 in stolen merchandise from his home and garage, according to the DA’s office. An investigation found that Heeralall recruited several individuals to steal items like circuit breakers, light switches, and power tools between October 2021 and December 2023, prosecutors alleged. The stolen goods ca…

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