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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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'Devoted' Dad Of 3's Death At Masonry Prompts Surge Of Support For His Bellport Family 'Devoted' Dad Of 3's Death At Masonry Prompts Surge Of Support For His Bellport Family
'Devoted' Dad Of 3's Death At Masonry Prompts Surge Of Support For His Bellport Family The widow and three children of an employee who was killed at a Long Island masonry is finding a swelling of support from the community. Michael Porter, 54, of Bellport, was struck by a large payloader operated by another employee at a mason yard on Johnson Boulevard in North Lawrence on Monday, March 10, as Daily Voice reported. The husband and father of three was rushed to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries, Nassau County Police said. In the wake of the family’s unimaginable loss, family friend Alicen Johnson launched a GoFundMe to help support Porter’s wife Clarice and th…

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Lifestyle
New Pizzeria Dishing 'Extraordinary Experiences' Earning Rave Reviews In Colonie New Pizzeria Dishing 'Extraordinary Experiences' Earning Rave Reviews In Colonie
New Pizzeria Dishing 'Extraordinary Experiences' Earning Rave Reviews In Colonie A new pizzeria in the Capital Region is earning rave reviews just days into business. Pizza Zilla–located at 1875 Central Avenue in Colonie–officially opened its doors on Thursday, March 6, serving up a variety of pizzas, calzones, subs, wings, pasta, and more. Owner Miraj Alakazoi, who has worked in local pizzerias before launching his own spot, said Pizza Zilla is all about bringing bold flavors with a modern twist. “We’re bringing extraordinary experiences with each bite,” Alakazoi shared on the restaurant’s Facebook page. “From mouthwatering pizzas to our subs and wings, PizzaZilla is …

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News
Freeport Tax Preparer Stole $2M Through False Returns, COVID-19 Relief Fraud, DOJ Says Freeport Tax Preparer Stole $2M Through False Returns, COVID-19 Relief Fraud, DOJ Says
Freeport Tax Preparer Stole $2M Through False Returns, Covid-19 Relief Fraud, DOJ Says A Long Island tax preparer is facing federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a massive $12 million fraud scheme.  Damaris Beltre, 57, of Freeport, was indicted on wire fraud and related charges in Central Islip federal court on Wednesday, March 12, after filing hundreds of false tax returns and stealing COVID-19 relief funds, prosecutors alleged. Beltre ran multiple tax preparation businesses where she falsely inflated tax refunds for clients, claiming fake dependents, fraudulent sick leave, and fuel tax credits, according to prosecutors. She allegedly charged a percentage of …

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News
Mom Of 3 Found Dead In Burning Clothing Donation Bin In Area, Daughter Doubts Official Account Mom Of 3 Found Dead In Burning Clothing Donation Bin In Area, Daughter Doubts Official Account
Mom Of 3 Found Dead In Burning Clothing Donation Bin In Area, Daughter Doubts Official Account The daughter of a New York woman found dead inside a burning clothing donation bin says she does not believe the official version of events surrounding her mother’s death. Michelle McFarren, 43, was discovered around 2:20 a.m. Thursday, March 6, inside a smoldering donation bin in the parking lot of a Glens Falls restaurant on Hudson Avenue, police said. Authorities determined her cause of death was fire-related but have not released further details. McFarren, a mother of three and grandmother of three, likely climbed into the bin seeking refuge from the rain, Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins…

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News
'Cruel' Dealer Bred 7 Pit Bulls For Dogfighting At Hempstead Home, Police Say 'Cruel' Dealer Bred 7 Pit Bulls For Dogfighting At Hempstead Home, Police Say
'Cruel' Dealer Bred 7 Pit Bulls For Dogfighting At Hempstead Home, Police Say Authorities uncovered a dogfighting operation at a Hempstead drug dealer’s home, police said. Kevin Brown, 39, pleaded not guilty to 34 counts, including drug and animal fighting charges, in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, March 12, after police executed a search warrant at his Willow Avenue residence. In December 2024, following three months of surveillance, Nassau County Police uncovered over 1,000 fentanyl-laced pills, a loaded 9mm handgun, and various other drugs, including ketamine and hydrocodone, according to prosecutors. The fentanyl alone was enough to kill more than 65,000 peop…

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News
Arsonist Sets Fire To Occupied Home In Corinth, Police Say Arsonist Sets Fire To Occupied Home In Corinth, Police Say
Arsonist Sets Fire To Occupied Home In Corinth, Police Say An arsonist set fire to a Capital Region home knowing someone was inside, police said. Saratoga County Sheriff’s officials were called to a Corinth residence on Antone Mountain Road for a disturbance at around 3 a.m. Wednesday, March 12. An investigation found that Louis Hart, 34, intentionally set fire to the home knowing another person was inside, deputies said. There were no reports of injuries. He also intentionally damaged another person’s property to the tune of $250, according to investigators. Hart, of Corinth, was arrested on suspicion of arson in the second degree and criminal m…

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News
After Remains Of Missing Woman Found In Troy Woods, Police Push For Answers In Cold Case After Remains Of Missing Woman Found In Troy Woods, Police Push For Answers In Cold Case
After Remains Of Missing Woman Found In Troy Woods, Police Push For Answers In Cold Case Police are renewing calls for information after human remains discovered in a wooded preserve in upstate New York were identified as a woman who disappeared a decade earlier. The remains of Amanda King, 27, were found in the Burden Pond Preserve in Troy, near Campbell Avenue, on Oct. 20, 2024, according to Troy Police Assistant Chief Steven Barker. A local resident stumbled upon the remains, leading police to the scene. Now, investigators are asking for the public’s help in piecing together how King’s remains ended up in Troy and what led to her death. “We urge anyone who may have informat…

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Lifestyle
Jackpot! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Waterford Business Jackpot! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Waterford Business
Jackpot! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Waterford Business Someone’s in for a massive payday. A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Capital Region business, the New York Lottery confirmed. The third prize-winning ticket, sold for the Monday, March 10 drawing, was snagged in Waterford, at the Valero station located at 83 Broad Street. Monday’s winning Powerball numbers were 17-40-47-50-55 and the Powerball is 6. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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Politics
Rosie O'Donnell Flees US Over 'What's Happening Politically,' Urges Fans To 'Protect Sanity' Rosie O'Donnell Flees US Over 'What's Happening Politically,' Urges Fans To 'Protect Sanity'
Rosie O'Donnell Flees US Over 'What's Happening Politically,' Urges Fans To 'Protect Sanity' Actress and New York native Rosie O’Donnell has packed her bags and left the country. In a TikTok video posted Tuesday, March 11, the 62-year-old comedian revealed that she officially moved to Ireland with her 12-year-old daughter, Dakota, in January on the heels of President Donald Trump's re-election. In the nearly nine-minute clip, O’Donnell said she never imagined leaving the United States but ultimately felt it was the right decision for her and her daughter. “It’s been pretty wonderful, I have to say,” she said of her new life in Dublin. “The people are so loving and so kind, so welc…

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Business
BBQ Hotspot Closes Doors In Halfmoon After 5 Years: 'So Incredibly Blessed' BBQ Hotspot Closes Doors In Halfmoon After 5 Years: 'So Incredibly Blessed'
BBQ Hotspot Closes Doors In Halfmoon After 5 Years: 'So Incredibly Blessed' For five years, Rollin’ Smoke Handcrafted BBQ & Saloon in Halfmoon was more than just a restaurant—it was a labor of love, a dream realized, and a community staple. But on Saturday, March 8, the beloved barbecue joint–located at 1613 Route 9–served its last plate, as owners Rob and Amy Carmel made the difficult decision to close their doors. In an emotional Facebook post, the couple reflected on their journey, from dreaming of a food truck to owning a thriving 3,000-square-foot restaurant. They shared that they were presented with an offer from another restaurant group to buy them out—…

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