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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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Man Admits Killing 21-Year-Old, Burning Victim's Body In Backyard Of Shirley Home Man Admits Killing 21-Year-Old, Burning Victim's Body In Backyard Of Shirley Home
Man Admits Killing 21-Year-Old, Burning Victim's Body In Backyard Of Shirley Home A Long Island man has confessed to gunning down a 21-year-old victim and burning his body in a brutal Christmas night attack. Peter Pendzinski, age 24, of Shirley, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, April 12, in the death of 21-year-old Nathanael Rodriguez. Pendzinski admitted to picking up Rodriguez from his Bay Shore home at around midnight on Dec. 26, 2020. Moments later, he pulled out a revolver and shot Rodriguez five times in the head as the man sat in his passenger seat. Earlier Report: Man Arrested For Killing Victim,…

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Psychologist Sexually Abused Numerous Teens At NY Juvenile Lockup For Years, Police Say Psychologist Sexually Abused Numerous Teens At NY Juvenile Lockup For Years, Police Say
Psychologist Sexually Abused Numerous Teens At NY Juvenile Lockup For Years, Police Say A state psychologist is accused of sexually abusing numerous underage victims at a New York State juvenile detention center going back years. Maya Hayes, of Albany, was arrested Friday, April 12, following a New York State Police investigation into allegations of abuse at Columbia County’s Brookwood Secure Center, located in the town of Claverack. According to police, the 62-year-old sexually assaulted numerous victims at the facility over several years while employed as a clinician. No other details about the alleged abuse were made public.  Hayes' arrest followed a grand jury indic…

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Dad Charged In 5-Year-Old Daughter's Death At Schenectady Home Dad Charged In 5-Year-Old Daughter's Death At Schenectady Home
Dad Charged In 5-Year-Old Daughter's Death At Schenectady Home A man from the region is facing charges for allegedly starving his 5-year-old daughter to death. Police were called to a home in Schenectady on Elmer Avenue near Poplar Street at around 3 a.m. Sunday, April 14, for a young girl who was unconscious and not breathing. Medics pronounced the girl dead a short time later, according to police. Investigators believe the child’s father, 33-year-old Robert Buskey, deprived her of food and water for at least four days, WRGB reports, citing court documents. Buskey was arrested on suspicion of second-degree manslaughter and three counts of end…

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Dealer Admits Selling 'Fetty Mix' To Suffolk County OD Victim, Inspiration For Proposed Law Dealer Admits Selling 'Fetty Mix' To Suffolk County OD Victim, Inspiration For Proposed Law
Dealer Admits Selling 'Fetty Mix' To Suffolk County OD Victim, Inspiration For Proposed Law A Long Island drug dealer has formally confessed to his role in the fatal overdose of a woman whose death sparked calls for changes to state law. Jaquan Casserly, age 34, of Holbrook, pleaded guilty to criminal sale of a controlled substance in Suffolk County Court on Friday, April 5, in the death of 31-year-old Chelsey Murray. Investigators said Murray was found unresponsive in her Suffolk County residence in August 2022. She died days later at Stony Brook University Hospital from a fentanyl overdose. Related Report: Dealers Behind Fatal ODs Would Be Charged With Manslaughter Under…

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Lifestyle
$19K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Albany Convenience Store $19K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Albany Convenience Store
$19K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Albany Convenience Store A five-figure lottery prize is up for grabs after someone purchased a winning ticket at a convenience store in the region. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket – worth $19,311 – was bought in Albany, at the Stewart’s Shops at 285 New Scotland Avenue, New York Lottery announced. It was purchased for the midday drawing held on Tuesday, April 9. Players can check their ticket’s status on the New York Lottery website.

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'Fresh, Delicious Food': New Restaurant In Rensselaer Garnering Rave Reviews 'Fresh, Delicious Food': New Restaurant In Rensselaer Garnering Rave Reviews
'Fresh, Delicious Food': New Restaurant In Rensselaer Garnering Rave Reviews A new Mexican restaurant in the region is already delighting diners just days into business. Rensselaer County eatery Al Punto Picante – located in Rensselaer at 1204 Washington Avenue in the space formerly occupied by Cafe Twelve 04 – held its grand opening on Tuesday, April 9. The restaurant had not established a website or social media channels as of Friday, April 12, but Rensselaer Mayor Mike Stammel described Al Punto Picante as a “culinary gem that promises to tantalize your taste buds with delicious Mexican flavors.” It would appear that others agree; the restaurant has already rack…

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Police & Fire
Scammers Posing As NYSP Troopers, Agency Warns Scammers Posing As NYSP Troopers, Agency Warns
Scammers Posing As Nysp Troopers, Agency Warns New York State Police are sounding the alarm over scammers posing as troopers in order to con victims out of their money. In an alert issued Tuesday, April 9, the agency said fraudsters employ a variety of tactics to con their victims, including demanding payment for a missed court date, jury duty, or other legal matter. The phony cops have also been known to claim there is a warrant for the victim’s arrest and threaten to apprehend them unless a fine is paid. In some cases, scammers have directed the victim to buy a prepaid money transfer card and give them the card number. “They might s…

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Place Your Bids: Jewelry, Power Tools, Bicycles Up For Grabs At Suffolk County Police Auction Place Your Bids: Jewelry, Power Tools, Bicycles Up For Grabs At Suffolk County Police Auction
Place Your Bids: Jewelry, Power Tools, Bicycles Up For Grabs At Suffolk County Police Auction This one-time police evidence could be yours, if the price is right. The Suffolk County Police Department will hold its next property auction on Wednesday, April 17. Among the hot items up for grabs, according to police, are watches, jewelry, power tools, electronics, and bicycles. Photos on Facebook show there’s also at least one designer handbag. All of the items were seized by police during criminal investigations and were never claimed once their cases were closed, a department spokesperson told Daily Voice. Wednesday’s auction is free to attend, and no pre-registration is required. …

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Grave Affair: Inaugural Cemetery Cleanup Day Seeking NY Volunteers Grave Affair: Inaugural Cemetery Cleanup Day Seeking NY Volunteers
Grave Affair: Inaugural Cemetery Cleanup Day Seeking NY Volunteers If you enjoy a quiet working environment and don’t mind rubbing elbows with a few ghosts, this could be the opportunity for you. The New York State Department of State is looking for volunteers to take part in the first annual “Caring for Your Cemetery Day,” on Saturday, April 27. Organizers said the idea is to raise awareness of the hard work and dedication that goes into caring for and preserving cemeteries, especially heading into the spring season. The department is also hoping to gin up more interest in cemeteries among younger people and recruit future volunteers or even officers and…

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Schenectady Man Admits Blackmailing Underage Girls Into Sending Sexually Explicit Images Schenectady Man Admits Blackmailing Underage Girls Into Sending Sexually Explicit Images
Schenectady Man Admits Blackmailing Underage Girls Into Sending Sexually Explicit Images Years in federal prison await a man from the region who confessed to blackmailing underage girls into sending him sexually explicit images. Richard Nejame, age 29, of Schenectady, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of receiving and attempting to receive child pornography in Albany federal court on Thursday, April 11. Prosecutors said Nejame messaged several underage girls on social media apps, including Snapchat, while pretending to be a teenage boy between October 2022 and May 2023. As part of his guilty plea, he admitted that he then convinced the girls to take nude pictures and videos of…

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