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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. 

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Gunman Admits To Killing 51-Year-Old Found Inside Car In Capital Region Gunman Admits To Killing 51-Year-Old Found Inside Car In Capital Region
Gunman Admits To Killing 51-Year-Old Found Inside Car In Capital Region Nearly two years after a 51-year-old man was found shot to death inside a car in the region, his accused killer has confessed to the crime. Damien McCaskey, age 28, of Troy, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in Albany County Court on Friday, Jan. 6, in connection to the shooting death of Danny Pearson, Jr. Albany Police officers found Pearson behind the wheel of a car near Lexington Avenue and 1st Street at around 8:20 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021. He was later pronounced dead from a gunshot wound at a hospital. Danny Pearson, Jr. was shot to death inside a car near Lexingt…

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16-Year-Old Purposely Strikes Minors With Car Before Crashing On Long Island, DA Says 16-Year-Old Purposely Strikes Minors With Car Before Crashing On Long Island, DA Says
16-Year-Old Purposely Strikes Minors With Car Before Crashing On Long Island, DA Says A 16-year-old Long Island boy is facing attempted murder charges for allegedly mowing down two pedestrians with his car before crashing into another driver, prosecutors said. Christopher Hernandez, age 16, of Brentwood, was formally indicted on multiple charges that include two counts of attempted murder, assault, and reckless endangerment, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday, Jan. 6. Prosecutors said Hernandez sought out the minor victims on Friday, Dec. 9, while driving a Honda Civic in Brentwood. After spotting them walking on the opposite side of Third Stree…

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Polio Detected In Hudson Valley Wastewater For First Time In Weeks Polio Detected In Hudson Valley Wastewater For First Time In Weeks
Polio Detected In Hudson Valley Wastewater For First Time In Weeks For the first time in weeks, polio has been detected in wastewater in New York. Testing done in December 2022 revealed two new positive samples in Orange County, the Department of Health announced Friday, Jan. 6. Related Report: NY Declares Polio State Of Emergency After Virus Found In Wastewater On Long Island Health officials said the samples are genetically linked to the case of paralytic polio that was identified in Rockland County in July 2022, which marked the first time the disease had been seen in the United States in nearly a decade. In our latest polio wastewater report, 2 …

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Business
New Greek Restaurant On Long Island Praised For 'Fresh, Tasty' Fare New Greek Restaurant On Long Island Praised For 'Fresh, Tasty' Fare
New Greek Restaurant On Long Island Praised For 'Fresh, Tasty' Fare A new Greek restaurant on Long Island is impressing diners less than a month after opening. Plori, located in Carle Place at 307 Old Country Road, held its grand opening in late December 2022, serving up a wide selection of lunch and dinner options inspired by the traditions of Greek fishing villages. “The people wait on the shore for the fishing boats to return. When they see the front of the boat—the plori—they know the daily catch is coming,” reads the restaurant’s Facebook page. “We want to take you to that little Greek village.” View this post on Instagram …

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Long Island Doctor Sentenced For Million-Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme Long Island Doctor Sentenced For Million-Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme
Long Island Doctor Sentenced For Million-Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme A Long Island doctor is heading to federal prison after admitting that he bilked the Medicare system out of more than a million dollars as part of an elaborate fraud scheme. Morris Barnard, age 59, of Great Neck, was sentenced to 2 ½ years behind bars in federal court in Central Islip on Thursday, Jan. 5. It followed his March 2022 guilty plea to healthcare fraud. Earlier Report: New Details: Nassau Doctor Admits To Million-Dollar Medicare Scheme Prosecutors said between October 2015 and February 2020, Barnard, a gastroenterologist practicing in Great Neck, submitted over $3 million i…

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10-Year-Old Sexually Abused By Church Employee From Long Island, Police Say 10-Year-Old Sexually Abused By Church Employee From Long Island, Police Say
10-Year-Old Sexually Abused By Church Employee From Long Island, Police Say A church employee from Long Island is facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl. Daniel Butler, age 41, of Elmont, was arrested on multiple charges, including first-degree rape and endangering the welfare of a child, following an investigation by Nassau County Police. Investigators said Butler sexually abused the victim in December 2022. The girl attended an after-school program at the Fullness of Joy Ministries Church, located in Jamaica, Queens, where Butler serves as director. She also spent time at his Rockmart Avenue home for childcare, according to police. But…

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Politics
Persona Non Grata: Embattled NY Rep-Elect Santos Endures Lonely First Days In Congress Persona Non Grata: Embattled NY Rep-Elect Santos Endures Lonely First Days In Congress
Persona Non Grata: Embattled NY Rep-Elect Santos Endures Lonely First Days In Congress Embattled New York Congressman-elect George Santos received a less than warm welcome from colleagues during his first week on Capitol Hill. Pictures and video on social media show the Republican politician, who represents the 3rd District on Long Island’s North Shore and parts of Queens, sitting alone in the House chamber during the repeated rounds of voting to elect a speaker. Previous Report: Pants On Fire: DA Launches Probe Into Nassau Congressman-Elect Who Lied About Past, Report Says It was clear right from the start of the 118th Congress that Santos had become a social pariah after …

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‘Violent Criminal’ Who Raped Woman In Capital Region Sentenced ‘Violent Criminal’ Who Raped Woman In Capital Region Sentenced
‘Violent Criminal’ Who Raped Woman In Capital Region Sentenced A 25-year-old man will spend decades behind bars after being convicted of a violent, sexual assault on a woman in the region. Tyrell O’Neill, of Troy, was sentenced to 25 years in prison in Rensselaer County Court on Wednesday, Jan. 4. It followed his June 2022 jury conviction on multiple charges, including first-degree rape, criminal sexual act, unlawful imprisonment, and strangulation stemming from an attack that occurred in Troy. Rensselaer County prosecutors said O’Neill forced himself on the victim without her consent. The woman later testified that O’Neill applied pressure to her th…

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1-Year-Old's Death At Capital Region Home Under Investigation (Developing) 1-Year-Old's Death At Capital Region Home Under Investigation (Developing)
1-Year-Old's Death At Capital Region Home Under Investigation (Developing) Police are investigating the death of an infant child in the region. The 1-year-old’s death occurred in Schenectady County at a home in Glenville, located on Sacandaga Road, Glenville Police Chief Stephen Janik confirmed to Daily Voice. Janik said the investigation remained “fluid” Thursday afternoon, Jan. 5, and more information may be released in the future. He did not elaborate on the circumstances surrounding the child's death or speculate on a possible cause.  Police did not immediately say if they suspect foul play and no arrests have been made. This is a developing story. Che…

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Police & Fire
Know Them? Duo Wanted For 'Distraction Theft' At Long Island Convenience Store Know Them? Duo Wanted For 'Distraction Theft' At Long Island Convenience Store
Know Them? Duo Wanted For 'Distraction Theft' At Long Island Convenience Store Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two women seen on surveillance footage stealing from a Long Island 7-Eleven store. The theft occurred at around 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, in Valley Stream, at the 7-Eleven store on North Central Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators said the women approached the cashier and asked them to load four prepaid Visa gift cards with $500 each, totaling $2,000. They then “deceived” the cashier, causing confusion, before taking the loaded gift cards without paying for them, police said. The suspects are described as t…

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