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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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17-Year-Old Killed In Capital Region Crash Was Varsity Wrestler Set To Begin Senior Year 17-Year-Old Killed In Capital Region Crash Was Varsity Wrestler Set To Begin Senior Year
17-Year-Old Killed In Capital Region Crash Was Varsity Wrestler Set To Begin Senior Year Classmates and loved ones are mourning the loss of a high school athlete who was killed in a car crash in the region. Saratoga County resident Tyler Scocca, age 17, of Galway, died in a rollover crash in the town of Providence on Sunday evening, June 25, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators determined that he was driving westbound on Hans Creek Road near Fayville Road when he lost control and went off the roadway at around 7:45 p.m. Scocca, who was the only person in the vehicle, suffered fatal injuries when the car rolled and struck a tree, deputies said. He wa…

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'Motivated By Greed': Ex-Energy Dept Employee Took Bribes From NY Business For $1M In Contracts 'Motivated By Greed': Ex-Energy Dept Employee Took Bribes From NY Business For $1M In Contracts
'Motivated By Greed': Ex-Energy Dept Employee Took Bribes From NY Business For $1M In Contracts A former employee at the US Department of Energy (DOE) has admitted to accepting thousands of dollars in bribes in exchange for securing nearly $1 million in federal contracts for a New York business. Jami Anthony, age 47, of Hayes, Virginia, pleaded guilty to receiving bribes as a federal official in US District Court in Central Islip on Monday, June 26. According to the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District, Anthony is the former Small Business Program Liaison and Procurement Officer for the DOE. Earlier Report: 'Down In Flames': Central Islip Business Owner Bribed Official …

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Deadly Week: 3 Men Killed In Separate Capital Region Shootings Deadly Week: 3 Men Killed In Separate Capital Region Shootings
Deadly Week: 3 Men Killed In Separate Capital Region Shootings Three men are dead following a week of gun violence in the region. Albany Police officers were called at around 12:45 a.m. Sunday, June 25, with reports of a shooting near Myrtle Avenue and Philip Street, one block east of the governor’s mansion. When emergency crews arrived, they found 28-year-old Deandre Morrison, of Albany, suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso. Morrison was taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Center Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to police. A little over an hour later, just after 2 a.m., officers learned of another shooting in the Pine Hills …

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Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing 12-Year-Old From Capital Region: 'We Just Want To Get Her Home' Alert Issued For Missing 12-Year-Old From Capital Region: 'We Just Want To Get Her Home'
Alert Issued For Missing 12-Year-Old From Capital Region: 'We Just Want To Get Her Home' Police are asking for help in locating a 12-year-old girl from the region who was reported missing. Nolah Callendar, of Albany, was last seen at around 4 p.m. Thursday, June 22, near Beverly Avenue and Northern Boulevard, according to Albany Police. She is described as 4-feet-8-inches tall and approximately 70 pounds. She was last seen wearing pink sweatpants and a white shirt. Police said they do not believe Callendar is in any danger. “We just want to get her home to her family,” the department said in a statement. Anyone with information on the girl’s whereabouts is asked to contact t…

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Police & Fire
Place Your Bid: Gun Scopes, Kayak, Workout DVDs Up For Grabs At Long Island Police Auction Place Your Bid: Gun Scopes, Kayak, Workout DVDs Up For Grabs At Long Island Police Auction
Place Your Bid: Gun Scopes, Kayak, Workout DVDs Up For Grabs At Long Island Police Auction Sure, you could hit up your local thrift shop for a good bargain, but why do that when you can treasure hunt through an array of police evidence? The Suffolk County Police Department will hold its next property auction on Wednesday, June 28. Among the items that will be up for grabs, according to police, are jewelry, tools, landscaping equipment, and bicycles. There’s also quite the collection of gun scopes, along with some workout DVDs, a couple of tents, and even a kayak. More items up for grabs at the Suffolk County Police Department's auction to be held on Wednesday, June 28.Suffo…

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NY's First Offshore Wind Farm Marks Major Construction Milestone NY's First Offshore Wind Farm Marks Major Construction Milestone
NY's First Offshore Wind Farm Marks Major Construction Milestone Efforts to power tens of thousands of New York homes using the state’s first offshore wind farm have marked a major construction milestone. The South Fork Wind farm, located approximately 35 miles off the coast of Long Island, achieved its “steel in the water” milestone with the installation of the project’s first monopile foundation, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Thursday, June 22. Expected to be in operation by the end of 2023, the project will feature 12 wind turbines connected to the power grid via an underwater cable that can power 70,000 Long Island homes. It will mark the fi…

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Police & Fire
Smash & Grab: T-Mobile Store On Long Island Hit By Overnight Burglars Smash & Grab: T-Mobile Store On Long Island Hit By Overnight Burglars
Smash & Grab: T-Mobile Store On Long Island Hit By Overnight Burglars Police are investigating an overnight burglary at a Long Island business. The break-in happened at around 2:45 a.m. Thursday, June 22, at a T-Mobile store in Riverhead, located on Old Country Road. Officers responding to an alarm call found the store’s glass front door shattered, according to Suffolk County Police. Numerous items were stolen from the business. Hours later, no suspects had been identified or arrested. Anyone with information on the break-in is asked to contact the Riverhead Town Police Department at 631-727-4500.

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Lifestyle
Support Rising For Family Of Mother, Wife Killed In Crash On Long Island: 'Always Had A Smile' Support Rising For Family Of Mother, Wife Killed In Crash On Long Island: 'Always Had A Smile'
Support Rising For Family Of Mother, Wife Killed In Crash On Long Island: 'Always Had A Smile' Donations are pouring in for the family of a wife and mother who was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Long Island that also left her husband fighting for his life. Loraine DiCuffa, age 49, of East Moriches, died following the wreck, which occurred at around 11:50 a.m. Sunday, June 18, in Manorville. According to Suffolk County Police, a 38-year-old Shirley woman was driving a 2022 BMW southbound on Wading River Road when she attempted to make a left-hand turn onto South Street. Earlier Report: Fatal Crash: East Moriches Woman ID'd As Victim, Husband Seriously Injured In Manorville The BMW…

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Schools
These Nassau County School Districts Rank Among Top 10 In New York, Report Says These Nassau County School Districts Rank Among Top 10 In New York, Report Says
These Nassau County School Districts Rank Among Top 10 In New York, Report Says When it comes to quality education, students on Long Island are in good hands, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. Of the top 10 best school districts in New York, nine can be found right here on Long Island, according to the website’s 2023 “Best School Districts In New York” report.  They are: Great Neck Public Schools at No. 1 Jericho Union Free School District at No. 2 Syosset Central School District at No. 3 Roslyn Union Free School District at No. 4 Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District at No. 6 Herricks Union Free School District at No. 7 Half Hollow…

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'Stiff Penalty' For Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun At Capital Region Airport 'Stiff Penalty' For Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun At Capital Region Airport
'Stiff Penalty' For Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun At Capital Region Airport Security screeners stopped a man from carrying a loaded gun onto a plane at an airport in the region. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers made the discovery Monday, June 19, at Albany International Airport, the agency announced. During a routine X-ray screening, the Troy man was found to have a loaded .380 caliber gun inside his duffle bag along with his clothing. The TSA agent immediately contacted the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, which came to the checkpoint and initially confiscated the weapon. Deputies later allowed the man to leave the airport to secure his gun …

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