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Michael Mashburn

Reporter

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.

Michael Mashburn's Contributions

Police & Fire

Trespasser Punches, Injures Officers During Arrest On Long Island, Police Say A call about a suspected trespasser ended with a 31-year-old man behind bars for assaulting two police officers, authorities said. Police were initially called at around 10:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, with reports of a suspicious person at a commercial building in Valley Stream, located on Franklin Avenue near Sunrise Highway, according to Nassau County Police. Following an investigation, officers arrested David Owusu, of Valley Stream, on a charge of third-degree criminal trespass. While in custody at the Fifth Precinct in Elmont, police allege that Owusu punched an officer in the head befo…

by Michael Mashburn

02/14/2023

News

37-Year-Old Charged In Man’s Shooting Death In Capital Region A suspect is behind bars days after a 39-year-old man from the region was found shot to death in broad daylight. Kerdel Young, of Albany, was arrested for second-degree murder Tuesday, Feb. 14, in connection to the death of 39-year-old Anthony Dias, according to Albany Police. Earlier Report: ID Released For 39-Year-Old Killed In Daytime Shooting In Albany Officers were called at around 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, with reports of shots fired in the West Hill neighborhood, near Sherman and Quail streets. When they arrived, they found Dias, of Watervliet, lying outside suffering…

by Michael Mashburn

02/14/2023

News

Alert Issued For Missing Vulnerable Adult From Long Island Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing vulnerable adult from Long Island. Trenace Hagans, age 67, was last seen at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13 in the town of Hempstead, on Holly Avenue, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Hagans suffers from dementia and may be in need of medical attention, officials said. She is described as a Black woman standing 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 145 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket. Authorities said Hagans may attempt to travel to Westbury by train …

by Michael Mashburn

02/14/2023

News

Early-Morning Armed Robber Hits Long Island Convenience Store Police are investigating an early-morning armed robbery at a Long Island gas station. The incident happened just before 2 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in Syosset at the BP station on South Oyster Bay Road, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said a man walked into the store with his hand inside his pocket and threatened that he had a gun. He then demanded cash from the 23-year-old employee, police said. The employee complied and gave the suspect an unknown amount of cash. Police said the suspect then fled the store in an unknown direction. He is described as 6 feet tall with an averag…

by Michael Mashburn

02/14/2023

Police & Fire

Support Swells For Police Veteran From Region Battling Cancer: 'Long Road To Recovery' Community members are rallying around a veteran police officer from the region facing a battle with cancer. Rensselaer City Police Officer Joe Terry was diagnosed with stage 3 throat cancer in October 2022, according to a GoFundMe campaign created to help his family with medical expenses. The diagnosis came more than five years after Terry underwent a successful kidney transplant. “Cancer affects so many and, unfortunately, another first responder in our City has been diagnosed,” reads a Facebook post from the City of Rensselaer. “The City of Rensselaer Police Officers Union is hoping that…

by Michael Mashburn

02/14/2023

Business

Turkey Earthquake: LI Restaurant Donating Valentine's Day Proceeds To Relief Efforts A Long Island restaurant will spend this Valentine’s Day serving up fried chicken with a side of goodwill. Hicksville eatery Slappin’ Chick will donate 100 percent of its proceeds from Tuesday, Feb. 14, to the people affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, co-owner Zafar Ahmad announced on Instagram. “Assalamu Alaikum (peace be upon you), everyone! In an attempt to assist those in need in Turkey and Syria, Slappin' Chick has decided to donate 100% of our daily earnings to support those affected by the recent disaster,” reads the post. “We hope to see you all there!” …

by Michael Mashburn

02/14/2023

News

Man Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash On Capital Region Highway A 59-year-old man has died following a single-car crash on a highway in the region, authorities said. Emergency crews in Columbia County were called at around 2:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, with reports of a crash in the town of Livingston, at the intersection of State Route 9 and County Route 8, according to State Police. When troopers arrived, they found a Nissan Titan driven by Thomas Jahoda, of Germantown, off the roadway. Investigators determined he had struck a gravel pile before crashing into a tree. Jahoda was taken by ambulance to Columbia Memorial Hospital, where he later died from h…

by Michael Mashburn

02/14/2023

Traffic

Full Closure Scheduled For Section Of Long Island Expressway Scheduled roadwork on the Long Island Expressway could spell delays for drivers this week. The eastbound lanes of I-495 are set to close from 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 to 5 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, near Commack Road in the Town of Huntington, according to the Department of Transportation. In the meantime, traffic will be detoured onto the South Service Road. Transportation officials said the closure will allow road crews to complete scheduled bridge work. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find th…

by Michael Mashburn

02/13/2023

Obituaries

Memorial Services Set For Beloved Long Island Music Teacher Who Died At Age 83 Funeral arrangements have been announced for a beloved, longtime music teacher on Long Island. Lawrence Holdridge, of Amityville, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the age of 83 following a brief illness, according to his obituary. Visitations will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., and again from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20 at Powell Funeral Home in Amityville. A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale. Originally from Catskill in Greene County, Holdridge graduated from Ithaca College before earning his master’s degree in music educati…

by Michael Mashburn

02/13/2023

News

Man Tries Luring Student Into Car Near Elementary School In Capital Region, District Says Police are investigating after a man allegedly tried to lure a student into his car as the child walked to school in the Capital Region. The incident happened in Schenectady at around 8:45 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, near Bradt Street and Broadway, according to the Schenectady City School District. District officials said a man driving a gray FJ Cruiser approached the student two different times. After speaking with the student once and driving away, he then returned and offered to give the student a ride. “The incident was reported to police immediately and the district’s Community Engagement O…

by Michael Mashburn

02/13/2023

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