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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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Police & Fire
Police Warn Of Car Thefts, Break-Ins In Rye Police Warn Of Car Thefts, Break-Ins In Rye
Police Warn Of Car Thefts, Break-Ins In Rye Police are warning car owners after numerous vehicles were stolen or broken into in the region. In Westchester County, 11 vehicles have been stolen in Rye since March 2022, Rye Police said in a statement Tuesday, Aug. 2. The vehicles were then used to commit other crimes before they were recovered in Hartford, Connecticut and Newark, New Jersey, police said. “The suspects in the stolen car cases have proven they will not stop when a traffic stop is initiated by officers,” the department said. “The suspects will engage in high speed pursuits with little regard for public safety.” Since J…

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News
Long Island Man Who Raped, Threatened To Kill Foreign National Sentenced Long Island Man Who Raped, Threatened To Kill Foreign National Sentenced
Long Island Man Who Raped, Threatened To Kill Foreign National Sentenced A Long Island man who prosecutors said threatened to kill a foreign national before he raped her will spend the next two decades in prison. Suffolk County resident Pelencho Contrera, age 65, of Brentwood, was sentenced to 20 years behind bars Wednesday, Aug. 3 after a jury convicted him of multiple sex crimes, including first-degree rape. Prosecutors said the 18-year-old victim was in the United States visiting family in Bay Shore in August 2018 when Contrera asked her to accompany him to the supermarket. Instead, he drove the victim to the Sunrise Inn in West Babylon and threatened to kil…

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Police ID Victim In Late-Night Homicide In Capital District Police ID Victim In Late-Night Homicide In Capital District
Police ID Victim In Late-Night Homicide In Capital District Authorities have identified a victim who died following a pair of late-night shootings in the Capital District that left several others hospitalized. Albany resident Kareem Collier, age 36, died early Tuesday, Aug. 2 after being shot near Central Avenue and Ontario Street, according to Albany Police. Earlier Report: 1 Killed, 5 Injured In Overnight Shootings In Albany Investigators said Collier was found just before 2:30 a.m. suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene. An hour before his death, Albany Police had responded to report…

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Police & Fire
Police Issue Warning After Car Break-Ins, Thefts In Area Police Issue Warning After Car Break-Ins, Thefts In Area
Police Issue Warning After Car Break-Ins, Thefts In Area New York State Police are warning car owners after several vehicles were stolen or broken into in the region. In Dutchess County, two vehicles were stolen from the Rhinebeck area over the weekend of July 30, police said. Another 15 cars were broken into around the town during that same period, according to police. Troopers in Oneida County were also investigating after three vehicles were stolen in the town of Clinton. In each case, police said the cars were left unlocked and the stolen cars all had the keys left in the vehicle. “Please lock your vehicles, close all windows and secure …

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News
Capital District CEO Killed In Motorcycle Crash At Minnesota Raceway Capital District CEO Killed In Motorcycle Crash At Minnesota Raceway
Capital District CEO Killed In Motorcycle Crash At Minnesota Raceway Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the death of a Capital District businessman and motorcycle enthusiast who died following a wreck on a Minnesota raceway. Schenectady-based Innovative Test Solutions (ITS) confirmed to Daily Voice that its co-founder and CEO, Scott Briody, died Friday, July 29 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash at Brainerd International Raceway. MotoAmerica said Briody, a Greene County native from Hannacroix, was competing in the first qualifying session of the Stock 1000 class when he was involved in a single-motorcycle crash. He was 50 years old. “We are …

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NY Postal Worker Accused Of Stealing Over $70K In Costco Reward Certificates NY Postal Worker Accused Of Stealing Over $70K In Costco Reward Certificates
NY Postal Worker Accused Of Stealing Over $70K In Costco Reward Certificates A New York postal worker is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of Costco rewards certificates and cashing them in for himself. Long Island resident Gerome Fowler, age 32, of North Babylon in Suffolk County, was arrested Monday, Aug. 1 on multiple charges relating to the alleged scheme. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said between December 2021 and May 2022, Fowler used over $6,000 of stolen Costco reward checks that should have been delivered to Costco customers. The thefts allegedly occurred while Fowler worked as a delivery carrier based out of the Bay …

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Police & Fire
Duo Wanted For Stealing $3.2K In Merchandise From Mohegan Lake Walmart, Police Say Duo Wanted For Stealing $3.2K In Merchandise From Mohegan Lake Walmart, Police Say
Duo Wanted For Stealing $3.2K In Merchandise From Mohegan Lake Walmart, Police Say If you recognize this duo, New York State Police want to hear from you. Troopers in Northern Westchester County said the two are wanted in connection with a theft that occurred at a Walmart store in Mohegan Lake. The incident reportedly happened at around 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 at the Walmart on East Main Street. Investigators said the pair stole over $3,200 worth of merchandise before leaving in a dark-colored two-door sedan. Police released surveillance footage showing both suspects in hopes that somebody may recognize them. Anyone with information is asked to contact New York Sta…

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Police & Fire
Driver Busted With 102 Grams Of Cocaine In Capital District, Cops Say Driver Busted With 102 Grams Of Cocaine In Capital District, Cops Say
Driver Busted With 102 Grams Of Cocaine In Capital District, Cops Say A Capital District man is behind bars after police said he was busted driving on the New York State Thruway with more than 100 grams of cocaine. Schenectady resident Erick Olivera, age 34, was stopped by New York State Police at around 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 29 as he drove along I-87 in the town of Athens. During their conversation with Olivera, troopers determined they had probable cause to search his vehicle and found approximately 102 grams of cocaine, police said. Olivera was arrested on two charges, including criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, a felony…

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Fair's Dog-Riding Monkey Attraction Denounced By Local Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley Fair's Dog-Riding Monkey Attraction Denounced By Local Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley
Fair's Dog-Riding Monkey Attraction Denounced By Local Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley For over a century, families have flocked to a popular summertime event in the Hudson Valley, enjoying its thrilling rides, delicious food, and live music. But come next year, the Orange County Fair in Middletown may have one less attraction if a neighboring town has its way. Just days before the fair wrapped up its 2022 season, the Town of Wallkill issued a statement Friday, July 29, condemning a show that features Capuchin monkey “jockeys” riding on the backs of dogs while the dogs race. The show, dubbed the Banana Derby, is described as a favorite among fairgoers and features multiple …

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Politics
Brand-New Poll Sheds Light On NY Gubernatorial Race Between Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin Brand-New Poll Sheds Light On NY Gubernatorial Race Between Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin
Brand-New Poll Sheds Light On NY Gubernatorial Race Between Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin With a little over three months until New Yorkers choose their next governor, new polling shows Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul appears to be the favorite over her Republican opponent, Congressman Lee Zeldin. Hochul holds a 14-point lead over Zeldin, 53 to 39 percent, according to a new Siena College poll. Among their parties, Hochul garnered support from 81 percent of Democrats while 84 percent of Republicans backed Zeldin. However, pollsters found that independents slightly favored Zeldin, 44 to 42 percent. “Hochul dominates in New York City, leading by nearly 50 points, while Zeldin has …

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