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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.

Michael Mashburn's Contributions

Police & Fire

Fire Damages Multiple Homes In Capital District Multiple homes were damaged when a fire broke out in a Capital District neighborhood. In Albany County, firefighters in Watervliet were called at around 2 p.m. Thursday, July 28th, with reports of a residential fire near 6th Avenue and 23rd Street. Multiple homes were impacted by the fire but there were no reports of injuries, according to the Watervliet Fire Department. One man told NewsChannel 13 in Albany that he lost everything in the fire and said he was thankful to escape with his life. Officials were advising drivers to use alternate routes as roads in the area were closed. A…

by Michael Mashburn

07/28/2022

News

Police Investigating After 24-Year-Old Found Dead In Capital District New York State Police are investigating after a 24-year-old man was found dead in the Capital District. Troopers in Washington County were called at around 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, with reports of a man missing near the Mettawee River in Granville. He had last been seen in the Truthville Loop area, according to police. After searching the area, troopers eventually found the man dead in the river. He was identified as Brett Hilliker, of Granville. A preliminary investigation found that Hilliker, who is disabled, had entered the river and subsequently drowned, police said. The drow…

by Michael Mashburn

07/28/2022

Weather

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Capital District Severe weather could be an issue around the region Thursday, July 28. The National Weather Service in Albany issued a severe thunderstorm watch that included much of the region, including Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Dutchess, Ulster, and Sullivan counties. Forecasters said an approaching cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to the region, mainly after 4 p.m. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds and heavy rain possible, leading to concerns over flash flooding. Power outages are also a possibility. Current outages and estimated restoration times can be found on t…

by Michael Mashburn

07/28/2022

Business

'Hard To Say Goodbye': Italian Restaurant Closes After 71-Year Run In Hudson Valley A beloved Italian restaurant in the Hudson Valley is closing after 71 years in business. In Orange County, the owners of Tony Boffa’s Restaurant, located in Middletown, announced that they are retiring and the eatery’s last day in business will be Sunday, Aug. 21. “We were hoping that someone would take over the family business and continue operating under Tony Boffa’s, but unfortunately that will not happen,” reads a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The owners went on to say that the restaurant has been their pride and joy and that none of their success would have been possible wi…

by Michael Mashburn

07/28/2022

News

Police Investigating After Multiple Dead Dogs Found Near Capital District Trail Authorities are investigating after several deceased dogs were found near a Capital District biking trail. A passerby found the three dogs at around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, near the Uncle Sam Bike Path just north of Ingalls Avenue, a Troy Police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. Investigators determined that all three animals died due to canine parvovirus (CPV), known more commonly as “parvo.” CPV is a highly contagious viral disease of dogs that typically causes acute gastrointestinal illness in puppies but can also affect older dogs. Troy Police detectives are working with an…

by Michael Mashburn

07/27/2022

News

CT State Trooper Suspended Pending Sexual Assault Investigation A Connecticut State Trooper has been taken off the force amid accusations of sexual assault. Constables in New Haven County were called to a home on Old Field Road in Southbury at around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 27. When they arrived, an individual at the home made allegations against Jose Campos, a Connecticut State Trooper, according to police. Campos was suspended pending a sexual assault investigation by the Central District Major Crime Squad. His police powers were also revoked. In a statement, Connecticut State Police said they will not release further information to "protect the i…

by Michael Mashburn

07/27/2022

Police & Fire

Fire Chief Hospitalized Following Commercial Blaze In Capital District A Capital District fire chief is recovering after a large blaze at a vacant business sent him to the hospital. In Rensselaer County, flames broke out at around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, at the former Servidone Construction building, located on Route 9 in Schodack. Pictures posted on social media showed much of the building engulfed in flames under a large column of black smoke that was seen for miles. BREAKING: Fire happening now in Castleton-on-Hudson. We'll have a live look on @CBS6Albany at noon. pic.twitter.com/Ppfx1FaGAC — Lara Bryn (@CBS6Lara) July 27, 2022 The fire eventual…

by Michael Mashburn

07/27/2022

Police & Fire

3 Pets Killed In House Fire In Capital District A Capital District family is mourning the loss of several pets that were killed in a house fire. Flames broke out at the Schenectady home at around 8:45 a.m. Sunday, July 24, on Cutler Street in the Mont Pleasant neighborhood. When firefighters arrived, they were told that one person was unaccounted for and that there were three pets still inside the home, according to the Schenectady Fire Department. The person was able to escape the building without injuries, but the family’s three pets did not survive the fire, officials said. Crews had the fire fully extinguished in about 20 minutes. …

by Michael Mashburn

07/27/2022

Schools

Turn Off Your Phone: School Superintendent In Hudson Valley Outlines New Policy Come September, students in one New York school district will no longer be able to use their cell phones during the school day. In Orange County, the Enlarged City School District of Middletown announced a “refreshed” set of expectations regarding cell phone use in schools for the 2022-2023 school year. Among the most notable changes, students will no longer have access to their phones at any point during the school day, including during lunch periods. Students will be required to shut off their phones and keep them stored away, the district said. Phones will also be prohibited during pas…

by Michael Mashburn

07/27/2022

News

Two Winning $1M Mega Millions Tickets Sold In NY As New Jackpot Soars To $1B While nobody won the top prize in the Mega Millions drawing Tuesday night, July 26, two ticket buyers in New York are a whole lot richer. New York Lottery officials announced that two second-prize Mega Millions tickets worth $1 million each were sold in the state, one in Staten Island and the other upstate. The next drawing will be held at 11 p.m. Friday, July 29, with the grand prize expected to top $1 billion. The Staten Island ticket was sold at the Honey Bee store located at 1774 Forest Avenue. In Saratoga County, a winning ticket was sold in Corinth at the Cumberland Farms locat…

by Michael Mashburn

07/27/2022

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