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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
Suspect On Lam After Capital District Man Found Shot In Stomach Suspect On Lam After Capital District Man Found Shot In Stomach
Suspect On Lam After Capital District Man Found Shot In Stomach Police are investigating after an 18-year-old Capital District man was found shot in the stomach. Officers in Troy were called at around 11:30 p.m. Monday, July 11, with reports of a disturbance near 5th Avenue and 102nd Street. When officers arrived, they found the victim inside a home suffering from a single gunshot wound to his stomach, Troy Police said. He was taken to the hospital and treated for what was described as a non-life-threatening injury. Police believe the victim got into an altercation with at least one suspect outside of the home before he was shot. The suspect fled the…

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News
Missing 13-Year-Old Girl From Capital District Found Safe Missing 13-Year-Old Girl From Capital District Found Safe
Missing 13-Year-Old Girl From Capital District Found Safe Update: A 13-year-old girl who was reported missing in the Capital District has been found safe. Allison Burns, of Stillwater, had last been seen outside of her home Tuesday morning, July 5, police said. On Tuesday afternoon, New York State Police announced that Burns has been located and is safe.  The agency thanked the public for its assistance in locating her. Original report: New York State Police have issued an alert for a missing 13-year-old girl from the Capital District who is believed to be in danger. Saratoga County resident Allison Burns, of Stillwater, was last seen by…

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News
Long Island Man Among Trio Convicted For ATM Skimming, Money Laundering Conspiracy Long Island Man Among Trio Convicted For ATM Skimming, Money Laundering Conspiracy
Long Island Man Among Trio Convicted For ATM Skimming, Money Laundering Conspiracy A Long Island man could get decades in prison after a jury convicted him of leading a massive ATM skimming and money laundering scheme that bilked millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims. Following a seven-day federal trial in Manhattan, a jury found three defendants, including Suffolk County resident Nikolaos Limberatos, age 56, of Deer Park, guilty on multiple charges. For Limberatos, that was one count of aggravated identity theft. He had already pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit access device fraud, conspiring to commit wire and bank fraud, and conspiring to commit money lau…

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News
Employees Foil Attempted $85K Theft At Capital District Bank Employees Foil Attempted $85K Theft At Capital District Bank
Employees Foil Attempted $85K Theft At Capital District Bank Some observant employees at a Capital District bank are being credited with foiling a New York City man’s alleged attempt to fraudulently withdraw tens of thousands of dollars. In Rensselaer County, workers at the Berkshire Bank in North Greenbush called police shortly before 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9, with reports that a man was attempting to withdraw $85,000. The employees were suspicious about the man’s drivers license and thought he was acting “strangely,” according to North Greenbush Police. When the transaction was denied, the man reportedly requested to withdraw $5,000. Arriving …

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Business
Ford Recalls Vehicles Due To Under-Hood Fire Risk Ford Recalls Vehicles Due To Under-Hood Fire Risk
Ford Recalls Vehicles Due To Under-Hood Fire Risk Ford is recalling some 2021 Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators over a defect that could spark fires under the hoods. The recall involves more than 66,000 vehicles in the US built between July 2020 and August 2021. At issue is a printed circuit board that is “uniquely susceptible to a high-current short” and was installed on the models during that time period, according to Ford. So far, there have been at least 21 reports of under-hood fires, including 18 involving vehicles owned by rental companies, Ford said. The defect has even affected vehicles that were parked and turned off. The com…

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News
'Real Housewives' Star Admits To Running Decade-Long Telemarketing Fraud Scheme 'Real Housewives' Star Admits To Running Decade-Long Telemarketing Fraud Scheme
'Real Housewives' Star Admits To Running Decade-Long Telemarketing Fraud Scheme “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Jennifer Shah has admitted to running a decade-long telemarketing scheme that tricked thousands of victims, including some from New Jersey, into bogus investment opportunities. Shah, age 48, of Utah, appeared in a federal courtroom in Manhattan on Monday, July 11, where she pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with telemarketing. Federal prosecutors said between 2012 and March 2021, Shah trafficked “lead lists” of potential victims that her co-conspirators used to convince victims to pay thousands of dollars f…

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News
Long Island Man Admits Fault In Drunk Driving Crash That Seriously Injured Man Long Island Man Admits Fault In Drunk Driving Crash That Seriously Injured Man
Long Island Man Admits Fault In Drunk Driving Crash That Seriously Injured Man A Long Island man is facing years in prison after admitting that he drove drunk and slammed head-on into another vehicle, leaving a man with life-threatening injuries. Suffolk County resident Rafael Melara, age 37, of Huntington Station, pleaded guilty to numerous charges Monday, July 11, stemming from the July 2021 crash. According to the Nassau County District Attorney’s office, Melara was highly intoxicated when he lost control of his Nissan Rogue in the village of Laurel Hollow on a curve near the intersection of Northern Boulevard and Moores Hill Road. Melara’s vehicle crossed over th…

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News
Selling Meth, Stealing IDs Nets Capital District Man Years In Prison Selling Meth, Stealing IDs Nets Capital District Man Years In Prison
Selling Meth, Stealing IDs Nets Capital District Man Years In Prison A Capital District man has learned his fate after admitting that he sold large quantities of methamphetamine and stole other people’s identity. Albany resident Matthan Carroll, age 36, was sentenced to 94 months - or nearly eight years - in prison Thursday, July 7, in federal court in Albany. It followed his guilty plea to multiple charges, including distribution of methamphetamine, making fake government identification documents, and aggravated identity theft. Carroll admitted to selling 277 grams of meth and sending a portion of the drug through the US mail system, according to the US At…

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Politics
NY's Top Judge, Janet DiFiore, To Step Down Midway Through Term NY's Top Judge, Janet DiFiore, To Step Down Midway Through Term
NY's Top Judge, Janet DiFiore, To Step Down Midway Through Term After six years on the job, New York’s top-ranking judge is stepping down midway through her term. In a letter to colleagues sent Monday, July 11, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said she plans to retire in August and “move on to the next chapter in life.” Here's the letter NY Chief Judge Janet DiFiore sent to her colleagues today, confirming she will step down Aug. 31. pic.twitter.com/yQxwCjOJM3 — Jon Campbell (@JonCampbellNY) July 11, 2022 DiFiore, a Democrat and lifelong resident of Westchester County, was appointed to the role by then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo and confirmed by the state Senate in…

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Business
NY TV Anchor Suspended After Appearing Out Of Sorts On Air NY TV Anchor Suspended After Appearing Out Of Sorts On Air
NY TV Anchor Suspended After Appearing Out Of Sorts On Air A weekend news anchor in New York has been taken off the air after appearing disheveled and slurring her words during a live broadcast that left many viewers stunned and concerned. The now-viral performance happened during CBS 6 in Albany's  6 p.m. broadcast on Saturday, July 9. Video posted on Mediaite shows Heather Kovar appearing frazzled right from the start, struggling to get through a story about a natural gas explosion in Oklahoma. Viewers expressing concern over train wreck of local evening newscast out of Albany. Anchor Heather Kovar appeared disheveled, misspoke, and slurred …

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