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Michael Mashburn

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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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NY Woman Among 3 Killed In Avalanche In Washington State NY Woman Among 3 Killed In Avalanche In Washington State
NY Woman Among 3 Killed In Avalanche In Washington State This story has been updated. A 60-year-old New York woman was among three climbers who were killed in an avalanche in Washington State. The incident happened Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19, in the central Cascade Mountains near Colchuck Lake, located 70 miles east of Seattle, according to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office. Jeannie Lee, of Bayside, Queens, was confirmed as being among the dead.  A 56-year-old Maryland man contacted deputies on Monday, Feb. 20 and said that six members of the group he was with had attempted to climb Colchuck Peak the day before while he stayed behind at th…

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Teens Doing 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' For TikTok Smashed Fences At LI Homes, Police Say Teens Doing 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' For TikTok Smashed Fences At LI Homes, Police Say
Teens Doing 'Kool-Aid Man Challenge' For TikTok Smashed Fences At LI Homes, Police Say Several teenagers are facing charges after allegedly damaging property at Long Island homes as part of a TikTok challenge, authorities said. A homeowner in Centereach called 911 shortly after 4 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, to report that six people had been caught on surveillance video kicking portions of his fence down on Cobblestone Court, according to Suffolk County Police. The homeowner told police the incident had happened at around 1 a.m., but the suspects returned several hours later and ran through the fence. When officers arrived a short time later, they found all six suspects, who rang…

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Lifestyle
Top-Prize Winning Take 5 Ticket Sold At Store In Capital Region Top-Prize Winning Take 5 Ticket Sold At Store In Capital Region
Top-Prize Winning Take 5 Ticket Sold At Store In Capital Region A winning lottery ticket worth nearly $20,000 was sold at a convenience store in the region. The top-prize winning Take 5 ticket worth $19,839 for the Saturday, Feb. 18 evening drawing was purchased at a Stewart’s Shops in Rensselaer, located at 536 North Greenbush Road, New York Lottery announced. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money.

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Seen Him? Suspect In Random Stabbing Attack In Capital Region Sought By Police Seen Him? Suspect In Random Stabbing Attack In Capital Region Sought By Police
Seen Him? Suspect In Random Stabbing Attack In Capital Region Sought By Police A victim is recovering after a random daytime stabbing attack in the region, authorities said. The incident happened at around 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20 in Albany, south of the Empire State Plaza, according to State Police. Troopers said the victim was on Madison Avenue near Eagle Street when an unknown man stabbed their arm in an unprovoked attack before fleeing the scene. Nobody else was injured. The victim walked to the agency’s capital facility, where they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Troopers described the suspect as a Black man standing 5 feet 10 inches tall with …

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Sheriff's Office Employee In Region Steals Over $68K To Feed Gambling Addiction, Police Say Sheriff's Office Employee In Region Steals Over $68K To Feed Gambling Addiction, Police Say
Sheriff's Office Employee In Region Steals Over $68K To Feed Gambling Addiction, Police Say A sheriff’s office employee in the region is facing criminal charges after allegedly embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the department. Albany County resident John Cox, age 60, of Colonie, was arrested for grand larceny and forgery, Sheriff Craig Apple announced at a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 21. He has since been suspended. Cox, who serves as the head budget analyst for the Albany County Sheriff’s Office and runs the agency's business office, is accused of forging checks in Apple’s name and then depositing them into his personal bank accounts. BREAKING NEWS - Alban…

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Lifestyle
Best French Dip Found At This Long Island Restaurant, Foodies Say Best French Dip Found At This Long Island Restaurant, Foodies Say
Best French Dip Found At This Long Island Restaurant, Foodies Say When it comes to the best French dip around, hungry diners need look no further than this Long Island restaurant, according to online foodies. Bar Frites, located in Greenvale at 400 Wheatley Plaza, received the most mentions on a recent post asking where to find the best French dip sandwich on the Facebook group "Long Island Restaurant Group."  Opened in 2010, Bar Frites serves up a wide selection of “bistro fare,” including burgers, steaks, croque monsieur, and steamed mussels in a hip, urban setting, according to its website. Its menu also features a variety of salads, pastas, and piz…

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Man Struck By Car While Crossing Long Island Street Hospitalized With Serious Injuries Man Struck By Car While Crossing Long Island Street Hospitalized With Serious Injuries
Man Struck By Car While Crossing Long Island Street Hospitalized With Serious Injuries A man is recovering after being struck by a car while crossing a Long Island street early Friday, Feb. 17. Emergency crews in Brentwood were called at around 12:15 a.m. with reports that a pedestrian had been struck on Suffolk Avenue just east of Wicks Road, according to Suffolk County Police. A preliminary investigation found that the man, who police did not identify, was walking southbound across Suffolk Avenue when he was hit by a Ford Taurus that was driving westbound. The man was taken by ambulance to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore with serious injuries, police said. The…

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Business
Chocolate Candies Sold At Target Recalled Over Possible Allergen Chocolate Candies Sold At Target Recalled Over Possible Allergen
Chocolate Candies Sold At Target Recalled Over Possible Allergen A brand of chocolate candies is being voluntarily recalled over concerns they may contain an undeclared tree nut. Silvestri Sweets is recalling its 8-ounce bags of Favorite Day branded Milk Chocolate Covered Caramels with Nonpareils, according to the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The recalled candies were sold nationwide at Target stores. Affected products are packed in standing pouch bags with a lot number 33822 and a best-by date of 07 DEC 2023, which are printed on the back underneath the UPC code. According to the FDA, the recall was issued after it was discovered that some …

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Homeless Duo Robs Man At Knifepoint Outside Long Island Business, Police Say Homeless Duo Robs Man At Knifepoint Outside Long Island Business, Police Say
Homeless Duo Robs Man At Knifepoint Outside Long Island Business, Police Say Two people are behind bars after allegedly robbing a man at knifepoint outside a Long Island business. The incident was reported just after 11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in Riverhead, outside the Morenitas Deli on Griffin Avenue near Main Street, according to Riverhead Town Police. When officers arrived, the victim told them that a man and woman had forcibly removed his cellphone and cash at knifepoint. There were no reports of injuries. Police eventually located and arrested the suspects, identified as Kari Reid, age 42, and Nicholas Berg, age 37. Detectives said both are homeless in the Riv…

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Erratic, Wrong-Way Driver Hits 2 Cars In Head-On Long Island Crash, Police Say Erratic, Wrong-Way Driver Hits 2 Cars In Head-On Long Island Crash, Police Say
Erratic, Wrong-Way Driver Hits 2 Cars In Head-On Long Island Crash, Police Say A 48-year-old woman is facing charges after allegedly striking two cars head on while driving erratically on Long Island, authorities said. Several people called 911 at around 2:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, to report that the driver of a Honda had struck multiple highway signs and guard rails on Route 27 in Southampton, according to the Southampton Town Police Department. Investigators said the driver, identified as Tatiana Martin, of Easthampton, then merged onto County Road 39, near the Southampton Golf Club, continuing to strike signs and driving on curbs. While heading eastbound, Martin cr…

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