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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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2 Teens Missing From Youth Care Center On Long Island 2 Teens Missing From Youth Care Center On Long Island
2 Teens Missing From Youth Care Center On Long Island Police are investigating after two teens were reported missing from a youth care center on Long Island. Crisuary Almonte-Esteves, age 13, and Hailey Cantwell, age 16, were last seen Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch in Riverhead, located near Sound and Osborn avenues, according to Riverhead Town Police. Almonte-Esteves is described as a Hispanic female 5 feet, 1 inch tall, weighing 147 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Cantwell is described as a white female 5 feet, 2 inches tall, weighing 135 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Riverhead Police said foul play …

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Capital Region Man Admits Sharing Child Porn Depicting 10-Year-Old Capital Region Man Admits Sharing Child Porn Depicting 10-Year-Old
Capital Region Man Admits Sharing Child Porn Depicting 10-Year-Old A man from the region is facing years in prison after admitting that he shared sexually explicit images of a child. Jonathan Waters, age 38, of Albany, pleaded guilty to one count of promoting a sexual performance by a child Tuesday, Jan. 10, in Albany County Court. Prosecutors said Waters possessed a video depicting a 10-year-old child engaging in sexual acts. He later uploaded the video to a peer-to-peer file sharing service. Waters now faces up to three years in prison followed by ten years of post-release supervision when he’s sentenced on Thursday, March 9.  He will also be req…

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Ex-Director Of NY Charity Sentenced For Embezzling Over $1M Ex-Director Of NY Charity Sentenced For Embezzling Over $1M
Ex-Director Of NY Charity Sentenced For Embezzling Over $1M The former executive director of a New York charity is heading to federal prison after being convicted of embezzling more than $1 million to fund a life of luxury. Long Island resident Wafa Abboud, age 55, of Merrick, was sentenced to nearly three years behind bars in federal court in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Jan. 11.  It followed her convictions on charges of embezzling funds, bank fraud, and money laundering after a two-week jury trial in July 2019. Earlier Report: Ex-Director Convicted Of Stealing Nearly $1M From Long Island Charity Prosecutors said Abboud ran Human First, a no…

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Police & Fire
LI Clothing Boutique Sold Counterfeit Louis Vuitton, Gucci: Police LI Clothing Boutique Sold Counterfeit Louis Vuitton, Gucci: Police
LI Clothing Boutique Sold Counterfeit Louis Vuitton, Gucci: Police The owner of a Long Island clothing boutique is accused of selling counterfeits of high-end fashion brands, authorities said. Mitchell Feig, age 66, of Merrick, was arrested Wednesday, Jan. 11, following an investigation by Nassau County Police. Feig owns Max & Gino’s, located in Woodbury on Jericho Turnpike. Detectives said the store had on display several items bearing counterfeit trademarks of Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Gucci. The phony trademarks were reportedly found on sweatshirts, patches, and shirts. Feig was arrested at the store without incident. He is facing a single charge …

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Politics
NY Rep. George Santos Says He'll Resign On One Condition NY Rep. George Santos Says He'll Resign On One Condition
NY Rep. George Santos Says He'll Resign On One Condition After being hounded by reporters in the halls of Congress for days, embattled New York Rep. George Santos appeared to make light of the repeated calls for his resignation. Video posted on Twitter Thursday, Jan. 12, shows ABC News reporter Lalee Ibssa confronting the freshman Republican lawmaker as he leaves his House office. “Congressman, what’s your reaction to members of your own party calling for your resignation?” Ibssa is heard saying. Rep Santos tells reporters “If 142 people ask for me to resign, I’ll resign.” pic.twitter.com/Q4jBHFUTVh — Lalee Ibssa (@LaleeIbssa) January 12, 2…

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Inmate Beat, Choked Corrections Officer Unconscious At Capital Region Jail, Police Say Inmate Beat, Choked Corrections Officer Unconscious At Capital Region Jail, Police Say
Inmate Beat, Choked Corrections Officer Unconscious At Capital Region Jail, Police Say A jail inmate in the region is facing attempted murder charges stemming from a brutal, unprovoked attack on a corrections officer, authorities said. The incident happened Wednesday evening, Jan. 4, at the Rensselaer County jail in Troy, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators said Matthew Fluty, of Troy, “maliciously” attacked the unsuspecting officer after taking his two-way radio to prevent him from calling for help. The officer was overpowered, beaten, and choked to the point of unconsciousness. Fluty then reportedly left the officer lying helpless on the jail’s upper-level flo…

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Business
Popular Sub Shop Opening New Long Island Location Popular Sub Shop Opening New Long Island Location
Popular Sub Shop Opening New Long Island Location A popular chain of sub sandwich shops is set to open its newest location on Long Island. Jersey Mike’s Subs will open its latest shop in West Hempstead at the Nassau Plaza shopping center, located at the southwest corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Nassau Boulevard, according to a release from Breslin Realty. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jersey Mike's Subs (@jerseymikes) Known for its made-to-order sub sandwiches, the Manasquan, New Jersey-based company has approximately 2,000 locations across the United States. Customers ofte…

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Politics
'I Will NOT Resign': Embattled NY Rep. Santos Defiant Amid Republican Calls To Step Down 'I Will NOT Resign': Embattled NY Rep. Santos Defiant Amid Republican Calls To Step Down
'I Will NOT Resign': Embattled NY Rep. Santos Defiant Amid Republican Calls To Step Down This story has been updated. Embattled New York Rep. George Santos is refusing to step down despite calls from state Republicans to do so after the newly sworn-in Congressman admitted to lying about key parts of his background on the campaign trail. Speaking at a press conference on Long Island Wednesday, Jan. 11, Nassau County GOP Chair Joseph Cairo demanded the freshman lawmaker’s “immediate resignation,” saying Santos used “deceit, lies, and fabrications” to convince voters to back his campaign. “He disgraced the House of Representatives,” Cairo said. “He has no place in the Nassau Cou…

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Trio Indicted In Rash Of Catalytic Converter Thefts On Long Island Trio Indicted In Rash Of Catalytic Converter Thefts On Long Island
Trio Indicted In Rash Of Catalytic Converter Thefts On Long Island Three men have been formally charged in connection with a string of catalytic converter thefts on Long Island. The parts were stolen from trucks and vans in Rocky Point, Holbrook, and Bellport, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Related Report: Long Beach Raids Net Thousands Of Stolen Catalytic Converters, $4 Million In Cash, Police Say Prosecutors identified the suspects as James O’Brien, age 45; Daniel Labbe, age 43; and Jason Labbe, age 45, all of Medford. O’Brien is accused of stealing a catalytic converter from a work van in Bellport in September 2022. …

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NY Couple Survives Hitting Bobcat Hanged From Highway Overpass NY Couple Survives Hitting Bobcat Hanged From Highway Overpass
NY Couple Survives Hitting Bobcat Hanged From Highway Overpass A New York couple escaped without injury after a bizarre crash involving a bobcat that was suspended from a highway overpass. The Schenectady County incident unfolded at around 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, on I-88 in the town of Duanesburg, according to State Police. Andrew Noble, of Warnerville in Schoharie County, said he and his fiancee, Alisha Irvin, were heading westbound on I-88 near the Schoharie Turnpike bridge when they struck a bobcat that was hanging from the overpass by paracord. You think you had a bad day? Bet you didn't have a hit a bobcat hanging off a bridge with your car…

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