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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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13 Injured In LIRR Derailment, Service Disrupted: 'Everybody Got Pretty Shaken Up' 13 Injured In LIRR Derailment, Service Disrupted: 'Everybody Got Pretty Shaken Up'
13 Injured In Lirr Derailment, Service Disrupted: 'Everybody Got Pretty Shaken Up' Over a dozen people are injured after a Long Island Rail Road train derailed leaving New York City. The derailment happened at around 11:10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, as the eight-car train was traveling east of the Jamaica, Queens station at 175th Street and 93rd Avenue, according to MTA officials. “It appears to be all eight cars of the train derailed,” MTA Chairman Janno Lieber told reporters. Officials said 13 people were injured, two of them seriously. All of those injured were in stable condition and were expected to recover. It was not immediately clear what caused the derailment, tho…

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Woman Drives Over Victim, Flees During Altercation In Capital Region, Police Say Woman Drives Over Victim, Flees During Altercation In Capital Region, Police Say
Woman Drives Over Victim, Flees During Altercation In Capital Region, Police Say A 58-year-old woman is facing charges after allegedly hitting a victim with her car and then fleeing during an altercation in the region. Saratoga County resident Thon Baker, of Lake Luzerne, was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 2, on assault and other charges, according to New York State Police. Troopers were initially called at around 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, for a severely injured person in the town of Hadley, on Stewart Bridge Road. An investigation found that Baker got into an argument with the victim and intentionally struck the person with her car. After driving over the victim, s…

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Lifestyle
Popular Pizza Guru Pleasantly Perplexed By NY Eatery: 'Never Had One Quite Like This' Popular Pizza Guru Pleasantly Perplexed By NY Eatery: 'Never Had One Quite Like This'
Popular Pizza Guru Pleasantly Perplexed By NY Eatery: 'Never Had One Quite Like This' After trying thousands of pizzas across the country, Dave Portnoy has pretty much seen - and tasted - it all, making his recent visit to a New York pizzeria that left him pleasantly perplexed all the more intriguing. The 46-year-old Barstool Sports founder stopped by Schenectady County’s Slice of Glenville, located in Glenville at 10 Glenridge Road, for his popular “One Bite Pizza Reviews” series on Friday, July 28. His curiosity was piqued right out of the gate. “Oh interesting. It almost looks like a bar pie but bigger,” he says in the video posted on Facebook. “What an interesting look…

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COVID-19: Hospitalizations In NY Increasing; Health Officials Urge Treatment Options COVID-19: Hospitalizations In NY Increasing; Health Officials Urge Treatment Options
Covid-19: Hospitalizations In NY Increasing; Health Officials Urge Treatment Options Health officials in New York are warning of an uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations, mirroring a similar trend seen across the country. The latest data shows that COVID-related hospital admissions for the week ending Wednesday, Aug. 2, increased 22 percent over the previous week, according to the New York State Department of Health. Hospitalizations are now at 0.6 per 100,000 residents on average, translating to more than 100 admissions per day. Earlier Report: COVID-19: Summertime Uptick In Cases, Hospitalizations Reported By CDC During that same period, the number of reported COVI…

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Lifestyle
Winning $1M Mega Millions Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Winning $1M Mega Millions Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store
Winning $1M Mega Millions Ticket Sold At Long Island Convenience Store A winning lottery ticket worth $1 million was sold at a Long Island convenience store. The second prize-winning Mega Millions ticket from the drawing on Tuesday, Aug. 1, was purchased in Melville, at the 7-Eleven located at 613 Broadhollow Road, New York Lottery announced. Tuesday’s winning numbers were 8-24-30-45-61 and the Mega Ball is 12. Nobody won the top jackpot, which is now estimated at $1.25 billion. The next drawing will be held Friday, Aug. 4, at 11 p.m. ET. 

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20-Year-Old Who Shot At Police During Long Island Arrest Charged With Attempted Murder: DA 20-Year-Old Who Shot At Police During Long Island Arrest Charged With Attempted Murder: DA
20-Year-Old Who Shot At Police During Long Island Arrest Charged With Attempted Murder: DA A young robbery suspect accused of opening fire on police during an arrest on Long Island has been formally charged with attempted murder. Jayvon Bell, age 20, of Amityville, was indicted on first-degree attempted murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Aug. 1, for allegedly shooting at a Suffolk County Police officer in June 2023. According to prosecutors, Bell was initially wanted for robbing a taxi driver in North Amityville on May 10. He allegedly pointed a handgun at the driver’s head and demanded money from the driver, ultimately making off with $150. Earlie…

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Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway
Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway Scheduled road work on the Long Island Expressway could bring delays in the coming days. The eastbound lanes of I-495 are scheduled to close at Sagtikos State Parkway (Exit 53) in Islip overnight Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3. The westbound lanes will be closed through the same stretch the following night, Thursday, Aug. 3, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4. The closures will allow crews to facilitate a bridge cleaning project, the New York State Department of Transportation said. Traffic will be detoured onto the Service Roads during those times…

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'New Gem': Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Perfect Portions,' 'On Point' Decor 'New Gem': Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Perfect Portions,' 'On Point' Decor
'New Gem': Restaurant In Capital Region Cited For 'Perfect Portions,' 'On Point' Decor A new restaurant in the region serving up specialty coffees, craft cocktails, and an all-day brunch menu is garnering high praise weeks into business. Albany County eatery The Scene, located in Albany in the shadow of the Crossgates Mall at 1671 Western Avenue, held its grand opening in early July 2023. Under the direction of owner Mariana Lia, the restaurant aims to offer a unique and modern experience for diners, reads its website. “Whether you’re looking to grab a coffee in-between meetings, a 5 PM espresso martini with coworkers, or Sunday brunch with the girls, The Scene is truly the…

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Former Student Teacher Raped 16-Year-Old From Capital Region, Jury Finds Former Student Teacher Raped 16-Year-Old From Capital Region, Jury Finds
Former Student Teacher Raped 16-Year-Old From Capital Region, Jury Finds A former student teacher in the region is facing years in prison after raping an underage girl. Nikos Assimakopoulos, age 25, of Albany, was convicted of rape and other charges by a Schenectady County jury on Friday, July 28, following a four-day trial. According to prosecutors, Assimakopoulos began messaging the 16-year-old victim on social media in November 2019, while he worked as a student teacher at Catholic Central High School in Troy. At the time, he was 21 years old and pursuing a degree in English education from the College of Saint Rose. The two eventually met in Niskayuna and r…

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Gilgo Beach Murders: Rex Heuermann Appears In Court For First Time Since Arrest Gilgo Beach Murders: Rex Heuermann Appears In Court For First Time Since Arrest
Gilgo Beach Murders: Rex Heuermann Appears In Court For First Time Since Arrest Accused serial killer Rex Heuermann made his first court appearance since he was arrested in the murders of three young women who were found dead on a Long Island beach over a decade ago. The 59-year-old architect, of Massapequa Park in Nassau County, attended a status conference in Suffolk County Court in Riverhead on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 1. Heuermann is charged with murder in the deaths of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Lynn Costello at Gilgo Beach, located off the south shore of Suffolk County. He is also the primary suspect in the disappearance and killing of Maureen …

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