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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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Don't Fall For It: Rental Scams Targeting Long Island Residents; Suspects Sought Don't Fall For It: Rental Scams Targeting Long Island Residents; Suspects Sought
Don't Fall For It: Rental Scams Targeting Long Island Residents; Suspects Sought Police are warning house hunters to be on the lookout for scammers who are targeting would-be renters on Long Island. The warning comes after Suffolk County Police learned of two rental scams that occurred in Medford in March 2023. It started when a man hung up a flyer advertising a Medford home for rent at the Laundry Kingdom, located on Medford Avenue, on March 12, police said. Two potential renters responded to the ad and later met a woman claiming to be a real estate agent. Both victims gave the woman a cash deposit in exchange for a key, however the keys did not work on the home, lo…

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Politics
'Melanie's Law' Aims To Close 'Dangerous' Loophole That Led To Hudson Valley Mom's Killing 'Melanie's Law' Aims To Close 'Dangerous' Loophole That Led To Hudson Valley Mom's Killing
'Melanie's Law' Aims To Close 'Dangerous' Loophole That Led To Hudson Valley Mom's Killing One year after a young mother from New York was stabbed to death by her own mother’s ex-boyfriend, a state lawmaker is pushing to close what he calls the “dangerous” loophole that led to her killing. Dutchess County resident Melanie Chianese, age 29, of the town of Wappinger, was found suffering from multiple stab wounds on May 29, 2022. Deputies from the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office found her while responding to a home on Scott Drive in Wappinger for a report of a woman being injured. Earlier Report: Man Sentenced For Murdering Ex-Girlfriend's Daughter In Poughkeepsie She was rushed…

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Lifestyle
Barbershop Shooting: Support Rising For Area 'Safe Haven' Targeted In Drive-By Killing Worker Barbershop Shooting: Support Rising For Area 'Safe Haven' Targeted In Drive-By Killing Worker
Barbershop Shooting: Support Rising For Area 'Safe Haven' Targeted In Drive-By Killing Worker The community is rallying around a barber shop in the region that was targeted in a drive-by shooting that killed an employee and left two others hospitalized, including a young child. Police in Albany were called at around 2:45 p.m. Sunday, May 13, with reports of shots fired at the Village Barber & Beauty, located on Second Avenue near Slingerland Street. When officers arrived, they found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds inside the business, including Tyrone Staley, a 47-year-old employee who was hit in his torso and shoulder. Earlier Report: Employee Killed, 2 Other…

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Lifestyle
Secret Beaches: Pair Of NY Locales Rank Among America’s Top 100 Secret Beaches: Pair Of NY Locales Rank Among America’s Top 100
Secret Beaches: Pair Of NY Locales Rank Among America’s Top 100 When it comes to finding the best “hidden” beaches in the country, the secret is out - and you won’t have to travel very far to reach a couple of them. Two beaches on Long Island made the list of America’s favorite 100 secret beaches, according to a ranking by the travel site Family Destinations Guide. The website surveyed 3,000 families across the United States to find out which hidden beaches they most wanted to visit this summer. Landing at No. 19 is Amsterdam Beach Preserve, a nearly 200-acre state park located in Montauk. Known as the Montauk Moorlands, the park features over 1,200 …

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Lifestyle
Freshly Opened Capital Region Restaurant Promises To Be 'Your New Favorite Neighborhood Spot' Freshly Opened Capital Region Restaurant Promises To Be 'Your New Favorite Neighborhood Spot'
Freshly Opened Capital Region Restaurant Promises To Be 'Your New Favorite Neighborhood Spot' A new restaurant in the region is setting big expectations fresh off its grand opening. Rensselaer County eatery Finn’s, located in Troy at 40 River Street, welcomed its first diners on Thursday, May 25. “Your new favorite neighborhood spot,” reads the restaurant’s Instagram page. The venture is the brainchild of husband and wife owners Kelly and Joe Proctor, who also own The Daisy in Cohoes and Frankie Bird in Troy, according to Mrs. Proctor’s LinkedIn profile. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Finns (@finnsat40riverstreet) Cus…

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News
Body Of Missing 63-Year-Old Found In Capital Region River Body Of Missing 63-Year-Old Found In Capital Region River
Body Of Missing 63-Year-Old Found In Capital Region River The search for a missing 63-year-old man from the region ended in tragedy when he was found dead in a local river. Emergency crews in Schenectady County recovered a body in the Mohawk River in Niskayuna on Thursday, May 25, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. The body was determined to be that of Gary Clemons, of Scotia, who hadn’t been seen since Monday, May 22. He was reported missing two days later. Search crews later found Clemons’ vehicle near the Schenectady Yacht Club, near where his boat was docked, deputies said. An autopsy will be done to determine an official ca…

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Obituaries
Organ Donation From Late 10-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Helping Others 'Live Like Jaimo' Organ Donation From Late 10-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Helping Others 'Live Like Jaimo'
Organ Donation From Late 10-Year-Old Capital Region Boy Helping Others 'Live Like Jaimo' Loved ones and former teachers are mourning the loss of a young boy from the region who is being remembered for his “magical presence” and ability to light up a room with his smiles and laughter. Albany County resident Jaimison Hall, of North Colonie, died Thursday, May 18, at the age of 10, according to his obituary. His death came days after he was admitted to Albany Medical Center in critical condition after suffering a series of seizures, his uncle John Hall wrote on Facebook. “Our Jaimo man has touched and changed so many lives,” Hall wrote. “His kindness and compassion was overflowin…

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Police & Fire
Wanted: Suspect ID'd In Fatal Shooting Of 30-Year-Old Long Island Man Wanted: Suspect ID'd In Fatal Shooting Of 30-Year-Old Long Island Man
Wanted: Suspect ID'd In Fatal Shooting Of 30-Year-Old Long Island Man Police are asking for help in locating a man accused of shooting another man to death outside a Long Island business. The victim, 30-year-old Alex Smith, was found at around 2 a.m. Saturday, May 20, in a parking lot in Mastic Beach, located on Neighborhood Road, according to Suffolk County Police. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. Earlier Report: 30-Year-Old Long Island Man Shot, Killed After Confrontation On Friday, May 26, police identified the suspect as Joseph Scalafani, age 32, who is known to frequent Mastic, Mastic Beach, and Shirley. According to investigators, Scalaf…

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Accused Cop Shooter Charged With Attempted Murder For 'Senseless' Attack On Long Island Officer Accused Cop Shooter Charged With Attempted Murder For 'Senseless' Attack On Long Island Officer
Accused Cop Shooter Charged With Attempted Murder For 'Senseless' Attack On Long Island Officer The 20-year-old man accused of shooting a Long Island police officer on the job could spend decades behind bars. Janell Funderburke, age 20, of Coram, was formally arraigned on over a dozen criminal charges, including aggravated attempted murder, in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, May 25. Suffolk County Police officers were surveilling Funderburke’s Coram home, located on Homestead Drive near Norfleet Lane, as part of an armed robbery investigation on Thursday, May 11, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. Earlier Report: Watch: Suffolk County Officer Gets Hero's Send-Off Fr…

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Contractor Scammed Homeowner In Capital Region Out Of $23K, Police Say Contractor Scammed Homeowner In Capital Region Out Of $23K, Police Say
Contractor Scammed Homeowner In Capital Region Out Of $23K, Police Say A contractor is facing charges after allegedly scamming a homeowner in the region out of thousands of dollars. Rensselaer County resident Robert Thomas, age 35, of the town of Stephentown, was arrested Monday, May 22, on charges of grand larceny and forgery. According to State Police, a Schenectady County homeowner initially contacted troopers in July 2022 claiming to be the victim of a construction scam. The homeowner told troopers they had signed a work agreement with Thomas’ company, MZX Construction, in May 2021 and had paid him for renovation work that was to be completed. In April 2…

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