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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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Schools
NY School District's Transgender Athlete Policy Sparks Federal Investigation NY School District's Transgender Athlete Policy Sparks Federal Investigation
NY School District's Transgender Athlete Policy Sparks Federal Investigation The Trump administration has opened an investigation into a public school district in upstate New York over its policy permitting transgender athletes. Rep. Elise Stefanik confirmed that the US Department of Education is investigating the Saratoga Springs City School District for alleged Title IX violations “after my strong public advocacy," in a post on X Tuesday, May 6. Stefanik linked to a New York Post article in which Education Secretary Linda McMahon confirmed that the administration was looking into whether the district discriminated against girls by allowing biological boys to play …

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Schools
Phone Ban: NY To Become Largest State With Bell-To-Bell Restrictions On Student Smartphones Phone Ban: NY To Become Largest State With Bell-To-Bell Restrictions On Student Smartphones
Phone Ban: NY To Become Largest State With Bell-To-Bell Restrictions On Student Smartphones New York classrooms are dialing down distractions. Come this fall, all K-12 public schools in New York will implement bell-to-bell bans on student cell phone use, Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced Tuesday, May 6. The sweeping new policy, part of the state’s 2026 budget agreement, prohibits students from using internet-enabled personal devices anywhere on school grounds from the first bell to the last—including during lunch and study hall periods. “New York was the first state to target addictive social media feeds — and now we’re the largest state to restrict smartphones in schools thr…

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Schools
Liberty Math Teacher Busted With Child Porn Following Cybertip, Police Say (UPDATE) Liberty Math Teacher Busted With Child Porn Following Cybertip, Police Say (UPDATE)
Liberty Math Teacher Busted With Child Porn Following Cybertip, Police Say (Update) Police identified a Hudson Valley teacher who was arrested on charges related to child pornography. Sullivan County resident Christopher Dedonato, 26, of Liberty, was taken into custody Monday, May 5, following an investigation by New York State Police. Dedonato has worked as a math teacher at Liberty High School since 2022, according to his LinkedIn profile. Prior to that, he worked as a substitute teacher for both the Liberty Central and Beacon City school districts. New York State Police opened an investigation after receiving a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploit…

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Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing Girl, 15, From Westbury Alert Issued For Missing Girl, 15, From Westbury
Alert Issued For Missing Girl, 15, From Westbury Authorities are seeking tips after a 15-year-old Long Island girl was reported missing. Genesis Mejia was last seen leaving her Westbury residence on Lexington Avenue at around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, May 4, according to Nassau County Police. Relatives reported her missing the following morning. Mejia is 5-foot-2 and 125 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. A clothing description and possible destination were not provided. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Che…

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News
Duo Murdered Husband At Bethpage Hotel Before Fleeing To PA, Police Say Duo Murdered Husband At Bethpage Hotel Before Fleeing To PA, Police Say
Duo Murdered Husband At Bethpage Hotel Before Fleeing To PA, Police Say A month after a husband was shot to death at a New York hotel, his killers were captured on the run in Pennsylvania, police said. Santana Sgroilin, 22, and Jaslynn Garcia, 19, were apprehended in the Schuylkill County borough of Tamaqua on Wednesday, April 30, in connection with the death of Jorge Vazquez at a Long Island hotel, Nassau County Police said. Vazquez, 35, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds outside Bethpage’s Extended Stay America on South Oyster Bay Road at around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, as Daily Voice reported. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Sgroilin…

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Real Estate
NY's $9M 'Castle In The Sky' Hits Market Complete With Turrets, Tunnel, Pool Fit For Royalty NY's $9M 'Castle In The Sky' Hits Market Complete With Turrets, Tunnel, Pool Fit For Royalty
NY's $9M 'Castle In The Sky' Hits Market Complete With Turrets, Tunnel, Pool Fit For Royalty If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a fairytale, this Ulster County estate might just be your happily-ever-after. Nicknamed the Castle in the Sky, this jaw-dropping Kingston property is turning heads with its turret-topped towers, panoramic mountain views, and a feature that could give Hogwarts a run for its money: a 200-foot underground, lighted tunnel. Listed at a majestic $9.45 million, the estate is one of the most expensive residential properties currently for sale in Ulster County—and it’s easy to see why. Set on 46.5 acres with sweeping views of the Catskills and Mohonk Mountain, th…

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Business
Nassau Merchants Launch ‘Round-Up’ Campaign To Help Cancer Charities Nassau Merchants Launch ‘Round-Up’ Campaign To Help Cancer Charities
Nassau Merchants Launch ‘Round-Up’ Campaign To Help Cancer Charities Long Island shoppers can now make a big difference with small change. Several merchants in downtown Farmingdale are inviting customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar to support local cancer-related nonprofits. The new “Round-Up Campaign” is a partnership between the Farmingdale Village Business Improvement District and the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce. Each month, business owners will vote to select a Long Island-based cancer charity to receive the funds. For May, the chosen beneficiary is the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition, a volunteer-run nonprofit that provides dir…

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News
Ex-Church Bookkeeper Embezzled $80K From Long Island Parish, DA Says Ex-Church Bookkeeper Embezzled $80K From Long Island Parish, DA Says
Ex-Church Bookkeeper Embezzled $80K From Long Island Parish, DA Says A woman who once handled the books at a Long Island church embezzled nearly $80,000 from the parish, prosecutors alleged. Stacey Hirsch, 48, formerly of Centereach and now living in Saint Lucie, Florida, was arraigned on grand larceny charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, May 2, after being extradited from Florida. Hirsch served as the bookkeeper for Hope Lutheran Church on Dare Road in Selden, according to her Facebook profile. Between June 2022 and May 2023, she wrote unauthorized checks to herself and her husband from the church’s account — then used the money to pay off credi…

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Police & Fire
Nassau County Street Renamed In Honor Of Fallen 9/11 First Responder Nassau County Street Renamed In Honor Of Fallen 9/11 First Responder
Nassau County Street Renamed In Honor Of Fallen 9/11 First Responder Nearly 24 years after the September 11 attacks, the legacy of a fallen Nassau County police officer is being cemented in the Long Island community he called home. On Saturday, May 3, local leaders and loved ones will gather to unveil a ceremonial street sign in Roslyn Heights honoring Nassau County Police Officer Brian R. Abbondandelo, a 9/11 first responder who died of cancer linked to his heroic efforts at Ground Zero. The event will take place at 9 a.m. at the corner of Plympton Avenue and Garden Street, near Abbondandelo’s family home. Officials including North Hempstead Supervisor Jenn…

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Business
Beloved Restaurant Abruptly Closes In Watervliet: 'You Will Be Missed’ Beloved Restaurant Abruptly Closes In Watervliet: 'You Will Be Missed’
Beloved Restaurant Abruptly Closes In Watervliet: 'You Will Be Missed’ A beloved Capital Region restaurant has shut its doors for good. The Trestle Restaurant & Pub, located at 2 Cohoes Road in Watervliet, announced its sudden closure on Tuesday night, April 29, via a heartfelt Facebook post. “With a heavy heart, we regret to inform you that The Trestle Restaurant and Pub will be closing the doors at the end of business tonight,” owners John Holland and Chris Richards wrote. “Stop in for a farewell drink and to give us the opportunity to thank you for your support!” The unexpected announcement marked the end of a brief but well-loved run. The restaurant’s…

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