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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.

Michael Mashburn's Contributions

Lifestyle

Cha-Ching! $3,000,000 Mega Millions Prize Claimed By NY Trust A lucky New Yorker has millions of reasons to be smiling after hitting it big on a lottery ticket. In Saratoga County, a Ballston Spa-based trust claimed a $3,000,000 Mega Millions Megaplier prize from the Jan. 10 drawing, New York Lottery announced. The lucky player matched the first five of the winning numbers, which were 7-13-14-15-18 and Mega Ball 9. The Megaplier can multiply non-jackpot prizes up to five times. Lottery officials said the trust received a lump sum payout totaling $3,001,500 after required withholdings. The winning ticket was purchased in Orange County, at the Smokes …

by Michael Mashburn

04/02/2023

News

New Update: Missing Long Island Woman Has Reportedly Been Seen New update: A Long Island woman who was reported missing late last week has reportedly been seen, according to authorities. Milinda Carman, age 41, of Miller Place, who was reported missing on Thursday, March 30, has been seen in the Southampton/Quogue area as recently as Sunday, April 2, Suffolk County Police reported in an update early Monday morning, April 3. Detectives are asking anyone with information on her location to call 911 or the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8540. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Dail…

by Michael Mashburn

03/31/2023

Business

'Time For Next Chapter': Restaurant In Capital Region Announces Closure A restaurant in the region known for its fresh, homemade Italian cuisine is closing after five years in business. Saratoga County eatery Geppetto’s Restaurant, located in Schuylerville at 120 Broad Street, will serve its last diners on Sunday, April 2, owner Amelia Wistuk announced on Facebook. “Geppetto’s will be closing its doors after this weekend,” Wistuk said. “I have put a lot of thought into this decision, and it is time for the next chapter in my life.” Geppetto’s will be closing its doors after this weekend. I have put a lot of thought into this decision, and It is time... Po…

by Michael Mashburn

03/31/2023

Police & Fire

Alert Issued For Missing Man From Capital Region Police are asking for help in locating a missing vulnerable adult from the region. David Bulka was last seen Sunday, March 26, in Saratoga Springs, near the Code Blue shelter on Adelphi Street, according to Saratoga Springs Police. Bulka is considered a vulnerable adult due to medical reasons, police said. He is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and 150 pounds. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saratoga Springs Police Department at 518-584-1800. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Michael Mashburn

03/31/2023

News

Unprecedented: NY Grand Jury Votes To Indict Trump Over Alleged Hush Money Payment This story has been updated. A New York grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump amid allegations that he falsified business records leading up to the 2016 election, marking the first time in history that a former president has been criminally charged, the New York Times reports. Trump’s attorney, Susan Necheles, confirmed the indictment to CBS News. The specific charge or charges, which are being brought by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, had not been made public as of 6 p.m. Thursday, March 30. The New York Times is reporting the sealed indictment in…

by Michael Mashburn

03/30/2023

News

Shooting Hoax: These Capital Region Schools Targeted By Statewide ‘Swatting’ Prank Federal investigators are probing a statewide “swatting” prank that sent schools across New York into lockdown amid fears of a mass shooting. The threatening phone calls started pouring in Thursday morning, March 30, falsely claiming there was an active shooter at various schools across the state, according to New York State Police. The State Police is aware of swatting incidents that have occurred across the state, in which a caller states that there is an active shooter in a school. All of the reports are unfounded. We are working alongside our federal & local partners to investig…

by Michael Mashburn

03/30/2023

News

Serial Thief Nabs Dozens Of Credit Cards From Long Island Gyms, DA Says A serial thief stole dozens of credit cards from gym locker rooms on Long Island before using them on a shopping spree, authorities said. Carl Francois, age 56, of West Babylon, was arraigned in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, March 29, on 40 criminal charges, including 31 counts of possessing stolen property. According to prosecutors, Francois was seen on video surveillance stealing 29 credit cards from the lockers of 13 victims at two different LA Fitness locations in Suffolk County. The alleged thefts occurred over a five-week period in January and February 2023. Francois later used…

by Michael Mashburn

03/29/2023

News

74-Year-Old Dies In Capital Region House Fire, Explosion That Nearly Killed Firefighter A 74-year-old man from the region was killed in a house fire and explosion that nearly claimed the life of a firefighter, authorities said. Emergency crews in Greene County were called at around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, with reports that a home was on fire in the Village of Catskill, located on Main Street, according to State Police. By the time firefighters arrived, flames could be seen on all three floors, Catskill Fire Company officials said. A 74-year-old Catskill man was killed in a house fire and explosion that nearly claimed the life of a firefighter Wednesday morning, Ma…

by Michael Mashburn

03/29/2023

Lifestyle

Take 5 Top-Prize Ticket Sold At Long Island Gas Station A winning lottery ticket worth over $9,000 was sold at a gas station on Long Island. The top-prize winning Take 5 ticket worth $9,300 was purchased at the BP station in Lynbrook, located at 440 Sunrise Highway, for the Monday, March 27 midday drawing, 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.

by Michael Mashburn

03/29/2023

News

Suspect In Area Hospital Standoff Had Shotgun, BB Gun, Threatened Employee: Police The man accused of threatening an employee before barricading himself inside a hospital in the region, sparking a nearly five hour lockdown and police standoff, was armed with a shotgun and BB gun, authorities said. Emergency crews in Albany were initially called at around 2:40 p.m. Monday, March 27, with reports that a person was armed with a handgun on the third floor of Albany Medical Center, located on New Scotland Avenue. Earlier Report: Hospital Standoff: Patient's Relative Nabbed After Allegedly Threatening Employees With Weapons According to Albany Police, 61-year-old Dino Savoca,…

by Michael Mashburn

03/28/2023

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