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Michael Mashburn

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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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Tree Service Worker Falls To Death In Capital Region Tree Service Worker Falls To Death In Capital Region
Tree Service Worker Falls To Death In Capital Region A tree service worker has died after falling from a tree in the Capital Region, authorities said. Emergency crews in Saratoga County were called at around 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, with reports that a man had fallen from a tree in the Town of Wilton on Mt. McGregor Road, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said the 57-year-old, who is from the Town of Providence, was working approximately 30 feet up in the tree when he fell to the ground. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police did not immediately identify the man or the tree service company he worked for…

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Pants On Fire: DA Launches Probe Into NY Congressman-Elect Who Lied About Past, Report Says Pants On Fire: DA Launches Probe Into NY Congressman-Elect Who Lied About Past, Report Says
Pants On Fire: DA Launches Probe Into NY Congressman-Elect Who Lied About Past, Report Says Incoming New York Congressman George Santos is now at the center of a potential criminal investigation after admitting that he lied about his background on the campaign trail, NBC New York reports.  Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly revealed Wednesday, Dec. 28, that her office is investigating the Republican politician following his admission that he “embellished” his resume and lied about graduating from college, the outlet reports. Earlier Report: NY Congressman-Elect May Have Lied About Key Parts Of Resume, Report Says “The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associat…

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Watch: Knife-Wielding Robber Ambushes Long Island Convenience Store Worker Watch: Knife-Wielding Robber Ambushes Long Island Convenience Store Worker
Watch: Knife-Wielding Robber Ambushes Long Island Convenience Store Worker Police are asking for the public’s help after a man armed with a knife robbed a Long Island convenience store. The incident happened at around 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at the Inwood Sunoco located on Sheridan Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. Surveillance footage shows the suspect ambush the worker by jumping over the counter and through an opening in a glass barrier. While brandishing a knife, the man then demands money from the register. Once the clerk opens it, the suspect can be seen stuffing his pockets with cash. He eventually fled on foot heading southbound on Sheri…

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Child's 911 Call Lands NY Mother In Handcuffs Child's 911 Call Lands NY Mother In Handcuffs
Child's 911 Call Lands NY Mother In Handcuffs A New York mother is facing child abandonment and drunk driving charges after allegedly leaving her children alone for hours, authorities said. State Police in Saratoga County responded to a home in Milton at around 7:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, after a child called 911 saying their mother was missing. When troopers arrived, they found three children all under the age of 12 who had been left alone by 38-year-old Charlene Sheehy for hours, police said. Sheehy returned home a short time later, where troopers arrested her for driving while intoxicated and endangering the welfare of a child. Tes…

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Police & Fire
Prolific Burglar Nabbed For Break-Ins At Long Island Businesses, DA Says Prolific Burglar Nabbed For Break-Ins At Long Island Businesses, DA Says
Prolific Burglar Nabbed For Break-Ins At Long Island Businesses, DA Says A man with a history of arrests is facing more charges after allegedly breaking into several Long Island businesses. Lameek Dean, age 38, of Hempstead, was arrested following a nine-month investigation into numerous burglaries and larcenies around Nassau County, according to police. Investigators said the break-ins occurred at the following locations, beginning in early 2022: Bob's Photo at 405 Plandome Road in Manhasset, on March 28; Paris Cleaners at 355 Merrick Avenue in East Meadow, on Aug. 11; Apartment building at 11 South Middle Neck Road in Great Neck, on Sept. 17; and Beacon Elec…

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LI Company Prez Fraudulently Received $50K In Public Benefits While Driving Luxury Car, DA Says LI Company Prez Fraudulently Received $50K In Public Benefits While Driving Luxury Car, DA Says
LI Company Prez Fraudulently Received $50K In Public Benefits While Driving Luxury Car, DA Says A Long Island man is accused of fraudulently obtaining tens of thousands of dollars in public assistance while serving as the president of two companies and driving a luxury car, prosecutors said. Otari Bater, age 49, of East Northport, was arraigned on felony charges of grand larceny and welfare fraud in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Prosecutors allege that between January 2018 and January 2020, while applying for Medicaid and SNAP benefits, Bater made false claims to the Nassau County Department of Social Services (NCDSS) and the New York State Health Benefits Exchange (NYSHBE)…

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Grand Theft Not-o: Trio Tries, Fails To Steal BMW From Affluent LI Neighborhood, Police Say Grand Theft Not-o: Trio Tries, Fails To Steal BMW From Affluent LI Neighborhood, Police Say
Grand Theft Not-o: Trio Tries, Fails To Steal BMW From Affluent LI Neighborhood, Police Say Three would-be car thieves are facing charges after allegedly trying, and failing, to steal a vehicle from an affluent Long Island neighborhood. The incident occurred at around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, in Roslyn Heights at a home on Field Lane, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators said the suspects pulled up to the victim's home in a Pontiac G6 before walking up to a BMW that was parked in a driveway. They then entered the vehicle and attempted to start it, but were unsuccessful, police said. The suspects managed to take a black Canada Goose jacket from the BMW before fleein…

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Don't Fall For It: Police In Capital Region Warn Of Scammers Posing As Utility Companies Don't Fall For It: Police In Capital Region Warn Of Scammers Posing As Utility Companies
Don't Fall For It: Police In Capital Region Warn Of Scammers Posing As Utility Companies Be wary of phone calls from utility companies in the region claiming that you owe money. That’s the warning from the North Greenbush Police Department in Rensselaer County, which has seen an uptick in phone calls claiming to be from cable, phone, and other utility companies claiming that a bill has not been paid or is late, police said. The caller then threatens to disconnect service unless the customer pays over the phone using a credit card. Victims are asked to verify their account and bank information, along with other sensitive data. With that information in hand, scammers are free to…

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Here’s What Sparked Panic, Sent Shoppers Fleeing Long Island Mall On Day After Christmas Here’s What Sparked Panic, Sent Shoppers Fleeing Long Island Mall On Day After Christmas
Here’s What Sparked Panic, Sent Shoppers Fleeing Long Island Mall On Day After Christmas Unfounded fears of a shooting caused widespread panic and sent shoppers fleeing a Long Island shopping mall on the day after Christmas. The frightening scene played out at around 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, according to a Twitter post by someone who witnessed the chaos. “The whole Roosevelt Field Mall started running out,” reads the post. Video on social media shows several people exiting the mall into a parking lot. There were no reports of injuries and no arrests stemming from the incident. 

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Capital Region Man Sexually Abused Child For Years, Police Say Capital Region Man Sexually Abused Child For Years, Police Say
Capital Region Man Sexually Abused Child For Years, Police Say A 57-year-old man from the region is accused of sexually abusing a child over a period of years, authorities said. Greene County resident David Rollins, of Coxsackie, was arrested Sunday, Dec. 25, following a joint investigation by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and State Police. The department was initially contacted Thursday, Dec. 22, with a report of an alleged sexual assault of a child, sheriff’s officials said. A subsequent investigation determined that Rollins had sexually abused the child for several years, beginning when the child was under the age of 11, according to police. …

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