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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

Business
Owner Of Capital Region Deli Abandons Woman's 'Sweet' Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps, She Claims Owner Of Capital Region Deli Abandons Woman's 'Sweet' Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps, She Claims
Owner Of Capital Region Deli Abandons Woman's 'Sweet' Cat In Sub-Freezing Temps, She Claims Calls to boycott a restaurant in the region are growing amid allegations that its owner abandoned a woman’s cat in sub-freezing temperatures. Saratoga County eatery Spring Street Deli & Pizzeria, located in Saratoga Springs, has disabled its Facebook comments, deleted its Instagram account, and is receiving a barrage of angry reviews on Yelp. The backlash comes after owner Anthony Gargano reportedly grew fed up with the “sweet” ginger cat, named Kane, showing up to his Spring Street eatery, where it was “loved by many” and often fed by employees, according to a GoFundMe. On the night o…

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News
18-Month-Olds Among Child Porn Images Found On Long Island Man's Computer 18-Month-Olds Among Child Porn Images Found On Long Island Man's Computer
18-Month-Olds Among Child Porn Images Found On Long Island Man's Computer Kids as young as 18 months old were found on a Long Island man’s computer that contained dozens of child pornography images. James Gaffga, age 36, of Southold, pleaded guilty to 50 felony counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Prosecutors said a joint investigation by the FBI, Southold, and Suffolk County police departments turned up at least 50 images and videos depicting child sex abuse on Gaffga’s hard drive in December 2022. Children in the footage ranged in age from 18 months to 10 years old. Gaffga confessed to viewing th…

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Schools
'Not All Heroes Wear A Cape': Bus Driver Saves Student From Near Tragedy In Capital Region 'Not All Heroes Wear A Cape': Bus Driver Saves Student From Near Tragedy In Capital Region
'Not All Heroes Wear A Cape': Bus Driver Saves Student From Near Tragedy In Capital Region A 12-year-old girl has her quick-thinking school bus driver to thank for preventing a near tragedy on an area roadway. The Rensselaer County incident happened at around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 on Route 7 in Pittstown. Sheriff’s officials said a school bus carrying students from the Brunswick-Brittonkill Central School District was stopped on the right shoulder with its red lights and stop sign activated when a white cargo van nearly crashed into it. The van then lost control, striking an eastbound box truck before going off the roadway. Moments before the crash, a 12-year-old girl was…

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Politics
‘Rape Is Rape’: Hochul Signs NY Law Broadening Sexual Assault Definition ‘Rape Is Rape’: Hochul Signs NY Law Broadening Sexual Assault Definition
‘Rape Is Rape’: Hochul Signs NY Law Broadening Sexual Assault Definition State leaders in New York are working to ensure that perpetrators of sexual assault face the toughest prosecutions available. A new law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday, Jan. 30, expands the definition of rape to include additional forms of nonconsensual, forced sexual conduct. Known as the “Rape is Rape” bill, the legislation removes the penetration requirement from the rape statutes and defines rape as vaginal, oral, and anal sexual contact. Under the previous law, oral and anal rape were excluded from being called rape. There was also a higher standard for what constituted vaginal…

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Lifestyle
'I Smiled The Entire Time': New Mexican Restaurant On Long Island Off To Sizzling Start 'I Smiled The Entire Time': New Mexican Restaurant On Long Island Off To Sizzling Start
'I Smiled The Entire Time': New Mexican Restaurant On Long Island Off To Sizzling Start A new Long Island restaurant serving an innovative, modern take on Mexican cuisine is off to a sizzling start. Ixchel Mexican Cuisine – located in East Setauket at 130 Old Country Road – opened in December 2023 under the direction of Juan and Daphnee Munar. Their menu takes inspiration from Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and includes both street tacos and birria tacos, made with stewed beef and filled with Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, onion, and served with a consommé beef broth. Diners can choose from a half dozen appetizers – like the grilled Spanish octopus or the sauteed shrimp in garlic – an…

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Police & Fire
Long Island Man Has Been Missing For Nearly 3 Months, Family Says Long Island Man Has Been Missing For Nearly 3 Months, Family Says
Long Island Man Has Been Missing For Nearly 3 Months, Family Says Police are now involved in the disappearance of a Long Island man who has been missing for nearly three months. Walter Antonio Portillo Rivera, age 28, of Huntington Station, was reported missing on Monday, Jan. 29, according to Suffolk County Police. A relative told detectives that Rivera hasn’t been seen or heard from since Nov. 6, 2023. He does not have a cell phone, any known friends, or social media accounts, police said.  He also does not have a job or any credit cards that could be traced, and he left his passport at home. Rivera is described as 5-foot-8 and 155 pounds, wit…

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News
5-Week-Old Baby In Critical Condition After Long Island Father's Abuse, Police Say 5-Week-Old Baby In Critical Condition After Long Island Father's Abuse, Police Say
5-Week-Old Baby In Critical Condition After Long Island Father's Abuse, Police Say A 5-week-old boy from Long Island is hospitalized with serious injuries after being abused by his own father, police said. Suffolk County Police were called to Stony Brook University Hospital on Sunday, Jan. 21 after the infant arrived at the emergency department by ambulance. Doctors determined the boy’s injuries were consistent with abuse. On Monday, Jan. 29, police arrested the boy’s father, 31-year-old Vincent DiStasi, of South Setauket, following an investigation by the agency’s Special Victims Section. DiStasi was taken into custody at Stony Brook University Hospital, where his son…

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Lifestyle
Small Menu, Big Flavors: New Capital Region Restaurant Hailed As 'Amazing Gem' Small Menu, Big Flavors: New Capital Region Restaurant Hailed As 'Amazing Gem'
Small Menu, Big Flavors: New Capital Region Restaurant Hailed As 'Amazing Gem' Its menu features just five entrees and six appetizers, yet this new restaurant in the region is still wowing diners. Coray Kitchen – located in Albany County at 360 Delaware Avenue in Delmar – opened in late November 2023 under the direction of life and business partners Javier Villatoro and Casey Carroll. Originally from Honduras, Villatoro spent 15 years helming kitchens in San Francisco, while Carroll brings her front-of-house and food marketing experience. “Coray Kitchen tells the story of how migration shapes who we are, and influences the flavors we find on the plate,” reads its web…

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Real Estate
$45M Long Island Estate With Library, Gym Is 'For Those Who Appreciate Only The Finest' $45M Long Island Estate With Library, Gym Is 'For Those Who Appreciate Only The Finest'
$45M Long Island Estate With Library, Gym Is 'For Those Who Appreciate Only The Finest' This dreamy Long Island estate is a secluded paradise. Welcome to 1730 Meadow Lane in Southampton. Asking price? $44.9 million. Situated on 3.4 acres of eye-popping oceanfront property, this “unparalleled” beach-casual home boasts 8,600-square-feet of living space, including seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. “As you enter the very private property through the gates, a winding drive through lush landscaping reveals a true gem,” reads the listing from Modlin Group Hamptons. The interior of 1730 Meadow Lane in Southampton. Modlin Group Hamptons Inside, buyers will find plenty of i…

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News
'Chilling' Break-In, Beating Of Mother At Capital Region Home Nets Convict 20 More Years 'Chilling' Break-In, Beating Of Mother At Capital Region Home Nets Convict 20 More Years
'Chilling' Break-In, Beating Of Mother At Capital Region Home Nets Convict 20 More Years A convict from the region is facing more prison time for brutally beating his former girlfriend as the woman desperately held onto her baby. Jahaad Ubrich, age 26, of Schenectady, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Schenectady County Court on Friday, Jan. 26. It followed his jury conviction for assault and related charges stemming from the July 2022 attack. Earlier Report: Violent Break-In: Convict Brutally Beat Ex-GF At Schenectady Home As She Held Baby, Jury Finds According to prosecutors, Ubrich coaxed a homeless person to knock on the door of his former girlfriend and the m…

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