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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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Police & Fire
Mom, Son ID'd As Victims In Deadly Fire At Colonie Home Mom, Son ID'd As Victims In Deadly Fire At Colonie Home
Mom, Son ID'd As Victims In Deadly Fire At Colonie Home An early morning fire in the Capital Region claimed the lives of a mother and her son. Firefighters in the Village of Colonie responded to a residence on Tanglewood Road for a structure fire with possible entrapment at around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 26. Arriving crews encountered heavy smoke and fire. The fire was deemed under control in less than 30 minutes, fire officials said. A search of the residence revealed a man and woman, both of whom died from their injuries, Colonie Police said. The victims were identified as: Carroll Debrocky, 76 James Debrocky, 56, son of Carroll T…

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Business
Schenectady Pizzeria Closing After 5 Years: 'Difficult Decision' Schenectady Pizzeria Closing After 5 Years: 'Difficult Decision'
Schenectady Pizzeria Closing After 5 Years: 'Difficult Decision' A cozy slice of the Schenectady food scene is preparing to say goodbye—for now. Annabel’s Pizza Co., located at 108 State Street, will serve its final dinner on Monday, March 31, after five years of slinging creative, crave-worthy pies. The heartfelt announcement came via the restaurant’s Facebook page, where the team thanked customers for their support and loyalty over the years. “After five years, we have made the difficult decision to close our location,” the post reads. “We will be opening a new location in the near future, but until then any loyal customers can use their points at our…

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News
Homeowner Opens Fire On Group Tampering With His Vehicle In Elmont: Police Homeowner Opens Fire On Group Tampering With His Vehicle In Elmont: Police
Homeowner Opens Fire On Group Tampering With His Vehicle In Elmont: Police A Long Island homeowner is facing charges after allegedly opening fire on a group of suspects who tampered with his car. Nassau County Police were called to an Elmont residence on First Street near Belmont Avenue for a Shot Spotter activation at around 3:20 a.m. Monday, March 25. Officers located a vehicle at the home with two bullet holes, a second vehicle with a smashed window, and a neighboring fence and garbage can riddled with bullet holds, police said. An investigation found that the homeowner, David Leary, 62, witnessed several people in his driveway tampering with his car. He then …

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Lifestyle
New Eatery Brings Peruvian Flavor—And Rotisserie Chickens—To Albany: 'One Of Best' New Eatery Brings Peruvian Flavor—And Rotisserie Chickens—To Albany: 'One Of Best'
New Eatery Brings Peruvian Flavor—And Rotisserie Chickens—To Albany: 'One Of Best' A new eatery in Albany is giving locals a reason to cross the road—and it’s not just for the chicken. La Polleria, a vibrant newcomer nestled at 216 Lark Street, officially opened its doors on Wednesday, March 19, offering a flavorful mix of Spanish and Peruvian street food classics with a modern twist. From Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken kissed with smoky, open-fire flavor to street tacos, tortas, fried sweet plantains, and more, the menu reads like a love letter to Latin American comfort food. Diners can even go all in with the “Whole Chicken Combo”—a generous platter that include…

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News
Ten-Hour Standoff: Knife-Wielding Man 'Menaces' Troopers, Damages Cruiser In Cairo: PD Ten-Hour Standoff: Knife-Wielding Man 'Menaces' Troopers, Damages Cruiser In Cairo: PD
Ten-Hour Standoff: Knife-Wielding Man 'Menaces' Troopers, Damages Cruiser In Cairo: PD A man was arrested following a 10-hour standoff with police in the Capital Region. The ordeal began when troopers in Greene County responded to a Cairo residence on Blackhead Mountain Road for a suicidal man at around 3:20 p.m. Friday, March 21. When they arrived, 42-year-old Nicholas Cassillo, of Round Top, was uncooperative and became combative, New York State Police said. At one point, Cassillo “menaced” the officers with a large knife and a metal object, and damaged a trooper’s vehicle before retreating into the home, according to police. Crisis negotiators from the agency’s Bureau o…

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News
Trio Beat, Stabbed Man To Death At Homeless Camp Steps From Central Islip Police Station: DA Trio Beat, Stabbed Man To Death At Homeless Camp Steps From Central Islip Police Station: DA
Trio Beat, Stabbed Man To Death At Homeless Camp Steps From Central Islip Police Station: DA Three foreign nationals were formally charged with murdering a homeless man just steps from a Long Island police station. Brayan Heredia-Escobar, 19, of Guatemala; Jhon Lopez-Camps, 18, of El Salvador; and Julio Beltran, 39, of El Salvador, were indicted for second-degree murder in Suffolk County Court in the brutal killing of 39-year-old Salvadoran national Candido Saravia-Martinez. The victim was found slain in a makeshift tent in Central Islip, near the intersection of Suffolk and Carleton avenues, at around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, as Daily Voice reported. The scene was just steps f…

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Traffic
Westbound LIE Reopens Hours After Crash With Serious Injuries In Yaphank Westbound LIE Reopens Hours After Crash With Serious Injuries In Yaphank
Westbound LIE Reopens Hours After Crash With Serious Injuries In Yaphank The westbound Long Island Expressway reopened hours after a crash with serious injuries. The wreck happened shortly after 1 p.m. Monday, March 24, on westbound I-495 near exit 66. One victim was ejected from a vehicle and suffered serious injuries, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson told Daily Voice. The roadway was reopened shortly after 5 p.m. It was not immediately clear how many vehicles were involved or how many people were injured.

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Sports
Coach Fired, Charged After Yanking Player's Hair Following Basketball Championship Loss In Troy Coach Fired, Charged After Yanking Player's Hair Following Basketball Championship Loss In Troy
Coach Fired, Charged After Yanking Player's Hair Following Basketball Championship Loss In Troy A girls’ basketball coach in upstate New York was fired and criminally charged after a video of him angrily yanking a player’s hair went viral. The incident happened in Troy, after Northville High School lost to La Fargeville in the state Class D finals, held at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy on Friday, March 21. Video broadcast by NFHS showed Falcons head coach Jim Zullo pulling the ponytail of senior Hailey Monroe while appearing to yell at the girl. Another player is seen stepping in between the two as the 81-year-old Zullo then berates the second girl. In a letter to parents, …

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Traffic
Full Closures Of Long Island Expressway In Oyster Bay Expected To Last Weeks Full Closures Of Long Island Expressway In Oyster Bay Expected To Last Weeks
Full Closures Of Long Island Expressway In Oyster Bay Expected To Last Weeks Scheduled roadwork will lead to extended closures of the Long Island Expressway. Westbound I-495 will be closed between Exit 48 and Exit 46 in the Town of Oyster Bay nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning on Sunday, March 23, according to the Department of Transportation. The closures, expected to last for approximately two weeks, will allow road crews to carry out preventative highway maintenance, transportation officials said. During those times, drivers will follow a signed detour via the North Service Road. The Northern State Parkway will be available as an alternate route. You can …

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Police & Fire
Duo Steals $12K In Burglary At Oceanside Spa Duo Steals $12K In Burglary At Oceanside Spa
Duo Steals $12K In Burglary At Oceanside Spa Police are seeking tips after a pair of burglars stole thousands from a Long Island spa. The break-in occurred in Oceanside, at the Yocheer 2 Nail Spa, located on Long Beach Road near Weidner Avenue, shortly after midnight Friday, March 21. Two people forced open the spa’s front door and proceeded to remove cash from a register and ATM, according to Nassau County Police. In all, the pair fled with nearly $12,000 in cash. No additional details were given. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911.

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