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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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Teacher, Coach Lured Underage NJ Girls On Snapchat, Shared Child Porn, DA Says Teacher, Coach Lured Underage NJ Girls On Snapchat, Shared Child Porn, DA Says
Teacher, Coach Lured Underage NJ Girls On Snapchat, Shared Child Porn, DA Says Charging documents reveal chilling new details in the case of a former Long Island teacher accused of soliciting nude photos from underage girls. Ryan McCaffery, 37, of Ridge, was indicted for promoting a sexual performance by a child and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, June 4. A New York State Police investigation found that McCaffery – a former Riverhead High School teacher and coach – posed as a teenage boy in order to chat with numerous underage girls on Snapchat, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. He sent images of his exposed genitals and requested nu…

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Police & Fire
A Bimmer For $500? Impounded Rides Take Center Stage At Upcoming Long Island Police Auction A Bimmer For $500? Impounded Rides Take Center Stage At Upcoming Long Island Police Auction
A Bimmer For $500? Impounded Rides Take Center Stage At Upcoming Long Island Police Auction From the impound lot to your driveway–no badge needed. Whether they were towed for unpaid tickets, seized during arrests, or simply abandoned, dozens of cars, SUVs, pickups, and even a few luxury rides are up for grabs at the next Suffolk County Police impound auction. The bidding kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 7 – rain or shine – at the department’s Westhampton facility, located at 100 Old Country Road. Bids start at $500. About 85 lots are up for grabs, including sedans, SUVs, and the occasional surprise (hello, Porsche Cayenne). Cars are sold as-is. You can preview the lineup on Th…

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Schools
Lawrence School District Insider, Accomplice Steered $2M In Contracts To Sham Company: DA Lawrence School District Insider, Accomplice Steered $2M In Contracts To Sham Company: DA
Lawrence School District Insider, Accomplice Steered $2M In Contracts To Sham Company: DA A former top official in a Long Island school district turned the school’s emergency HVAC needs into a massive payday, prosecutors alleged. Scott Unger, 65, the former facilities director for the Lawrence Union Free School District, and his alleged co-conspirator Joseph Greenblatt, 59, were both indicted on corruption charges by a Nassau County grand jury on Wednesday, June 4. Unger and Greenblatt created a fake HVAC company, SDF Service Plus, and used Unger’s influence within the district to secure emergency contracts, all while pretending Unger had no connection to the business, prosecuto…

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Poisoned And Left To Die: Johnsonville Mom's Death Still Haunts Investigators 7 Years Later Poisoned And Left To Die: Johnsonville Mom's Death Still Haunts Investigators 7 Years Later
Poisoned And Left To Die: Johnsonville Mom's Death Still Haunts Investigators 7 Years Later Seven years have passed since Megan Dyer-Maclean was found dead in upstate New York, and her loved ones–and police–are still searching for answers. The 31-year-old mother of two was located along an old railroad bed behind her Rensselaer County home in Johnsonville, located off Route 67, in June 2018. A toxicology report would later confirm a horrifying truth: she had been poisoned with strychnine, a highly lethal pesticide typically used to kill rodents and birds. Despite years of work — including hundreds of interviews and exhaustive follow-ups on leads — no arrests have been made and th…

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Hotel Horror: Coram Man Beat, Stabbed, Strangled Girlfriend As Her Child Watched, DA Says Hotel Horror: Coram Man Beat, Stabbed, Strangled Girlfriend As Her Child Watched, DA Says
Hotel Horror: Coram Man Beat, Stabbed, Strangled Girlfriend As Her Child Watched, DA Says A Long Island mother was left with serious injuries following a brutal beating at the hands of her boyfriend, prosecutors alleged. A 33-year-old Coram man, whose name was withheld to protect the victim’s identity, was arraigned on strangulation, assault, and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, June 4. The horrifying incident unfolded on the night of Saturday, May 3, during a stay at a Holtsville hotel. The couple began arguing, and the man punched the victim repeatedly in the head and body in front of her 15-year-old child, who has developmental disabilities, according to …

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Police & Fire
For 4th Time This Year, 16-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Capital Region For 4th Time This Year, 16-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Capital Region
For 4th Time This Year, 16-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Capital Region A 16-year-old girl from the Capital Region has been reported missing for the fourth time this year. Charisma Myers-Gurley was last seen at her Albany residence on Friday, May 30, according to Albany Police. Additional details, including a clothing description and possible destination, were not given. Myers-Gurley was previously reported in February, March, and mid May, as Daily Voice reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Department at 518-438-4000. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Lifestyle
Missing Money? Comptroller Hosting Events To Reunite NYers With Unclaimed Funds Topping $20B Missing Money? Comptroller Hosting Events To Reunite NYers With Unclaimed Funds Topping $20B
Missing Money? Comptroller Hosting Events To Reunite NYers With Unclaimed Funds Topping $20B If you’ve ever lost track of a utility deposit, missed cashing a rebate check, or left a few bucks on a prepaid card, you might have unclaimed funds—and yes, it’s legit. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office is hosting a series of free Unclaimed Funds Workshops at libraries across the state this June to help residents search for and reclaim their share of over $20 billion in unclaimed funds. You don’t need to bring much—just yourself, a little curiosity, and maybe a list of past addresses. Staff from the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) will be on hand to help sea…

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Lifestyle
Chef’s Debut Greek Restaurant Hailed As ‘Amazing Addition’ To Catskill: 'Highly Recommend' Chef’s Debut Greek Restaurant Hailed As ‘Amazing Addition’ To Catskill: 'Highly Recommend'
Chef’s Debut Greek Restaurant Hailed As ‘Amazing Addition’ To Catskill: 'Highly Recommend' If your Tuesday night needs a little excitement (and maybe a grilled octopus or two), you might want to make your way to the Hudson Valley’s newest restaurant: Phos: A Greek-American Kitchen. Located in Catskill at 353 Main street, this fresh-faced gem comes courtesy of chef and owner Stephanie Skiadas, a Culinary Institute of America grad who’s been lighting up the Hudson Valley dining scene since she was 18.  After six years behind the burners at the beloved (and now closed) Gaskins in Germantown, Skiadas is bringing her own culinary vision to life . “Phos,” the Greek word for light…

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Setauket Dad Admits Beating 5-Week-Old Son, Causing Near-Fatal Brain Bleed Setauket Dad Admits Beating 5-Week-Old Son, Causing Near-Fatal Brain Bleed
Setauket Dad Admits Beating 5-Week-Old Son, Causing Near-Fatal Brain Bleed A Long Island father confessed to repeatedly abusing his 5-week-old son, causing a brain injury that nearly killed the child. Vincent DiStasi, 33, of South Setauket, pleaded guilty to felony assault in Nassau County Court on Monday, June 2, in connection with a disturbing investigation revealing he physically abused his newborn son throughout the first five weeks of the child’s life. Surveillance footage from the family’s home captured the abuse in harrowing detail—showing DiStasi smacking, punching, tossing, and smothering the baby over the course of weeks, according to the Nassau County…

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Business
Yolk's On Him: Prankster's Egg, Bean Antics At Centereach Eateries Land TikToker In Cuffs: PD Yolk's On Him: Prankster's Egg, Bean Antics At Centereach Eateries Land TikToker In Cuffs: PD
Yolk's On Him: Prankster's Egg, Bean Antics At Centereach Eateries Land TikToker In Cuffs: PD A 21-year-old TikToker from Long Island who left quite a mess on the floor of local businesses–and secretly recorded the inside of strangers’ homes–is facing a slew of charges, police said. Kyle Vazquez, of Coram, was arrested Monday, June 2, in connection with a string of “prank” videos at restaurants and random homes that were shared on his social media accounts, Suffolk County Police said. In one viral stunt in late April, Vazquez walked up to Ralph’s Italian Ices on Middle Country Road in Centereach, dumped a massive container of eggs on his head — splattering the entrance and front doo…

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