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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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Business
Whistleblower To Get $1M After Tipping Off DOJ About NY-Based Restaurant Chain's COVID Fraud Whistleblower To Get $1M After Tipping Off DOJ About NY-Based Restaurant Chain's COVID Fraud
Whistleblower To Get $1M After Tipping Off DOJ About Ny-based Restaurant Chain's COVID Fraud A whistleblower who alerted the federal government to a restaurant chain’s fraudulent pandemic aid claim will walk away with more than $1.17 million. CoreLife Eatery, which operates restaurants in several states, including New York and Pennsylvania, admitted it falsely claimed to be eligible for Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) money—federal grants meant to help small businesses hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s where the whistleblower comes in. The civil case was brought under the False Claims Act, which allows private citizens to file lawsuits on behalf of the government if t…

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News
Chainsaw-Wielding Man In Clown Mask Tackled After NY Neighborhood Scare: Police Chainsaw-Wielding Man In Clown Mask Tackled After NY Neighborhood Scare: Police
Chainsaw-Wielding Man In Clown Mask Tackled After NY Neighborhood Scare: Police A New York neighborhood turned into a scene out of a horror movie when a man wearing a clown mask and carrying a chainsaw was confronted and tackled to the ground, police said. The Albany County incident happened in Cohoes, outside a residence on Lancaster Street near Newark Street, at around 2:40 p.m. Thursday, May 1. Craig Wolcott, 34, was spotted looking into people’s cars in the area, a Cohoes Police spokesperson told Daily Voice. When a resident stepped outside and asked what he was doing, Wolcott approached the man before the resident tackled him to the ground. Officers quickly res…

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Police & Fire
Ex-Jail Guard Who Viciously Beat Wife For 'Disrespecting' Him Sentenced In Saratoga County Ex-Jail Guard Who Viciously Beat Wife For 'Disrespecting' Him Sentenced In Saratoga County
Ex-Jail Guard Who Viciously Beat Wife For 'Disrespecting' Him Sentenced In Saratoga County A former correction officer in the Capital Region will spend years in prison for subjecting his wife to years of horrific abuse. Stephen Frank, 48, was sentenced to an aggregate of 8 ⅓ to 25 years behind bars in Saratoga County Court on Friday, May 2, after a jury found him guilty of multiple felony domestic violence charges. Frank, a former Warren County correction officer, repeatedly subjected the woman to verbal and physical abuse over a period of years, the Saratoga County DA’s office said. His now ex-wife took the stand, telling jurors she suffered repeated bruising, cuts, and even d…

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Police & Fire
NY Police Job Post Sparks Salary Backlash: 'Does It Come With A Free Cell?' NY Police Job Post Sparks Salary Backlash: 'Does It Come With A Free Cell?'
NY Police Job Post Sparks Salary Backlash: 'Does It Come With A Free Cell?' A New York police department’s job posting is generating plenty of buzz, with many questioning whether the responsibilities align with the pay. On Long Island, the Suffolk County Police Department announced Tuesday, May 6, that it’s hiring for several detention attendant positions. The openings are for precincts in Bay Shore, Smithtown, and Selden. Responsibilities include guarding and caring for individuals held in custody, escorting criminal defendants to court, and conducting searches for weapons and contraband. The shifts run evenings and overnights, and applicants must have a high sch…

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Lifestyle
Double The Fun: $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Hempstead Women, Second Player Double The Fun: $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Hempstead Women, Second Player
Double The Fun: $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Hempstead Women, Second Player Not one, but two lucky Long Islanders are enjoying million-dollar lottery payouts. Two women, both residents of Nassau County, claimed $1 million jackpots in recent days, according to New York Lottery. AnnaMaria Gjomarkaj, of Hempstead, claimed a second prize Mega Millions ticket in the Oct. 1, 2024, drawing. She received a lump sump payment of $651,000 after required withholdings. Gjomarkaj purchased the lucky ticket in Newburgh, at the Smokes 4 Less located at 59 North Plank Road. Not to be outdone was Ann Hickson, of Roosevelt, who snagged a $1 million prize on the New York Lottery’s …

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Police & Fire
Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Coram Boy Reported Missing Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Coram Boy Reported Missing
Alert Issued For 13-Year-Old Coram Boy Reported Missing If you’ve seen this missing Long Island teenager, police want to hear from you. Justin Pao, 13, was last seen in Coram on Monday, May 5, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Pao was last seen wearing a gray shirt and black pants. He is believed to be in the Coram area, authorities said. Anyone with information is asked to contact 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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News
Blood On Broken Glass Leads Detectives To Serial Smash-Grab Car Burglar In Capital Region: Cops Blood On Broken Glass Leads Detectives To Serial Smash-Grab Car Burglar In Capital Region: Cops
Blood On Broken Glass Leads Detectives To Serial Smash-Grab Car Burglar In Capital Region: Cops It took several months and a DNA analysis, but detectives have nabbed a prolific smash-and-grab car burglar in the Capital Region, police said. Justin Santiago, 23, was arrested by Watervliet Police in late April in connection with several vehicle break-ins at a Watervliet apartment complex, Watervliet Police revealed Tuesday, May 6. Officers initially responded to the Highland Club apartments on Eastview Drive on Oct. 2, 2024, for a report that a car had been vandalized, police said. They found that multiple vehicles had shattered windows. Amid the shards of broken glass from one vehicl…

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News
Employee Steals $90K From Restaurant In Saratoga Springs, Police Say Employee Steals $90K From Restaurant In Saratoga Springs, Police Say
Employee Steals $90K From Restaurant In Saratoga Springs, Police Say A Capital Region woman is facing charges after allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from her employer. Ashley Hervieux, 38, was arrested in April following an investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office, the agency revealed Tuesday, May 6. Deputies determined that Hervieux, of Queensbury, stole over $90,000 from a Saratoga Springs business during a three-year period, police said. While the sheriff’s office did not name the victim's business, relatives of the owner confirmed on social media that the thefts occurred at the Thorn and Roots restaurant, located on Marion …

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Police & Fire
Cop Needed Tourniquet After Knife Attack In Amity Harbor, Police Say Cop Needed Tourniquet After Knife Attack In Amity Harbor, Police Say
Cop Needed Tourniquet After Knife Attack In Amity Harbor, Police Say A police officer is recovering after being stabbed by a fleeing suspect on Long Island. The incident happened in Amity Harbor, near Gibbs Road and Western Concourse, just before 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 6. Suffolk County Police responded to a 911 caller reporting men attempting to steal items from vehicles, the agency said. Arriving officers quickly arrested one suspect, but a second suspect, Steven Vasquez, reportedly took off running. Officers located the 22-year-old Vasquez a short time later hiding under a car. While attempting to flee, he stabbed an officer in the upper right thigh a…

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Schools
Saratoga Springs School District's Transgender Athlete Policy Sparks Federal Investigation Saratoga Springs School District's Transgender Athlete Policy Sparks Federal Investigation
Saratoga Springs School District's Transgender Athlete Policy Sparks Federal Investigation The Trump administration has opened an investigation into a public school district in upstate New York over its policy permitting transgender athletes. Rep. Elise Stefanik confirmed that the US Department of Education is investigating the Saratoga Springs City School District for alleged Title IX violations “after my strong public advocacy," in a post on X Tuesday, May 6. Stefanik linked to a New York Post article in which Education Secretary Linda McMahon confirmed that the administration was looking into whether the district discriminated against girls by allowing biological boys to play …

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