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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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News
NJ Man Kidnapped 2 Young Girls To Sexually Abuse One At NY Hotel: Report NJ Man Kidnapped 2 Young Girls To Sexually Abuse One At NY Hotel: Report
NJ Man Kidnapped 2 Young Girls To Sexually Abuse One At NY Hotel: Report A 19-year-old New Jersey man was behind bars for kidnapping two young girls from their home in upstate New York, and sexually assaulting one, authorities said. The man, identified by WNYT as Yusef Illeez, of Cherry Hill, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 8, following a joint investigation that included State Police, Schenectady County Child Protective Services, and the FBI. According to New York State Police, Illeez kidnapped the girls, ages 9 and 11, from their Schenectady home in January 2022 after meeting one of them online. He allegedly took them to a hotel, where he sexually abused the …

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19-Year-Old Kidnapped 2 Young Girls From Capital Region Home, Sexually Abused 1, Police Say 19-Year-Old Kidnapped 2 Young Girls From Capital Region Home, Sexually Abused 1, Police Say
19-Year-Old Kidnapped 2 Young Girls From Capital Region Home, Sexually Abused 1, Police Say A 19-year-old man is behind bars months after allegedly kidnapping two young girls from their Capital Region home and sexually abusing one, New York State Police said. The man, identified by WNYT as Yusef Illeez, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 8, following a joint investigation that included State Police, Schenectady County Child Protective Services, and the FBI. According to police, Illeez kidnapped the girls - who were 9 and 11 - from their Schenectady home in January 2022 after meeting one girl online. He allegedly took them to a hotel, but brought the 9-year-old…

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Police & Fire
Crews Battling House Fire In Capital Region, Street Closed (Developing) Crews Battling House Fire In Capital Region, Street Closed (Developing)
Crews Battling House Fire In Capital Region, Street Closed (Developing) Crews were battling a house fire in the Capital Region Thursday evening, Nov. 10. Firefighters were called to a home in Albany, located on Hackett Boulevard near South Manning Boulevard, at around 4:20 p.m., according to Albany Police. Photos on social media showed a single-story home with several broken windows and walls that were blackened by soot. Albany fire dept working hard to put out a fire at 306 Hacket Blvd @WNYT pic.twitter.com/2R6mMsOXAG — Taniqua Pennix (@taniquatv) November 10, 2022 A neighbor told NewsChannel 13 that six people live in the home. Everyone got out safely,…

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Politics
Here's How Westchester Voted In Hochul-Zeldin Race Here's How Westchester Voted In Hochul-Zeldin Race
Here's How Westchester Voted In Hochul-Zeldin Race Now that the dust has settled following New York’s contentious governor’s race, election results show exactly where voters stand between newly-elected Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and her Republican opponent, Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin. The following unofficial election results were taken directly from the New York State Board of Elections website on Thursday, Nov. 10, and represent the unofficial results reported by each County Board of Elections. Candidates with an asterisk are the projected winner. Capital Region Albany County: Hochul* by 59 to 41 percent (67,306 to 46,839 votes) C…

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Police & Fire
‘Violent’ Felon On Parole Swipes Cash Right Out Of Victim’s Hand At Capital Region Store: Cops ‘Violent’ Felon On Parole Swipes Cash Right Out Of Victim’s Hand At Capital Region Store: Cops
‘Violent’ Felon On Parole Swipes Cash Right Out Of Victim’s Hand At Capital Region Store: Cops A “violent” felon out on parole is back behind bars following a brazen daytime robbery inside a business in the region, authorities said. Police in Columbia County were initially called at around 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, with reports of a robbery at a convenience store in the city of Hudson, located near Second and Warren streets. The 57-year-old victim told Hudson Police that a man had stolen $160 cash right out of his hand before fleeing the store. After reviewing store surveillance footage, investigators identified the suspect from previous encounters as 32-year-old Malcolm McNeil, of …

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News
2 Missing Girls From Capital Region Found Safe, Police Say 2 Missing Girls From Capital Region Found Safe, Police Say
2 Missing Girls From Capital Region Found Safe, Police Say This story has been updated. Two young girls who were reported missing in the region have been located, authorities announced.  Deysi Rivero, age 12, and Tomiko Akbar, age 11, both of Albany, had last been seen at around 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, near Livingston and North Lake avenues, Albany Police said. On Thursday morning, Nov. 10, police said both girls had been found in Albany. "They're safe, in good health and will be reunited with their families," Albany Police said in a statement. "Thank you to everyone who helped share this information and assisted in their safe return." O…

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Traffic
Expect Delays: Full Overnight Closures Planned On Loop Parkway Expect Delays: Full Overnight Closures Planned On Loop Parkway
Expect Delays: Full Overnight Closures Planned On Loop Parkway Be ready for possible travel delays on Long Island in the coming weeks. Road crews will be conducting full overnight closures of the Loop Parkway in the Town of Hempstead, beginning Monday, Nov. 14, according to the Department of Transportation. Both directions will be closed to traffic weeknights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. during the week of Monday, Nov. 14, and the week of Monday, Nov. 28. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to facilitate the ongoing rehabilitation of the drawbridge over Long Creek. There will be no overnight closures the week of Monday, Nov. 2…

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Politics
'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race 'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race
'Incredibly Grateful': Republican Marc Molinaro Prevails In NY's 19th District Race In another win for Republicans, Marc Molinaro has prevailed over Democrat Josh Riley in New York’s 19th Congressional District, NBC News projects.  Molinaro, the Dutchess County executive, was leading Riley 51.1 to 48.9 percent with 99 percent of the vote counted as of Wednesday evening, Nov. 9. Earlier Report: Republican Marc Molinaro On Track To Win In NY’s 19th District (Developing) The 19th District includes the counties of Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, and Ulster, as well as portions of Broome, Dutchess, Montgomery, and Rensselaer counties. President Biden…

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Politics
‘I Had A Good Run’: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Concedes To GOP's Lawler In NY's 17th District ‘I Had A Good Run’: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Concedes To GOP's Lawler In NY's 17th District
‘I Had A Good Run’: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Concedes To GOP's Lawler In NY's 17th District In a stunning defeat for Democrats, five-term New York Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney has conceded to Republican state Assemblyman Mike Lawler in the closely-watched contest for the 17th Congressional District. Speaking at a press conference at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) headquarters in Washington, DC on Wednesday morning, Nov. 9, Maloney said while he doesn’t like to lose, his opponent won the race “fair and square.” Earlier Report: Some Pundits Now Project Sean Patrick Maloney Will Be First DCCC Chair To Lose Seat In 40 Years The press conference came just minutes…

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Police & Fire
4 Employees Busted Selling Alcohol To Minors At Capital Region Stores, Police Say 4 Employees Busted Selling Alcohol To Minors At Capital Region Stores, Police Say
4 Employees Busted Selling Alcohol To Minors At Capital Region Stores, Police Say Four employees at Capital Region businesses are facing charges for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. New York State Police conducted an investigation into 16 businesses in Saratoga County in early November 2022. Of the businesses audited, four stores were busted selling alcohol to minors under the age of 21, police said. The employees were arrested on a charge of unlawfully dealing with a child in the first degree, a misdemeanor. Police said the following businesses were found to have violated state law: Lucky Mart Valero at 1324 SR50 in Ballston Spa Runway Express at 1402 Saratoga…

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