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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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Norwalk Man Accused Of Sending Child Pornography On Kik Norwalk Man Accused Of Sending Child Pornography On Kik
Norwalk Man Accused Of Sending Child Pornography On Kik A Fairfield County man is accused of sending sexually explicit images of children using the instant messaging app Kik. Jake Flewellyn, age 24, of Norwalk, was hit with federal charges Thursday, May 12, accusing him of distributing child pornography, the US Attorney’s Office said. It came one day after he surrendered to police. Prosecutors said Flewellyn was busted in April 2022 after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) was tipped off that a Kik user was sending videos of child pornography through its service. That report came four months after Kik had deactivate…

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Police & Fire
Animals Rescued After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out Animals Rescued After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out
Animals Rescued After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out Several animals are recovering after being rescued from a house fire on Long Island. Flames broke out at around 1:15 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at a house on Probst Drive in Shirley, according to Suffolk County Police. When emergency crews arrived they saw multiple dogs inside the home, prompting them to break a sliding glass door to get inside. One dog had to be carried out by Suffolk County Officer Michael Sclafani, police said. Brookhaven and Mastic firefighters also discovered several cats that were hiding in the home. The animals were given oxygen and several were taken to a local car…

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CT Man Sentenced For Role In Cocaine Trafficking Ring Involving Postal Worker CT Man Sentenced For Role In Cocaine Trafficking Ring Involving Postal Worker
CT Man Sentenced For Role In Cocaine Trafficking Ring Involving Postal Worker A Connecticut man is heading to federal prison for his role in a cocaine trafficking ring that involved a US Postal worker. Kendall Hooks, age 50, of Hartford, was sentenced to more than 5 years behind bars Wednesday, May 11, in federal court in Hartford. It came nearly nine months after he pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, the US Attorney’s Office said. The charges stemmed from an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Hartford and the US Postal Inspection Service that revea…

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Lifestyle
New Capital Region Restaurant Offers Variety Of Italian, New England Seafood Dishes New Capital Region Restaurant Offers Variety Of Italian, New England Seafood Dishes
New Capital Region Restaurant Offers Variety Of Italian, New England Seafood Dishes Four months after “a taste of New England” arrived in the Capital Region, customers seem pleased with a new Troy restaurant. Papa Brillo’s bills itself as “a place where you can come as you are” for great Italian and New England dishes at affordable prices. The eatery is owner and chef Jeff Puppolo’s reinvention of a chain of former restaurants bearing the same name in Rhode Island and Massachusetts where he once worked. “It existed and flourished in the 1970's, when family dinners were important. It was a place where you could come as you are for a real home cooked dinner,” Puppolo said. …

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Events
Calling All Crooners: Search Underway For 'Yonkers Idol' Calling All Crooners: Search Underway For 'Yonkers Idol'
Calling All Crooners: Search Underway For 'Yonkers Idol' The city of Yonkers is hoping to find its next young singing sensation with its 14th annual Yonkers Idol competition. And no, you won’t have to perform in front of Lionel Richie or Katy Perry. This year's competition will kick off at Untermyer Gardens Wednesday, May 18, at 5 p.m. Singers between the ages of 10 and 14 will compete for Yonkers Junior Idol, while those between 15 and 19 will try to win the title of Yonkers Idol. Contestants will be limited to one verse and one chorus of a song, according to a city press release. The final round will be held Saturday, June 25, at Untermyer …

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Police & Fire
Long Island Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards, Police Say Long Island Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards, Police Say
Long Island Duo Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards, Police Say If you recognize this duo wanted for grand larceny, police on Long Island want to hear from you. The two are accused of stealing a woman’s wallet out of a shopping cart at Whole Foods in Lake Grove Thursday Feb. 24, Suffolk County Police said. They later tried using credit cards found in the wallet to buy items from a Target and Best Buy in Centereach, police said. Surveillance footage released by police shows the suspects from multiple angles inside the stores. Anyone with information leading to an arrest could receive a cash tip from Suffolk County Crime Stoppers.  Tips can be lef…

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Police & Fire
Massive Fire Burning At Apartment Complex In Capital District Massive Fire Burning At Apartment Complex In Capital District
Massive Fire Burning At Apartment Complex In Capital District A massive apartment fire was burning in Green Island, near Albany, Thursday, May 12, CBS6 Albany reports. Flames broke out at the River’s Edge Apartments on Starbuck Island at around noon, the outlet reports. The fire spread to multiple buildings in the complex. Firefighters were going to door to door, evacuating residents from nearby units. Pictures on social media show smoke visible from miles around. Fire in Green Island right now pic.twitter.com/31ZDQksexV — Eric Wohlleber (@EricWohlleber) May 12, 2022 City officials have closed the Green Island Bridge to traffic. Starbuck Islan…

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Police & Fire
Man Wanted After Car Stolen Near State Capitol Crashes Man Wanted After Car Stolen Near State Capitol Crashes
Man Wanted After Car Stolen Near State Capitol Crashes A man is wanted in the Capital District after a car was stolen from the Empire State Plaza in Albany. The vehicle was taken just before 10 p.m. Monday, May 9, from the underground parking garage, according to New York State Police. Roughly five hours later, the stolen car was involved in a crash at the intersection of Lark Street and Madison Avenue in Albany, police said. The impact left the vehicle totaled. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived and so far he has not been found, police said. Police released surveillance footage showing the suspect wearing a yellow reflectiv…

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Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Wanted For Damaging Long Island Business Know Him? Man Wanted For Damaging Long Island Business
Know Him? Man Wanted For Damaging Long Island Business Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who attempted to break into a Long Island business. It happened Thursday, March 10 at Celtic Crossing Tavern Kings Park, located on Pulaski Road, Suffolk County Police said. Security cameras were rolling at around 3:15 a.m. when the man used a shovel to try to break open a door. He was unsuccessful, but his actions damaged the door, police said. Surveillance footage showed the man wearing blue jeans and a black jacket with gloves, a beanie, and a dark colored face mask. Anyone with information can contact Suffolk County Crime …

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News
Expect Delays: Separate Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Expect Delays: Separate Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch
Expect Delays: Separate Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled On I-84 Stretch Be ready for possible traffic delays through southwest Dutchess County in the coming days. Scheduled road work on Interstate 84 near the Town of Fishkill will have one lane closed in either direction near Fishkill Creek, according to the Department of Transportation. First up will be the closure of one westbound lane between US Route 9 and State Route 52, Thursday, May 12, and Friday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. That will be followed by one eastbound lane closing through the same stretch Tuesday, May 17, and Wednesday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The closures are to accommodate bridg…

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