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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. 

Michael Mashburn's Contributions

Real Estate
This Is What $25M Gets You In Saratoga County (Yes, There’s An Elevator) This Is What $25M Gets You In Saratoga County (Yes, There’s An Elevator)
This Is What $25M Gets You In Saratoga County (Yes, There’s An Elevator) Got $25 million burning a hole in your pocket? Saratoga County has just the mansion for you. Known as Palazzo Riggi, this sprawling stone sanctuary—located at 637 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs—is currently the priciest real estate listing around. Situated on a corner lot behind wrought-iron black and gold gates, the six-bedroom, 13-bathroom property stretches nearly 20,000 square feet across just under an acre. Julie & Co Realty Originally owned by socialite Michele Riggi and her late husband Ronald, the mansion is as opulent as they come, boasting everything from a koi po…

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Lifestyle
'Jesus Krispies!' Cannoli French Toast, Cocktails Fuel Buzz At Suffolk Brunch Spot 'Jesus Krispies!' Cannoli French Toast, Cocktails Fuel Buzz At Suffolk Brunch Spot
'Jesus Krispies!' Cannoli French Toast, Cocktails Fuel Buzz At Suffolk Brunch Spot If brunch is a sport, then Nappi’s Nook is already a hometown champion. The Nesconset eatery—opened in 2022 at 204 Smithtown Boulevard—keeps locals lining up with its whimsical lattes, over-the-top pancake stacks, and playful twists on brunch classics that are as fun to photograph as they are to eat. The restaurant is the latest transformation of a longtime breakfast-and-lunch fixture in the community. Brothers Jason and Stephen Nappi took over the space once known as Corner Café, giving it a sleek new design and a menu meant to dazzle the brunch crowd. View this post o…

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Lifestyle
Support Swells For Port Ewen Man Severely Burned In Fire, Family Who’s 'Starting Over' Support Swells For Port Ewen Man Severely Burned In Fire, Family Who’s 'Starting Over'
Support Swells For Port Ewen Man Severely Burned In Fire, Family Who’s 'Starting Over' Neighbors are rallying to support an Ulster County man recovering from severe burns after he and his family lost everything in a massive apartment fire. The blaze broke out at Lakeshore Villas in Port Ewen at around 6:15 p.m. on Friday, July 25, injuring 13 people and leaving Liam Underhill hospitalized, according to a GoFundMe campaign. He suffered third-degree burns after flames engulfed his building. Underhill was home alone when the flames spread. With no safe way out, he jumped from a second-story window, sustaining burns to his hands and body before being rushed first to HealthAllianc…

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News
Roblox Let Sexual Predator Target 12-Year-Old NY Girl, Lawsuit Claims Roblox Let Sexual Predator Target 12-Year-Old NY Girl, Lawsuit Claims
Roblox Let Sexual Predator Target 12-Year-Old NY Girl, Lawsuit Claims Roblox is facing a federal lawsuit from the guardian of a 12-year-old New York girl who says the gaming giant put profits over safety, leaving children vulnerable to predators on its platform. The suit – filed on behalf of a Schenectady family in federal court in northern California on Tuesday, Aug. 26 – alleges that Roblox Corporation knowingly designed and marketed its app in a way that exposed children to sexual predators while misrepresenting it as safe for young users. It accuses Roblox of multiple counts, including fraudulent concealment, negligent misrepresentation, general negligen…

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News
Trio Robs Late-Night DoorDasher In Hudson, Police Say Trio Robs Late-Night DoorDasher In Hudson, Police Say
Trio Robs Late-Night DoorDasher In Hudson, Police Say Three men are facing felony charges after allegedly robbing a DoorDash driver who was making a late-night food delivery in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened around 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, when Hudson City Police responded to a 911 call reporting a robbery near Strawberry Alley. A DoorDash delivery driver told officers he was approached by three men who demanded his wallet and food order. One suspect claimed to have a firearm, though no weapon was displayed. Fearing for his safety, the driver handed over his iPhone, cash, and the food order, police said. He was not physically …

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Business
One Last Round Of Margaritas: Iconic Albany Mexican Restaurant Closing After 42 Years One Last Round Of Margaritas: Iconic Albany Mexican Restaurant Closing After 42 Years
One Last Round Of Margaritas: Iconic Albany Mexican Restaurant Closing After 42 Years A longtime Albany staple is preparing to serve its final meals after more than four decades in business. El Loco Mexican Café, located at 465 Madison Avenue, will permanently close on Saturday, Sept. 6, an employee confirmed to Daily Voice. “This is not a decision I came to lightly,” owner Patrick Noonan said in a statement. “The restaurant world has changed dramatically since the pandemic, and while we have worked tirelessly to keep El Loco thriving, the truth is the landscape around us shifted in ways we simply couldn’t ignore.” View this post on Instagram …

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Sex Offender Who Raped Suffolk County Hospital Patient On Drive Home Gets Over Decade In Prison Sex Offender Who Raped Suffolk County Hospital Patient On Drive Home Gets Over Decade In Prison
Sex Offender Who Raped Suffolk County Hospital Patient On Drive Home Gets Over Decade In Prison A previously convicted sex offender will spend years more in prison for raping a woman he befriended at a Long Island hospital. Rupert Cruz, 65, of Coram, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Aug. 26, after pleading guilty to first-degree rape Cruz met the 32-year-old victim while they were both patients at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson in June 2023, according to prosecutors. He offered her a ride home when they were discharged, and she accepted. Once inside the car, Cruz gave the woman a drink from an opened soda can and began making sexual ad…

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News
Drunk Driver Hits Pole, Flips Car Outside Malta Dunkin’, Police Say Drunk Driver Hits Pole, Flips Car Outside Malta Dunkin’, Police Say
Drunk Driver Hits Pole, Flips Car Outside Malta Dunkin’, Police Say A Saratoga Springs woman was arrested after allegedly driving drunk and causing a rollover crash in Malta late Monday night, Aug. 25. The crash happened around 9:45 p.m. on state Route 67 west of Route 9, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators determined that Alyssa Joly, 25, was driving while intoxicated when she left the roadway, struck a light pole, and overturned in the westbound lane, police said. Her vehicle came to rest in front of a Dunkin’ restaurant. Joly was also speeding and failed to stay in her lane before the crash, according to police. She was cha…

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LI Pizzeria Owner Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old Worker After Giving Her Cash, Police Say LI Pizzeria Owner Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old Worker After Giving Her Cash, Police Say
LI Pizzeria Owner Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old Worker After Giving Her Cash, Police Say A Long Island pizzeria owner is accused of luring a 15-year-old employee into his private office and sexually abusing her, police said. Joseph Piccolo, 61, was arrested Friday, Aug. 15, following an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct at his Oceanside pizzeria, Pizzaiola on Long Beach Road. Piccolo told the female worker to come back to the restaurant on Sunday, Aug. 10, when nobody else would be there to he could give her extra money, Nassau County Police said. When the girl entered his office, Piccolo handed her $200 and and began touching her, according to police. The vic…

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NY Boarding Owners Let 21 Dogs Die, Police Say NY Boarding Owners Let 21 Dogs Die, Police Say
NY Boarding Owners Let 21 Dogs Die, Police Say Two owners of a dog boarding facility in upstate New York are facing criminal charges after 21 dogs were found dead. Washington County deputies were called Sunday, Aug. 24, to Anastasia’s Acres Dog Boarding on Allen Road in Argyle for a report of deceased animals, the agency said. Investigators determined that the facility’s owners, Robert Palulis, 48, and Anastasia Palulis, 38, failed to provide adequate water and ventilation, resulting in the deaths of 21 dogs, according to police. Another dog required medical treatment. Both owners were each charged with 22 counts under New York’s Agric…

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