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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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'She Loved Her Customers': LI Pizzeria Owner Mourned Following Death At Age 64 'She Loved Her Customers': LI Pizzeria Owner Mourned Following Death At Age 64
'She Loved Her Customers': LI Pizzeria Owner Mourned Following Death At Age 64 The Wading River community is mourning the loss of Maria Tranchina, the beloved owner of Pazzo Ristorante and Wood Fired Pizzeria, who died Monday, Aug. 11, at the age of 64. For nearly a decade, Tranchina poured her heart into Pazzo Ristorante, turning the eatery into more than just a place for great pizza. To her, it was a dream come true — a hub for friendship, community, and the joy of sharing food. Pazzo announced her passing in a Facebook post, describing Tranchina as someone who “put her heart into everything she did” and “loved her customers like they were family.” "Pazzo was more…

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Inwood Man Gets 4 Years For $1.7M COVID Loan Fraud, Lavish Spending Spree Inwood Man Gets 4 Years For $1.7M COVID Loan Fraud, Lavish Spending Spree
Inwood Man Gets 4 Years For $1.7M COVID Loan Fraud, Lavish Spending Spree A Long Island man will spend the next four years in federal prison for stealing more than $1.7 million in COVID-19 relief funds and using the money to fund a luxury lifestyle. Niall Alli, 52, of Inwood, was sentenced Wednesday, Aug. 13, in Central Islip federal court. He must also repay the full $1.7 million to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and forfeit about $135,000 in seized assets, including cryptocurrency. Alli pleaded guilty in December 2023. Between April 2020 and November 2021, he fraudulently obtained four Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans on behalf of two compani…

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NY Man Threatened Family Of Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO, DOJ Says NY Man Threatened Family Of Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO, DOJ Says
NY Man Threatened Family Of Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO, DOJ Says A New York man is facing federal charges for allegedly threatening and harassing a relative of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Saratoga County resident Shane Daley, 40, of Galway, was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 13, and charged with cyberstalking, the US Attorney’s Office said. According to a criminal complaint, Daley called a work phone line used by one of Thompson’s relatives multiple times between Dec. 4 and Dec. 7, 2024 — starting just hours after Thompson’s death in midtown Manhattan. He left a series of voicemails that included harassing and threatening language about Thomps…

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Woman Shot During Overnight Altercation In Albany Woman Shot During Overnight Altercation In Albany
Woman Shot During Overnight Altercation In Albany A 24-year-old woman is recovering after being shot during a fight in Albany early Wednesday, Aug. 13. Officers responded to the area of Albany Street near Broadway just before 12:45 a.m. for reports of gunfire, according to Albany Police. When they arrived, they found evidence consistent with a shooting but no victim at the scene. A short time later, staff at Albany Memorial Hospital alerted police that a 24-year-old woman had walked into the emergency room with a gunshot wound to her lower back. Investigators determined the woman had been involved in a physical altercation with several ot…

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Wrong Turn Killing: Gunman Appeals NY Murder Conviction In Kaylin Gillis Death Wrong Turn Killing: Gunman Appeals NY Murder Conviction In Kaylin Gillis Death
Wrong Turn Killing: Gunman Appeals NY Murder Conviction In Kaylin Gillis Death An upstate New York homeowner sentenced to decades in prison for fatally shooting a young woman in his driveway is formally appealing his murder conviction. In a Washington County Court filing Tuesday, Aug. 12, attorneys for Kevin Monahan, 66, argued his trial was riddled with legal errors and that prosecutors failed to prove he acted with the extreme disregard for human life required for a murder conviction. Monahan is currently serving 25 years to life for fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis outside his Hebron home in April 2023, as Daily Voice reported. What They're Claiming In c…

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Police & Fire
Long Island Sisters, 16, Have Been Missing For Days Long Island Sisters, 16, Have Been Missing For Days
Long Island Sisters, 16, Have Been Missing For Days Authorities are asking for help in locating two Long Island sisters who have been missing for several days. Daneayah and Daneajah Johnson, both 16, were last seen in Port Jefferson Station on Saturday, Aug. 9, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Daneayah was wearing a black shirt, gray pants, and gray Jordan shoes, while Daneajah had a blue sweater, black sweatpants, and slippers. The girls may have traveled to Philadelphia, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below.

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Bold Bagel Shop Bandit Snatches $100 Tip Jar In Jericho, Police Say (VIDEO) Bold Bagel Shop Bandit Snatches $100 Tip Jar In Jericho, Police Say (VIDEO)
Bold Bagel Shop Bandit Snatches $100 Tip Jar In Jericho, Police Say (Video) Police are working to identify a man caught on video stealing a tip jar containing nearly $100 from a Long Island bagel shop. The theft happened in Jericho at around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at Beyond Bagels on North Broadway, according to Nassau County Police. A 67-year-old male employee called 911 after discovering the jar was missing. Surveillance video captured an unknown man entering the store, taking the tip jar, and then fleeing on foot in an unknown direction. No injuries were reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. A…

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From 'Party' To Problem: Bad Bunny Fans Warned Of Fake Ticket Scams From 'Party' To Problem: Bad Bunny Fans Warned Of Fake Ticket Scams
From 'Party' To Problem: Bad Bunny Fans Warned Of Fake Ticket Scams Fans planning to see Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico are being urged to watch out for fake tickets after some concertgoers spent thousands to attend—only to be turned away at the door. In a warning issued Tuesday, Aug. 12, New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office said it received complaints from New Yorkers who bought tickets to see the Puerto Rican superstar, then traveled to San Juan only to be told at the venue their tickets were invalid.  The concerts run through Sept. 14, 2025. “Bad Bunny is a musical icon in New York, and scammers are taking advantage of his popularity to sell f…

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Hanukkah Shooting: Man Who Opened Fire Outside NY Synagogue Gets Years In Prison Hanukkah Shooting: Man Who Opened Fire Outside NY Synagogue Gets Years In Prison
Hanukkah Shooting: Man Who Opened Fire Outside NY Synagogue Gets Years In Prison A man who fired a shotgun outside an Albany synagogue on the first night of Hanukkah in 2023 has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, 29, of Schenectady, pleaded guilty in February to a federal hate crime for the Dec. 7, 2023, incident at Temple Israel, as Daily Voice previously reported. Alkhader took an Uber to the synagogue, walked up the front steps, pulled a shotgun from a duffel bag, and fired two rounds into the air while shouting “Free Palestine.” Adults and children were inside at the time, but no one was injured. He had planned to shoot out the syna…

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Toddler Struck, Killed In Parking Lot At Long Island Park Toddler Struck, Killed In Parking Lot At Long Island Park
Toddler Struck, Killed In Parking Lot At Long Island Park A 2-year-old has died after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot at Belmont Lake State Park, according to New York State Police. The incident happened around 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, in the park’s north parking lot in the Town of Babylon. An Acura hit the child, who later died from their injuries, police said. The driver immediately called 911 and stayed at the scene. They are cooperating with investigators. Following an investigation, State Police determined there was no criminality involved in the incident. Loved ones are invited to share a statement, funeral details, and/or pho…

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