Michael Mashburn

Reporter

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Michael joined Daily Voice in April 2022, reporting on breaking news and community stories across New York’s Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Long Island. His coverage ranges from major incidents and investigations to human-interest features, with a focus on clear, accurate reporting that connects readers with the stories shaping their communities.

Prior to joining Daily Voice, he worked in radio news, reporting and anchoring for ABC affiliate KTAR in Phoenix and delivering news and traffic reports for KOMO in Seattle through iHeartMedia. He has also written and anchored national news content distributed to radio stations across the country through NBC News Radio.

Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Arizona State University in May 2014.

Michael Mashburn's Contributions

Saratoga Springs, NY
Obituaries
'He Was A Hero': Widow, 4 Kids See Swell Of Support After Death Of Saratoga Salesman 'He Was A Hero': Widow, 4 Kids See Swell Of Support After Death Of Saratoga Salesman
'He Was A Hero': Widow, 4 Kids See Swell Of Support After Death Of Saratoga Salesman A Saratoga County family is facing an unimaginable loss after the sudden death of a man remembered as a devoted husband and father of four. Michael Hipwell died unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 25, at the age of 45 according to his family. A cause of death was not given. Hipwell built a career in enterprise sales, most recently serving as an enterprise account executive at Precisely in New York City since May 2020, according to his LinkedIn page. Previously, he held senior account executive roles at Syncsort and HERE Technologies and worked as a field sales channel partner manager for the US an…

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by Michael Mashburn
Brentwood, NY
Breaking News
Brentwood Drunk Driver Slammed Into Family While Going Wrong Way, Critically Injuring Child: DA Brentwood Drunk Driver Slammed Into Family While Going Wrong Way, Critically Injuring Child: DA
Brentwood Drunk Driver Slammed Into Family While Going Wrong Way, Critically Injuring Child: DA An accused drunk driver was indicted on multiple felony charges after going the wrong way and slamming into a family, seriously injuring an 11-year-old boy and his mother, prosecutors alleged. Job Giuliani, 30, of Brentwood, was charged with aggravated vehicular assault and related offenses in Nassau County Court Wednesday, Jan. 28, in connection with a head-on crash on Beech Street in Atlantic Beach. Giuliani was intoxicated and impaired by marijuana when he crashed into the family’s vehicle after pulling out of a beach club parking area, prosecutors said. A 52-year-old father, 49-year-old…

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by Michael Mashburn
Saint James-Nesconset, NY
Breaking News
St. James Teen Likely Plummeted From Manhattan Bridge Weeks Ago, Police Hint In Update St. James Teen Likely Plummeted From Manhattan Bridge Weeks Ago, Police Hint In Update
St. James Teen Likely Plummeted From Manhattan Bridge Weeks Ago, Police Hint In Update A Long Island teenager who vanished after traveling to New York City was last seen on the pedestrian walkway of the Manhattan Bridge, where surveillance footage later captured a splash in the water, police said. Detectives have determined that Thomas Medlin, 15, of Saint James, was last known to be on the Manhattan Bridge on Friday, Jan. 9, at about 7:06 p.m, Suffolk County Police revealed in an update Wednesday, Jan. 28. Medlin’s cell phone last showed activity at approximately 7:09 p.m., police said. One minute later, at 7:10 p.m., a nearby surveillance camera captured a splash in the wat…

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by Michael Mashburn & Jillian Pikora
Ballston Spa, NY
Breaking News
Ballston Spa Mayor Frank Rossi Takes Leave Of Absence To Focus On Health Ballston Spa Mayor Frank Rossi Takes Leave Of Absence To Focus On Health
Ballston Spa Mayor Frank Rossi Takes Leave Of Absence To Focus On Health Ballston Spa Mayor Frank Rossi is stepping back from his day-to-day duties to focus on his health Rossi shared the decision during the village’s Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Jan. 26, stressing that the move is temporary and rooted in health concerns. “Health becomes paramount, and right now my health is not in great shape,” Rossi said during the meeting. “I’m not looking for sympathy on that, but we are at a point where I have to sort of look out for myself a little bit.” Rossi said the pressures tied to public service can take a toll, both physically and mentally, and that this mo…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
'Just Want Him Safe': Saint James Teen Missing 3 Weeks After Going To Meet Roblox Friend: Mom 'Just Want Him Safe': Saint James Teen Missing 3 Weeks After Going To Meet Roblox Friend: Mom
'Just Want Him Safe': Saint James Teen Missing 3 Weeks After Going To Meet Roblox Friend: Mom See Tragic Update: Teen Likely Plummeted From Manhattan Bridge Weeks Ago, Police Hint In Update Nearly three weeks after a Long Island teenager vanished after traveling into Manhattan, police and his family say they believe the 15-year-old left home to meet someone he connected with through an online gaming platform. Thomas Medlin, 15, of Saint James, was last seen on Friday, Jan. 9, after leaving the Stony Brook School and heading into New York City, as Daily Voice reported. Medlin left the school around 3:30 p.m. and ran to the Stony Brook Train Station, according to Suffolk County …

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by Michael Mashburn & Jillian Pikora
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Murder-Suicide At Albany Home Claims Lives Of Man, Woman: Police Murder-Suicide At Albany Home Claims Lives Of Man, Woman: Police
Murder-Suicide At Albany Home Claims Lives Of Man, Woman: Police A domestic murder-suicide left two people dead inside an Albany home Tuesday, Jan. 27, police said. Officers in the Pine Hills neighborhood responded to a residence on the 600 block of Myrtle Avenue, between Quail Street and Ontario Street, at around 3 p.m. after receiving reports of two people shot inside the home, Albany Police said. They found a 65-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were treated at the scene by Albany Fire Department personnel and emergency medical responders before being pronounced dead. Following an investigation, police believe t…

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by Michael Mashburn
Copiague, NY
Breaking News
Gun-Wielding Robbery Spree Ends With LI Man's Arrest: Police Gun-Wielding Robbery Spree Ends With LI Man's Arrest: Police
Gun-Wielding Robbery Spree Ends With LI Man's Arrest: Police A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with three armed robberies at Long Island businesses over a three-day span. Nehemiah Byers, of Amityville, was taken into custody Tuesday night, Jan. 27, after allegedly robbing businesses in Copiague, Amityville, and Farmingdale while displaying what appeared to be a handgun, Suffolk County Police said. Byers was arrested on Broadway in Amityville at about 9:48 p.m. Wednesday by First Precinct Anti-Crime officers, shortly after a robbery at a Farmingdale business, police said. Following an investigation by First Squad detectives, Byers was…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Man, Woman Killed In Shooting At Albany Home Man, Woman Killed In Shooting At Albany Home
Man, Woman Killed In Shooting At Albany Home Two people were killed in a shooting in Albany on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area of the 600 block of Myrtle Avenue in the city’s Pine Hiaround 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to Albany Police. A man and a woman were found dead at the scene, police said. No additional injuries were reported. “There is no threat to the community,” Albany Police said in a post on Facebook, urging residents to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while the investigation continues. The Albany Firefighters Union also confirmed that crews were responding to what it descri…

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by Michael Mashburn
Mineola, NY
Weather
Snow Much Scrutiny: Mamdani, Hochul—Even Ted Cruz—Dug Into Shoveling Drama Snow Much Scrutiny: Mamdani, Hochul—Even Ted Cruz—Dug Into Shoveling Drama
Snow Much Scrutiny: Mamdani, Hochul—Even Ted Cruz—Dug Into Shoveling Drama New York’s biggest winter storm in years proved once again that on the internet, everyone’s an expert. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani helped Brooklyn residents dig out from this weekend’s massive winter storm, but he quickly drew online fire, not for his politics but for his technique. Mamdani was photographed by ABC7 Sunday, Jan. 25, pitching in as Winter Storm Fern buried parts of the city under more than 11 inches of snow. But it wasn’t long before social media users zoomed in on how he was shoveling — and many were not impressed. Several commenters pointed out that Mamdani appeared to be twi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Two Weeks Have Passed Since 17-Year-Old Albany Girl Disappeared: Here's What We Know Two Weeks Have Passed Since 17-Year-Old Albany Girl Disappeared: Here's What We Know
Two Weeks Have Passed Since 17-Year-Old Albany Girl Disappeared: Here's What We Know Authorities are asking for help in locating an Albany teenager who has been missing for two weeks. Shannon Finnegan, 17, was last seen on Tuesday, Jan. 13, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Additional details, including a clothing description and possible destination, were not immediately available. Finnegan was previously reported missing in September 2025, as Daily Voice reported. Anyone with information is asked to call the Albany Police Department at 518-438-4000. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below.

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