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.

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Schenectady, NY
Breaking News
Drunk Dad With 3-Year-Old Walks On Railroad Tracks In Washington County, Police Say Drunk Dad With 3-Year-Old Walks On Railroad Tracks In Washington County, Police Say
Drunk Dad With 3-Year-Old Walks On Railroad Tracks In Washington County, Police Say A Washington County father is accused of walking along active railroad tracks with his 3-year-old child while intoxicated. Deputies arrested Timothy Dibell, 45, of Fort Edward, after investigating a report of a man and child walking on the Canadian Pacific Railroad tracks near Marion Street in the Village of Fort Edward on Wednesday, March 4, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Train operators spotted the pair on the tracks and were able to stop the train in time, preventing a possible tragedy, according to officials. Investigators determined Dibell was intoxicated while …

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
14-Year-Old Shot In Both Legs Near Central Ave In Albany 14-Year-Old Shot In Both Legs Near Central Ave In Albany
14-Year-Old Shot In Both Legs Near Central Ave In Albany A 14-year-old boy is recovering after being shot in both legs during an early morning incident near a busy Albany intersection. Officers responded around 6:15 a.m. Sunday, March 8 to the 200 block of Central Avenue near North Lake Avenue after receiving reports of a person who had been shot, according to Albany Police. When officers arrived, they found the teenage victim suffering from gunshot wounds to both legs. First responders from the Albany Fire Department and emergency medical personnel treated the boy at the scene before transporting him to Albany Medical Center, where he was liste…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Your Community
Sudden Death Of 16-Month-Old Inspires Nearly $8K For Albany Med Children’s ER Sudden Death Of 16-Month-Old Inspires Nearly $8K For Albany Med Children’s ER
Sudden Death Of 16-Month-Old Inspires Nearly $8K For Albany Med Children’s ER A New York family is honoring the memory of a 16-month-old boy whose sudden, unexplained death stunned loved ones by raising thousands of dollars to support families facing similar emergencies. Liam Chadwick was born Jan. 4, 2024, and died on May 8, 2025, after collapsing during a nap at daycare, according to a family statement shared through the Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation. After Liam’s death, an autopsy determined the cause to be SUDC, a rare condition diagnosed only after doctors rule out every known medical explanation. The diagnosis came months after Liam’s…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Price Check Panic? Walmart Digital Shelf Tags Should Be Banned By NY Lawmakers, Union Argues Price Check Panic? Walmart Digital Shelf Tags Should Be Banned By NY Lawmakers, Union Argues
Price Check Panic? Walmart Digital Shelf Tags Should Be Banned By NY Lawmakers, Union Argues A major grocery workers’ union is calling on New York lawmakers to quickly ban electronic shelf labels, warning the technology could enable “predatory” pricing practices. The push comes as Walmart accelerates plans to install the digital price tags in all 5,200 of its US stores within the next year, drawing criticism from labor groups who say the technology could allow retailers to exploit shoppers by changing prices instantly. In a statement Friday, March 6, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) criticized the move and urged New York officials to act before the tech…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Week Has Passed Since 13-Year-Old Albany Boy Disappeared Week Has Passed Since 13-Year-Old Albany Boy Disappeared
Week Has Passed Since 13-Year-Old Albany Boy Disappeared Authorities are asking for help in locating an Albany teenager who has been missing for a week. Tristan Moore, 13, was last seen at his Albany residence on Friday, Feb. 27, according to Albany Police. Additional details like a clothing description or possible destination were not given. 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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by Michael Mashburn
Ballston Spa, NY
On Your Side
Bittersweet Goodbye: Teen Baker Closing Beloved Milton ‘Bake Shed’ Started At Age 10 Bittersweet Goodbye: Teen Baker Closing Beloved Milton ‘Bake Shed’ Started At Age 10
Bittersweet Goodbye: Teen Baker Closing Beloved Milton ‘Bake Shed’ Started At Age 10 Thirteen-year-old Isla Davis is retiring. From the baking business, at least. After more than three years, the Saratoga County teen is preparing to close her beloved baking shack, Isla’s Divine Desserts. Operations will soon shut down following what her family described in a Facebook post as a change in passions and future goals. “While we were on hiatus, Isla and I did some soul searching and have decided to close the business,” her mom Alyson wrote. “It has been a wonderful 3 1/2 years but our passions have gone in different directions.” A Neighborhood Bake Shed Isla’s Divine Desserts …

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by Michael Mashburn
Troy, NY
Breaking News
Landlords Must Show ‘Good Cause’ To Evict Tenants Under New Troy Law Landlords Must Show ‘Good Cause’ To Evict Tenants Under New Troy Law
Landlords Must Show ‘Good Cause’ To Evict Tenants Under New Troy Law The Troy City Council voted unanimously to adopt Good Cause Eviction protections, implementing tenant safeguards aimed at limiting large rent increases and preventing evictions without a valid reason. The measure passed in a 7-0 vote during the council’s Thursday night meeting, March 5, making Troy the 20th locality in New York State to opt into the Good Cause Eviction law. The policy is designed to protect tenants from steep rent hikes and evictions without justification. Under the law, landlords must show a legitimate reason — or “good cause” — to remove a tenant, such as failure to pay r…

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by Michael Mashburn
Guilderland-Altamont, NY
Your Community
$3.2M Mansion On 20 Acres In Guilderland Is Albany County’s Most Expensive Listing $3.2M Mansion On 20 Acres In Guilderland Is Albany County’s Most Expensive Listing
$3.2M Mansion On 20 Acres In Guilderland Is Albany County’s Most Expensive Listing A newly built luxury estate tucked onto more than 20 acres in Guilderland currently holds the title of Albany County’s priciest home on the market. The five-bedroom, six-bathroom home at 8 Jani Lane is listed for $3.2 million as of Thursday, March 5, according to its listing with Venture Fox Realty. The massive residence spans about 8,635 square feet and sits on a secluded 20.65-acre lot overlooking the dramatic cliffs of the Helderberg Escarpment. Built in 2023 and still nearing completion, the custom four-story home gives future owners a rare opportunity to help choose the final finishes…

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by Michael Mashburn
Troy, NY
Breaking News
Driver Threatens To Run Over Parking Officer During Ticket Dispute In Troy, Mayor Says Driver Threatens To Run Over Parking Officer During Ticket Dispute In Troy, Mayor Says
Driver Threatens To Run Over Parking Officer During Ticket Dispute In Troy, Mayor Says A Troy parking enforcement officer was threatened and subjected to racial slurs while issuing a ticket, according to Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello. The confrontation happened at the corner of 4th and Congress streets on Thursday, March 5, when the officer was issuing a ticket to a vehicle parked illegally in a pedestrian crosswalk, Mantello said in a statement. The vehicle’s owner approached the officer and began shouting racial obscenities and threatened to “run over” the officer if he did not move out of the way, according to the mayor. A video of the interaction has since circulated on s…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
NY Sex Offender Busted For Not Reporting Social Media Accounts: Police NY Sex Offender Busted For Not Reporting Social Media Accounts: Police
NY Sex Offender Busted For Not Reporting Social Media Accounts: Police A registered sex offender in Warren County has been arrested after investigators said he failed to report changes to his social media accounts as required under New York law. Jonathan Licata, 54, of Lake Luzerne was charged with two felonies after an investigation found he did not update social media account information with the state registry within the required timeframe, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. The charges stem from an incident dated Nov. 1, 2025. Licata is listed as a level 2 sex offender under the New York State Sex Offender Registry. The designation stems fro…

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