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

Albany, NY

Your Community

Quiet Heroes To Viral Moments: Everyday New Yorkers Who Captured Our Hearts In 2025 Not every story that captures our attention involves fame, power, or breaking news — sometimes it’s the quiet moments, the personal battles, and the unexpected acts of courage that stay with us the longest. Throughout 2025, Daily Voice readers showed up in droves for stories about everyday people facing extraordinary moments: neighbors protecting one another, families navigating illness and loss, strangers stepping up in life-changing ways, and lives shaped by resilience, love, and community. From centenarians still dancing to children fighting cancer, from selfless organ donors to viral mo…

by Michael Mashburn

12/31/2025

Albany, NY

Breaking News

Sheriff’s Patrol Car Stolen, Crashed During Probe Of Car Thefts In Schoharie County A routine investigation into stolen cars took a surreal turn in upstate New York when a thief stole a sheriff’s patrol vehicle, then crashed it into other cars while fleeing, police said. The bizarre incident unfolded in Schoharie County, in the hamlet of Central Bridge, around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, according to sheriff’s officials. Deputies initially responded to Wetsel Hollow Road regarding multiple vehicles that had been stolen and later abandoned nearby, police said. While deputies were on scene, a marked sheriff’s patrol vehicle was stolen, according to police. Law enforcement a…

by Michael Mashburn

12/30/2025

Albany, NY

Your Community

Fame & Frenzy: NY's Top 10 Celebrity Moments Of 2025 From celebrities packing up and leaving the country to surprise appearances, viral TV moments, and hometown returns, New York found itself at the center of pop culture conversation again and again this year. Whether it was a political statement that crossed borders, a meet-and-greet that left fans frustrated, or a single unscripted moment that lit up social media, these stories captured how quickly local moments can ripple far beyond New York. Here’s a look back at Daily Voice’s top 10 New York celebrity stories of 2025, ranked by pageviews. Rosie O’Donnell and President Donald Trump.…

by Michael Mashburn

12/30/2025

East Meadow, NY

Breaking News

Missing 14-Year-Old East Meadow Boy Found Safe UPDATE – Xander Flores has been found safe, according to police. ORIGINAL REPORT – Police are asking for the public’s help locating a 14-year-old boy who was reported missing on Long Island. Xander Flores was last seen on foot at around 1 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, in East Meadow, according to the Nassau County Police Department. He was reported missing roughly an hour later. Flores is described as Hispanic, approximately 5-foot-6 and 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. His clothing at the time he was last seen and his intended destination are unknown. Detectives with the de…

by Michael Mashburn

12/30/2025

Mineola, NY

Your Community

From Exile To Elections: These Stories Shook Long Island Politics In 2025 From a beloved Long Island celebrity leaving the country to a missing candidate remaining on the ballot, 2025 delivered a string of political moments that were as unsettling as they were unprecedented. The year saw national drama collide with local consequences across Nassau and Suffolk counties, with elections, scandals, court rulings, and resignations reshaping the region’s political landscape. Here’s a look back at the Long Island–linked stories that dominated headlines, sparked outrage, and defined a turbulent year in local and national politics — for better or worse. Rosi…

by Michael Mashburn

12/30/2025

Hempstead, NY

Breaking News

Teen BMW Driver Involved In Fatal 3-Vehicle Crash In Woodmere A 76-year-old man was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Long Island after his SUV was struck by a BMW driven by a teenager, police said. The fatal collision happened around 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, on West Broadway in Woodmere, according to Nassau County Police. A preliminary investigation found that the 76-year-old man was driving a Nissan SUV westbound when it was struck by a BMW convertible traveling eastbound and operated by a 17-year-old boy, police said. After the initial impact, the BMW continued and struck a Mazda traveling westbound. The driver of the Nissan was transported to…

by Michael Mashburn

12/30/2025

Freeport, NY

Breaking News

Left To Die: Woman, 24, Nabbed In Hit-Run Freeport Crash That Killed 'Loving' Grandpa, Cops Say A woman has been arrested more than a month after a hit-and-run crash in Freeport that killed a 76-year-old pedestrian. Heidy Almendarez, 24, of Wyandanch, was taken into custody by Nassau County Police Monday, Dec. 29, on suspicion of leaving the scene of a fatal incident and tampering with physical evidence, the agency said. Her arrest stems from a crash that happened around 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the intersection of North Grove Street and Brooklyn Avenue in Freeport, as Daily Voice reported. The victim, later identified as 76-year-old Octavio Dejesus Espinal Sime, of West Bab…

by Michael Mashburn & Jillian Pikora

12/30/2025

Albany, NY

On Your Side

Table For None: Capital Region Restaurants We Lost In 2025 From longtime neighborhood staples to newer spots that quickly became favorites, 2025 brought a wave of restaurant closures across the Capital Region. Some closed after decades of service and well-earned retirements, while others were lost to rising costs, sudden hardship, or changing circumstances. Together, the closures reflect a year of transition for the Capital Region’s dining scene — and the lasting impact these restaurants left on the people who filled their tables. Daily Voice covered the following Capital Region restaurant closures in 2025. Google Maps street view Te…

by Michael Mashburn

12/29/2025

Mineola, NY

On Your Side

Table For None: The Long Island Restaurants We Lost In 2025 From ice cream counters and diner booths to Italian banquets and donut cases, 2025 marked the end of an era for several beloved Long Island restaurants. Some closed after generations of service and well-earned retirements. Others were lost to tragedy or unexpected hardship. Together, they tell a larger story about the places that shaped everyday life on Long Island — and the memories that remain long after the doors shut. Below are the Long Island restaurant closures that Daily Voice covered in 2025: Pamsicecream Instagram Pam’s Ice Cream, a beloved East Islip staple that served genera…

by Michael Mashburn

12/29/2025

National Interest

Slain CVS Worker Spent Christmas Morning Helping Family Before Picking Up Fateful Shift: Report Edeedson “Eddy” Cine spent Christmas morning helping his family before heading to a CVS shift he hadn’t even been scheduled to work — a last act of kindness that would cost the 23-year-old his life. Cine, of West Babylon, was fatally stabbed while working at the CVS on East Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst on Christmas night, as Daily Voice reported. Officers arrived to find the young man behind a counter, with a stab wound to his chest. He was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, where he was pronounced dead. Cine had not been scheduled to work that day, his fathe…

by Michael Mashburn

12/29/2025

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