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
Warning: NY Slaps Mental Health Labels On 'Addictive' Social Media Feeds Used By Kids Warning: NY Slaps Mental Health Labels On 'Addictive' Social Media Feeds Used By Kids
Warning: NY Slaps Mental Health Labels On 'Addictive' Social Media Feeds Used By Kids Social media platforms that use features designed to keep young users scrolling are now required to display mental health warning labels under new legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The law requires social media companies that offer features such as addictive feeds, autoplay, or infinite scroll to post warning labels alerting young users to potential mental health risks, according to the governor’s office. The warnings must appear when a young user first encounters the feature and periodically thereafter, and they cannot be skipped or dismissed. State officials said the legislation …

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by Michael Mashburn
Oyster Bay, NY
Breaking News
Southern State Fatal: 20-Year-Old ID'd Following Single-Vehicle Crash In Oyster Bay Southern State Fatal: 20-Year-Old ID'd Following Single-Vehicle Crash In Oyster Bay
Southern State Fatal: 20-Year-Old ID'd Following Single-Vehicle Crash In Oyster Bay A 20-year-old man was killed after his vehicle left the roadway on the Southern State Parkway and struck a light pole and several trees. The single-vehicle crash happened around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, on the eastbound Southern State Parkway near Hicksville Road in Oyster Bay, according to New York State Police. Abraham Toribio, 20, of Merrick, left the roadway for reasons that remain under investigation before striking a light pole and multiple trees and coming to rest on the shoulder, police said. Toribio was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and was transported to Nassau Uni…

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by Michael Mashburn
Floral Park-Bellerose, NY
Breaking News
Vanished On Christmas: Elmont Girl, 14, Has Been Missing For Days Vanished On Christmas: Elmont Girl, 14, Has Been Missing For Days
Vanished On Christmas: Elmont Girl, 14, Has Been Missing For Days Authorities are asking for help in locating a Long Island teenager who has been missing for several days. Johari Chavez, 14, was last seen leaving her Elmont residence on foot around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, according to Nassau County Police. Relatives reported her missing the following day. Chavez is described as 5-foot-1 and 170 pounds, with long dark hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a black t-shirt, red pajama pants, and black Crocs. A possible destination was not given. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911.…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lindenhurst, NY
On Your Side
CVS Refuses To Say If It'll Pay Funeral Costs For Lindenhurst Employee Murdered On Christmas CVS Refuses To Say If It'll Pay Funeral Costs For Lindenhurst Employee Murdered On Christmas
CVS Refuses To Say If It'll Pay Funeral Costs For Lindenhurst Employee Murdered On Christmas Pharmacy giant CVS repeatedly refused to say whether it would cover the funeral costs for an employee who was murdered inside a Long Island store on Christmas Day, hours after police accused the company of delaying its investigation. The victim, Edeedson Cine, 23, of West Babylon, was stabbed to death inside the company’s Lindenhurst store on East Montauk Highway around 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, as Daily Voice previously reported. Stabbed To Death On Christmas When officers arrived, they found Cine behind the counter, suffering from a stab wound to the chest, Suffolk County Police sai…

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by Michael Mashburn & Jillian Pikora
Lindenhurst, NY
Your Community
Is It Yours? $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased At Lindenhurst Business Is It Yours? $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased At Lindenhurst Business
Is It Yours? $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased At Lindenhurst Business Someone on Long Island could be sitting on a million-dollar payday. A second-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Lindenhurst, at the Ultra station located at 571 West Montauk Highway, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket was purchased for the Powerball drawing held Monday, Dec. 22. Monday’s winning numbers were 3-18-36-41-54 and the Powerball was 7. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Your Community
NY Warns Shoppers: Check Return Policies Before Heading Back To Stores NY Warns Shoppers: Check Return Policies Before Heading Back To Stores
NY Warns Shoppers: Check Return Policies Before Heading Back To Stores With the holiday shopping season wrapping up, New York officials are urging consumers to review store return policies closely to avoid surprise fees, denied refunds, or wasted trips. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection issued new guidance Wednesday, Dec. 24, reminding shoppers that return and refund rules vary widely by retailer, both in-store and online. “Before making a trip to the store, keep in mind that return and exchange policies vary by retailer,” said Secretary of State Walter Mosley. Reviewing those policies ahead of time can help consumers save time…

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by Michael Mashburn
Kingston, NY
Breaking News
Kingston Chiropractor Caught With Child Sex Abuse Material Gets Up To 20 Years Kingston Chiropractor Caught With Child Sex Abuse Material Gets Up To 20 Years
Kingston Chiropractor Caught With Child Sex Abuse Material Gets Up To 20 Years A Hudson Valley chiropractor could spend decades in prison after a judge imposed the maximum sentence for possessing and promoting child sex abuse material. Dr. John Boyle, 34, of Kingston, was sentenced Friday, Dec. 12, to a total of 7⅓ to 20 years behind bars, according to the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office. The sentence was imposed by visiting Judge James R. Farrell after a hearing determined Boyle violated the terms of a prior plea agreement. Boyle received consecutive sentences on multiple felony counts, including promoting and possessing an obscene sexual performance by a c…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hempstead, NY
Breaking News
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Hempstead Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Hempstead
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Hempstead A 14-year-old girl reported missing on Long Island is now the focus of an active police search. Nazareth Avila was last seen at her Hempstead residence around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, according to Nassau County Police. The case was reported early Wednesday morning, Dec. 24. Avila is described as a Hispanic female, 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing about 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray zip-up hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black sandals. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Nassau County Police Department Missing Persons Squad at …

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by Michael Mashburn
Valley Stream, NY
Your Community
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Valley Stream Business $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Valley Stream Business
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Valley Stream Business A Powerball player on Long Island is starting the new year a whole lot richer after a $1 million winning ticket was sold in Valley Stream. The second-prize-winning ticket matched five numbers in the Monday, Dec. 22 Powerball drawing and was sold at Gurucharan and Brothers, located at 100 West Merrick Road in Valley Stream, according to the New York Lottery. While no one hit the top Powerball jackpot in Monday night’s drawing, the prize pool is now climbing into jaw-dropping territory. The next jackpot is estimated at $1.7 billion, with a cash value of $781.3 million. The next Powerball dra…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Double Murderer Killed 3rd Victim Found Hidden Under NY Basement Stairs, DA Says Double Murderer Killed 3rd Victim Found Hidden Under NY Basement Stairs, DA Says
Double Murderer Killed 3rd Victim Found Hidden Under NY Basement Stairs, DA Says A New York man already serving 40 years to life for murdering two women has now been charged in a third killing — and investigators say there may be more victims still undiscovered. Richard Fox, 62, of Buffalo, was arraigned on a fresh murder charge in Niagara County Court on Monday, Dec. 22, in the January 2023 death of 32-year-old Crystal Curthoys, court records show. It came just weeks after Fox was sentenced in Erie County Court to consecutive prison terms after confessing to murdering Cassandra Watson and Marquita Mull. Curthoys’ remains were found beneath a basement staircase in a bo…

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