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

National Interest
Delta Cargo Scandal: 5 Indicted In Bribery, Money Laundering Schemes At JFK Airport, AG Says Delta Cargo Scandal: 5 Indicted In Bribery, Money Laundering Schemes At JFK Airport, AG Says
Delta Cargo Scandal: 5 Indicted In Bribery, Money Laundering Schemes At JFK Airport, AG Says Five men have been indicted in a series of bribery and money laundering schemes that allegedly funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars — along with luxury trips — to a high-level Delta Airlines employee at JFK Airport. The three long-running schemes involved fraudulent invoices, kickbacks, and cash bribes aimed at securing and protecting lucrative cargo-handling contracts at the Queens airport, according to the New York Attorney General’s office. The investigation was conducted jointly by state prosecutors and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Scheme 1: Quarterly Cash Bribes…

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by Michael Mashburn
Coxsackie-Athens, NY
Breaking News
Child Under 11 Sexually Abused By Coxsackie Man, Police Say Child Under 11 Sexually Abused By Coxsackie Man, Police Say
Child Under 11 Sexually Abused By Coxsackie Man, Police Say A Hudson Valley man is accused of sexually abusing a young child. Troopers in Greene County were contacted Monday, Dec. 8, with a report alleging a man had engaged in sexual contact with a child under the age of 11, according to New York State Police. Following an investigation, they arrested Thomas Bender, of Coxsackie, on suspicion of first-degree sexual abuse, a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. Bender was arraigned in the Town of Coxsackie Court before being remanded to the Greene County jail without bail. 

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by Michael Mashburn
Rockville Centre, NY
Breaking News
Ex-Correction Officer On Life Support After Patient Attacks Rockville Centre Hospital Guard: DA Ex-Correction Officer On Life Support After Patient Attacks Rockville Centre Hospital Guard: DA
Ex-Correction Officer On Life Support After Patient Attacks Rockville Centre Hospital Guard: DA A Nassau County grand jury indicted a Freeport man accused of violently attacking two security guards at Mercy Hospital, leaving a 62-year-old retired NYC correction officer unresponsive and on life support, according to prosecutors. The incident happened around midnight on Thursday, Oct. 16, while 28-year-old Eduard Lopez was being treated at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, according to the Nassau County DA’s office. Lopez allegedly became agitated as medical staff attempted to administer sedative medication, prompting multiple security officers to enter the room to assist. Lopez then…

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by Michael Mashburn
New Paltz-Gardiner, NY
Breaking News
U-Turn Attempt On Thruway Triggers Rollover Killing Man, Woman In Rosendale U-Turn Attempt On Thruway Triggers Rollover Killing Man, Woman In Rosendale
U-Turn Attempt On Thruway Triggers Rollover Killing Man, Woman In Rosendale Two Hudson Valley residents were killed and a third driver was critically injured after a violent two-vehicle collision on the New York State Thruway in Ulster County. The crash happened around 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, on I-87 northbound near mile marker 83 in Rosendale, as Daily Voice reported. A Nissan traveling southbound entered the U-turn at the marker and attempted to cross into the northbound lanes when it was struck by a northbound Kia in the left lane, according to New York State Police. The impact sent the Nissan rolling several times before it came to rest. The Kia continued …

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
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Blakeman Launches Bid For NY Governor, Setting Up GOP Clash With Stefanik Blakeman Launches Bid For NY Governor, Setting Up GOP Clash With Stefanik
Blakeman Launches Bid For NY Governor, Setting Up GOP Clash With Stefanik Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has officially launched his campaign for New York governor, setting up a high-profile Republican primary fight with Rep. Elise Stefanik. Blakeman announced his run Tuesday, Dec. 9, releasing a campaign video and posting on X that he plans to “Put New York First” by focusing on public safety, taxes, and utility costs. “Our state is struggling with high taxes, rising utility bills, and rising crime,” Blakeman wrote. “New Yorkers deserve a proven leader who will put New York first” Blakeman pointed to his record as Nassau County executive, including keep…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schenectady, NY
Breaking News
Man Murdered GF At Schenectady Motel, Staged Drowning After She Refused To Steal Cash For Drugs Man Murdered GF At Schenectady Motel, Staged Drowning After She Refused To Steal Cash For Drugs
Man Murdered GF At Schenectady Motel, Staged Drowning After She Refused To Steal Cash For Drugs A Schenectady County jury found a 41-year-old man guilty of murdering his girlfriend inside a Schenectady motel room during a prolonged attack. Corydon Carlton was convicted of second-degree murder on Tuesday, Dec. 9, following a trial in Schenectady County Court. Prosecutors said Carlton killed Renee Stratton, 49, inside a room at the Imperial Motel on State Street in the early morning hours of July 21, 2024. Surveillance footage and witness testimony placed the two in the room together for roughly three hours. When Carlton finally emerged, Stratton had suffered catastrophic injuries cons…

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by Michael Mashburn
New Paltz-Gardiner, NY
Breaking News
Northbound Thruway Shut Down By Serious Injury Crash In Rosendale (DEVELOPING) Northbound Thruway Shut Down By Serious Injury Crash In Rosendale (DEVELOPING)
Northbound Thruway Shut Down By Serious Injury Crash In Rosendale (Developing) A serious injury crash involving an overturned vehicle shut down all lanes of the New York State Thruway in Ulster County, prompting a large emergency response Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 9. The collision was reported around 2 p.m. as a rollover wreck in the northbound lanes in Rosendale, between exits 18 and 19, according to New York State Police. Two occupants were taken to the hospital in serious condition, while a third person suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. At least one medevac helicopter responded to the scene.  Both the northbound and southbound lanes were…

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by Michael Mashburn
Patchogue-Medford, NY
Breaking News
Elementary School Crossing Guard Hit By SUV While Assisting Pedestrian In Medford Elementary School Crossing Guard Hit By SUV While Assisting Pedestrian In Medford
Elementary School Crossing Guard Hit By SUV While Assisting Pedestrian In Medford A crossing guard was hospitalized after she was struck by an SUV just steps from a Long Island elementary school. The collision happened around 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, in Medford, at the intersection of Beechnut and Wave avenues, near Eagle Elementary School, according to Suffolk County Police. An on-duty crossing guard stepped into the crosswalk and raised her stop sign to assist a pedestrian when a Ford SUV failed to stop and struck her, police said. The crossing guard was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The pedestrian she was assisting ha…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Rapist Who Drugged Suffolk 14-Year-Old Fled Country After She Gave Birth To His Child Rapist Who Drugged Suffolk 14-Year-Old Fled Country After She Gave Birth To His Child
Rapist Who Drugged Suffolk 14-Year-Old Fled Country After She Gave Birth To His Child A 30-year-old Guatemalan national will spend nearly two decades in prison for raping a 14-year-old Long Island girl and fleeing the country after learning she had given birth to his child. Lazaro Huertas-Perez was sentenced to 17 years behind bars Tuesday, Dec. 9, in Suffolk County Court after pleading guilty in November to first-degree rape and related charges. Prosecutors argued the abuse happened in the summer of 2021 inside a multi-family home where Huertas-Perez and the victim both lived. According to Huertas-Perez’ admissions during his plea, he offered the teen a glass of water cont…

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by Michael Mashburn
Highland-Lloyd, NY
Breaking News
Driver Killed After Mercedes Hits Stopped Construction Truck On Thruway In Esopus Driver Killed After Mercedes Hits Stopped Construction Truck On Thruway In Esopus
Driver Killed After Mercedes Hits Stopped Construction Truck On Thruway In Esopus A 60-year-old man was killed when his Mercedes slammed into a stopped construction vehicle on the New York State Thruway in Ulster County. Troopers responded around 11:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, to a two-vehicle crash on I-87 northbound near milepost 80.7 in the town of Esopus, according to New York State Police. A preliminary investigation found that a Mercedes-Benz heading north in the left lane struck a Freightliner that was stopped across the left shoulder and partially in the lane as part of an active construction operation. Multiple work vehicles were positioned in the area to shift tr…

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