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
Gun-Check At Door Preceded Teen’s Killing Of Standout College Athlete At Hempstead Party: Cops Gun-Check At Door Preceded Teen’s Killing Of Standout College Athlete At Hempstead Party: Cops
Gun-Check At Door Preceded Teen’s Killing Of Standout College Athlete At Hempstead Party: Cops An 18-year-old man has been arrested after police say he opened fire at a Long Island house party, killing a standout Monroe University basketball player and wounding two others. Jacob McMillan, of Baldwin, was taken into custody by Nassau County Police Wednesday, Dec. 3, in connection with the Nov. 22 shooting in Hempstead that claimed the life of 19-year-old Amira McCleod. Investigators said McMillan arrived at a house party near Willow Avenue and Kennedy Avenue shortly before 11 p.m., where a crowd of college students had gathered. The host confronted attendees at the door to ensure no o…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Newlywed, ‘Devoted’ Volunteer Suffered Emergency Before Fatal Crash Into Patchogue Storefront Newlywed, ‘Devoted’ Volunteer Suffered Emergency Before Fatal Crash Into Patchogue Storefront
Newlywed, ‘Devoted’ Volunteer Suffered Emergency Before Fatal Crash Into Patchogue Storefront Loved ones are revealing new details about a Long Island man who was killed in a high-speed car crash into a vacant storefront. Scott Letizia, 42, of Patchogue, died Tuesday evening, Dec. 2, at NYU Langone Hospital–Suffolk, one day after the early-morning crash, as Daily Voice reported. Letizia was driving a Honda Accord when it blew through the intersection of North Ocean Avenue and Main Street around 5:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, and slammed into a commercial building, Suffolk County Police said.  No other vehicles were involved, and nobody else was injured. The commercial space was va…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hempstead, NY
Breaking News
Bloodied Mugshot Shows Driver Who Fled Traffic Stop, Injured 2 Cops In New Cassel: Police Bloodied Mugshot Shows Driver Who Fled Traffic Stop, Injured 2 Cops In New Cassel: Police
Bloodied Mugshot Shows Driver Who Fled Traffic Stop, Injured 2 Cops In New Cassel: Police A Long Island man is accused of fleeing a traffic stop and injuring two Nassau County police officers during his arrest. The incident happened in New Cassel around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, when officers were investigating a GMC van on Park Avenue near Hopper Street, according to Nassau County Police. The driver, identified as José Henrriquez Guillen, tried to hide a plastic bag containing a white powdery substance before refusing to exit the vehicle, police said. He then drove off, sparking a brief pursuit. Officers stopped the vehicle shortly after and attempted to take him into custo…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schenectady, NY
Your Community
Historic Schenectady Victorian Sells For $175K Under Asking After Months On Market Historic Schenectady Victorian Sells For $175K Under Asking After Months On Market
Historic Schenectady Victorian Sells For $175K Under Asking After Months On Market A sprawling stone Victorian in Upstate New York has finally sold — and for far less than its original price tag. The 19th-century mansion on University Place in Schenectady, packed with period charm, hidden staircases, and more carved wood than a small forest, changed hands this month for $310,000, according to property records. The 3,440-square-foot home, located steps from Union College, sold Friday, Nov. 14, nearly six months after it first hit the market at $485,000. The final sale price came in a full $175,000 under asking. Lake Homes Realty The listing, represented by Lake Ho…

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by Michael Mashburn
Patchogue-Medford, NY
Breaking News
Tragic Turn: Driver Dies After High-Speed Crash Into Patchogue Storefront Tragic Turn: Driver Dies After High-Speed Crash Into Patchogue Storefront
Tragic Turn: Driver Dies After High-Speed Crash Into Patchogue Storefront A man who was critically injured after crashing his car into a Patchogue business at high speed has died from his injuries. Scott Letizia, 42, died at NYU Langone Hospital–Suffolk in Patchogue, Suffolk County Police announced Tuesday evening, Dec. 2. It came just a day after Letizia’s speeding Honda Accord blew through the intersection of North Ocean Avenue and Main Street and slammed into a commercial building around 5:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, Suffolk County Police said. No other vehicles were involved and nobody else was injured. Photos shared by LI Fire Buff showed the vehicle ripped ap…

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by Michael Mashburn
Saugerties, NY
Breaking News
Teen Strangles Victim, Blocks Their Escape In Violent Saugerties Attack, Police Say Teen Strangles Victim, Blocks Their Escape In Violent Saugerties Attack, Police Say
Teen Strangles Victim, Blocks Their Escape In Violent Saugerties Attack, Police Say A 19-year-old Ulster County man is facing a felony charge after police say he strangled a victim and then prevented them from escaping. Saugerties police responded to Underwood Street around 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, for a dispute that turned violent, according to the agency. Following an investigation, officers arrested 19-year-old Leon Kellerhouse, of Kerhonkson, on suspicion of felony strangulation, and unlawful imprisonment and third-degree assault, both misdemeanors. Kellerhouse was processed at police headquarters and then transported to court in Kingston, where he is being held pen…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Albany Nurse Practitioner Admits Illegally Prescribing Adderall, Bilking Insurers For Years Albany Nurse Practitioner Admits Illegally Prescribing Adderall, Bilking Insurers For Years
Albany Nurse Practitioner Admits Illegally Prescribing Adderall, Bilking Insurers For Years A former New York nurse practitioner will spend over a year in federal prison after admitting she billed insurers for care she never provided and illegally issued Adderall prescriptions for years. Anja Salamack, 50, of Delray Beach, Florida, was sentenced to 18 months behind bars in Albany federal court in late October, the US Attorney’s Office announced Monday, Dec. 1. It followed her guilty plea to health care fraud and unlawful drug distribution. Prosecutors argued that Salamack falsely claimed to be practicing in Albany while living in Florida and submitted fraudulent bills to New York…

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by Michael Mashburn
Bellmore, NY
Breaking News
Dogs Killed As Couple, 5 Kids Escape Fast-Moving North Bellmore House Fire Dogs Killed As Couple, 5 Kids Escape Fast-Moving North Bellmore House Fire
Dogs Killed As Couple, 5 Kids Escape Fast-Moving North Bellmore House Fire A Long Island family is reeling after a fast-moving fire destroyed their home and claimed the lives of their beloved dogs. Flames tore through the North Bellmore residence on Sacco Place around 6:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, as Daily Voice previously reported. Jeanne Marie and Ryan Matland, and their five children, were inside at the time and escaped safely, according to a GoFundMe organized on their behalf. But the family’s beloved dogs, Peaches and Bruiser, weren’t so fortunate. Both animals perished in the blaze. “An amazing family from North Bellmore experienced an unexpected tragedy yester…

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by Michael Mashburn & Jillian Pikora
National Interest
NY Mom, 30, Killed After SUV Crosses Lanes On Albany Thruway: 'Always Put Her Family First' NY Mom, 30, Killed After SUV Crosses Lanes On Albany Thruway: 'Always Put Her Family First'
NY Mom, 30, Killed After SUV Crosses Lanes On Albany Thruway: 'Always Put Her Family First' A dedicated mother was identified as the woman killed in a two-vehicle crash that shut down part of the New York State Thruway in Albany. Montgomery County resident Braylynn Fahy, 30, of Fort Plain, died Monday, Dec. 1, when her SUV was struck by another SUV on westbound I-90 near Exit 24, according to New York State Police. A preliminary investigation found that Fahy’s Chevrolet Traverse merged onto the westbound Thruway from the Exit 24 on-ramp. She then crossed all westbound lanes and was hit by a Cadillac Escalade traveling in the left lane, as Daily Voice reported. Fahy was taken to A…

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National Interest
Siena Coach Suffered Traumatic Brain Injury At NY Home; Support Floods In For Wife, 3 Kids Siena Coach Suffered Traumatic Brain Injury At NY Home; Support Floods In For Wife, 3 Kids
Siena Coach Suffered Traumatic Brain Injury At NY Home; Support Floods In For Wife, 3 Kids A massive wave of support is pouring in for Long Island native and Siena men’s lacrosse head coach Liam Gleason after he suffered a serious head injury in an accident at his Saratoga County home. Gleason, 40, was injured at his Halfmoon residence on Sunday, Nov. 30, as Daily Voice reported. He was hurt after falling down a flight of stairs, the Albany Times Union further reported. New York State Police and paramedics responded to the home, and CPR was administered before he was transported to a nearby hospital. The accident left Gleason with a traumatic brain injury, according to a GoFundM…

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