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

Valley Stream, NY
Breaking News
Duo Dressed As Construction Workers Pulled Off $1M Heist In Valley Stream—And Took Selfies Duo Dressed As Construction Workers Pulled Off $1M Heist In Valley Stream—And Took Selfies
Duo Dressed As Construction Workers Pulled Off $1M Heist In Valley Stream—And Took Selfies Two Pennsylvania men who disguised themselves as construction workers and stole more than $1 million in cash, watches, and firearms from a Long Island are heading to prison. Dejuan Michaels, 31, and Daiquan Smith, 30, were each sentenced Friday, Oct. 31, in Nassau County Court to nine years in prison for their roles in the September 2023 burglary. It followed their guilty pleads to second-degree burglary and first-degree grand larceny. Prosecutors had recommended a 12-year sentence for each defendant. Michaels and Smith — along with co-defendant Tehron Green, 45, and a fourth suspect who r…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hempstead, NY
Breaking News
Southern State Fatal: 19-Year-Old Woman Killed After Car Hits Tree In Hempstead Southern State Fatal: 19-Year-Old Woman Killed After Car Hits Tree In Hempstead
Southern State Fatal: 19-Year-Old Woman Killed After Car Hits Tree In Hempstead A 19-year-old woman was killed early Sunday, Nov. 2, after crashing her car on the Southern State Parkway in Nassau County. Troopers responded around 5:40 a.m. to the westbound lanes of the parkway near Exit 22N in the Town of Hempstead, according to New York State Police. Investigators determined the driver, identified as Mia-Renee Edwards of Hempstead, veered from her lane and lost control of her 2002 Toyota Camry. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Edwards was taken to Nassau University Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead, police said. The cause of the crash rema…

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by Michael Mashburn
Catskill, NY
Breaking News
Body Found Floating In Catskill Creek Prompts Police Investigation Body Found Floating In Catskill Creek Prompts Police Investigation
Body Found Floating In Catskill Creek Prompts Police Investigation Police are investigating after a man’s body was found floating in a Hudson Valley creek. Troopers from the Coxsackie barracks were called to the Village of Catskill around 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, after receiving a report of a body in Catskill Creek, according to New York State Police. They pulled the body of an unidentified man from the creek. Authorities have not released the man's identity pending identification and notification of next of kin. His cause of death also was not revealed. The investigation is being led by the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Catskill, wi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Kingston, NY
Breaking News
Not Cool: Mini Mart Brothers Steal Deli Fridge From Shuttered Kingston Sub Shop: Police Not Cool: Mini Mart Brothers Steal Deli Fridge From Shuttered Kingston Sub Shop: Police
Not Cool: Mini Mart Brothers Steal Deli Fridge From Shuttered Kingston Sub Shop: Police Two Ulster County brothers allegedly broke into a closed Kingston sub shop and stole a deli fridge to stock their own mini mart, police said. Kingston Police began investigating the burglary on Friday, Oct. 17, after learning that the theft had occurred several weeks earlier at the former Paulie Boy Hero Shop in Kingston Plaza, located off Schwenk Drive. Investigators determined Amgad Saif, 29, and his brother Younis Saif, 26, both of Lake Katrine, broke into the closed business and removed a deli cooler, valued at over $1,000, police said. They allegedly then transported it to their own …

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Your Community
Rep. Elise Stefanik Preparing To Launch NY Governor Bid: Report Rep. Elise Stefanik Preparing To Launch NY Governor Bid: Report
Rep. Elise Stefanik Preparing To Launch NY Governor Bid: Report New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is preparing to launch a campaign for governor in 2026 and has already begun assembling a team of Trump advisers to lead her effort, CNN reports. Stefanik plans to formally announce her run shortly after New York City’s mayoral election next week, according to the outlet. The 41-year-old Republican, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress, has reportedly told associates she’s ready to take on Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, signaling what could become one of the nation’s most closely watched gubernatorial races. Stefanik, who represen…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Man Set Albany Home On Fire While Family Slept, DA Says Man Set Albany Home On Fire While Family Slept, DA Says
Man Set Albany Home On Fire While Family Slept, DA Says A 42-year-old Albany man is accused of setting a family’s home on fire while seven people were inside. The fire broke out Thursday, Sept. 18, on Second Street in Albany, according to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office.  Investigators determined Jason Wells poured a liquid accelerant on the front steps of the residence before igniting it while a family of seven slept inside, prosecutors said. The blaze caused more than $2,000 in damage to the home’s front steps, door, and siding. No injuries were reported, and everyone inside escaped safely. Wells has been indicted on charge…

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by Michael Mashburn
Ellenville-Wawarsing, NY
Breaking News
5 Ulster Correction Officers Faked Injuries, Forged Medical Notes To Collect Pay, State Alleges 5 Ulster Correction Officers Faked Injuries, Forged Medical Notes To Collect Pay, State Alleges
5 Ulster Correction Officers Faked Injuries, Forged Medical Notes To Collect Pay, State Alleges Five current and former New York State correction officers are accused of falsifying medical documents and pocketing thousands of dollars in unearned sick leave and workers’ compensation benefits. The arrests follow an 18-month investigation into fraudulent leave claims at Ulster and Wallkill Correctional Facilities, according to State Inspector General Lucy Lang’s office. Investigators determined the five officers — Christine Donovan, Jeremy LaChance, Ashli Paulino, Brian Porter, and Anthony Tacti — used forged medical paperwork or falsely claimed injuries to collect benefits they weren’t …

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Hochul Declares State Of Emergency As 3M New Yorkers Face SNAP Cuts Hochul Declares State Of Emergency As 3M New Yorkers Face SNAP Cuts
Hochul Declares State Of Emergency As 3M New Yorkers Face SNAP Cuts Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency and announced $65 million in new state funding to help feed millions of New Yorkers who are set to lose federal food assistance on Saturday, Nov. 1. The move comes amid an ongoing federal funding standoff, with the Trump administration refusing to release billions in emergency contingency funds that would prevent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts affecting roughly 3 million New Yorkers. In response, Hochul said the state is “stepping up” to protect families from hunger by allocating $65 million in emergency funds for fo…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
‘Surprise B–’: Rhinebeck’s Emma Roberts Returns For ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 ‘Surprise B–’: Rhinebeck’s Emma Roberts Returns For ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13
‘Surprise B–’: Rhinebeck’s Emma Roberts Returns For ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13 Three New York-born actors are set to headline the chilling 13th season of American Horror Story. Angela Bassett, Emma Roberts, and Gabourey Sidibe are among the star-studded cast of the popular FX anthropology's next act, creator Ryan Murphy announced in a Halloween teaser on Instagram Friday, Oct. 31. “Surprise, bitch. I bet you thought you’d seen the last of me,” reads the on-screen text. The upcoming installment of AHS will feature several of the franchise’s other iconic faces, including Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Kathy Bates, Jessica Lange, Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, and Ariana G…

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by Michael Mashburn
Ballston Spa, NY
Breaking News
Pilot Killed, Passenger Ejected After Small Plane Crashes Outside Ballston Spa Home Pilot Killed, Passenger Ejected After Small Plane Crashes Outside Ballston Spa Home
Pilot Killed, Passenger Ejected After Small Plane Crashes Outside Ballston Spa Home A pilot was killed and a second person was injured when a small plane crashed outside a home in upstate New York on Friday morning, Oct. 31. Emergency crews in Saratoga County responded to a private residence on Stone Church Road in Ballston Spa, north of the Saratoga County Airport, around 10:30 a.m. after multiple 911 calls for a plane crash, sheriff's officials said. Arriving firefighters found a small plane engulfed in flames lying in the home's driveway, Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo said.  A male pilot was pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger was taken to Alba…

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