Michael Mashburn

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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.

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Mount Sinai, NY
On Your Side
Kindness On Menu: Mount Sinai BBQ Joint Vows To Feed Families In Need As SNAP Halt Looms Kindness On Menu: Mount Sinai BBQ Joint Vows To Feed Families In Need As SNAP Halt Looms
Kindness On Menu: Mount Sinai BBQ Joint Vows To Feed Families In Need As SNAP Halt Looms With tens of thousands of Long Islanders set to lose food assistance during the federal shutdown, a Mount Sinai restaurant is opening its doors to families in need. Struggletown BBQ, a family-run eatery on Route 25A, announced it will provide free meals to people affected by the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Owner John Leonard said the program begins Saturday, Nov. 1, after the federal government confirmed that monthly SNAP payments will not be issued while the shutdown continues. More than 180,000 people across Long Island’s four congressional di…

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by Michael Mashburn
Cohoes, NY
Breaking News
Teen Admits Mowing Down 93-Year-Old Cohoes Man Before Fleeing Scene Teen Admits Mowing Down 93-Year-Old Cohoes Man Before Fleeing Scene
Teen Admits Mowing Down 93-Year-Old Cohoes Man Before Fleeing Scene A 19-year-old Albany man admitted to fatally striking a 93-year-old pedestrian in Cohoes and fleeing the scene. Kemaury Everett, 19, pleaded guilty in Albany County Court Thursday, Oct. 30, to second-degree manslaughter in the death of Charles Allendorph, of Cohoes. Investigators determined that Everett ran over Allendorph at the intersection of Congress and Newark Streets on Monday, Aug. 18, as Daily Voice reported.  Witnesses said Everett then backed over Allendorph’s body as people shouted for him to stop, before fleeing the area. Allendorph was taken to Albany Medical Center,…

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by Michael Mashburn
Jericho, NY
Your Community
Jericho Middle School Among Top 10 On Long Island, Report Says Jericho Middle School Among Top 10 On Long Island, Report Says
Jericho Middle School Among Top 10 On Long Island, Report Says Several Long Island schools earned top spots in New York State’s 2026 school rankings, according to a new report. U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best Elementary and Middle Schools list this week, evaluating nearly 47,000 elementary schools and more than 23,000 middle schools nationwide. Rankings are based on state assessment performance in math and reading, while factoring in student background and core subject achievement. Student-teacher ratios are used to break ties. The report highlights the following 10 Long Island middle schools among the state’s top performers: Jer…

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by Michael Mashburn
Duanesburg-Delanson, NY
Breaking News
Tow Job Turns Violent: Duo Assaults, Robs Driver Who Helped Them In Princetown, Cops Say Tow Job Turns Violent: Duo Assaults, Robs Driver Who Helped Them In Princetown, Cops Say
Tow Job Turns Violent: Duo Assaults, Robs Driver Who Helped Them In Princetown, Cops Say A late-night tow truck call in Schenectady County spiraled into an assault and attempted robbery, leading to the arrests of two assailants, police said. The incident happened around 1:20 a.m. on Nov. 29, 2024, near Mariaville Road in Princetown, according to New York State Police. A tow truck operator was called to help 29-year-old Dominique Kenyatta of Slingerlands after her vehicle went off the road. Kenyatta’s acquaintance, 27-year-old Ahzir Turner of Schenectady, drove separately to the scene. After the tow operator pulled the vehicle back onto the roadway and was paid the agreed-upon …

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
‘Dude, You’re Killing Me’: Huntington Man Bill DeBlasio Clears Air On Mayor Mix-Up ‘Dude, You’re Killing Me’: Huntington Man Bill DeBlasio Clears Air On Mayor Mix-Up
‘Dude, You’re Killing Me’: Huntington Man Bill DeBlasio Clears Air On Mayor Mix-Up Will the real Bill de Blasio please stand up? A Long Island wine importer named Bill DeBlasio says he never pretended to be the former New York City mayor, despite news reports that misidentified him in the final days of the city’s mayoral race. The 59-year-old Huntington Station native, who shares nearly the same name as former Mayor Bill de Blasio, told Semafor he was wrongly swept into global headlines after responding to an email from a British journalist asking his thoughts on Democrat Zohran Mamdani’s policies. “I’m Bill DeBlasio. I’ve always been Bill DeBlasio,” he said in an interv…

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by Michael Mashburn
Latham, NY
Breaking News
Pedestrian Hit, Killed On Latham Road Pedestrian Hit, Killed On Latham Road
Pedestrian Hit, Killed On Latham Road A 59-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Albany County. Emergency crews in Latham responded to Watervliet Shaker Road near Florence Drive around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, for a crash involving a pedestrian, according to Colonie Police. The victim, identified as Gregory Browne of Troy, was pronounced dead at the scene by Colonie EMS personnel. The driver remained at the scene, was not impaired, and is cooperating fully with the investigation, police said. No criminal charges are expected in connection with the crash. The Colonie Police Traffic Safety Division is con…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schenectady, NY
Breaking News
Terrifying Close Call: 4-Year-Old Wanders Onto NY Thruway Before Hero Driver Intervenes Terrifying Close Call: 4-Year-Old Wanders Onto NY Thruway Before Hero Driver Intervenes
Terrifying Close Call: 4-Year-Old Wanders Onto NY Thruway Before Hero Driver Intervenes A young child was rescued from the side of the New York State Thruway after a passing driver spotted them wandering into traffic. Troopers in Chautauqua County responded to I-90 westbound in Silver Creek at around 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, after a motorist saw a 4-year-old walk onto the roadway, according to New York State Police. The driver pulled over, called 911, and kept the child safe until troopers arrived. Investigators determined that the child lived nearby with Robert Lyman, 31, and Mikayla Miller, 30. At the same time, Child Protective Services had made an unannounced visit to …

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Sex Roleplay Turned Fatal: Elvis Tribute Artist's Killer Chiropractor Gets Years In NY Prison Sex Roleplay Turned Fatal: Elvis Tribute Artist's Killer Chiropractor Gets Years In NY Prison
Sex Roleplay Turned Fatal: Elvis Tribute Artist's Killer Chiropractor Gets Years In NY Prison A New York chiropractor who dosed his lover with homemade chloroform during a twisted sex game — killing the beloved Elvis tribute artist — will spend years in prison. Ronald Rayher, 71, of Milton, received the maximum penalty of five to 15 years behind bars Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Saratoga County Court after being convicted of second-degree manslaughter in the death of Thomas “TJ” Krider, 40. Krider, a beloved Elvis impersonator and Star Trek set tour guide, was found dead in Rayher’s basement in April 2024, as Daily Voice reported. Prosecutors argued Rayher repeatedly dosed him with homema…

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by Michael Mashburn
Coeymans-Ravena, NY
Breaking News
Bullet Fired Into Neighbor’s Bathroom Leads To Stash Of Police Gear In Ravena Home: Cops Bullet Fired Into Neighbor’s Bathroom Leads To Stash Of Police Gear In Ravena Home: Cops
Bullet Fired Into Neighbor’s Bathroom Leads To Stash Of Police Gear In Ravena Home: Cops An Albany County man was arrested after investigators say he accidentally fired his AR-15 through a wall, sending a bullet into his neighbor’s bathroom. Deputies were called Tuesday, Oct. 29, after the Ravena neighbor discovered a bullet hole while using the bathroom, according to Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple. The round had traveled through the exterior and interior walls of the home before stopping. Investigators traced the bullet’s path and found a corresponding hole in the adjoining residence. The neighbor there admitted to discharging the weapon while “cleaning” the rifle, Apple sa…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Home Health Aide Stabs 84-Year-Old Woman, Rams Car Into Massapequa Home: Police Home Health Aide Stabs 84-Year-Old Woman, Rams Car Into Massapequa Home: Police
Home Health Aide Stabs 84-Year-Old Woman, Rams Car Into Massapequa Home: Police An 84-year-old woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after her home health aide allegedly stabbed her and then tried to crash a car into her Massapequa house. The incident happened around 11:40 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at a residence near Bay Drive and Merrick Road. Officers responded to reports of a stabbing that triggered heavy police activity and forced nearby schools, including Massapequa High School and Birch Lane Elementary, into a precautionary lockout, according to preliminary radio traffic. Bay Drive was closed between Merrick Road and Nassau Street as detectives and the Cr…

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