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.

Michael Mashburn's Contributions

National Interest
Magic Cut Short: Kings Park Band's Disney Dream Grounded After Flight Canceled: 'Devastating' Magic Cut Short: Kings Park Band's Disney Dream Grounded After Flight Canceled: 'Devastating'
Magic Cut Short: Kings Park Band's Disney Dream Grounded After Flight Canceled: 'Devastating' Their Disney dream vanished before takeoff. Dozens of Long Island marching band students were left stranded at JFK Airport for hours after their long-awaited flight to Disney World was canceled. The Kings Park High School marching band, color guard, and kick line arrived at JFK shortly after 5 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, for a scheduled Delta flight to Orlando only to be informed the flight had been canceled, Kings Park Superintendent Timothy Eagen told Daily Voice. Attempts to split the group onto multiple flights were rejected after proposed itineraries would have separated students from cha…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old Girl From Albany Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old Girl From Albany
Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old Girl From Albany Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Albany. Zaniah Pierantoni, 16, was last seen at her Albany residence on Sunday, Feb. 15, according to the Albany Police Department. Additional details, including a clothing description and possible destination, were not given. Anyone with information is asked to contact Albany Police at 518-438-4000. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below.

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by Michael Mashburn
Valley Stream, NY
Breaking News
Crooked Valley Stream NYPD Detective Helped Dozens Cash In On Bogus COVID Loans Crooked Valley Stream NYPD Detective Helped Dozens Cash In On Bogus COVID Loans
Crooked Valley Stream Nypd Detective Helped Dozens Cash In On Bogus COVID Loans A former NYPD detective from Long Island confessed to helping orchestrate a scheme that fraudulently obtained Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds for dozens of people during the COVID-19 pandemic. John Bolden, 47, of Valley Stream, pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court Wednesday, Feb. 18, to wire fraud conspiracy tied to a PPP fraud operation. Bolden carried out the scheme while serving as an NYPD detective, according to the US Attorney’s Office. His co-defendants, former NYPD detective Anthony Carreira and Christian McKenzie, previously pleaded guilty in connection with the case. Ea…

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by Michael Mashburn
Highland-Lloyd, NY
Breaking News
2 Killed In Early-Morning Fire At Yulan Home 2 Killed In Early-Morning Fire At Yulan Home
2 Killed In Early-Morning Fire At Yulan Home Two people died after an early-morning fire tore through a Sullivan County apartment building. Emergency crews in the Town of Highland responded to a residential structure fire on Rustic Inn Lane in the hamlet of Yulan around 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. Witnesses told first responders that two people were believed to be trapped inside the building, according to New York State Police. Authorities later identified the victims as George Argento, 65, of Brooklyn, and Yerim Goh, 62, of Yulan. Both were found inside a first-floor apartment and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Prelimi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hempstead, NY
Breaking News
Uber Driver High On Drugs Killed Motorcycle Rider, Injured 2nd Victim In North Hills: Police Uber Driver High On Drugs Killed Motorcycle Rider, Injured 2nd Victim In North Hills: Police
Uber Driver High On Drugs Killed Motorcycle Rider, Injured 2nd Victim In North Hills: Police A Glen Cove Uber driver has been indicted on vehicular homicide charges after prosecutors said she drove while under the influence of drugs and killed a 58-year-old motorcyclist. Nina Varrino, 52, was arraigned on a grand jury indictment in Nassau County Court Wednesday, Feb. 18, following the July 12, 2025 crash on the LIE South Service Road in North Hills. Varrino was driving a Kia SUV when she struck a Harley-Davidson motorcycle carrying Lisa Pelaez and her husband, prosecutors said. The collision ejected both riders and ignited the vehicles. Pelaez later died at North Shore University H…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
'Pulp Fiction' Star, Montclair Native Peter Greene’s Cause Of Death Revealed 'Pulp Fiction' Star, Montclair Native Peter Greene’s Cause Of Death Revealed
'Pulp Fiction' Star, Montclair Native Peter Greene’s Cause Of Death Revealed The cause of death for Peter Greene — the character actor known for his roles in Pulp Fiction and The Mask — has been determined more than two months after he was found dead in his Manhattan apartment. Greene, 60, died from an accidental gunshot wound to the left armpit area that damaged a major artery in his arm, the New York City medical examiner’s office confirmed to Daily Voice Wednesday, Feb. 18. The accidental shot was self-inflicted, sources familiar with the investigation said. Greene was found dead on Dec. 12, 2025, as Daily Voice reported. A neighbor called 911 after hearing loud …

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by Michael Mashburn
South Glens Falls, NY
Breaking News
Glens Falls Fire Captain Forged Union Checks, Police Say Glens Falls Fire Captain Forged Union Checks, Police Say
Glens Falls Fire Captain Forged Union Checks, Police Say A longtime New York fire captain is facing felony charges after state police say he forged and cashed checks from a fire department union account for personal use. Warren County resident Richard Stafford, 45, of Glens Falls, was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 17, by the New York State Police Special Investigations Unit on two counts of forgery in the second degree and one count of petit larceny. Stafford, who serves as a captain in the Glens Falls Fire Department, fraudulently wrote and cashed two checks tied to the department’s union account and kept the money for himself, according to New York St…

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by Michael Mashburn
Farmingdale, NY
On Your Side
That’s A Wrap: Hooters Closes Final Long Island Location In Farmingdale That’s A Wrap: Hooters Closes Final Long Island Location In Farmingdale
That’s A Wrap: Hooters Closes Final Long Island Location In Farmingdale Hooters has closed its Farmingdale restaurant, marking the end of the chain’s presence on Long Island. The restaurant at 25 Smith St. announced the closure in a Facebook post on Monday, Feb. 16. “After much deliberation, we’ve made the difficult decision to close this location,” the post read. “We are incredibly grateful for the many years of great times, cold beer, hot wings, and unforgettable memories shared here.” The location was listed as “permanently closed” on Google days later. It was the last remaining Hooters on Long Island. The nearest location is now in Fresh Meadows, Queens. I…

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by Michael Mashburn
Watervliet, NY
Obituaries
Bob Ziter, Founder Of Watervliet’s Beloved Bob’s Diner, Dies At 75 Bob Ziter, Founder Of Watervliet’s Beloved Bob’s Diner, Dies At 75
Bob Ziter, Founder Of Watervliet’s Beloved Bob’s Diner, Dies At 75 Bob Ziter, the longtime owner and founder of Bob’s Diner in Watervliet — a 24-hour staple known for comfort food and community — has died at age 75. Ziter died Friday, Feb. 13, at Samaritan Hospital, according to his obituary. The diner he opened in 1979 shared news of his passing in a heartfelt Facebook post Saturday, calling him “the heart and owner of Bob’s Diner.” “For decades, Bob kept this little retro diner by the train tracks running steadily,” the restaurant wrote. “Though Bob is no longer with us, his name will always shine on the sign out front.” Ziter purchased the former Verni…

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by Michael Mashburn
Babylon, NY
Breaking News
Wheatley Heights Child Predator Raped 14-Year-Olds After 'Quick Adding' Victims On Snapchat: DA Wheatley Heights Child Predator Raped 14-Year-Olds After 'Quick Adding' Victims On Snapchat: DA
Wheatley Heights Child Predator Raped 14-Year-Olds After 'Quick Adding' Victims On Snapchat: DA A 26-year-old Long Island man is accused of using Snapchat to contact and later rape two 14-year-old girls. Kemuel St. Juste, of Wheatley Heights, was indicted on multiple felony charges Friday, Feb. 13, stemming from separate incidents involving two underage girls. Prosecutors allege St. Juste used the Snapchat handle “k3mnyy” to communicate with both victims between December 2024 and June 2025, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. In the first case, St. Juste connected with a 14-year-old girl after “quick adding” her on Snapchat in December 2024, prosecutors said. Later that mont…

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