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

Floral Park-Bellerose, NY
Obituaries
Pedestrian Killed By School Bus ID'd Week After Floral Park Crash Pedestrian Killed By School Bus ID'd Week After Floral Park Crash
Pedestrian Killed By School Bus ID'd Week After Floral Park Crash Police identified a man hit and killed by a school bus as a beloved chef from Long Island. Guy “Chef Guy” Cerina, 63, of Floral Park, was remembered by family and friends for his passion for food, his vibrant personality, and his deep devotion to his wife of more than 40 years, according to his obituary. Cerina was struck by a bus around 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, while crossing near the intersection of Plainfield and Magnolia avenues in Floral Park, Nassau County police said. He suffered severe body trauma and was taken by NYU Langone ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he was later…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
PGA Boss Slams Bethpage Ryder Cup Fan Abuse, Promises Changes After Rory McIlroy Heckling PGA Boss Slams Bethpage Ryder Cup Fan Abuse, Promises Changes After Rory McIlroy Heckling
PGA Boss Slams Bethpage Ryder Cup Fan Abuse, Promises Changes After Rory McIlroy Heckling PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague isn’t mincing words after Rory McIlroy was heckled with slurs and expletives at Bethpage Black. Sprague told The Athletic the organization will “do better” after European star McIlroy endured a barrage of verbal abuse at the Ryder Cup on Long Island — a week that saw heckling spill into personal attacks and sparked widespread backlash, as Daily Voice reported. Sprague, who became CEO in January, told the outlet he was “really, really, really disappointed” with fan behavior at Bethpage Black and has personally apologized to McIlroy and his wife, Erica. “I se…

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National Interest
Son's On-Air Confession To Killing, Burying Albany Parents Leads To Murder Indictment Son's On-Air Confession To Killing, Burying Albany Parents Leads To Murder Indictment
Son's On-Air Confession To Killing, Burying Albany Parents Leads To Murder Indictment A New York man’s shocking TV confession to killing and burying his parents has led to formal murder charges. Lorenz Kraus, 53, was indicted for first-degree murder by an Albany County grand jury on Wednesday, Sept. 1, in what he described as mercy killings of his parents, Franz and Theresa Kraus. Among the rarest charges filed in New York, first-degree murder is typically reserved for cases involving multiple victims, police killings, and or contract murders. Kraus is also charged with concealing a human corpse, grand larceny, and identity theft. If convicted, he would face life in priso…

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by Michael Mashburn
Catskill, NY
Breaking News
Catskill Man Nabbed In Child Sex Abuse Material Probe, Police Say Catskill Man Nabbed In Child Sex Abuse Material Probe, Police Say
Catskill Man Nabbed In Child Sex Abuse Material Probe, Police Say A Hudson Valley man is behind bars on $100,000 bail after investigators say they found child sexual abuse material at his home following a months-long investigation. Kristopher Clearwater-Ross, 41, of Catskill, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 1, following an investigation by New York State Police, the agency said. The probe began in July 2024 after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children submitted a CyberTip to authorities. Detectives executed a search warrant at Clearwater-Ross’s residence on Wednesday, leading to his arrest. He is charged with the following felonies: Two co…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
ICE Arrests Road Rage Driver After Ramming Teen's Car In Shirley: Cops ICE Arrests Road Rage Driver After Ramming Teen's Car In Shirley: Cops
ICE Arrests Road Rage Driver After Ramming Teen's Car In Shirley: Cops A man accused of ramming a teen’s car during a Long Island road rage incident is now in federal custody after police discovered an active ICE warrant. The clash happened just before 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, in Baldwin, near Sunrise Highway and Milburn Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. Alfredo Ushpa Ortiz, 30, got into a heated argument with an 18-year-old driver while behind the wheel of a Toyota pickup, police said. The confrontation escalated when Ortiz allegedly struck the rear of the victim’s sedan on purpose. Both drivers pulled over, and Ortiz became irate, detectives said.…

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Baldwin, NY
Breaking News
Man Sells SUV For $38K, Then Steals It Back From Baldwin Buyer, Police Say Man Sells SUV For $38K, Then Steals It Back From Baldwin Buyer, Police Say
Man Sells SUV For $38K, Then Steals It Back From Baldwin Buyer, Police Say A Brooklyn man has been arrested after police say he tricked a Long Island buyer out of $38,000 and drove off with his newly purchased SUV. The scam happened Sunday, Jan. 19, in Baldwin, according to Nassau County Police. A 46-year-old man agreed to buy a 2024 Acura MDX through Facebook Marketplace. He met the seller near his Baldwin home, tested out the vehicle, and paid $38,000 in cash, police said. The seller handed over a key fob, a title, and identification. The next day, the victim parked the SUV in his driveway when an unknown man remotely unlocked the vehicle, got inside, and drove…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
In True Diva Form, Mariah Carey Shows Up Late To Babylon Record Store Before Dazzling Fans In True Diva Form, Mariah Carey Shows Up Late To Babylon Record Store Before Dazzling Fans
In True Diva Form, Mariah Carey Shows Up Late To Babylon Record Store Before Dazzling Fans Christmas came early for Mariah Carey fans on Long Island, even if she made them wait an extra hour. The six-time Grammy winner and Huntington native, 56, stopped by Looney Tunes Record Store in West Babylon on Tuesday, Sept. 30, for a sold-out meet-and-greet to promote her latest album, Here For It All. Fans lined up around the building for hours, some holding copies of the new CD in hopes of a signature from the superstar, who affectionately calls her fanbase the “lambs.” “Back in Long Island for the lambs!!!” Carey posted on X, sharing a flyer for the event that promised signed CDs but …

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Saratoga Springs, NY
Breaking News
Man Robbed Victim At Gunpoint In Saratoga Springs, Police Say Man Robbed Victim At Gunpoint In Saratoga Springs, Police Say
Man Robbed Victim At Gunpoint In Saratoga Springs, Police Say A 54-year-old man is behind bars after robbing someone at gunpoint on a Saratoga Springs street, police said. The incident happened around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, near Grand Avenue on the city’s west side, according to Saratoga Springs Police. The victim told officers he was approached from behind by a man who demanded money and displayed what appeared to be a black handgun. A brief struggle followed before the victim managed to escape. No injuries were reported. Investigators identified a suspect through their follow-up work and on Tuesday, Sept. 30, arrested Jorge Gonzalez of Amsterd…

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National Interest
Teen Found Dead In Freeport Dumpster ID'd After 43 Years; $25K Reward Offered To Catch Killer Teen Found Dead In Freeport Dumpster ID'd After 43 Years; $25K Reward Offered To Catch Killer
Teen Found Dead In Freeport Dumpster ID'd After 43 Years; $25K Reward Offered To Catch Killer A teenage murder victim whose body was discovered in a Long Island dumpster more than four decades ago has finally been identified. The victim, found in a commercial trash container on North Main street in Freeport on Nov. 4, 1982, has been identified as 15-year-old Susan Mann of Hollis, Queens, Nassau County Police said. Mann was reported missing on May 17, 1980. For years she was listed only as “Jane Doe” after her body was recovered outside Cantor Glass Works, police said. Investigators confirmed Mann’s identity using investigative genetic genealogy, a forensic technique that has helped…

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Garden City, NY
Breaking News
Drunk Woman Crashes Onto LIRR Tracks In Garden City, Police Say Drunk Woman Crashes Onto LIRR Tracks In Garden City, Police Say
Drunk Woman Crashes Onto Lirr Tracks In Garden City, Police Say A Garden City woman is facing charges after police say she drove drunk, smashed through a fence, and landed her car on the Long Island Rail Road tracks. The crash happened around 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Nassau Boulevard station in Garden City, according to Garden City Police. Christine Riordan, 43, had a passenger in her vehicle when she struck two parked cars in the lot before accelerating through the protective fencing and onto the tracks, police said. No injuries were reported. The incident forced a suspension of service on the Hempstead Branch as MTA crews worked overnight to …

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