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

Monticello-Rock Hill, NY
Breaking News
Convicted Killer Executed Neighbor, Dumped Body On Woodridge Rail Trail, Jury Finds Convicted Killer Executed Neighbor, Dumped Body On Woodridge Rail Trail, Jury Finds
Convicted Killer Executed Neighbor, Dumped Body On Woodridge Rail Trail, Jury Finds A Hudson Valley man already serving time for murder was found guilty of killing his neighbor and concealing the body. Jonte Wunner, 27, of Monticello, was found guilty of second-degree murder and related charges in Sullivan County Court on Friday, Sept. 19, in the 2024 killing of Jose Rodriguez. Jurors determined that on Oct. 4, 2024, Wunner intentionally beat and shot Rodriguez, 42, to death inside a home on Lakewood Avenue in Monticello. They found that he then wrapped Rodriguez’s body in a tarp and transported it to the Woodridge rail trail, where it was discovered by investigators. Evi…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
LI Native Tries To Dethrone 7-Day Jeopardy! Champ Friday Night LI Native Tries To Dethrone 7-Day Jeopardy! Champ Friday Night
LI Native Tries To Dethrone 7-Day Jeopardy! Champ Friday Night A Long Island native with a knack for literature, teaching, and even social media moderation is set to take her shot at trivia glory. Hebah Uddin, who grew up on Long Island and now lives in Pittsburgh, will appear as a contestant on Jeopardy! Friday, Sept. 19. Uddin, a PhD candidate in children’s and adolescent literature at the University of Pittsburgh, is also a published author.  In 2017, she released her debut novel, The Gauntlet, under the pen name Karuna Riazi through Simon & Schuster’s Salam Reads imprint. The book drew national praise for its groundbreaking representation…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hudson, NY
Breaking News
Murder Of Woman Found On Hudson River Shore Still Unsolved 25 Years On Murder Of Woman Found On Hudson River Shore Still Unsolved 25 Years On
Murder Of Woman Found On Hudson River Shore Still Unsolved 25 Years On A quarter century after Jacqueline “Jackie” McCalop was found dead along the Hudson River shore in Columbia County, her killer has yet to face justice. McCalop, 43, was last seen alive on Sept. 14, 2000, in the City of Hudson, according to New York State Police. Her body was recovered more than two weeks later, on Sept. 30, along the river’s shoreline. The case remains unsolved, and investigators have not revealed her cause of death. The City of Hudson Police Department is assisting in the effort. Friends have continued to keep McCalop’s memory alive in the years since her death. In 2018, …

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by Michael Mashburn
Saratoga Springs, NY
Obituaries
Ballston Spa Man Killed In Bar Crash Will Save Lives Through Organ Donation: 'He Is Pure Light' Ballston Spa Man Killed In Bar Crash Will Save Lives Through Organ Donation: 'He Is Pure Light'
Ballston Spa Man Killed In Bar Crash Will Save Lives Through Organ Donation: 'He Is Pure Light' A Ballston Spa man who has been in a coma since being struck by a car outside a Saratoga County tavern is expected to be taken off life support in the coming days, as loved ones rally to honor his life and legacy. Joshua “Josh” Soden, 30, was hit by a vehicle outside Bentley’s Tavern in Malta on Monday, Sept. 8, according to a GoFundMe organized by family friend Brianna Falvey. Soden was pinned beneath the car and rushed to Albany Medical Center, where he suffered two cardiac arrests and has remained unconscious on life support. GoFundMe/Brianna Falvey The driver, identified by Saratoga…

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by Michael Mashburn
Southampton, NY
Breaking News
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From East Quogue Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From East Quogue
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From East Quogue Authorities are seeking tips in the disappearance of a Long Island teenager. Anya Larsen, 14, was last seen in East Quogue on Thursday, Sept. 18, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Larsen wears dark clothing, dark rimmed glasses, and has a dark bag or backpack. She may travel to Manhattan or to Wisconsin, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Michael Mashburn
East Meadow, NY
Breaking News
Inmate Found Dead At Nassau County Jail In East Meadow Inmate Found Dead At Nassau County Jail In East Meadow
Inmate Found Dead At Nassau County Jail In East Meadow A 42-year-old man was found dead inside his cell at the Nassau County Correctional Center in East Meadow. Third Precinct officers and a county medic responded to the Carmen Avenue facility around 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, after receiving a report of a man who was not breathing, according to Nassau County Police. When they arrived, officers found the inmate unresponsive inside his cell. A Nassau County police medic pronounced him dead at the scene, police said. The man’s body was taken to the Nassau County Medical Examiner’s Office, which will determine the cause and manner of death. …

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Your Community
New Albany Restaurant Praised For Creative Dining Experience: 'One Of Best Meals I've Had' New Albany Restaurant Praised For Creative Dining Experience: 'One Of Best Meals I've Had'
New Albany Restaurant Praised For Creative Dining Experience: 'One Of Best Meals I've Had' A new restaurant in Albany is blending two beloved cuisines—Japanese and Italian—into one creative dining experience. Itameshi, located at 745 Broadway, officially opened its doors in late August, bringing a fresh twist to the city’s dining scene. The restaurant describes its approach as “fusion cuisine that combines traditional elements of both Japanese and Italian food.” The result is a menu that features everything from crispy calamari and wagyu meatballs to udon noodle bolognese and squid ink spaghettini with uni sauce. Entrees showcase the same East-meets-West philosophy, including a …

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by Michael Mashburn
East Hampton, NY
Your Community
Hit-And-Run Leaves Montauk Cyclist In ICU; Family Launches Fundraiser Hit-And-Run Leaves Montauk Cyclist In ICU; Family Launches Fundraiser
Hit-And-Run Leaves Montauk Cyclist In ICU; Family Launches Fundraiser A Long Island man known for his kindness and passion for cycling is fighting to recover after a hit-and-run crash left him critically injured. Kyle Briand, of Montauk, was riding his bike on the night of Sunday, Aug. 10, when he was struck by a driver who fled the scene, his sister Amanda Corwin wrote on a GoFundMe page. The cyclist was rushed by ambulance to Amagansett, where he was met by a medevac and flown to Stony Brook Hospital’s Trauma Center. He remains in the Intensive Care Unit. Briand sustained a severe head injury, a broken arm, fractured orbital bone, concussion, stitches abov…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
‘Hakuna Matata’: Micro-Preemie Goes Home After 146 Days In Rockville Centre NICU ‘Hakuna Matata’: Micro-Preemie Goes Home After 146 Days In Rockville Centre NICU
‘Hakuna Matata’: Micro-Preemie Goes Home After 146 Days In Rockville Centre Nicu Born weighing less than two pounds and more than three months early, a Long Island baby has defied the odds and finally gone home after nearly five months in the NICU. Trinity Alexandria Rose was born at just 26 weeks in April, weighing only 1 pound, 14 ounces. Doctors at Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre called her a “micro-preemie,” one of the most fragile categories of newborns. Delivered while still in the amniotic sac—a delicate technique sometimes used to reduce trauma in extremely small infants—Trinity’s start in life was anything but easy. Facebook/Mercy Hospi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
First West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In Albany In 7 Years; Here's How To Protect Yourself First West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In Albany In 7 Years; Here's How To Protect Yourself
First West Nile Virus Case Confirmed In Albany In 7 Years; Here's How To Protect Yourself Health officials have confirmed the first case of West Nile virus in Albany County in seven years. The Albany County Department of Health confirmed the contraction Thursday, Sept. 18, but declined to provide further details, citing patient privacy policies. It marked the first case of West Nile virus in Albany County since 2018. "News like this is a reminder that while cases of West Nile Virus are rare, we must remain vigilant,” said Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy. “Our health department is monitoring the situation closely, and we will continue to keep the public informed.” West Ni…

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