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

Ellenville-Wawarsing, NY
Breaking News
Drug Run Derailed: 33 Pounds Of Cocaine Found In Secret Car Compartment In Mamakating, Feds Say Drug Run Derailed: 33 Pounds Of Cocaine Found In Secret Car Compartment In Mamakating, Feds Say
Drug Run Derailed: 33 Pounds Of Cocaine Found In Secret Car Compartment In Mamakating, Feds Say A Manhattan man is facing federal charges after authorities found more than 33 pounds of cocaine hidden inside a secret compartment of his car during a Hudson Valley traffic stop, prosecutors alleged. Eddie Ruiz, 47, was arrested Friday, Aug. 29, following a Sullivan County traffic stop in the town of Mamakating, according to the US Attorney’s Office. During the stop, an officer noted “suspicious behavior” by Ruiz and checked his vehicle with a drug-sniffing dog. A further search of the car uncovered a hidden compartment, or “trap,” in the trunk containing 15 tightly wrapped kilogram-size…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Home Invasion Shooting: Man Admits Role In Schenectady Burglary Injuring Resident Home Invasion Shooting: Man Admits Role In Schenectady Burglary Injuring Resident
Home Invasion Shooting: Man Admits Role In Schenectady Burglary Injuring Resident An Albany man admitted to his role in a violent Schenectady home invasion that left a resident shot in the chest. Kyshawn Robinson, 31, pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary in Schenectady County Court on Monday, Sept. 8. The charges stem from an incident on Oct. 24, 2023, when Robinson and another man forced their way into an apartment at 957 State Street in Schenectady, prosecutors said. The victim spotted Robinson on a home security camera and called 911 while heading home. When the victim confronted the intruders, he was shot in the chest with a small-caliber pistol. Robinson was la…

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by Michael Mashburn
Smithtown, NY
Breaking News
Ex-Nassau Probation Officer Admits Sexual Relationship With Probationer, Falsifying Records Ex-Nassau Probation Officer Admits Sexual Relationship With Probationer, Falsifying Records
Ex-Nassau Probation Officer Admits Sexual Relationship With Probationer, Falsifying Records A former Nassau County probation officer admitted to falsifying records and engaging in a sexual relationship with a woman he was supervising. Matthew Albertson, 43, of Smithtown, pleaded guilty to offering a false instrument for filing, a felony, and official misconduct, in Nassau County Court on Monday, Sept. 8. Albertson confessed to engaging in a sexual relationship with a female probationer between December 2021 and March 2022, including during a home visit, in violation of written Probation rules. An attorney for the probationer reported the relationship in August 2023 and provided …

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by Michael Mashburn
Rotterdam, NY
Breaking News
Home Invader Pepper Sprayed Residents Before Fleeing In Rotterdam Home Invader Pepper Sprayed Residents Before Fleeing In Rotterdam
Home Invader Pepper Sprayed Residents Before Fleeing In Rotterdam Police are searching for a man accused of pepper spraying residents during a home robbery in Rotterdam. The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at a residence on Franklin Street, according to the Rotterdam Police Department. An unknown man entered the home, sprayed the occupants with pepper spray, and fled with property from the house. The suspect is described as a Black male in his late 20s with large puffy hair, wearing a black track suit with a red hood, white sneakers, and a mask. He was last seen fleeing on foot near Mariaville Road and Franklin Street. The Schenecta…

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by Michael Mashburn
Bay Shore, NY
Your Community
Here's What $5M Gets You On Long Island: From Waterfront Estates To Secluded Retreats Here's What $5M Gets You On Long Island: From Waterfront Estates To Secluded Retreats
Here's What $5M Gets You On Long Island: From Waterfront Estates To Secluded Retreats On Long Island, $5 million can mean a timeless waterfront compound, a state-of-the-art modern mansion, or a secluded hideaway in the woods — it all depends on where you look. Here are five homes across Nassau and Suffolk counties, each with an asking price of $5 million or more. $5M Montauk Retreat Surrounded By Lush Privacy Zillow Tucked away on nearly an acre in Montauk, this $5 million for-sale-by-owner listing offers both seclusion and potential. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home, built in 1968, spans 2,200 square feet and sits back from the street, surrounded by mature vegetatio…

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by Michael Mashburn
Saratoga Springs, NY
Breaking News
Malta Man Beat Dog So Bad It Had Difficulty Defecating, Police Say Malta Man Beat Dog So Bad It Had Difficulty Defecating, Police Say
Malta Man Beat Dog So Bad It Had Difficulty Defecating, Police Say A New York man is facing animal abuse charges after allegedly beating his dog so badly the animal had trouble relieving itself, police said. Saratoga County deputies responded to a Malta residence on Knabner Road following an animal complaint on Thursday, Aug. 28, according to sheriff’s officials. Investigators determined that Eugene Willis, 69, kicked a black Labrador Retriever on its rear end so hard the animal suffered bruising and difficulty urinating and defecating, police said. Willis was arrested on suspicion of overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals: failure to provide susten…

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by Michael Mashburn
Massapequa, NY
Breaking News
14-Year-Old Fighting For Life After Struck On Sunrise Highway In Massapequa: 'Long Road Ahead' 14-Year-Old Fighting For Life After Struck On Sunrise Highway In Massapequa: 'Long Road Ahead'
14-Year-Old Fighting For Life After Struck On Sunrise Highway In Massapequa: 'Long Road Ahead' A Long Island teenager is fighting for his life after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle on Sunrise Highway. The incident happened in Massapequa Park, near Block Boulevard, around 4 a.m. Saturday, Sept, 6, as Daily Voice reported. A preliminary investigation revealed that the 14-year-old was hit by a Kia Forte driven by a 23-year-old, Nassau County Police said. He was rushed to the hospital by ambulance and remains in critical condition. The driver remained at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. In the hours after the collision, loved ones and strangers have contribut…

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by Michael Mashburn & Jillian Pikora
Ballston Spa, NY
Breaking News
Vandal Targeted Black Victim's Car In Ballston Hate Crime, Police Say Vandal Targeted Black Victim's Car In Ballston Hate Crime, Police Say
Vandal Targeted Black Victim's Car In Ballston Hate Crime, Police Say A 20-year-old Saratoga County man is facing felony hate crime charges after allegedly vandalizing a victim’s car, police said. Deputies responded to a disturbance call on Blue Heron Way in the town of Ballston just before 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators determined that Christopher Brothers, 20, of Ballston Spa, struck the victim’s car with a hammer and jumped on top of it, causing over $1,500 in damage, police said. Deputies alleged he intentionally targeted the victim, who is Black, because of his perceived race. Brothers was arres…

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by Michael Mashburn
Babylon, NY
On Your Side
Babylon Boat Broker Pocketed Hundreds Of Thousands From Client Sales, DA Says Babylon Boat Broker Pocketed Hundreds Of Thousands From Client Sales, DA Says
Babylon Boat Broker Pocketed Hundreds Of Thousands From Client Sales, DA Says A Long Island boat broker is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients who trusted him to sell their vessels. Rory Hogan, 60, of Babylon, was indicted in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Sept. 5, on grand larceny and related charges. Hogan, the owner of Riteway Marine Solutions in Babylon, took boats from more than ten clients under the agreement that he would sell them and deliver the proceeds, between October 2023 and April 2025, prosecutors said. Instead, investigators allege Hogan sold the vessels and kept the money for himself while telling customers the sales h…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lower Paxton, PA
Breaking News
Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old Girl From Lower Paxton Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old Girl From Lower Paxton
Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old Girl From Lower Paxton Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing Pennsylvania teenager who may have traveled to upstate New York. Smrity Darjee, 16, of Lower Paxton, was reported as a runaway on Saturday, Sept. 6, according to the Lower Paxton Bureau of Police. Darjee is believed to be in the Albany, New York, area, investigators said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lower Paxton Bureau of Police at 717-558-6900 or this website, and reference incident number LP-25-019231. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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