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
World Cup Prep: NY, NJ Get Millions To Guard Against Rogue Drones World Cup Prep: NY, NJ Get Millions To Guard Against Rogue Drones
World Cup Prep: NY, NJ Get Millions To Guard Against Rogue Drones New York and New Jersey are receiving millions in federal funding to detect and stop dangerous drone activity ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Four New York agencies will receive more than $17.2 million through the federal Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems grant program as officials ramp up security for what is expected to be one of the largest sporting events in history, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday, Feb. 10. New Jersey is also receiving funding under the same national effort, which is designed to protect World Cup venues and major public events. The World Cup’s New York-area matc…

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by Michael Mashburn
Roosevelt, NY
Breaking News
Dad Stabbed Ex 35 Times As Toddler Watched Inside Roosevelt Home — Now He Could Die In Prison Dad Stabbed Ex 35 Times As Toddler Watched Inside Roosevelt Home — Now He Could Die In Prison
Dad Stabbed Ex 35 Times As Toddler Watched Inside Roosevelt Home — Now He Could Die In Prison A Long Island man could spend the rest of his life in prison after admitting he fatally stabbed his ex-girlfriend more than 30 times inside her apartment while their two-year-old son was present. Jose William Funes-Zabala, 44, of Roosevelt, was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison in Nassau County Court Wednesday, Feb. 11, after pleading guilty to murder and endangering the welfare of a child. The killing happened on Oct. 5, 2024, at the victim’s basement apartment on Botsford Street in Hempstead, as Daily Voice previously reported. Funes-Zabala went to the home around 6 p.m. to visit t…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hicksville, NY
Breaking News
Hicksville Car Dealership Manager Steals $64K From Hyundai Sale, Police Say Hicksville Car Dealership Manager Steals $64K From Hyundai Sale, Police Say
Hicksville Car Dealership Manager Steals $64K From Hyundai Sale, Police Say A fleet sales manager at a Long Island car dealership diverted roughly $64,000 from the sale of a new vehicle into his personal bank account, police said. Kyle Roberts, 42, of Syosset, was arrested following an investigation by the Nassau County Police Electronics Squad Fraud and Forgery Section. Advantage Hyundai, located on Plainview Road in Hicksville, contacted the agency reporting that approximately $64,000 from the sale of a new automobile in June 2025 was never deposited into the dealership’s business account. Business records showed the vehicle had been sold, but the funds were mis…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Adelphi Professor Accused Autistic Freshman Of AI Cheating — Judge Tossed Violation Adelphi Professor Accused Autistic Freshman Of AI Cheating — Judge Tossed Violation
Adelphi Professor Accused Autistic Freshman Of AI Cheating — Judge Tossed Violation An Adelphi University freshman is celebrating after a Nassau County judge ruled he did not cheat on a paper with artificial intelligence and ordered the university to wipe the violation from his academic record. In a decision issued Thursday, Jan. 29, Nassau County Supreme Court granted Orion Newby’s petition and annulled both the violation and the university’s denial of his appeal. Newby, who is on the autism spectrum, sued the university in July 2025, challenging its finding that he committed plagiarism during the previous fall semester, as Daily Voice reported. According to the petition…

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by Michael Mashburn
Bellmore, NY
Breaking News
One Dead, 2 Cops Hurt As Fast-Moving Fire Rips Through Multiple Bellmore Homes One Dead, 2 Cops Hurt As Fast-Moving Fire Rips Through Multiple Bellmore Homes
One Dead, 2 Cops Hurt As Fast-Moving Fire Rips Through Multiple Bellmore Homes A fast-moving fire tore through three homes on Long Island, killing one person and injuring three others — including two Nassau County police officers. Emergency crews responded to a Bellmore residence on Chapman Avenue near Bellmore Avenue at around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, for a house fire with a victim trapped inside. More than 100 firefighters from 12 departments battled the three-alarm blaze for about 90 minutes, according to the Bellmore Fire Department. Intense heat and heavy flames forced firefighters to hold back as they tried to locate the victim, Bellmore Fire Departme…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
‘RHONY’ Star, Nassau Native Jill Zarin Loses Spot On New E! Show After Bad Bunny Halftime Rant ‘RHONY’ Star, Nassau Native Jill Zarin Loses Spot On New E! Show After Bad Bunny Halftime Rant
‘Rhony’ Star, Nassau Native Jill Zarin Loses Spot On New E! Show After Bad Bunny Halftime Rant Former The Real Housewives of New York City cast member Jill Zarin has been dropped from a planned E! reality series after posting a video criticizing Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance. Zarin, 62, was set to appear in The Golden Life, a new show reuniting original “RHONY” stars, but on Tuesday, Feb. 10, producers said she got the axe. “In light of recent public comments made by Jill Zarin, Blink49 Studios has decided not to move forward with her involvement in The Golden Life,” Blink49 Studios said in a statement. “We remain committed to delivering the series in line with our comp…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Ex-Cop Trainer In US Illegally Admits Assaulting Federal Agent During Albany Arrest Ex-Cop Trainer In US Illegally Admits Assaulting Federal Agent During Albany Arrest
Ex-Cop Trainer In US Illegally Admits Assaulting Federal Agent During Albany Arrest A man who entered the United States illegally and previously worked as a tactical instructor for Nicaragua’s police force confessed to assaulting and injuring a federal agent during an attempted arrest. Michel Manuel Garcia Rojas, 39, pleaded guilty in Albany federal court Monday, Feb. 9, to resisting, impeding, and assaulting a federal officer engaged in official duties and causing bodily injury. Garcia Rojas entered the US illegally in 2023 and was in removal proceedings while living in Albany, according to the US Attorney’s Office. In March 2025, agents with Homeland Security Investigat…

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by Michael Mashburn
East Greenbush, NY
Breaking News
He Spent 8 Years In Prison — Now Claims Cops Framed Him In Fatal Rensselaer Crash He Spent 8 Years In Prison — Now Claims Cops Framed Him In Fatal Rensselaer Crash
He Spent 8 Years In Prison — Now Claims Cops Framed Him In Fatal Rensselaer Crash A New York man whose manslaughter conviction was overturned after more than eight years behind bars is suing Rensselaer County, local police agencies, and prosecutors, alleging a deeply flawed and unconstitutional investigation. In a 51-page lawsuit filed in Albany federal court, 34-year-old Brendan Hoffman, of Stephentown, accuses law enforcement and prosecutors of fabricating and suppressing key forensic evidence in the investigation of a fatal 2012 crash that killed his friend, Christopher Baker. The lawsuit names Rensselaer County, the Town of North Greenbush, members of the Rensselaer …

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
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Election '26: Why Antonio Delgado Suddenly Walked Away From NY Governor’s Race Election '26: Why Antonio Delgado Suddenly Walked Away From NY Governor’s Race
Election '26: Why Antonio Delgado Suddenly Walked Away From NY Governor’s Race New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado has suspended his campaign for governor, saying he no longer sees a viable path forward in the 2026 race. In a statement released Tuesday, Feb. 10, Delgado said the decision came after careful consideration, but emphasized that he plans to continue serving New Yorkers in his current role. “I’ve decided to end my campaign for governor of New York,” Delgado said. “After much consideration, I’ve concluded that there simply is no viable path forward,” he said. Delgado said that while his bid for governor has ended, his broader political work has not. He said h…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Here’s How Many Drivers Were Arrested For DWI Over Super Bowl Weekend In Capital Region Here’s How Many Drivers Were Arrested For DWI Over Super Bowl Weekend In Capital Region
Here’s How Many Drivers Were Arrested For DWI Over Super Bowl Weekend In Capital Region A statewide Super Bowl weekend enforcement push led to thousands of traffic tickets and more than 170 DWI arrests as troopers flooded New York roads in an effort to curb impaired and dangerous driving. From Friday, Feb. 6, through Sunday, Feb. 8, troopers issued 8,263 tickets, arrested 177 drivers for driving while intoxicated, and investigated 822 crashes, including one fatal crash, according to the New York State Police. The annual STOP-DWI initiative coincided with Super Bowl weekend, a period police say typically brings increased traffic and alcohol consumption. Troopers boosted patrols…

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