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.

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Albany, NY
Breaking News
Albany Sex Offender Busted Using Secret Email Address To Access Porn, Sent Back To Prison Albany Sex Offender Busted Using Secret Email Address To Access Porn, Sent Back To Prison
Albany Sex Offender Busted Using Secret Email Address To Access Porn, Sent Back To Prison A convicted sex offender from New York is heading back to prison after confessing he created an email account to access pornography and failed to report it as required. Kyle Caton, 38,of Albany, was sentenced to a total of 18 to 24 months in prison after pleading guilty to failure to register an email address with the New York State Sex Offender Registry, according to the US Attorney’s Office. Caton admitted the email account was used to access pornography and that creating and using it without registering it also violated the terms of his federal supervised release. Caton has been registe…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
‘Make Humor Great Again’: NY Dad Rallies Public After State Bans Joke Plate ‘Make Humor Great Again’: NY Dad Rallies Public After State Bans Joke Plate
‘Make Humor Great Again’: NY Dad Rallies Public After State Bans Joke Plate A New York driver is on a one-man mission to save a dad joke on wheels after the state decided his personalized license plate — a nod to parents everywhere — was apparently no laughing matter. Seth Bykofsky, of West Hempstead, thought he was spreading harmless humor when he rolled around with the custom license plate “PB4WEGO,” shorthand for the familiar parental plea: pee before we go. The plate earned smiles, thumbs-ups, and knowing nods from fellow motorists — until the state pulled the plug. Bykofsky was notified by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles this week that his pl…

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by Michael Mashburn
Riverhead, NY
Breaking News
16-Year-Old Boy Walked Away From Riverhead HS, Family Hasn't Seen Him Since 16-Year-Old Boy Walked Away From Riverhead HS, Family Hasn't Seen Him Since
16-Year-Old Boy Walked Away From Riverhead HS, Family Hasn't Seen Him Since Police are asking for the public’s help locating a 16-year-old Long Island boy who failed to return to his residence after attending school. Dante Tullon arrived at Riverhead High School on Monday morning, Feb. 2, but did not return to the Timothy Hill Ranch later that afternoon, according to Riverhead Police. Timothy Hill Ranch is a residential youth facility that provides housing, supervision, and support services for children and teens who cannot live at home. Tullon is described as a light-skinned Black male who is 6-foot-1 and weighs approximately 220 pounds. He has black, curly hair …

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by Michael Mashburn
Yonkers, NY
Your Community
Amazon Movie Casting Paid Background Roles In Hudson Valley, NYC Amazon Movie Casting Paid Background Roles In Hudson Valley, NYC
Amazon Movie Casting Paid Background Roles In Hudson Valley, NYC Lights, camera — paycheck. A new Amazon MGM feature film is casting paid background actors in New York City and across the Hudson Valley, offering locals a chance to appear on screen while earning up to $224 per day. The casting call, posted on Backstage, seeks both adults and children to appear as non-speaking background performers in the project, currently working under the title “CTTS.” Who They’re Looking For The production is hiring adults 18 and older to work as background pedestrians. Filming runs from mid-February through the end of March in New York City and Hudson Valley locatio…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Governor Race: Hochul Locks In Running Mate As 2026 Election Takes Shape Governor Race: Hochul Locks In Running Mate As 2026 Election Takes Shape
Governor Race: Hochul Locks In Running Mate As 2026 Election Takes Shape Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her choice for lieutenant governor, tapping a veteran New York political figure with deep city roots to join her 2026 re-election campaign. Hochul has chosen former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate for the 2026 gubernatorial election, the governor confirmed Wednesday, Feb. 4, forming the first all-female major party ticket in New York State history. Hochul praised Adams as a Queens native raised in a union household and calling her “a fighter who knows how to deliver for New York.” “Welcome to the team my friend – and our next Lieu…

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by Michael Mashburn
Monticello-Rock Hill, NY
On Your Side
How To Score 100 Days Of Free Coffee At Rock Hill Dunkin’ Reopening How To Score 100 Days Of Free Coffee At Rock Hill Dunkin’ Reopening
How To Score 100 Days Of Free Coffee At Rock Hill Dunkin’ Reopening Free coffee for more than three months? Dunkin’ says yes — if you’re quick. A newly remodeled Dunkin’ in Sullivan County is celebrating its grand reopening by giving the first 100 rewards members in line 100 Days of Free Coffee, turning an ordinary Tuesday morning into a caffeine-fueled competition. The next generation Dunkin’ store, located at 253 Rock Hill Drive in the hamlet of Rock Hill, will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 10, with giveaways, prizes, and plenty of coffee-themed fun. Starting at 9 a.m., the first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards members ages 18 and older in line will receive free medium ho…

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by Michael Mashburn
Riverhead, NY
Breaking News
Drunk, Speeding Driver Crossed Double Yellow, Injuring 5 In Riverhead: DA Drunk, Speeding Driver Crossed Double Yellow, Injuring 5 In Riverhead: DA
Drunk, Speeding Driver Crossed Double Yellow, Injuring 5 In Riverhead: DA A Long Island man was indicted on felony charges after prosecutors say he crossed into oncoming traffic while intoxicated and speeding, causing a violent head-on crash that injured five people. Erik Yat Velasquez, 22, of Riverhead, was indicted on multiple counts including aggravated vehicular assault in Suffolk County Court Wednesday, Feb. 4. The crash happened around 7:45 p.m. on Nov. 29, 2025, on Quogue Riverhead Road, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. Velasquez was driving a Jeep northbound at a high rate of speed when he crossed over the double yellow lines, sideswiped one v…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Video: Dozens Of Skiers Rescued After Gondola Malfunction At Gore Mountain Video: Dozens Of Skiers Rescued After Gondola Malfunction At Gore Mountain
Video: Dozens Of Skiers Rescued After Gondola Malfunction At Gore Mountain A gondola malfunction at Gore Mountain left dozens of skiers stranded for hours Wednesday, Feb. 4, prompting a rescue operation involving state and local agencies. About 67 people riding in roughly 20 cabins were rescued after the Northwoods gondola stopped operating shortly after 9 a.m, a spokesperson for the Olympic Regional Development Authority confirmed to Daily Voice. The gondola stopped due to a non-emergency mechanical alignment issue involving a single component of the lift system, officials said. It was shut down immediately in accordance with safety protocols. The incident requi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Ballston Spa, NY
Breaking News
Inmate Attacks 3 Corrections Officers After Assaulting Cellmate At Saratoga County Jail: Police Inmate Attacks 3 Corrections Officers After Assaulting Cellmate At Saratoga County Jail: Police
Inmate Attacks 3 Corrections Officers After Assaulting Cellmate At Saratoga County Jail: Police An inmate already being held at the Saratoga County Jail is facing felony charges after he allegedly attacked three corrections officers during a cell relocation. Jamier Walker, of Green Island, was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 3, and charged with three counts of assault in the second degree, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. The charges stem from an incident on Dec. 23, 2025, when Walker was incarcerated at the Saratoga County Jail on a separate matter. Corrections officers attempted to relocate Walker to another cell after he had reportedly assaulted another inmate, police said…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
'Take Keys From Grandma': Michael Rapaport Blasted For Spreading Mamdani-Epstein Deepfake 'Take Keys From Grandma': Michael Rapaport Blasted For Spreading Mamdani-Epstein Deepfake
'Take Keys From Grandma': Michael Rapaport Blasted For Spreading Mamdani-Epstein Deepfake Actor Michael Rapaport is facing sharp criticism after sharing a digitally altered image falsely linking New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Rapaport, 55, posted the image to his Facebook page Tuesday, Feb. 3. It appears to show Mamdani as a child alongside his mother, filmmaker Mira Nair, posed near Epstein and several other high-profile figures, including former President Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos. “In good company,” Rapaport captioned the image shared with his 1.2 million followers. “The two circled in red are Mira Nair, the acclaimed Indian Am…

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