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

Waterford-Halfmoon, NY
Breaking News
Valvoline Employee Dies In Chain-Reaction Crash At Halfmoon Service Shop Valvoline Employee Dies In Chain-Reaction Crash At Halfmoon Service Shop
Valvoline Employee Dies In Chain-Reaction Crash At Halfmoon Service Shop A Valvoline employee who was critically injured after being pinned between vehicles at a New York service shop has died. Sikander Samuel, 50, of Schenectady, was struck just before noon Saturday, Jan. 10, while working at the Valvoline service center on Route 9 in the Town of Halfmoon, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Samuel was taken to Albany Medical Center with severe injuries and died Monday, Jan. 12, the sheriff’s office said. Investigators determined two vehicles were waiting in line to enter the shop through a garage door when the driver of the second vehicle, a 6…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Your Community
Too Kinky For The Road: DMV Slams Brakes On 2K Wild License Plates Like 'BOOBYZ, 'THROUPLE' Too Kinky For The Road: DMV Slams Brakes On 2K Wild License Plates Like 'BOOBYZ, 'THROUPLE'
Too Kinky For The Road: DMV Slams Brakes On 2K Wild License Plates Like 'Boobyz, 'Throuple' If you’ve ever stared at your car and thought, “This needs a personality,” the DMV would like a word. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles released its full list of personalized license plate requests that were rejected in 2025 — and it’s a long one. More than 2,100 submissions were denied after failing the state’s screening process. Every custom plate request goes through a “rigorous screening protocol” to ensure it follows state regulations, a DMV spokesperson told Daily Voice. Anything deemed misleading, offensive, or creatively sneaky with letters and numbers is likely t…

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by Michael Mashburn
Saratoga Springs, NY
Breaking News
Would-Be Bank Burglar Shatters Window At Wilton Branch, Police Say Would-Be Bank Burglar Shatters Window At Wilton Branch, Police Say
Would-Be Bank Burglar Shatters Window At Wilton Branch, Police Say A woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after she allegedly tried to break into a Saratoga County bank. Deputies responded to a welfare check at the Arrow Bank in Wilton at about 11:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. An investigation at the scene led to the arrest of Elizabeth Usher, 36, of Greenfield. Usher is accused of shattering a window in an unsuccessful effort to gain access to the building, police said. She was charged with attempted burglary, a felony, and criminal mischief, a misdemeanor. Usher was released on an appearance t…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Ex-Cop Wielding Toilet Seat Shot, Killed After NY Hospital Standoff: Police Ex-Cop Wielding Toilet Seat Shot, Killed After NY Hospital Standoff: Police
Ex-Cop Wielding Toilet Seat Shot, Killed After NY Hospital Standoff: Police A former NYPD officer was fatally shot by police inside a Brooklyn hospital after barricading himself in a room, cutting himself, and threatening to kill hospital staff, police said. Officers responded to New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital shortly before 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, after multiple reports of a violent man armed with a sharp object inside the facility, according to the New York Police Department. The man, later identified as 62-year-old Michael Lynch of Brooklyn, was a patient at the hospital and had been admitted the day before. Callers reported that Lynch ba…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Support Swells For 5-Year-Old Long Beach Girl Battling Rare Disease: 'She Deserves To Laugh' Support Swells For 5-Year-Old Long Beach Girl Battling Rare Disease: 'She Deserves To Laugh'
Support Swells For 5-Year-Old Long Beach Girl Battling Rare Disease: 'She Deserves To Laugh' A Long Island family is rallying community support for a 5-year-old girl battling a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder. The fundraiser, organized by Jacqueline Leonard of Long Beach, was created to support her goddaughter, Anna, who has been diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, or MLD — a rare, progressive disease that attacks the brain and nervous system. MLD causes children to gradually lose the ability to walk, speak, eat, and eventually breathe on their own. The condition worsens over time, making early and aggressive care critical. Anna’s family is facing mounting medi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Colonie, NY
Breaking News
Car Prowl Trio Nabbed Thanks To Vigilant Residents In Colonie, Police Say Car Prowl Trio Nabbed Thanks To Vigilant Residents In Colonie, Police Say
Car Prowl Trio Nabbed Thanks To Vigilant Residents In Colonie, Police Say Three people were arrested in connection with a recent spike in thefts from vehicles in Albany County after residents alerted police and provided real-time information. The arrests followed a public appeal from the Colonie Police Department asking residents to report suspicious activity amid an increase in larcenies from parked vehicles, the agency said. Residents provided surveillance footage and live updates that directly led to the arrests of three unrelated suspects over the course of several days, police said. On Friday, Jan. 2, Christine Sirman, 44, of Saranac Lake, was observed atte…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Your Community
Nearly 1,300 NY Households To Benefit From $68M Housing Fund: Here's Who Qualifies Nearly 1,300 NY Households To Benefit From $68M Housing Fund: Here's Who Qualifies
Nearly 1,300 NY Households To Benefit From $68M Housing Fund: Here's Who Qualifies Nearly 1,300 low- to moderate-income households across New York will receive housing assistance thanks to more than $68 million in state and federal funding aimed at helping residents stay safely housed. The funding, awarded through New York State Homes and Community Renewal, will support homeowners, seniors, veterans, and families with a range of needs, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday, Jan. 9. That includes emergency repairs, accessibility upgrades, rental assistance, manufactured home replacement, and down payment help for first-time homebuyers. State officials said the grants were di…

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by Michael Mashburn
Troy, NY
On Your Side
'With Heavy Hearts,' Troy Lunch Spot Forced To Close After 3 Years 'With Heavy Hearts,' Troy Lunch Spot Forced To Close After 3 Years
'With Heavy Hearts,' Troy Lunch Spot Forced To Close After 3 Years A beloved Troy lunch spot known for gourmet sandwiches and laid-back vibes is preparing to serve its final meals. Mallo’s, located at 156 4th Street, will shut its doors on Friday, Jan 23, the owners announced on Facebook. “With heavy hearts, we’re announcing that Mallo’s will be closing permanently,” they wrote. “Due to our landlords’ decision not to renew our lease, we are unable to continue operating.” The eatery, which opened in September 2022, quickly became a go-to lunch destination on Fourth Street, offering gourmet sandwiches and local, fresh ingredients in a cozy, deli-style setti…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Bay Shore Predator Kidnaps 11-Year-Old Girl From School After Meeting On Discord, DA Says Bay Shore Predator Kidnaps 11-Year-Old Girl From School After Meeting On Discord, DA Says
Bay Shore Predator Kidnaps 11-Year-Old Girl From School After Meeting On Discord, DA Says A Long Island child predator met an 11-year-old girl online before kidnapping her from her Queens school, prosecutors alleged. Nicholas Wieber, 28, of Bay Shore, was indicted on kidnapping and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Jan. 9, following an investigation that began in December 2025. Wieber allegedly communicated with the child through Discord, a messaging application commonly used by children for gaming, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. The messages quickly became sexual in nature, officials said. On Dec. 12, the girl went to school in Queens but never r…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Outrage Grows As Teacher Seen Standing On Special Needs Student At Schenectady School Outrage Grows As Teacher Seen Standing On Special Needs Student At Schenectady School
Outrage Grows As Teacher Seen Standing On Special Needs Student At Schenectady School Community anger is mounting after a photo circulated online that appears to show a staff member standing on the back of a special needs student inside a New York elementary school classroom. The image, which spread widely on social media this week, allegedly shows a woman with her foot on the back of a child lying face-down on the floor of a classroom at Lincoln Elementary School in Schenectady. The child’s mother, Ashley Rivera, told Albany station WNYT that the student is her 8-year-old son, Gian, a second grader with ADHD who struggles to express himself. Rivera’s son was restrained on…

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