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
'Like A Miracle': Coaches Save Locust Valley Teen Whose Heart Stopped On HS Basketball Court 'Like A Miracle': Coaches Save Locust Valley Teen Whose Heart Stopped On HS Basketball Court
'Like A Miracle': Coaches Save Locust Valley Teen Whose Heart Stopped On HS Basketball Court A 17-year-old Long Island athlete survived a terrifying cardiac arrest on the court thanks to coaches who rushed to his side and brought him back to life. Moments earlier, the gym had been filled with the echo of sneakers and the buzz of basketball tryout nerves at Locust Valley High School on Monday, Nov. 17. Then, without warning, Francesco Allocca hit the floor, motionless. "He turned very pale. I got very scared, saw one of his arms clench,” teammate William Summers recounted at a Northwell Health press conference Wednesday, Nov. 26. “He was struggling to breathe.” In the frantic seco…

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by Michael Mashburn
Bethpage, NY
Your Community
‘Unsavory Character’ Shows Up At Bethpage Door, Refuses To Leave, Resident Claims ‘Unsavory Character’ Shows Up At Bethpage Door, Refuses To Leave, Resident Claims
‘Unsavory Character’ Shows Up At Bethpage Door, Refuses To Leave, Resident Claims A Long Island homeowner says a man ignored her “No Soliciting” sign and refused to leave her property, prompting a wave of concern — and strong opinions — from neighbors online. The anonymous post appeared Wednesday, Nov. 26, in Facebook's “Bethpage LI Community Watch Group,” where the resident described a tense encounter with a man who came to her door despite a clearly displayed “No Soliciting” sign. According to the post, the man claimed he wanted to conduct a “brief survey” about siding and roofing but became insistent when she declined. “I had a weird experience today that I wanted t…

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by Michael Mashburn
Poughkeepsie, NY
Your Community
Teens Caught With Guns Should Face Adult Charges, Dutchess County Senator Urges Hochul Teens Caught With Guns Should Face Adult Charges, Dutchess County Senator Urges Hochul
Teens Caught With Guns Should Face Adult Charges, Dutchess County Senator Urges Hochul A Hudson Valley lawmaker is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to tighten New York’s “Raise the Age” law by giving judges more power to move repeat youth offenders — including those caught with firearms — into adult court. In a letter sent this week, State Sen. Rob Rolison, a Republican representing the 39th District in the Hudson Valley, called on the governor to include changes to Raise the Age in her upcoming executive budget. Enacted in 2019, the law raised the age of adult criminal prosecution to 18, with most cases involving younger teens automatically handled in Family Court. Proponents …

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
8.2 Million 'Inflation Refund' Checks Now Mailed To New Yorkers, Hochul Says 8.2 Million 'Inflation Refund' Checks Now Mailed To New Yorkers, Hochul Says
8.2 Million 'Inflation Refund' Checks Now Mailed To New Yorkers, Hochul Says New York has officially mailed more than 8.2 million inflation refund checks worth up to $400 each, delivering what Gov. Kathy Hochul called the state’s largest direct relief program in history. Hochul announced Tuesday, Nov. 25, that the main phase of the Inflation Refund Check program is complete, with millions of eligible households already receiving payments. The initiative was approved as part of the FY 2026 State Budget and provides $2.2 billion in unrestricted financial aid to taxpayers who have seen costs rise due to inflation. Hochul said the checks put “money back into the pocke…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schenectady, NY
Breaking News
NY Motel Guest Pulls Knife During Dispute, Later Found With Drugs, Stolen Cards: Police NY Motel Guest Pulls Knife During Dispute, Later Found With Drugs, Stolen Cards: Police
NY Motel Guest Pulls Knife During Dispute, Later Found With Drugs, Stolen Cards: Police A Thanksgiving Day argument at an Upstate New York motel ended with a man pulling a knife, fleeing the scene, and later being arrested with drugs and stolen credit cards, police said. Troopers in St. Lawrence County were called around 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, to the Clearview Motel on US Route 11 in Gouverneur for a trespass complaint, according to New York State Police. Investigators determined that 28-year-old Timothy Fadden, of Gouverneur, and another person were involved in a verbal dispute when Fadden brandished a knife and made threatening comments, police said. He left the area…

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by Michael Mashburn
Ballston Spa, NY
Breaking News
Thanksgiving Horror: Man Shoots Woman, Then Kills Himself Amid Galway Manhunt, Police Say Thanksgiving Horror: Man Shoots Woman, Then Kills Himself Amid Galway Manhunt, Police Say
Thanksgiving Horror: Man Shoots Woman, Then Kills Himself Amid Galway Manhunt, Police Say A Thanksgiving night shooting in Upstate New York left a woman wounded and the suspected gunman dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Saratoga County deputies were called around 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, to a home on Consaul Road in the Town of Galway for a report of a woman who had been shot, according to sheriff’s officials. The 54-year-old victim fled to a nearby house for help before first responders arrived. Deputies secured the scene so EMS could treat her, and she was later airlifted to Albany Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Investiga…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Thanksgiving Wrong-Way Crash Kills 35-Year-Old Woman On NY Highway Thanksgiving Wrong-Way Crash Kills 35-Year-Old Woman On NY Highway
Thanksgiving Wrong-Way Crash Kills 35-Year-Old Woman On NY Highway Thanksgiving morning took a tragic turn in Upstate New York when a woman was killed in a wrong-way crash that injured a second motorist. Troopers in Monroe County responded to Route 104 near Lake Avenue in Rochester for reports of a serious two-car crash around 8:20 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, according to New York State Police. Investigators determined that a 35-year-old woman driving a Nissan Altima was heading west in the eastbound lanes when she struck a Mazda CX-30 operated by a 32-year-old Rochester man, police said. The woman, who was not wearing a seatbelt, suffered fatal injuries and …

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Before You Cook That Turkey, Brush Up On These Thanksgiving Food-Safety Tips Before You Cook That Turkey, Brush Up On These Thanksgiving Food-Safety Tips
Before You Cook That Turkey, Brush Up On These Thanksgiving Food-Safety Tips As Thanksgiving prep ramps up, health officials are reminding home cooks to follow a few simple food-safety steps to keep the holiday running smoothly. The New York State health and agriculture departments offered up the following tips to help keep family and friends safe from foodborne illness: Defrost That Bird Properly If your turkey is still rock-solid, you’re already behind schedule — defrosting safely takes time. The state says the refrigerator is the safest method, and you should allow 24 hours for every five pounds. Cold-water thawing works too, as long as you keep the turkey in i…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
WATCH: Franklin HS Choir Stunned By Rockefeller Center Invite From Kelly Clarkson WATCH: Franklin HS Choir Stunned By Rockefeller Center Invite From Kelly Clarkson
Watch: Franklin HS Choir Stunned By Rockefeller Center Invite From Kelly Clarkson A New Jersey high school choir just got the kind of early Christmas gift you can’t wrap. Franklin High School’s GoldN’Blues choir in Somerset was named this year’s “Star Choir” winner, earning a coveted performance slot on NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” broadcast. Students were surprised with the news by none other than Kelly Clarkson during a special segment on the singer’s talk show Tuesday, Nov. 25. Clarkson joined NBC 4 New York anchor Natalie Pasquarella and Telemundo 47 anchor Rosarina Breton to inform the members that they’ll perform “Joy to the World” live on national TV b…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Hammer Attack Killing Unborn Baby Lands Albany Teen Dad In Prison For Decades Hammer Attack Killing Unborn Baby Lands Albany Teen Dad In Prison For Decades
Hammer Attack Killing Unborn Baby Lands Albany Teen Dad In Prison For Decades An 18-year-old New York man will spend two decades in prison after admitting he brutally beat his pregnant girlfriend with a hammer in order to kill her unborn baby. Tylique Young, of Albany, was sentenced in Albany County Court Tuesday, Nov. 25,to 20 years after pleading guilty to assault, kidnapping, and robbery for the May attack inside his Orange Street residence. Young held the victim captive for several hours, stole her phone, and repeatedly struck her with a hammer, including blows to her stomach, according to prosecutors. The woman, who was 27 weeks pregnant with Young’s baby, was…

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