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
NJ Group Tried Harvesting Organs From Patient Who Showed Signs Of Life: Whistleblowers NJ Group Tried Harvesting Organs From Patient Who Showed Signs Of Life: Whistleblowers
NJ Group Tried Harvesting Organs From Patient Who Showed Signs Of Life: Whistleblowers New Jersey’s largest organ procurement group is facing explosive allegations that it tried recovering organs from a patient who was still showing signs of life, fueling a broader congressional probe into alleged fraud and record manipulation. In a scathing letter sent to New Providence-based New Jersey Organ and Tissue Sharing Network (NJTO) on Wednesday, Nov. 19, the US House Ways and Means Committee claimed it had uncovered several “egregious actions and potential violations of federal and state statutes.” Nearly a dozen whistleblowers came forward with evidence of fraud, cover-ups, and …

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by Michael Mashburn
Brookville-Old Westbury, NY
Your Community
Old Westbury Among New York’s 10 Priciest Places To Live: Report Old Westbury Among New York’s 10 Priciest Places To Live: Report
Old Westbury Among New York’s 10 Priciest Places To Live: Report A new ranking of New York’s most expensive communities shows Long Island taking nine of the top 10 spots. The report, released by GoBankingRates, identified 20 New York municipalities with populations over 2,500 where residents spend at least $10,000 a month on basic necessities alone. Analysts reviewed average 2025 home values along with mortgage payments and the typical monthly costs of groceries, utilities, transportation, and health care. Long Island topped the state, claiming the top seven positions on the list. At No. 1 is Sands Point in Nassau County, where the average home value …

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by Michael Mashburn
Floral Park-Bellerose, NY
Breaking News
'Disgrace’ Floral Park Lawyer Who Blew $1.7M On Strip Clubs, Luxuries Gets Years In Prison 'Disgrace’ Floral Park Lawyer Who Blew $1.7M On Strip Clubs, Luxuries Gets Years In Prison
'Disgrace’ Floral Park Lawyer Who Blew $1.7M On Strip Clubs, Luxuries Gets Years In Prison A Long Island real estate attorney will spend up to a decade behind bars after admitting he stole more than $1.7 million from client escrow accounts and spent the money on strip clubs and luxury expenses. Terrance Dougherty, 35, of Oyster Bay, was sentenced to 3½ to 10½ years in prison Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Nassau County Court. It followed his September guilty plea to 13 counts of grand larceny and one count of scheme to defraud. Dougherty drained escrow accounts belonging to more than 30 clients between March 2021 and November 2024 while operating a real estate law practice on Jericho Tur…

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by Michael Mashburn
Mastic-Shirley, NY
Breaking News
Stabbing At Mastic Beach Convenience Store Sends Man To Hospital Stabbing At Mastic Beach Convenience Store Sends Man To Hospital
Stabbing At Mastic Beach Convenience Store Sends Man To Hospital A police investigation is underway after a man was stabbed at a popular convenience store on Long Island. Emergency crews in Mastic Beach responded to the Handy Pantry on the corner of Neighborhood and Mastic Roads for reports of a stabbing around 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson told Daily Voice. A 911 caller told dispatchers that a man had been stabbed in the hand, police said. The victim was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. It was not immediately clear what sparked the stabbing or whether the victim and attacker knew each other. No arrests had …

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
‘Daddy’s Home!’ 'Madman' Rams Car Into Niskayuna AT&T, Hunting Ex-GF With Bat, Jury Finds ‘Daddy’s Home!’ 'Madman' Rams Car Into Niskayuna AT&T, Hunting Ex-GF With Bat, Jury Finds
‘Daddy’s Home!’ 'Madman' Rams Car Into Niskayuna AT&T, Hunting Ex-GF With Bat, Jury Finds A New York jury convicted a Schenectady man accused of crashing his Mercedes into an AT&T store where his ex-girlfriend worked, then tearing through the business with a baseball bat while shouting for her. Steven Carrion, 33, was found guilty Tuesday, Nov. 18, of eight charges stemming from the September 2022 incident at Mohawk Commons in Niskayuna, according to the Schenectady County District Attorney’s Office. Jurors deliberated for just two hours. Carrion had been served with a full stay-away order of protection the morning of Sept. 25, 2022. Hours later, he drove his Mercedes direct…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Severed Remains Case: Duo Admits Murdering Westchester Couple, Hiding Body Parts On Long Island Severed Remains Case: Duo Admits Murdering Westchester Couple, Hiding Body Parts On Long Island
Severed Remains Case: Duo Admits Murdering Westchester Couple, Hiding Body Parts On Long Island A Long Island couple confessed to killing a man and woman from Westchester before dumping their severed body parts across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Jeffrey Mackey, 40, and Alexis Nieves, 35, both of Amityville, pleaded guilty in Suffolk County Court Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the February 2024 slayings of Malcolm Brown and Donna Conneely. Mackey pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder under a plea deal, while Nieves copped to first-degree manslaughter. Brown and Conneely, of Yonkers, were stabbed to death after entering the couple’s Railroad Avenue home in Amityville on Feb. 27, …

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
NY Voters Shift Dramatically In Hochul–Stefanik Gubernatorial Showdown, Poll Shows NY Voters Shift Dramatically In Hochul–Stefanik Gubernatorial Showdown, Poll Shows
NY Voters Shift Dramatically In Hochul–Stefanik Gubernatorial Showdown, Poll Shows Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul still holds a sizable lead over Republican Congressmember Elise Stefanik in a potential 2026 matchup for New York governor, but the margin has tightened in recent months, new polling shows. Governor’s Race A Siena Poll released Tuesday, Nov. 18, shows Hochul ahead of Stefanik 52% to 32% among registered New York voters. The 20-point spread is down from 25 points in September and marks the closest the race has looked since summer. Independent voters played a major role in the shift. They now favor Hochul 40% to 36%, compared to 43% to 25% in September, pollsters…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Albany Man Who Raped 13-Year-Old Girl He Met On Snapchat Gets Years In Prison Albany Man Who Raped 13-Year-Old Girl He Met On Snapchat Gets Years In Prison
Albany Man Who Raped 13-Year-Old Girl He Met On Snapchat Gets Years In Prison An Albany man who confessed to raping a 13-year-old girl he met on Snapchat will spend years behind bars. Joshua Gonzalez, 28, was sentenced to seven years in prison Monday, Nov. 17, in Albany County Court. It followed his guilty pleas to second-degree rape and disseminating indecent material to minors, both felonies. Gonzalez began communicating with the girl on Snapchat in early May, according to prosecutors. Over time, he pressured her into sharing inappropriate content and later arranged to meet her in Mosher Park in Ravena, where he raped her. A family member discovered the teenager w…

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by Michael Mashburn
Deer Park, NY
Breaking News
Deer Park Boy, 17, Has Been Missing Nearly A Week Deer Park Boy, 17, Has Been Missing Nearly A Week
Deer Park Boy, 17, Has Been Missing Nearly A Week Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Dayvion Shands, 17, of Deer Park, was last seen on Wednesday, Nov. 12, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Additional details, including a clothing description and possible destination, were not immediately available. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Michael Mashburn
Oceanside, NY
Breaking News
Teen In US Illegally Swipes $11.5K Bracelet From Oceanside Jewelry Store, Police Say Teen In US Illegally Swipes $11.5K Bracelet From Oceanside Jewelry Store, Police Say
Teen In US Illegally Swipes $11.5K Bracelet From Oceanside Jewelry Store, Police Say A teenager is accused of swiping an $11,500 bracelet from a Nassau County jewelry store. A man and woman walked into Kravit Jewelers on Long Beach Road in Oceanside around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, and asked to see several bracelets, Nassau County Police said. After browsing, the pair told an employee they would return later and walked out of the store. When the worker went to return the merchandise to the case, he realized one of the bracelets — valued at roughly $11,500 — was missing, police said. Detectives eventually identified 19-year-old David Beckham Adam, of Jamaica, Queens, as…

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