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

National Interest
Smithtown Teen Hockey Player Survives Broken Neck In Dive Thanks To Friend’s Split-Second Save Smithtown Teen Hockey Player Survives Broken Neck In Dive Thanks To Friend’s Split-Second Save
Smithtown Teen Hockey Player Survives Broken Neck In Dive Thanks To Friend’s Split-Second Save Months after a fateful dive left him temporarily paralyzed, Connor Dubeau is back on his feet thanks to his friend’s split-second rescue. What began as a laid-back summer afternoon on the water turned terrifying for the 17-year-old Smithtown West senior on Monday, Aug. 11. Dubeau had spent the day jet skiing with two friends before the group returned to the shoreline near Gilgo Beach for a quick dip. Lifeguards had already gone off duty. Kevin Bonino, Dubeau’s Junior Islanders hockey teammate, dove in first with no issue. Seconds later, Dubeau sprinted in behind him, dove head-first into t…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hempstead, NY
Breaking News
It's Been 48 Hours Since Hempstead Girl, 15, Vanished: Here's What We Know It's Been 48 Hours Since Hempstead Girl, 15, Vanished: Here's What We Know
It's Been 48 Hours Since Hempstead Girl, 15, Vanished: Here's What We Know Police on Long Island are searching for a 15-year-old girl who hasn’t been seen since the weekend . Nechelle Rucker was last seen around noon on Saturday, Nov. 15, in Hempstead, according to Nassau County Police. She was reported missing two days later, on Monday, Nov. 17. Rucker is described as 5-foot-2 and 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black-and-white sweater and blue jeans. Detectives believe she may be headed toward Rockville Centre. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Police at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story b…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hampton-Stillwater, NJ
Breaking News
Home Health Aide's 'Reckless' Neglect Killed Stillwater Woman, Police Say Home Health Aide's 'Reckless' Neglect Killed Stillwater Woman, Police Say
Home Health Aide's 'Reckless' Neglect Killed Stillwater Woman, Police Say A former home health aide is accused of causing the death of a 67-year-old Saratoga County woman through reckless neglect, police said. Kyle Bliss, 36, was charged after investigators concluded that his conduct led to the November 2024 death of Jean Ball, Stillwater Police said. Bliss had been employed as Ball’s full-time home health care aide at the time. An “extensive” investigation involving multiple agencies determined that Bliss engaged in neglectful behavior that contributed to Ball’s death, police said. Details of the alleged conduct were not released. Bliss, who now lives in Huachu…

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by Michael Mashburn
Coeymans-Ravena, NY
Breaking News
Man Ditched His Dog, Tried Blaming Stranger In Ravena, Police Say Man Ditched His Dog, Tried Blaming Stranger In Ravena, Police Say
Man Ditched His Dog, Tried Blaming Stranger In Ravena, Police Say An Albany County man is accused of abandoning his dog and then falsely claiming the animal had been found without an owner. Coeymans Police responded to Orchard Avenue in Ravena on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for a report of an abandoned dog, the agency said. Officers arrived and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the animal’s condition and location. The dog’s owner — identified as Donald Davis, 25, of Ravena — told officers the animal had been abandoned, according to police. Investigators quickly determined that the dog actually belonged to Davis and he no longer wanted to care for th…

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National Interest
DoorDash Driver Filmed Naked, Unconscious Customer, Posted Video Online: NY Police DoorDash Driver Filmed Naked, Unconscious Customer, Posted Video Online: NY Police
DoorDash Driver Filmed Naked, Unconscious Customer, Posted Video Online: NY Police A New York DoorDash driver is accused of secretly recording an unconscious customer and posting the video to social media. The incident happened Sunday, Oct. 12, after a delivery driver dropped off an order at a man’s home in the city of Oswego, according to the Oswego Police Department The next day, the department received a report alleging the customer had been naked inside his residence during the delivery. Detectives launched an investigation and determined the delivery driver, identified as Olivia Henderson, 23, of Oswego, had recorded the man through the exterior of his home while …

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
On Your Side
How Safe Is Your Hospital? Capital Region Grades Revealed In New Report How Safe Is Your Hospital? Capital Region Grades Revealed In New Report
How Safe Is Your Hospital? Capital Region Grades Revealed In New Report A new national safety report has revealed how well Capital Region hospitals are protecting patients from preventable harm — and the latest grades show stark differences across counties. The Leapfrog Group released its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades on Thursday, Nov. 13, evaluating more than 3,000 hospitals nationwide on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections, and injuries.  The nonprofit watchdog assigns hospitals a letter grade from A through F and updates the report twice a year. The scores focus on safety issues that Leapfrog says harm one in four hospitalized…

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by Michael Mashburn
Kingston, NY
On Your Side
How Safe Is Your Hospital? HealthAlliance In Kingston Graded In New Report How Safe Is Your Hospital? HealthAlliance In Kingston Graded In New Report
How Safe Is Your Hospital? HealthAlliance In Kingston Graded In New Report A new nationwide hospital safety report has revealed how well Ulster and Sullivan county medical centers are protecting patients from preventable harm. The Leapfrog Group released its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades on Thursday, Nov. 13, evaluating more than 3,000 hospitals on their ability to prevent medical errors, infections, accidents, and other complications. The nonprofit issues the grades twice a year, assigning each hospital a letter grade from A through F. The report focuses on safety problems that Leapfrog says harm one in four hospital inpatients nationally and contribute to as …

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by Michael Mashburn
Setauket-Stony Brook, NY
On Your Side
How Safe Is Your Hospital? 11 Long Island Medical Centers Earn Top Grades In New Report How Safe Is Your Hospital? 11 Long Island Medical Centers Earn Top Grades In New Report
How Safe Is Your Hospital? 11 Long Island Medical Centers Earn Top Grades In New Report A new report evaluating how well hospitals protect patients from preventable harm has given several Long Island facilities top marks. The Leapfrog Group released its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades on Thursday, Nov. 13, rating more than 3,000 hospitals nationwide on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections, and injuries. The nonprofit assigns hospitals a letter grade from A to F and updates the scores twice a year. Ratings focus exclusively on safety issues that harm or kill patients in hospitals, including staffing problems, lapses in infection prevention, medication err…

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by Michael Mashburn
Amityville, NY
Breaking News
17-Year-Old’s Shooting Death Sparks Manslaughter Indictment In Amityville 17-Year-Old’s Shooting Death Sparks Manslaughter Indictment In Amityville
17-Year-Old’s Shooting Death Sparks Manslaughter Indictment In Amityville A 20-year-old North Amityville man was formally charged with manslaughter and weapons charges after allegedly shooting and killing his 17-year-old friend, prosecutors said. Bryan Ventura Ramirez was arraigned in Suffolk County Court Monday, Nov. 17, on charges stemming from the fatal shooting of Robin Moscoso Hernandez. The shooting happened around 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, when Suffolk County Police responded to a 911 call at Ventura Ramirez’s home on Francine Avenue in North Amityville, as Daily Voice reported. Officers found Moscoso Hernandez lying in a hallway with a gunshot wound to the…

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by Michael Mashburn
Brentwood, NY
Breaking News
Baby Stops Breathing After Man Snorts Fentanyl Beside Her In Brentwood, DA Says Baby Stops Breathing After Man Snorts Fentanyl Beside Her In Brentwood, DA Says
Baby Stops Breathing After Man Snorts Fentanyl Beside Her In Brentwood, DA Says A Long Island man is accused of using fentanyl next to an eight-month-old girl who later stopped breathing and needed emergency Narcan to survive. Henry Martinez, 21, of Brentwood, was charged after an infant in his care suffered fentanyl poisoning and required lifesaving treatment, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. The incident happened around 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, when Martinez called 911 to report that the child was unresponsive and not breathing. Paramedics found the girl in severe respiratory distress. Her breathing had stopped long enough that her skin had turned blu…

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