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
Test Drive Turns Terrifying: Carjacker Holds Albany Salesman At Knifepoint, Police Say Test Drive Turns Terrifying: Carjacker Holds Albany Salesman At Knifepoint, Police Say
Test Drive Turns Terrifying: Carjacker Holds Albany Salesman At Knifepoint, Police Say A 23-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly pulling a knife on a car salesman during a test drive and stealing a new SUV from an Albany dealership. The incident happened around 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Armory Dodge on Central Avenue, according to Albany Police. Anthony Ayala, 23, of Utica, had been test-driving a 2026 Dodge Durango with a salesman when he pulled back into the dealership lot at 785 Central Avenue. At that point, police said, Ayala pointed a knife at the employee and demanded the keys. The victim got out of the vehicle, and Ayala allegedly took off eastbound on Centr…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hempstead, NY
Breaking News
Man Beat 84-Year-Old Driver After Fender-Bender In Woodmere, Police Say Man Beat 84-Year-Old Driver After Fender-Bender In Woodmere, Police Say
Man Beat 84-Year-Old Driver After Fender-Bender In Woodmere, Police Say An 84-year-old man was punched and kicked in the head after a minor crash on Long Island — and police said it wasn’t even by the other driver. The attack happened in Woodmere around 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, on Broadway near Franklin Place, according to Nassau County Police. A preliminary investigation found that the elderly victim was driving a Dodge when he collided with a Tesla driven by a 47-year-old woman. As the two drivers exchanged information, another man — later identified as 51-year-old Sharon Zharfati, of Woodmere — arrived at the scene and confronted the victim, police sai…

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by Michael Mashburn
Riverhead, NY
Breaking News
Enough Fentanyl To Kill Everyone In Suffolk County Seized In Major Drug Bust, DA Says Enough Fentanyl To Kill Everyone In Suffolk County Seized In Major Drug Bust, DA Says
Enough Fentanyl To Kill Everyone In Suffolk County Seized In Major Drug Bust, DA Says Six people are facing major drug trafficking charges following a months-long investigation that authorities say uncovered enough fentanyl to kill every resident of Suffolk County. The multi-agency operation dismantled a Bronx-to-Suffolk drug ring responsible for flooding Long Island with fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Friday, Nov. 7. Investigators seized more than 14 kilograms of controlled substances, including 4.5 kilograms of fentanyl, about 10,000 fentanyl pills, and multiple illegal firearms. The six-month investigation, led b…

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by Michael Mashburn
Saugerties, NY
Breaking News
Missing 15-Year-Old Boy From Saugerties Last Seen In Manhattan, Police Say Missing 15-Year-Old Boy From Saugerties Last Seen In Manhattan, Police Say
Missing 15-Year-Old Boy From Saugerties Last Seen In Manhattan, Police Say Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing teen from Saugerties who may be in New York City. According to the Saugerties Police Department, Himarsh Patel, 15, was reported missing by his family on Thursday morning, Nov. 6, according to Saugerties Police. He was last seen earlier that day on Market Street in Saugerties and later spotted at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, located at 625 Eighth Avenue in Manhattan. Authorities believe Patel may still be in the Manhattan area. Patel is described as 6 feet tall and 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with in…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Teen Shot Near Basketball Court In Albany Teen Shot Near Basketball Court In Albany
Teen Shot Near Basketball Court In Albany A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot near a basketball court in Albany. Officers responded to the area of Hummel Terrace and Second Avenue around 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, after receiving reports of gunfire, Albany Police said. When cops arrived, they found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower leg. Emergency medical personnel and Albany Fire Department crews treated him at the scene before he was taken to Albany Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators believe the shooting happened near the basketball courts in the area. Police said t…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Long-Awaited ‘Gremlins’ Sequel Officially Greenlit, With PA Native Chris Columbus At Helm Long-Awaited ‘Gremlins’ Sequel Officially Greenlit, With PA Native Chris Columbus At Helm
Long-Awaited ‘Gremlins’ Sequel Officially Greenlit, With PA Native Chris Columbus At Helm It’s feeding time again. Warner Bros. announced it’s officially reviving the Gremlins franchise, with a brand-new installment set to hit theaters in 2027, marking the series’ first film in nearly four decades. The studio revealed the news during an investor call Thursday, Nov. 6, confirming that Steven Spielberg will return as executive producer through his company Amblin Entertainment, Variety reports. The original 1984 film’s screenwriter, Pennsylvania native Chris Columbus, is set to direct and co-produce the long-awaited sequel, titled Gremlins 3. Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, the duo …

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by Michael Mashburn
Bellmore, NY
Breaking News
14-Year-Old Killed When E-Bike, SUV Collide In North Bellmore 14-Year-Old Killed When E-Bike, SUV Collide In North Bellmore
14-Year-Old Killed When E-Bike, SUV Collide In North Bellmore A 14-year-old boy was killed after his e-bike collided with an SUV on Long Island. The crash happened around 7:05 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the intersection of Alice Avenue and Bellmore Avenue in North Bellmore, according to Nassau County Police. A preliminary investigation found that the teen was riding an e-bike westbound on Alice Avenue when he was struck by a Chevrolet SUV traveling southbound on Bellmore Avenue. The boy suffered severe trauma and was taken by Nassau County ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The 45-year-old woman driving the SUV …

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Horror To Relief: Disabled Elmont Man In Clown Costume Found Days Later Amid NYC Marathon Crowd Horror To Relief: Disabled Elmont Man In Clown Costume Found Days Later Amid NYC Marathon Crowd
Horror To Relief: Disabled Elmont Man In Clown Costume Found Days Later Amid NYC Marathon Crowd A Long Island man who vanished on Halloween while dressed as a horror movie character was found safe days later — thanks, in part, to the New York City Marathon. Giacomo “Jack” Campione, 56, of Elmont, who is nonverbal and has intellectual disabilities, was last seen around 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in Flushing, Queens, according to the NYPD. Dressed in an “Art the Clown” costume from the Terrifier movie franchise, he became separated from his group home housemates and aide after exiting a bus, his sister, Giselle Campione, said. The disappearance triggered a frantic search across Queen…

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by Michael Mashburn
East Islip, NY
Breaking News
Garbage Truck Driver Killed, Passenger Ejected In Fiery Rollover Crash On Sunrise Highway Garbage Truck Driver Killed, Passenger Ejected In Fiery Rollover Crash On Sunrise Highway
Garbage Truck Driver Killed, Passenger Ejected In Fiery Rollover Crash On Sunrise Highway A man was killed and another injured after a garbage truck overturned and caught fire on Long Island. The crash happened around 11:50 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, on the eastbound Sunrise Highway Service Road in East Islip, near the Southern State Parkway exit, police said. Images shared by LI Fire Buff on Facebook showed the truck flipped on its side and engulfed in flames. The driver of the truck was pronounced dead at the scene, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. A passenger was taken to a hospital for treatment. The driver was identified late Thursday night. Clic…

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by Michael Mashburn
Ronkonkoma, NY
Breaking News
Five Teens Held Couple At Gunpoint, Stole Mercedes At Ronkonkoma LIRR Station, DA Says Five Teens Held Couple At Gunpoint, Stole Mercedes At Ronkonkoma LIRR Station, DA Says
Five Teens Held Couple At Gunpoint, Stole Mercedes At Ronkonkoma Lirr Station, DA Says Five teens have been indicted on multiple robbery and weapons charges after allegedly holding two victims at gunpoint and stealing their Mercedes at a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station. David Susalla, Sean Santaniello, Jahsiah Tricoche, Jayden DeJesus, and Daniel Montoya were all indicted Thursday, Nov. 6, on first-degree robbery and related charges for the early-morning carjacking. Gunpoint Robbery in Train Station Parking Lot The five teens took the train from Brentwood to Ronkonkoma before heading to the southwest corner of the parking lot, where they allegedly approached a white Merc…

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