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

West Hempstead, NY
Breaking News
Chaos In West Hempstead: Gun Pulled, Cop Attacked, 3 In Cuffs Chaos In West Hempstead: Gun Pulled, Cop Attacked, 3 In Cuffs
Chaos In West Hempstead: Gun Pulled, Cop Attacked, 3 In Cuffs Three people are facing charges after a 911 call about a gun on Long Island led to a chaotic confrontation with police. The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, on Grand Avenue in West Hempstead, according to Nassau County Police. Strategic Response Team officers responded to a report that a firearm had been displayed. When they arrived, officers found a large group gathered near a 2016 white BMW with its engine running. One man, Tyrese Ashley, 24, of Roosevelt, ran from the scene but was caught a short time later, police said. Another man, identified as Jonathan Romage, …

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by Michael Mashburn
Hicksville, NY
On Your Side
Longtime Hicksville Donut Shop Reeling After Fire, Community Rallies To Help Longtime Hicksville Donut Shop Reeling After Fire, Community Rallies To Help
Longtime Hicksville Donut Shop Reeling After Fire, Community Rallies To Help A beloved family-owned donut shop on Long Island is leaning on its community after a devastating fire forced it to close. House of Donuts, a Hicksville neighborhood staple since 1971, was badly damaged when flames broke out at Halal Munchies on East Marie Street just after midnight Thursday, Oct. 9, as Daily Voice reported. The fire spread into the adjoining shop, leaving extensive fire and water damage. All occupants evacuated safely, according to Nassau County Police, who added that a firefighter suffered a minor injury and was treated at the scene. The Nassau County Fire Marshal and A…

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by Michael Mashburn & Jillian Pikora
National Interest
Schenectady Mom Intentionally Dropped 'Baby Halo' Down Drainage Pipe, Killing Her: Jury Schenectady Mom Intentionally Dropped 'Baby Halo' Down Drainage Pipe, Killing Her: Jury
Schenectady Mom Intentionally Dropped 'Baby Halo' Down Drainage Pipe, Killing Her: Jury A New York mother has been convicted of murder after her infant daughter was left to die inside a drainage pipe on the General Electric campus. Persia Nelson, 24, was found guilty of second-degree murder and related charges by a Schenectady County jury on Thursday, Oct. 16, after four hours of deliberations. Nelson was arrested in March 2024 after her 11-month-old daughter, Halo Branton, was found inside an 8-foot drainage pipe at the GE property on Old River Road, as Daily Voice reported. The discovery came hours after police issued an Amber Alert. Investigators determined that Halo was d…

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by Michael Mashburn
Kings Park, NY
Breaking News
EXCLUSIVE: Kings Park Pet Sitter Accused In Cat's Death Breaks Silence EXCLUSIVE: Kings Park Pet Sitter Accused In Cat's Death Breaks Silence
Exclusive: Kings Park Pet Sitter Accused In Cat's Death Breaks Silence A Long Island pet sitter accused of animal cruelty is challenging investigators’ account of how a cat in her care died. Mackenzie Beck, 27, of Kings Park, was arrested after Suffolk County SPCA officers alleged she left the 8-year-old black cat, Fribble, without needed veterinary care for days while she traveled out of state, as Daily Voice reported. The animal was eventually taken to a veterinary hospital by another party and died the same day. But Beck – who was hired through the popular pet-sitting platform Rover – pushed back on that account in a statement to Daily Voice. She claimed F…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Woman ID'd After Brother Kills Her Inside Albany Home, Police Say Woman ID'd After Brother Kills Her Inside Albany Home, Police Say
Woman ID'd After Brother Kills Her Inside Albany Home, Police Say Police have identified the woman killed in a domestic homicide in Albany on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Officers responded to the 400 block of Hudson Avenue shortly after 8 a.m. for reports of an unresponsive woman, according to Albany Police. Inside, they found 61-year-old Angela Helms with a significant head injury. She was treated on scene by Albany Fire Department and emergency medical personnel but was pronounced dead, police said. Investigators later determined that Helms’ brother, 60-year-old Alphonso Lester of Albany, caused her death by striking her with a blunt object before fleeing, a…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Wading River Teacher Talked 'Sex, Kissing' With Purported 13-Year-Old Girl In Undercover Sting Wading River Teacher Talked 'Sex, Kissing' With Purported 13-Year-Old Girl In Undercover Sting
Wading River Teacher Talked 'Sex, Kissing' With Purported 13-Year-Old Girl In Undercover Sting A Long Island elementary school teacher has been suspended and banned from campus after allegedly having sexually explicit conversations with a purported underage girl. The Wading River Elementary School teacher was “caught on a livestreamed platform sharing disturbing remarks,” Shoreham-Wading River Central School District Superintendent Gerard Poole said in a letter to parents Wednesday, Oct. 15. It came hours after the vigilante group Predator Poachers Long Island posted a video claiming it had confronted the teacher during a sting operation. In the clip, the man admits to engaging in a …

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by Michael Mashburn
Franklin Square, NY
Breaking News
14-Year-Old Girl From Franklin Square Reported Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Franklin Square Reported Missing
14-Year-Old Girl From Franklin Square Reported Missing A 14-year-old girl from Long Island has been reported missing, and Nassau County police are asking for the public’s help in finding her. Isabella Alicea was last seen leaving her Franklin Square home around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, according to police. Alicea left the residence in an unknown vehicle. Her possible destination may be Queens. She is described as Hispanic, about 5-foot-3 and 110 pounds, with wavy brown hair and brown eyes. She wears glasses, has pierced ears, and her clothing description is unknown. Anyone with information is asked to call the Nassau County Police Departm…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
How To Watch The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show — With Plenty Of Local Ties How To Watch The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show — With Plenty Of Local Ties
How To Watch The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show — With Plenty Of Local Ties The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returns Wednesday night, Oct. 15, with music, star power, and plenty of local ties. The annual runway event is set to feature performances by Missy Elliott, Karol G, Madison Beer, and K-pop group TWICE. It will also include some of the fashion industry’s biggest names — including several models with strong ties to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Models With New York Ties New York has long been a hub for the fashion industry, and several models taking the stage this year call it home: Ashley Graham — NYC resident for more than 20 year…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
Man Nabbed After Killing Sister In Albany, Police Say Man Nabbed After Killing Sister In Albany, Police Say
Man Nabbed After Killing Sister In Albany, Police Say A 60-year-old man is in custody after fatally attacking his sister inside their Albany home, police said. Officers responded to the 400 block of Hudson Avenue near South Lake Avenue shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, for reports of an unresponsive woman, according to Albany Police. Inside, they found a 61-year-old woman with a significant head injury. She was treated by Albany Fire Department and emergency medical personnel but was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Investigators determined the victim’s brother caused her death before fleeing the residence, according to inves…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hempstead, NY
Obituaries
'Light In So Many Lives': Support Swells For Hempstead Family Of Man Hit, Killed On Birthday 'Light In So Many Lives': Support Swells For Hempstead Family Of Man Hit, Killed On Birthday
'Light In So Many Lives': Support Swells For Hempstead Family Of Man Hit, Killed On Birthday A Long Island family is grieving the death of a man who was struck and killed by a car just hours after celebrating his birthday. Ray Truocchio was walking outside a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a sedan on Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas around 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, according to police. He was pronounced dead a short time later. The 50-year-old driver remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment, police said. Loved ones said the tragedy came just six hours after Truocchio turned 43. "What should have been a day of celebration turned into one of unimaginable loss a…

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