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

Latham, NY
Breaking News
Latham State Worker Stole $50K While Secretly Working Second Job, Police Say Latham State Worker Stole $50K While Secretly Working Second Job, Police Say
Latham State Worker Stole $50K While Secretly Working Second Job, Police Say A New York State employee is accused of stealing more than $50,000 by secretly working a second full-time job while on the clock. Mehul Goswami, 39, of Latham, was arrested on suspicion of grand larceny following an investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Oct. 15. Goswami was employed remotely by the New York State Office of Information Technology Services while simultaneously working another job in the town of Malta, investigators said. The alleged scheme resulted in the theft of more than $50,000 in state funds. The case was the result of a joint investigati…

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by Michael Mashburn
Watervliet, NY
Obituaries
Watervliet Public Works Employee Killed By Wrong-Way Driver Was 'Full Of Fun, Energy' Watervliet Public Works Employee Killed By Wrong-Way Driver Was 'Full Of Fun, Energy'
Watervliet Public Works Employee Killed By Wrong-Way Driver Was 'Full Of Fun, Energy' Tributes are pouring in for a newly hired City of Watervliet public works employee who was killed by a wrong-way driver in Albany. Eric Hurley, 38, of Albany, died after his vehicle was struck head-on while driving northbound on I-787 near Exit 2 at around 4:40 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, as Daily Voice reported. The wrong-way driver, identified as 44-year-old Lewis Thomas of Coxsackie, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Albany Medical Center, according to New York State Police. No charges had been filed as of press time. Albany County District Attorney Lee Kindlon said on…

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by Michael Mashburn & Cecilia Levine
Kings Park, NY
Breaking News
Hired Pet Sitter's Neglect Killed Cat In Kings Park, Police Say Hired Pet Sitter's Neglect Killed Cat In Kings Park, Police Say
Hired Pet Sitter's Neglect Killed Cat In Kings Park, Police Say A Long Island woman hired to care for another person’s cat is facing animal cruelty charges after the animal died in her care. Mackenzie Beck, 27, of Kings Park, was arrested following an investigation by the Suffolk County SPCA on Monday, Oct, 13, according to police. Beck had been hired through Rover, a popular pet-sitting and dog-walking platform that connects pet owners with independent contractors. In January 2025, she was entrusted with the care of an 8-year-old black cat named Fribble. On Sunday, Jan. 5, Beck left New York for personal business, despite the cat needing urgent v…

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by Michael Mashburn
Mineola, NY
Breaking News
First Locally Acquired Case Of Chikungunya Confirmed In Nassau County: What To Know First Locally Acquired Case Of Chikungunya Confirmed In Nassau County: What To Know
First Locally Acquired Case Of Chikungunya Confirmed In Nassau County: What To Know New York State health officials have confirmed the first locally acquired case of chikungunya infection ever reported in the state. Laboratory testing at the Wadsworth Center confirmed the case in Nassau County, the Department of Health announced Tuesday, Oct. 14. It marks the first locally acquired chikungunya case reported in New York and the first in any US state or territory since 2019. Investigators believe the individual likely contracted the virus through the bite of an infected mosquito. While the case is considered locally acquired, the precise source of exposure has not been conf…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Smoothie Cup Leads To Rapist, Killer Of 16-Year-Old Lynbrook Girl After Four Decades, DA Says Smoothie Cup Leads To Rapist, Killer Of 16-Year-Old Lynbrook Girl After Four Decades, DA Says
Smoothie Cup Leads To Rapist, Killer Of 16-Year-Old Lynbrook Girl After Four Decades, DA Says Four decades after 16-year-old Theresa Fusco was raped and murdered on Long Island, her alleged killer is in police custody. Richard Bilodeau, 63, of Center Moriches, was indicted on second-degree murder and related charges in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Oct. 15, after a DNA match linked him to the case, prosecutors alleged. Fusco was last seen Nov. 10, 1984, leaving her job at the Hot Skates roller rink in Lynbrook. Her body was found nearly a month later in a nearby wooded area. Investigators determined she had been raped and strangled. Three men were convicted of Fusco’s killing …

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by Michael Mashburn
Pine Plains-Amenia, NY
Your Community
$90M Ancramdale Estate With Waterfall, Windmill On 2,000 Acres Among Most Expensive Listings $90M Ancramdale Estate With Waterfall, Windmill On 2,000 Acres Among Most Expensive Listings
$90M Ancramdale Estate With Waterfall, Windmill On 2,000 Acres Among Most Expensive Listings In the market for a waterfall, a private movie theater, and more than 2,000 acres of secluded countryside? For $90 million, it can all be yours. The jaw-dropping Mill Farm in the Columbia County hamlet of Ancramdale has just hit the market for the first time ever, carrying a price tag that makes it the most expensive listing in the county right now. With four bedrooms, five bathrooms, 5,670 square feet of living space, and endless outdoor adventure, Mill Farm blends history, sustainability, and modern luxury on a scale rarely seen. Spanning 2,151 acres at 281 County Route 3, the sprawling …

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by Michael Mashburn
Massapequa, NY
Breaking News
Special Ed Teacher, Family Of 5 Lose Everything In Massapequa House Fire Special Ed Teacher, Family Of 5 Lose Everything In Massapequa House Fire
Special Ed Teacher, Family Of 5 Lose Everything In Massapequa House Fire A beloved Long Island special education teacher and his family are facing heartbreak after a devastating fire destroyed their home. The blaze on Thursday, Oct. 9, tore through the Massapequa home of Brianne and Dan Moriarty, parents to 8-year-old Ella and twin boys Finn and Ford, who turn 4 in December. While the family escaped safely, they lost all of their belongings, including their children’s clothes, toys, and the memories built within their home, according to a GoFundMe page. Brianne is known in the Massapequa school community as a class mom who organizes events, volunteers, and sup…

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by Michael Mashburn
Monticello-Rock Hill, NY
On Your Side
Sullivan County Airport Unveils $24M Modern Terminal, Boosting Catskills Tourism Sullivan County Airport Unveils $24M Modern Terminal, Boosting Catskills Tourism
Sullivan County Airport Unveils $24M Modern Terminal, Boosting Catskills Tourism The Catskills are soaring to new heights. Sullivan County International Airport has completed a $24 million transformation, unveiling a state-of-the-art terminal designed to welcome visitors and fuel economic growth across the Catskills. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the project’s completion this week, calling the airport’s modernization a “first-class travel hub” for one of New York’s fastest-growing regions. The 15,000-square-foot terminal features a spacious, sunlit design with laminated timber beams, floor-to-ceiling windows, and panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains. Amenities inc…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Candidate Who Vanished During Swim Will Remain On Ballot In Nassau Race, Judge Rules Candidate Who Vanished During Swim Will Remain On Ballot In Nassau Race, Judge Rules
Candidate Who Vanished During Swim Will Remain On Ballot In Nassau Race, Judge Rules A Long Island political race has taken an extraordinary turn months after a Democratic candidate disappeared while on a late-night swim. Petros Krommidas, 29, a challenger for Nassau County’s Fourth Legislative District, went missing in April while swimming off Long Beach, as Daily Voice reported. He hasn’t been seen since. Democrats attempted to substitute another candidate in his place, but two Republican voters challenged the move in court. In a ruling Monday, Sept. 29, Nassau County Supreme Court Justice Gary Knobel sided with Republicans, writing that “‘missing person’ status does n…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schenectady, NY
Your Community
Duo Broke Into Four Schenectady Schools, Police Say Duo Broke Into Four Schenectady Schools, Police Say
Duo Broke Into Four Schenectady Schools, Police Say Two Schenectady residents are facing felony charges after allegedly breaking into several city schools. Emmanuel Pless, 20, and Chrishuana McFadden, 21, were arrested Friday, Oct. 10, according to the Schenectady Police Department. Investigators linked the pair to burglaries at Schenectady High School, Central Park Middle School, Paige Elementary School, and Bishop Gibbons School, police said. The pair were tracked to a local residence through work by Community Engagement Officers and a detective assigned to the school district, according to police. To ensure officer safety, the departme…

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