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

Albany, NY
Breaking News
Drunk 29-Year-Old Caused Crash Killing Man On Albany Off-Ramp, Police Say Drunk 29-Year-Old Caused Crash Killing Man On Albany Off-Ramp, Police Say
Drunk 29-Year-Old Caused Crash Killing Man On Albany Off-Ramp, Police Say A 34-year-old man was killed when a drunk driver slammed into his car near a highway off-ramp in Albany, police said. The collision happened at around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, on Everett Road near the I-90 exit ramp, according to Albany police. Officers arrived to find a 34-year-old man inside one of the vehicles suffering from traumatic injuries. He was treated at the scene by firefighters and EMS crews but was pronounced dead. His name has not yet been released. The driver of the second vehicle, 29-year-old Matthew Merriman of Rotterdam, showed signs of impairment and was taken into …

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by Michael Mashburn
Scotia-Glenville, NY
On Your Side
WATCH: McDonald's Worker Hurls Drink At Woman In Glenville Drive-Thru Dispute: 'Lost His Sh*t' WATCH: McDonald's Worker Hurls Drink At Woman In Glenville Drive-Thru Dispute: 'Lost His Sh*t'
Watch: McDonald's Worker Hurls Drink At Woman In Glenville Drive-Thru Dispute: 'Lost His Sh*t' A late-night McDonald’s stop in upstate New York ended in chaos when an employee threw a drink into a woman’s car during an argument over her order. The Schenectady County incident happened after midnight Monday, Sept. 29, at the McDonald’s on Route 50 in Glenville. In a now-viral Facebook post, Ashley Russell said she and her wife had stopped for food after spending the evening with friends when confusion over a drink order escalated. “We got to the speaker and waited about 10 minutes,” Russell wrote in a detailed post to the Scotia-Glenville Current Events Facebook page. “I was trying t…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
40+ Dead Cats Found In Freezer Of Rensselaer Home, Dozen More Rescued, Police Say 40+ Dead Cats Found In Freezer Of Rensselaer Home, Dozen More Rescued, Police Say
40+ Dead Cats Found In Freezer Of Rensselaer Home, Dozen More Rescued, Police Say An eviction in upstate New York took a grim turn when police found dozens of deceased cats inside a freezer. Officers made the discovery Tuesday, Sept. 30, during an eviction in the city of Rensselaer, according to Rensselaer Police. Inside the residence, investigators found 12 cats alive, many with signs of respiratory infections, police said. They also encountered overwhelming amounts of animal waste across several rooms. Air quality testing revealed ammonia levels high enough to cause burning and choking sensations, police said. The resident, Pamela Mead, surrendered the animals an…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schenectady, NY
Breaking News
Predator Who Sexually Abused Schenectady Kids As Young As 8 Sentenced To Prison Predator Who Sexually Abused Schenectady Kids As Young As 8 Sentenced To Prison
Predator Who Sexually Abused Schenectady Kids As Young As 8 Sentenced To Prison An Albany man will spend years behind bars for sexually abusing three children in Schenectady County. Denzell Ritzie, 31, was sentenced to nine years in prison in Schenectady County Court on Friday, Sept. 26, after pleading guilty to sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. An investigation found that Ritzie abused his position of trust with families to gain unsupervised access to three children between August 2022 and March 2024, prosecutors said. His youngest victim was 8 years old, and the other two were 13. The case was investigated by the Schenectady Police Department’s Yo…

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by Michael Mashburn
Schenectady, NY
Breaking News
Body Pulled From Mohawk River ID'd As Schenectady Man Body Pulled From Mohawk River ID'd As Schenectady Man
Body Pulled From Mohawk River ID'd As Schenectady Man Police have identified a man found dead in the Mohawk River in Schenectady. Emergency crews responded around 1:40 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, after a 911 caller reported a possible body in the river near Rivers Casino, located near Front and Rush streets. Officers, with assistance from New York State Police, the Scotia Fire Department, and the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol, recovered the man’s body from the water. On Tuesday, Sept. 30, Schenectady Police identified him as 46-year-old Johnny Brown, of Schenectady. An autopsy determined that Brown’s death does not appear to be suspic…

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by Michael Mashburn
Wyandanch, NY
Breaking News
Pedestrian Struck By LIRR Train In Wyandanch (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck By LIRR Train In Wyandanch (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck By Lirr Train In Wyandanch (Developing) A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train on Tuesday morning, Sept. 30. Emergency crews responded to the Wyandanch station, near the intersection of Long Island Avenue and Straight Path, for a person under a train at around 10:45 a.m. Rescuers were able to remove the victim, who was found to be unconscious, according to preliminary radio traffic. An MTA spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice that the victim was struck by a train. The victim’s identity and condition was not immediately clear. The Ronkonkoma Branch was on or close to schedu…

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by Michael Mashburn
Westbury, NY
Breaking News
Drunk, Coked-Up Driver Admits Mowing Down Bicyclist In Westbury: 'Peak Of Cowardice' Drunk, Coked-Up Driver Admits Mowing Down Bicyclist In Westbury: 'Peak Of Cowardice'
Drunk, Coked-Up Driver Admits Mowing Down Bicyclist In Westbury: 'Peak Of Cowardice' A Long Island man confessed to being drunk and high on cocaine when he struck and killed a bicyclist in Westbury. Wilfredo Blanco Molina, 41, of Hicksville, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 30, in the death of 69-year-old Robert McCarthy. Molina was driving a Chrysler Sebring eastbound on Old Country Road in Westbury around 3:40 a.m. on Oct. 27, 2024, when he struck McCarthy near the intersection of State Street, according to the DA’s office. McCarthy, of Westbury, was thrown into a telephone pole and died at the …

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by Michael Mashburn
Syosset-Woodbury, NY
Your Community
Syosset School District Among Top 10 In America, New Ranking Reveals Syosset School District Among Top 10 In America, New Ranking Reveals
Syosset School District Among Top 10 In America, New Ranking Reveals When it comes to schools, Long Island is at the head of the class. Four Long Island school districts have been named among the top 10 in the nation in Niche’s 2026 “Best School Districts in America” rankings. The annual list, released by the education data platform Niche, ranks school districts using a mix of academic performance, teacher quality, student and parent surveys, and resources. Long Island secured nearly half the top 10: No. 2 — Syosset Central School District Syosset landed the No. 2 spot nationwide with an overall grade of A+. The district scored top marks across the board …

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by Michael Mashburn
Colonie, NY
Breaking News
Cop 'Significantly' Injured After Banker Thwarts Duo's $30K Scam In Colonie: Police Cop 'Significantly' Injured After Banker Thwarts Duo's $30K Scam In Colonie: Police
Cop 'Significantly' Injured After Banker Thwarts Duo's $30K Scam In Colonie: Police An alert bank employee in Albany County helped stop an elderly man from losing $30,000 in a scam, leading to two arrests and an injured police investigator, officials said. The incident happened at around 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, in Colonie, at Community Resource Federal Credit Union on Wade Road, according to Colonie Police. An elderly customer appeared confused while trying to withdraw $30,000 in cash for what he described as a “construction project,” police said. A bank employee suspected the man was being manipulated over the phone and contacted police. Officers responded, posed …

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by Michael Mashburn
Waterford-Halfmoon, NY
On Your Side
Family-Run Deli, Market Closing After 30 Years In Halfmoon: 'We Are Grateful' Family-Run Deli, Market Closing After 30 Years In Halfmoon: 'We Are Grateful'
Family-Run Deli, Market Closing After 30 Years In Halfmoon: 'We Are Grateful' A family-run deli that has served Saratoga County for three decades will soon shut its doors, leaving behind a legacy of sandwiches, sausages, and community. Sorrentino’s Delicatessen & Market announced it will close its Halfmoon location on Sunday, Oct. 5, after 30 years in business. “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce… we will be closing our Halfmoon location,” owner Rich Sorrentino wrote in a Facebook post. He thanked customers for their loyalty and said the decision was made for health reasons. Located at 241 Grooms Road, the deli first opened in 1995 and became known for its…

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