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
NY Man Used AI To Fake Explicit Photos Of Friends, Police Say NY Man Used AI To Fake Explicit Photos Of Friends, Police Say
NY Man Used AI To Fake Explicit Photos Of Friends, Police Say A New York man is accused of using artificial intelligence to create fake explicit images of people he knew and posting them online. Washington County resident Gary Norton, 35, of Argyle, was arrested Monday, Sept. 8, according to New York State Police. Troopers began investigating Norton in August following a complaint about forged explicit photos posted to a public website without the subjects’ consent. Investigators determined Norton took casual photos of several people he knew from social media, then used AI technology to alter them into intimate images, police said. He allegedly pu…

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by Michael Mashburn
Garden City, NY
Breaking News
Driver Gets Up To 22 Years For Drunken Crash That Killed Passenger In Garden City Driver Gets Up To 22 Years For Drunken Crash That Killed Passenger In Garden City
Driver Gets Up To 22 Years For Drunken Crash That Killed Passenger In Garden City A Long Beach man will spend up to 22 years in prison after driving drunk and causing a fatal crash in Garden City. Christhian Velasquez Galeano, 28, was sentenced to 9 to 22 years in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Sept. 10, after pleading guilty to vehicular manslaughter and related charges. Velasquez Galeano was behind the wheel of a Nissan Maxima in the early morning hours of Sunday, Feb. 9, when he drove into oncoming traffic along Stewart Avenue in Garden City, prosecutors said. The car struck a tree, killing his passenger, 27-year-old Marco Zuniga. Velasquez Galeano and another pa…

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by Michael Mashburn
Riverhead, NY
Breaking News
Motorcyclist, 18, Killed In Tractor-Trailer Collision In Riverhead Motorcyclist, 18, Killed In Tractor-Trailer Collision In Riverhead
Motorcyclist, 18, Killed In Tractor-Trailer Collision In Riverhead An afternoon ride ended in tragedy when an 18-year-old motorcyclist was fatally struck at a busy Long Island intersection. The crash happened in Riverhead at around 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, on Center Drive, just south of West Main Street, according to Riverhead Town Police. Aiden Lomelle, of Whitestone in Queens, was riding a 2022 Honda motorcycle when he changed lanes and stopped in front of a 2022 Kenworth tractor-trailer waiting at a red light, police said. When the light turned green and the truck began moving, it collided with the motorcycle. A 2017 Honda sedan, which had been tra…

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by Michael Mashburn
Riverhead, NY
Breaking News
Riverhead Teens Have Been Missing Nearly A Week Riverhead Teens Have Been Missing Nearly A Week
Riverhead Teens Have Been Missing Nearly A Week Authorities are asking for help in locating two Long Island teenagers who have been missing nearly a week. Destini Graham, 16, and Shawn Smith, 15, were last seen on Thursday, Sept. 4, in Riverhead, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Destini was wearing a beige colored sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and pink shoes. Shawn had on a navy blue hooded sweatshirt, olive sweatpants, and black sneakers. Both teens are believed to be in the Riverhead area, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook i…

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by Michael Mashburn
Brentwood, NY
Breaking News
Son Murdered Mom Inside Her Brentwood Home, Police Say (UPDATE) Son Murdered Mom Inside Her Brentwood Home, Police Say (UPDATE)
Son Murdered Mom Inside Her Brentwood Home, Police Say (Update) A Long Island man is accused of stabbing his mother to death inside their Brentwood home. Jason Kurumoglu, 30, was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 10, on suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of his mother Melida Velásquez, 59, Suffolk County Police said. Officers responded to the pair’s residence on West White street for a 911 call around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9. They found Velásquez dead inside with multiple stab wounds. Kurumoglu was taken into custody and is being held overnight at the Third Precinct. He is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday, Sept. 11, at First District Court in …

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by Michael Mashburn & Jillian Pikora
Stephentown-Berlin, NY
Breaking News
No Prison For Berlin Teacher Who Confessed To Having Child Pornography No Prison For Berlin Teacher Who Confessed To Having Child Pornography
No Prison For Berlin Teacher Who Confessed To Having Child Pornography A former New York teacher dodged prison after confessing to possessing child pornography. Justin Covell, 32, of Cropseyville, was sentenced to 10 years of probation in Rensselaer County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 9, after pleading guilty to possessing a sexual performance by a child, a felony. It was not immediately clear if any of the victims depicted in the illicit material were students. Covell, a former social studies teacher at Berlin Middle-High School, must also register as a sex offender. A 2011 graduate of the district, Covell previously worked as a student teacher, substitute, and…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
On Your Side
Bloomberg, Koch Top List Of Wealthiest New Yorkers On Forbes 400 Bloomberg, Koch Top List Of Wealthiest New Yorkers On Forbes 400
Bloomberg, Koch Top List Of Wealthiest New Yorkers On Forbes 400 It’s great to be Michael Bloomberg. The billionaire businessman and former New York City mayor once again ranks as the wealthiest New Yorker on the Forbes 400 list of America's richest people. Bloomberg, 83, is listed at No. 13 overall with a net worth of $109 billion. The Bloomberg LP founder also scored high for philanthropy, earning a 4 out of 5 on Forbes’ giving scale. Julia Koch and family, tied to Koch Industries, follow close behind at No. 16 with $81.2 billion. Koch, 63, received a philanthropy score of 2. Collectively, the nation’s wealthiest are worth a record $6.6 trillion, up…

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by Michael Mashburn
Howell-Farmingdale, NJ
Your Community
‘Actually Insane’: Farmingdale Commuters Fume Over Ryder Cup Parking Closures ‘Actually Insane’: Farmingdale Commuters Fume Over Ryder Cup Parking Closures
‘Actually Insane’: Farmingdale Commuters Fume Over Ryder Cup Parking Closures Upcoming LIRR parking lot closures have teed off some Long Island commuters who argue they’re being pushed aside for golf spectators. Commuters discovered flyers on their cars this week informing them that the Farmingdale LIRR parking lots will be closed from Thursday, Sept. 18, through Monday, Sept. 29, to accommodate the Ryder Cup. The notice encouraged commuters to seek out alternate parking areas – specifically, municipal lots #3, #4, and #9 – within walking distance of the platform. Village officials also encouraged people to “work remotely” during those times if possible. The notic…

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by Michael Mashburn
Brookville-Old Westbury, NY
Breaking News
Duo Stole $2.8M From Missing Old Brookville Couple’s Bank Accounts, DOJ Says Duo Stole $2.8M From Missing Old Brookville Couple’s Bank Accounts, DOJ Says
Duo Stole $2.8M From Missing Old Brookville Couple’s Bank Accounts, DOJ Says Two Queens residents are accused of conspiring to steal nearly $3 million from the bank accounts of a Long Island couple who vanished months ago. Yinye “Roy” Wang of College Point and Roslyn, and Qiuju Wu, of Flushing, are charged with conspiring to defraud a financial institution, according to an indictment unsealed in Brooklyn federal court on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The case centers on Old Brookville residents Peishuan Fan, 48, and JuanJuan Zwang, 44, who have been missing since late March, as Daily Voice reported. An investigation found that between June and August 2025, Wang and Wu used fo…

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by Michael Mashburn
Setauket-Stony Brook, NY
Obituaries
‘My First Love’: Girlfriend Pens Heartbreaking Tribute To LI Motorcyclist Killed In DWI Crash ‘My First Love’: Girlfriend Pens Heartbreaking Tribute To LI Motorcyclist Killed In DWI Crash
‘My First Love’: Girlfriend Pens Heartbreaking Tribute To LI Motorcyclist Killed In DWI Crash A Long Island family is mourning the loss of a 24-year-old man whose life was cut short by an alleged drunk driver while riding his motorcycle. Jerry Diaz Jr., of Nesconset, was riding on Nesconset Highway in Stony Brook when he was struck by a pickup truck near New Moriches Road around 12:20 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, as Daily Voice reported. He died at the scene. Suffolk County Police arrested the pickup driver, 25-year-old Mark Anthony Giordano of St. James, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. In the days since, loved ones have flooded Diaz’ family with tributes and donations f…

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