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
John Oliver Calls Out Chuck Schumer’s Imaginary Massapequa Friends John Oliver Calls Out Chuck Schumer’s Imaginary Massapequa Friends
John Oliver Calls Out Chuck Schumer’s Imaginary Massapequa Friends If you thought your imaginary childhood pals had influence, wait until you hear about New York Sen. Chuck Schumer’s. Comedian John Oliver took aim at the Senate Minority Leader on the latest episode of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, blaming the lawmaker’s devotion to a fictional Long Island couple for the Democratic Party’s struggles. The couple — Joe and Eileen Bailey of Massapequa — don’t actually exist. Schumer invented them nearly two decades ago to represent middle-class swing voters and has been consulting their pretend preferences ever since. “The Baileys have guided Chuck Schumer’s polit…

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by Michael Mashburn
Highland-Lloyd, NY
Breaking News
Carjacker Set Trap Before Stealing Woman's Vehicle In Highland, Police Say Carjacker Set Trap Before Stealing Woman's Vehicle In Highland, Police Say
Carjacker Set Trap Before Stealing Woman's Vehicle In Highland, Police Say A 27-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly carjacking a woman in the Hudson Valley. The Ulster County incident happened around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, on Oak Crest Drive in Highland, according to the Town of Lloyd Police. A woman told investigators that she was driving when she encountered a fallen tree across the roadway. A man then approached her car, threatened her by saying he had a gun, and forced her out before fleeing in her car, police said. The victim was not injured. About 30 minutes later, officers spotted the vehicle in the City of Kingston and Town of Ul…

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by Michael Mashburn
National Interest
Carle Place Son's Chilling Final Words To Parents Before ‘Suicide By Cop’ Revealed Carle Place Son's Chilling Final Words To Parents Before ‘Suicide By Cop’ Revealed
Carle Place Son's Chilling Final Words To Parents Before ‘Suicide By Cop’ Revealed A man was shot and killed by police on Long Island after pointing what appeared to be a shotgun at officers during a domestic disturbance. The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, in Carle Place, Nassau County Police said. Officers responded to a home on Rushmore Avenue after receiving a 911 call from a woman reporting that her 33-year-old son, identified as James Rosano, was “out of control,” highly intoxicated, and refused to leave the residence. Rosano told his mother, “Kiss me, I’m going to go outside and die at the hands of police,” before heading out of the home, P…

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by Michael Mashburn
Manorville, NY
Breaking News
Vehicle Sought In Manorville Hit-And-Run That Killed 31-Year-Old Vehicle Sought In Manorville Hit-And-Run That Killed 31-Year-Old
Vehicle Sought In Manorville Hit-And-Run That Killed 31-Year-Old Detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a pickup truck believed to have struck and killed a pedestrian on Long Island before fleeing the scene. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at the intersection of County Route 111 and Chapman Boulevard in Manorville, as Daily Voice reported. Michael Barnhardt, 54, was crossing the roadway when he was hit by a northbound vehicle that did not stop, according to Suffolk County Police. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Google Maps street view On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the department’s Major Cas…

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by Michael Mashburn
Huntington, NY
Obituaries
Huntington Firefighter, Actor Remembered As ‘Selfless, Kind’ After Fatal Crash At 27 Huntington Firefighter, Actor Remembered As ‘Selfless, Kind’ After Fatal Crash At 27
Huntington Firefighter, Actor Remembered As ‘Selfless, Kind’ After Fatal Crash At 27 A 27-year-old firefighter from Long Island is being remembered for his generosity, service, and larger-than-life spirit after he was killed in an ATV crash upstate over Labor Day weekend. Mason Kraese, of Huntington Station, died Saturday night, Aug. 30, when the ATV he was riding crashed into a tree in the town of Summit in Schoharie County, according to the sheriff’s office. Kraese, a proud member of the Huntington Manor Fire Department and the Steamfitters Local Union #638, came from a family with a long tradition of fire service.  His father, Phil, shared on Facebook that Mason ha…

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by Michael Mashburn
Albany, NY
Breaking News
NY Spending $7.5M On New ‘Safe Spaces’ For Teens, Young Adults NY Spending $7.5M On New ‘Safe Spaces’ For Teens, Young Adults
NY Spending $7.5M On New ‘Safe Spaces’ For Teens, Young Adults New York will fund four new “Safe Spaces” designed to help teens and young adults cope with rising behavioral health challenges. The $7.5 million in funding has been awarded to four community-based nonprofits to launch the peer-led programs, which will serve young people ages 12 to 24, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday, Sept. 2. The initiative is administered by the state Office of Mental Health. Safe Spaces will provide welcoming, non-clinical environments where participants can connect with peers, build resilience, and access resources to support their mental well-being,” Hochul’s offi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Watervliet, NY
Breaking News
Police Chief Blasts Judge For Releasing Men Accused Of Having Ghost Guns In Watervliet Police Chief Blasts Judge For Releasing Men Accused Of Having Ghost Guns In Watervliet
Police Chief Blasts Judge For Releasing Men Accused Of Having Ghost Guns In Watervliet A police chief in upstate New York is criticizing the court system after two men accused of possessing untraceable “ghost guns” were released without bail following a traffic stop. The Albany County incident happened around 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, when Watervliet Police stopped a vehicle for alleged traffic law violations. During the stop, officers uncovered two illegally possessed 9mm ghost guns, including one outfitted with a large-capacity ammunition feeding device, police said. Both the driver, 20-year-old Quadir Smith of Watervliet, and a passenger, 21-year-old Alejandro Reeves of …

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by Michael Mashburn
Ellenville-Wawarsing, NY
Breaking News
Death Of 10-Year-Old Girl Under Investigation In Ellenville Death Of 10-Year-Old Girl Under Investigation In Ellenville
Death Of 10-Year-Old Girl Under Investigation In Ellenville Authorities are investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl in Ulster County. Medics responded to a residence in the village of Ellenville for a medical emergency involving a child just after noon on Monday, Aug. 18, according to New York State Police. The girl, identified as Kathleen Pulido, was a resident of both Ulster and Orange Counties. Investigators have not released details on the nature of the medical emergency, or the circumstances leading up to it. State Police emphasized that the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Middletown barracks a…

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by Michael Mashburn
Kingston, NY
Breaking News
Head-On Crash Kills 25-Year-Old Woman In Hurley Head-On Crash Kills 25-Year-Old Woman In Hurley
Head-On Crash Kills 25-Year-Old Woman In Hurley A 25-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash in the Hudson Valley. The Ulster County wreck happened at around 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, on State Route 209 in Hurley, according to New York State Police. A Mercedes-Benz was heading southbound when the driver attempted to legally pass another vehicle in the northbound lane. At the same time, a pickup truck approached heading northbound. The pickup driver went onto the eastern shoulder in an attempt to avoid a collision, but the Mercedes also swerved into the shoulder, where it collided with the pickup head-on, police said. Emergency …

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National Interest
Got Knife Skills? TV Show Seeks Chef Hand Double In Brooklyn Got Knife Skills? TV Show Seeks Chef Hand Double In Brooklyn
Got Knife Skills? TV Show Seeks Chef Hand Double In Brooklyn Think your chopping skills could make it to primetime? A Brooklyn film shoot is on the hunt for a chef’s hands — literally. Waldron Casting announced a unique opportunity this week for a Caucasian female chef or sous chef to step in as a hand double for an upcoming Starcams production. The sole requirement? Strong knife skills. The job, set to film interiors in Brooklyn on Friday, Sept. 5, calls for someone who can slice, dice, and julienne like a pro — all while their face stays completely off camera. Pay is $262 for up to eight hours of work, with overtime available if the chopping runs …

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