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Michael Mashburn

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Michael joined the Daily Voice team in April 2022 covering news throughout New York, including the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Long Island.

He previously worked as a radio reporter covering local news and traffic for ABC News Radio affiliates KTAR in Phoenix and KOMO in Seattle.

Michael graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in May 2014. 

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Business
Video Shows Burglary Suspect Stealing Cash From Hewlett Business Video Shows Burglary Suspect Stealing Cash From Hewlett Business
Video Shows Burglary Suspect Stealing Cash From Hewlett Business If you recognize this early-morning burglar, police want to hear from you. Surveillance cameras were rolling when a masked man broke into a Long Island business and stole money. The incident happened in Hewlett, at Geffen Gourmet on Mill Road, at around 5:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Nassau County Police said a male suspect got inside by prying open a rear door. He then swiped an undisclosed amount of cash from a register and removed a small safe containing additional money. The suspect is described as a Black man wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a black face covering, black pants, gray …

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Police & Fire
Missing 14-Year-Old Spotted In Hempstead Missing 14-Year-Old Spotted In Hempstead
Missing 14-Year-Old Spotted In Hempstead Authorities continue to ask for help in locating a 14-year-old Long Island girl who was reported missing. Cesia Galeano had last been seen leaving her Hempstead home at around 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, according to Nassau County Police. The agency later revealed that the teen was seen in Hempstead at around 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. She was wearing a black shirt, black pants, and Crocs shoes. Earlier Report: Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Galeano is 5 feet tall and 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nas…

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News
Gilgo Beach Murders: New Images Of 'Asian Doe' Released In Effort To ID Male Victim Gilgo Beach Murders: New Images Of 'Asian Doe' Released In Effort To ID Male Victim
Gilgo Beach Murders: New Images Of 'Asian Doe' Released In Effort To ID Male Victim Investigators are hoping newly released images will lead to the identification of another victim in the Gilgo Beach serial murders. On Long Island, the Gilgo Beach Task Force distributed facial reconstructions of who they've long referred to as "Asian Doe" during a press conference in Brentwood on Monday morning, Sept. 16. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said the man’s skeletal remains were found along Ocean Parkway in Gilgo Beach on April 4, 2011, though it’s believed he “suffered a violent death” sometime before 2006. Earlier Report: Heuermann Used 'Planning Doc' …

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Business
Ex-Medford Auto Biz Owner Admits Dodging $1.3M In Taxes Ex-Medford Auto Biz Owner Admits Dodging $1.3M In Taxes
Ex-Medford Auto Biz Owner Admits Dodging $1.3M In Taxes The former owner of several auto businesses on Long Island admitted to dodging more than $1 million in state taxes. Timothy Kjaer, age 49, formerly of Shoreham, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Sept. 12. According to prosecutors, Kjaer failed to submit dozens of sales tax returns and falsified others that significantly underreported the taxable sales of several of his Suffolk County businesses between June 2011 and November 2021. In all, he failed to report more than $16.1 million in order to steal over $1.3 million in sales tax that was collected on beh…

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News
Man Admits Fatally Stabbing Son-In-Law In Islip Terrace; Wife Cops To Being Getaway Driver Man Admits Fatally Stabbing Son-In-Law In Islip Terrace; Wife Cops To Being Getaway Driver
Man Admits Fatally Stabbing Son-In-Law In Islip Terrace; Wife Cops To Being Getaway Driver A Long Island couple formally admitted to their roles in the stabbing death of their 34-year-old son-in-law. Eduardo Vega, age 58, of Islip Terrace, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the death of Roshane McLaren in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Sept. 13. Prosecutors said Vega was living with his wife, Tanya Denis, along with her two daughters and their husbands when Vega got into an argument with McLaren in their backyard on Sept. 27, 2022. The altercation escalated when Vega threw a lawn chair at the man and threatened to hit him with a baseball bat. When the daughters trie…

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News
Gilgo Beach Murders: Major Development Regarding Victim To Be Announced By Task Force Gilgo Beach Murders: Major Development Regarding Victim To Be Announced By Task Force
Gilgo Beach Murders: Major Development Regarding Victim To Be Announced By Task Force Investigators in the Gilgo Beach serial killings are expected to announce a major development in the case. New, updated story: Gilgo Beach Murders: New Images Of 'Asian Doe' Released In Effort To ID Male Victim On Long Island, representatives from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies will provide new information regarding a murder victim at a press conference scheduled for Monday morning, Sept. 16. Investigators will also update the public on the ongoing probe being conducted by the Gilgo Beach Homicide Investigation Task Force, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. …

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Schools
13-Year-Old Caught With Brass Knuckles At Ronkonkoma School, Police Say 13-Year-Old Caught With Brass Knuckles At Ronkonkoma School, Police Say
13-Year-Old Caught With Brass Knuckles At Ronkonkoma School, Police Say A 13-year-old boy is facing charges after he was allegedly caught with brass knuckles at a Long Island school. The incident happened in Lake Ronkonkoma, at Samoset Middle School, at around 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. Suffolk County Police said a staff member asked the teen to empty his bag for an unrelated incident when the brass knuckles were discovered. The student was arrested on suspicion of criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor. He is expected to be arraigned in Suffolk County Court on a later date.

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Business
Popular Eatery To Open New Location In East Meadow Popular Eatery To Open New Location In East Meadow
Popular Eatery To Open New Location In East Meadow Health-conscious Long Islanders will soon have a new lunch spot to add to their rotation. Just Salad – the chain of fast-casual restaurants focused on salads, wraps, and smoothies – is set to open a new location in East Meadow. The eatery will occupy approximately 2,500 square feet in the Clearmeadow Plaza shopping center located on Hempstead Turnpike, according to Breslin Realty, which signed a long-term lease with the chain Thursday, Sept. 12. Earlier Report: 'Just Salad' To Open New Suffolk County Locale An expected opening date was not given. Founded in New York City in 2006, …

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News
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: 'Keep An Eye On Your Body' NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: 'Keep An Eye On Your Body'
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: 'Keep An Eye On Your Body' New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is recovering from cancer. The 66-year-old Democrat revealed that she was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer, in a post on X Friday morning, Sept. 13. Appearing alongside her doctor, Hochul said she would undergo an outpatient procedure to remove a spot of skin cancer on her nose. She discovered the abnormality during a routine check-up. Three hours later, she made another post on X saying the procedure had been successful. “Hi New York. Back on the job after having basal cell carcinoma removal from my nose right here,” she said. “…

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News
Justin Timberlake Admits Driving While Impaired On Long Island, NY Justin Timberlake Admits Driving While Impaired On Long Island, NY
Justin Timberlake Admits Driving While Impaired On Long Island, NY Justin Timberlake formally accepted a plea deal in his alleged drunk driving case in New York. The former NSYNC frontman, age 43, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of driving while ability impaired in Sag Harbor Village court on Friday, Sept. 13. He was ordered to pay a $500 fine and complete 25 hours of community service within a year. He also agreed to make a public safety announcement about the dangers of drinking and driving. The judge said Timberlake's New York State driver's license will have a 90-day suspension. Earlier Report: NY Judge Suspends Justin Timberlake's Lic…

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