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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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Lifestyle
Best Sourdough Pizza Found At This Valley Stream Eatery, Foodie Says Best Sourdough Pizza Found At This Valley Stream Eatery, Foodie Says
Best Sourdough Pizza Found At This Valley Stream Eatery, Foodie Says This pizza joint is a slice above the rest. A recently opened Long Island pizzeria has earned the distinction of slinging the best sourdough pies around, at least according to one passionate foodie. The restaurant? Via Cuma – located in Valley Stream at 415 Rockaway Avenue. “The best sourdough pizza. A must-have if you are a pizza aficionado, connoisseur, or just love pizza,” Gennaro Marrone captioned his post in the Long Island Restaurant Facebook group on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Marrone also praised the eatery’s Neapolitan pizzas and appetizers, sparking a chorus of approval in the comments:…

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Politics
Cancelling That Gym Membership Is About To Get Much Easier Under NY Law Cancelling That Gym Membership Is About To Get Much Easier Under NY Law
Cancelling That Gym Membership Is About To Get Much Easier Under NY Law Ready to ditch that New Year’s fitness resolution already? New York is making it easier. A new state law set to take effect on Saturday, Feb. 1 requires gyms and health clubs to process and issue refunds within 10 business days of receiving a membership cancellation request. Gymgoers also cannot be penalized if the request is made within the first three days of signing a gym contract. The new law comes as welcome news for gym-goers who have long faced challenges when trying to cancel memberships. Democratic State Sen. Roxanne Persaud, who sponsored the bill, said it will empower New Yorke…

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News
Severely Injured Kangal Shepherd Among 3 Neglected Puppies Rescued From Ronkonkoma Home: DA Severely Injured Kangal Shepherd Among 3 Neglected Puppies Rescued From Ronkonkoma Home: DA
Severely Injured Kangal Shepherd Among 3 Neglected Puppies Rescued From Ronkonkoma Home: DA For the second time in a month, a Long Island man is charged with animal cruelty after investigators rescued three allegedly neglected Kangal Shepherd puppies. Munim Raghid, 26, of Ronkonkoma, was arrested Thursday, Jan. 2, following an investigation by members of the Suffolk County DA’s Biological, Environmental, and Animal Safety Team (BEAST). The probe began when a good Samaritan found an injured puppy on a roadway on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31. The puppy, unable to walk, was rushed to Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists, where it was diagnosed with severe leg and pelvis fracture…

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News
14-Year-Old Patchogue Girl Found Weeks After Going Missing 14-Year-Old Patchogue Girl Found Weeks After Going Missing
14-Year-Old Patchogue Girl Found Weeks After Going Missing A Long Island father is breathing a massive sigh of relief after his 14-year-old daughter was found weeks after going missing. Emmarae Gervasi, 14, of Patchogue, has been located, her father Frank Gervasi confirmed to Daily Voice on Friday, Jan. 3. No other details were given, but Mr. Gervasi said he would have more to say at a later time. He further confirmed the good news on Facebook, writing: "I found Emma!!! Please give me some time and then I will address the public in a few. Thanks. Prayers answered." Emmarae had last been seen on Terrell Street in Patchogue at around 5 p.m. Mon…

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News
Drunken, Wrong-Way Driver Going 75 MPH Admits To Jericho Crash That Killed 2 Teens Drunken, Wrong-Way Driver Going 75 MPH Admits To Jericho Crash That Killed 2 Teens
Drunken, Wrong-Way Driver Going 75 MPH Admits To Jericho Crash That Killed 2 Teens A Long Island man formally confessed to causing a drunken, wrong-way crash that claimed the lives of two 14-year-old boys and injured two other teens. Amandeep Singh, 36, of Roslyn, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges in Nassau County Court on Friday, Jan. 3. Singh admitted that he was speeding, intoxicated, and high on cocaine when he crashed his pickup truck head-on into a car with four teenagers on North Broadway in Jericho on the night of May 3, 2023. The crash killed Ethan Falkowitz and Drew Hassenbein, both 14. Two other teens suffered serious injurie…

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Lifestyle
From Bang Bang Shrimp To Bento Boxes: Foodies Are Loving This New Selden Restaurant From Bang Bang Shrimp To Bento Boxes: Foodies Are Loving This New Selden Restaurant
From Bang Bang Shrimp To Bento Boxes: Foodies Are Loving This New Selden Restaurant A new Asian fusion restaurant on Long Island is wowing locals with its mouthwatering menu and hospitable staff. The MJ’s Kitchen – located in Selden at 263 Middle Country Road – held its grand opening in mid-October 2024. Offering a blend of Chinese and Japanese-inspired cuisine, the eatery has quickly gained favor among foodies with appetizers like the Bang Bang Shrimp, packed with lettuce, Kani salad, cucumber, and a spicy mayo kick. Diners can also opt for rice platters, like the Black Pepper Steak, which comes with a fried egg, mixed vegetables, and pickled cucumber. The MJ’s K…

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Lifestyle
Is It Yours? Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $12K Purchased At Franklin Square Business Is It Yours? Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $12K Purchased At Franklin Square Business
Is It Yours? Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $12K Purchased At Franklin Square Business Happy new year, indeed. A lucky player is kicking off 2025 with a much fatter bank account. New York Lottery announced that a winning TAKE 5 ticket worth $12,751 was sold at a Long Island business. The top prize-winning ticket was purchased in Franklin Square, at the KNY Cigar store at 702 Dogwood Avenue, for the evening drawing held Tuesday, Dec. 31. TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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News
Cops ID Victim, 38, Killed In Plainview Hit-Run Crash Cops ID Victim, 38, Killed In Plainview Hit-Run Crash
Cops ID Victim, 38, Killed In Plainview Hit-Run Crash Authorities have identified a man who police say was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Long Island on New Year's Day. Kevin Lawry, 38, of Plainview, was identified as the victim struck by 39-year-old Veronica Marmol, of College Point, Queens, heading east in a Jeep Wrangler at Old Country Road and Floral Avenue, just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Marmol did not stop and continued heading east, leaving Lawry seriously injured at the scene, according to police. Lawry was later pronounced dead at the scene. Marmol was arrested withou…

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Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Has Been Missing Nearly Week 15-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Has Been Missing Nearly Week
15-Year-Old Roosevelt Girl Has Been Missing Nearly Week Authorities are trying to locate a Long Island teenager who has been missing for nearly a week. Kimberlee Rivera, 15, of Roosevelt, was last seen on Friday, Dec. 27, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Additional details, including where she was last seen or what she was wearing, were not immediately available. Rivera was previously reported missing in August 2024 and was located a day later, as Daily Voice reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the …

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News
NY Native Among 14 Killed In New Orleans Terrorist Attack 'Brought Joy To Everyone' NY Native Among 14 Killed In New Orleans Terrorist Attack 'Brought Joy To Everyone'
NY Native Among 14 Killed In New Orleans Terrorist Attack 'Brought Joy To Everyone' A New York native who was among 14 people killed in a New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans is being remembered for his positive spirit. Matthew Tenedorio, 25, was shot to death in the ensuing chaos after an Army veteran rammed a pickup truck into a crowd of revelers in the city’s French Quarter at around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, relatives revealed on GoFundMe. “On January 1, 2025, our lives were shattered…” Tenedorio’s cousin’s Greg and Christina Bounds wrote on the fundraiser, created to help the family with funeral expenses. “Matthew was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and f…

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