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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
Casting Call: Mob Thriller Filming On Long Island Looking For 'Fearless' Actors Casting Call: Mob Thriller Filming On Long Island Looking For 'Fearless' Actors
Casting Call: Mob Thriller Filming On Long Island Looking For 'Fearless' Actors Lights, camera… crime. If you’ve ever dreamed of playing a ruthless mob enforcer or a cocky young hustler with a New York accent, now’s your chance—a new crime thriller is gearing up to film on Long Island later this year, and they’re on the hunt for actors to join the action. The untitled Italian-American mob-inspired crime thriller is the latest project from Chuck and Karolina Morrongiello, the filmmaking duo behind horror flicks Amityville: Mt. Misery Road and The American Ripper. This time, they’re bringing their signature dark, twisted storytelling to the world of organized crime, and …

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Politics
NY Rep. Suozzi Defends Vote To Censure Fellow Democrat Over Trump Speech Protest NY Rep. Suozzi Defends Vote To Censure Fellow Democrat Over Trump Speech Protest
NY Rep. Suozzi Defends Vote To Censure Fellow Democrat Over Trump Speech Protest New York Congressman Tom Suozzi is defending his support for censuring a fellow House Democrat who protested President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress. Suozzi–who represents Long Island’s 3rd District–was among ten House Democrats who voted with every Republican member to censure Texas Rep. Al Green on Thursday, March 6, for disrupting Trump’s address to Congress two days earlier. In a post on X following the vote, Suozzi chided Green for distracting from issues like protecting Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare. “Instead of addressing rising costs, fixing immigration, and Ukraine, …

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News
Undocumented Immigrant Assaults Feds In Rotterdam, Detained Under 'Laken Riley Act': DOJ Undocumented Immigrant Assaults Feds In Rotterdam, Detained Under 'Laken Riley Act': DOJ
Undocumented Immigrant Assaults Feds In Rotterdam, Detained Under 'Laken Riley Act': DOJ A Nicaragua man in the United States illegally assaulted federal agents in upstate New York while being detained under the new Laken Riley Act, prosecutors said. Michel Manuel Garcia-Rojas, 38, who resides in Albany, was charged with assaulting a federal officer in Albany federal court Thursday, March 6, following an alleged incident in Rotterdam. Garcia-Rojas entered the United States illegally in 2023 and has been in removal proceedings since that time, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern District. On Wednesday, March 5, Rotterdam Police contacted Homeland Security Inve…

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News
Prison Death: NY AG Recusing Herself From Investigation Into Alleged Beating Of Messiah Nantwi Prison Death: NY AG Recusing Herself From Investigation Into Alleged Beating Of Messiah Nantwi
Prison Death: NY AG Recusing Herself From Investigation Into Alleged Beating Of Messiah Nantwi New York Attorney General Letitia James has recused her office from investigating the alleged beating death of a 22-year-old inmate at the hands of state prison guards. James’ office filed a motion in Onondaga County Supreme Court requesting a special prosecutor in the death of Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy, her office announced Thursday, March 6. The court granted the motion, appointing Onondaga County DA William Fitzpatrick as special prosecutor. James cited “internal conflicts,” given that her office represents state employees, including corrections officers…

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Police & Fire
16-Year-Old Girl From Schenectady Has Been Missing For 2 Days 16-Year-Old Girl From Schenectady Has Been Missing For 2 Days
16-Year-Old Girl From Schenectady Has Been Missing For 2 Days Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing teenager from the Capital Region. Kara Lorman, 16, was last seen in Schenectady on Tuesday, March 4, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. No other details, including a clothing description or last known location, were given. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Schenectady Police Department at 518-630-0911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Police & Fire
16-Year-Old Girl From Port Jefferson Has Been Missing For 3 Days 16-Year-Old Girl From Port Jefferson Has Been Missing For 3 Days
16-Year-Old Girl From Port Jefferson Has Been Missing For 3 Days Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Yamileth Castoneda, 16, was last seen in Port Jefferson on Monday, March 3, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. She was last seen wearing a black sweater and pajama pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Obituaries
NY Fire Chief, Dad Killed In Train Collision Will Help Others Live: 'Friend To All' NY Fire Chief, Dad Killed In Train Collision Will Help Others Live: 'Friend To All'
NY Fire Chief, Dad Killed In Train Collision Will Help Others Live: 'Friend To All' Tributes are flooding in for a young assistant fire chief and dad who was killed in a train collision in upstate New York. Cattaraugus County resident Zach Golley, 24, was gravely injured when his truck was struck by a train in the village of Ellicottville on Thursday, Feb. 27, according to fire officials. Golley, a dedicated assistant fire chief for the Ellicottville Volunteer Fire Department, was found trapped inside his vehicle when his own fire crew arrived on scene, the agency said. They worked tirelessly to free their brother in service and rushed him to the hospital, where he succumb…

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News
$20M Gift Card Scam Funneled Stolen Cash Through Nassau Co. Home Improvement Stores, DA Says $20M Gift Card Scam Funneled Stolen Cash Through Nassau Co. Home Improvement Stores, DA Says
$20M Gift Card Scam Funneled Stolen Cash Through Nassau Co. Home Improvement Stores, DA Says Seven people were charged in a $20 million money laundering scheme that used fraudulently obtained Home Depot and Lowe’s gift cards to buy and resell merchandise across New York, including on Long Island. The indictment followed a 15-month investigation that uncovered a complex computer-based scam that targeted thousands of victims across 45 states, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced Thursday, March 6. Scammers used fake pop-ups and scam text messages to convince victims that their computers or personal information had been compromised, prosecutors said. Victims were th…

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News
Drunk Driver Hits, Kills Pedestrian Near Copiague Middle School, Police Say Drunk Driver Hits, Kills Pedestrian Near Copiague Middle School, Police Say
Drunk Driver Hits, Kills Pedestrian Near Copiague Middle School, Police Say An accused drunk driver is behind bars after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian in a late-night crash on Long Island. The wreck happened in Copiague, near the intersection of Great Neck Road and Malta Street, at around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 5. Mario Matute, 59, was walking on Great Neck Road when he was struck by a Hyundai SUV heading southbound, Suffolk County Police said. Matute, of Copiague, was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers arrested the driver, Rand Strollo, 62, of Amityville, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of a controlled …

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News
Boy Located After Going Missing From Manorville School (UPDATE) Boy Located After Going Missing From Manorville School (UPDATE)
Boy Located After Going Missing From Manorville School (Update) A boy was located hours after going missing from a Long Island school and sparking a police K-9 search. Suffolk County Police responded to Dayton Avenue in Manorville for reports of a child who went missing from a nearby school at around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, Mach 5, an agency spokesperson told Daily Voice.  Additional details, including the boy's age, were not given. The search area was near both Dayton Avenue Elementary and Eastport South Manor Junior-Senior High School. By 7:15 p.m., the boy had been located, police confirmed. Given the nature of the incident and the boy's age,…

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