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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
Jackpot! Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $18K Sold At Floral Park Convenience Store Jackpot! Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $18K Sold At Floral Park Convenience Store
Jackpot! Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $18K Sold At Floral Park Convenience Store Feeling lucky? A winning lottery ticket was sold at a convenience store on Long Island. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket, worth $18,271, was purchased in Floral Park, at the 7-Eleven store located at 287 Jericho Turnpike, according to New York Lottery. It was purchased for the midday drawing held on Wednesday, Nov. 13. 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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Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing Man From South Setauket Alert Issued For Missing Man From South Setauket
Alert Issued For Missing Man From South Setauket Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing man from Long Island. Dominick Yannotto, age 81, of South Setauket, was last seen leaving his Hart Lane residence at around 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, according to a Silver Alert issued by the Suffolk County Police. He was driving a gray Hyundai Elantra with New York State license plate AXK-5052. Yannotto is 5-foot-8 and 170 pounds, with gray hair. He was last seen wearing a black jacket with blue jeans. He has a tattoo on his right arm of a mask. Anyone with information is asked to contact Suffolk County Police at 631-854-8652 or call…

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Politics
Trump Selects Vaccine-Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Secretary Of Health, Human Services Trump Selects Vaccine-Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Secretary Of Health, Human Services
Trump Selects Vaccine-Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Secretary Of Health, Human Services President-elect Donald Trump tapped a controversial New Yorker to oversee public health. Robert F Kennedy Jr. is his choice for secretary of health and human services, Trump announced Thursday, Nov. 14.  "For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have engaged in deception, misinformation, and disinformation when it comes to Public Health," Trump said on Truth Social. Earlier Report: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Presidential Bid, Backs Donald Trump "The Safety and Health of all Americans is the most important role of any A…

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News
3 Rescued After Dive Boat Sinks Near 1888 Shipwreck Off Long Beach 3 Rescued After Dive Boat Sinks Near 1888 Shipwreck Off Long Beach
3 Rescued After Dive Boat Sinks Near 1888 Shipwreck Off Long Beach Three people were rescued after their diving boat sank near the site of a shipwreck off the coast of Long Island. It happened at around 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, nearly three miles southwest of Long Beach. The US Coast Guard Sector Long Island responded after receiving text messages saying a boat was taking on water near the SS Iberia shipwreck with three people in the water. A crew from the agency’s Jones Beach station arrived and retrieved two divers and the vessel’s master from the water, officials said. The vessel master told them that the boat sank rapidly but he managed to escape th…

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News
Freeport NYPD Detective Admits To Drunken Crash On Meadowbrook Parkway That Injured 2 Freeport NYPD Detective Admits To Drunken Crash On Meadowbrook Parkway That Injured 2
Freeport Nypd Detective Admits To Drunken Crash On Meadowbrook Parkway That Injured 2 An NYPD detective formally confessed to causing a drunken, fiery crash on a Long Island highway that injured two people. George Moore, age 40, of Freeport, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular assault and related charges in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in connection with a wreck on the Meadowbrook State Parkway. Prosecutors said Moore was driving with a female passenger in a Mercedes going northbound while on his way to work in Queens on Aug. 4, 2023.  He admitted he was drunk and driving aggressively when he crashed into a Jeep Grand Cherokee in the center lane of the…

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Lifestyle
New Italian Sports Bar In West Hempstead Cited For 'Excellent' Fare, 'Laid Back' Atmosphere New Italian Sports Bar In West Hempstead Cited For 'Excellent' Fare, 'Laid Back' Atmosphere
New Italian Sports Bar In West Hempstead Cited For 'Excellent' Fare, 'Laid Back' Atmosphere A new sports bar on Long Island is delighting diners just weeks into business. Allegro Bar & Grille – located in West Hempstead at 157 Hempstead Avenue – opened in late September, serving up “an Italian twist on American classics,” according to its website. Its menu boasts several flatbreads, burgers, salads, and “small bites” like Italian egg rolls, empanada calzones, chicken wings, and housemade bruschetta. Customers can also select from a number of beers, wines, and craft cocktails, including the largest selection of spritzes and espresso martinis in the Long Island/New York City a…

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Schools
These Are Top Public Elementary Schools In Nassau County, New Ranking Shows These Are Top Public Elementary Schools In Nassau County, New Ranking Shows
These Are Top Public Elementary Schools In Nassau County, New Ranking Shows The grades are in and these Long Island schools are head of the class. After considering a number of key areas, the following Nassau County schools were ranked top 5 in Niche’s 2025 “Best Public Elementary Schools in Nassau County” report: No. 1 - Village Elementary School in Syosset No. 2 - Walt Whitman Elementary School in Woodbury No. 3 - South Grove Elementary School in Syosset No. 4 - Jeffrey Ratner Robert Seaman Elementary School in Jericho No. 5 - Baylis Elementary School in Plainview All five elementary schools earned an overall grade of A+, receiving top marks in the academics…

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Schools
These Are Top Public Elementary Schools In Suffolk County, New Ranking Shows These Are Top Public Elementary Schools In Suffolk County, New Ranking Shows
These Are Top Public Elementary Schools In Suffolk County, New Ranking Shows The grades are in and these Long Island schools are head of the class. After considering a number of key areas, the following Suffolk County schools were ranked top 5 in Niche’s 2025 “Best Public Elementary Schools in Suffolk County” report: No. 1 - Vanderbilt Elementary School in Dix Hills No. 2 - Paumanok Elementary School in Dix Hills No. 3 - Nassakeag Elementary School in East Setauket No. 4 - Otsego Elementary School in Dix Hills No. 5 - Lloyd Harbor School in Lloyd Harbor All five elementary schools earned overall grades of either A or A+, receiving top marks in the academics and…

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News
Terrorism Charge: Dad Tried Bombing Uniondale Building After Losing Visitation Rights, DA Says Terrorism Charge: Dad Tried Bombing Uniondale Building After Losing Visitation Rights, DA Says
Terrorism Charge: Dad Tried Bombing Uniondale Building After Losing Visitation Rights, DA Says A father angered over losing visitation rights with his kids tried bombing a Long Island government building, prosecutors said, leading to the county’s first ever terrorism charge. James Luca, age 46, of North Merrick, was arraigned on terrorism and related charges in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in connection with an attempted bombing at the Nassau County Department of Social Services building in Uniondale. Prosecutors said Luca and a co-defendant, 25-year-old Jayson Reyes, of North Merrick, arrived at the building on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard at around 2 a.m. Tuesday, Sept…

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News
Update: 13-Year-Old Girl Who Left Bay Shore Residential Facility Located Update: 13-Year-Old Girl Who Left Bay Shore Residential Facility Located
Update: 13-Year-Old Girl Who Left Bay Shore Residential Facility Located Update: A 13-year-old Long Island girl who was reported missing has been located. Tiffany Alvarado, of Bay Shore, walked away from a residential treatment facility at around 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, her mother Lisa told Daily Voice. The teen was located shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday, Lisa announced on Facebook. No other details were given. Original report: A Long Island mother is asking for the community’s help in locating her 13-year-old daughter. Tiffany Alvarado, of Bay Shore, walked away from a residential treatment facility at around 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, her mothe…

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