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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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Police & Fire
Seen Them? Pair Of Brentwood Teens Reported Missing On Same Day Seen Them? Pair Of Brentwood Teens Reported Missing On Same Day
Seen Them? Pair Of Brentwood Teens Reported Missing On Same Day Authorities are asking for help in locating two missing teenagers from Long Island. Johan Genebroso, age 16, and Laura Morales, age 15, both of Brentwood, were last seen on Thursday, Nov. 21, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Johan was last seen wearing an orange shirt and black pants. Laura was wearing a white t-shirt and gray pants, and has a tattoo of a watch on her left arm. 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 Facebook icon below. Check back to D…

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News
Meadowbrook State Fatal: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash Meadowbrook State Fatal: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash
Meadowbrook State Fatal: Woman ID'd As Victim In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash A woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Long Island. The wreck happened on the Meadowbrook State Parkway in Uniondale, north of the Southern State Parkway, at around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. New York State Police said a Toyota Camry was heading northbound when it left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver, 80-year-old Lillie Carpenter, of Roosevelt, died at the scene, police said. Nobody else was in the vehicle and no other cars were involved. Investigators determined that speed and a wet roadway contributed to the crash. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to c…

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Lifestyle
New Restaurant, Brewery In St. James Cited For 'Right On Point' Menu, 'Delicious' Cocktails New Restaurant, Brewery In St. James Cited For 'Right On Point' Menu, 'Delicious' Cocktails
New Restaurant, Brewery In St. James Cited For 'Right On Point' Menu, 'Delicious' Cocktails A new restaurant and brewery on Long Island is already charming diners. The Stone Goat – located in St. James at 552 North Country Road – held its soft opening on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Under the direction of owner Nick Gounaris, the eatery features an upscale dining room on the main level with a pub-like menu and bar upstairs. Though its official website and menu weren’t immediately available, an Eventbrite announcement showed a tantalizing spread that included a raw oyster bar, duck sliders, steak tartar crostini, and wild boar ragu. Diners can also opt for the seafood dumplings, made wi…

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News
Serial Scammer Cons Long Island Women Out Of Combined $25K, Police Say Serial Scammer Cons Long Island Women Out Of Combined $25K, Police Say
Serial Scammer Cons Long Island Women Out Of Combined $25K, Police Say A man with a history of financial scams successfully conned two Long Island women out of thousands of dollars, police alleged. Jaime Castillo, age 36, of the Bronx, was arrested on multiple counts of grand larceny on Wednesday, Nov. 20, after carrying out so-called “grandparent scams,” Nassau County Police said. A 90-year-old Port Washington woman contacted police on June 2, 2023 saying she had received a phone call from someone claiming to be “Raymond Allen,” a lawyer representing her grandchildren. Earlier Report: Duo Nabbed After Scamming Couple Out Of $9K In Westchester: Police …

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Business
Family-Run Italian Restaurant On Long Island Closing After 64 Years Family-Run Italian Restaurant On Long Island Closing After 64 Years
Family-Run Italian Restaurant On Long Island Closing After 64 Years A cherished, family-run Italian restaurant on Long Island is set to close, leaving decades of meals and memories in its wake. Stella Ristorante – located in Floral Park at 152 Jericho Turnpike – will hold its final dinner service on Tuesday, Dec. 31, co-owner Enza Tomaselli confirmed to Daily Voice. “We had an amazing run all these years and are grateful to everyone along the way,” she said, adding that it’s “time for retirement.” Opened in October 1960 by Italian immigrants and husband and wife Gina and Giuseppe Cerrone, Stella Ristorante first came onto the scene as a pizzeria. Six decad…

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Gunman In Double Homicide At Selden Home Gets Decades In Prison Gunman In Double Homicide At Selden Home Gets Decades In Prison
Gunman In Double Homicide At Selden Home Gets Decades In Prison A man who confessed to shooting and killing two men at a Long Island home will spend decades behind bars. Brian Cordovano, age 50, of Ronkonkoma, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 20, after pleading guilty in the deaths of Ian Saalfield and Robert Julian. Suffolk County Police found the 45-year-old Saalfield, of Lake Grove, and the 59-year-old Julian shot to death inside Julian’s Selden home on May 3, 2022. Earlier Report: Ronkonkoma Man Admits To Double-Fatal Shooting At Selden Residence An investigation found that Cordovano had shot th…

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Man Gets 7 Years For Trafficking Illegal Firearms On Long Island Man Gets 7 Years For Trafficking Illegal Firearms On Long Island
Man Gets 7 Years For Trafficking Illegal Firearms On Long Island Years in prison await a man who confessed to selling illegal firearms on Long Island. Kim Lilly, age 45, of Greenville, South Carolina, was sentenced to seven years behind bars in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 20, after copping to criminal sale of a firearm and related charges. Prosecutors said Lilly sold 11 illegal firearms in Freeport, including an assault rifle and assault pistol, between August 2023 and January 2024. All but one were loaded and sold with accompanying ammunition. He also admitted to selling several high-capacity magazines. Lilly, who resided in Freeport befor…

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Bullet Narrowly Misses TV Viewer During Domestic Violence Shooting At Central Islip Home Bullet Narrowly Misses TV Viewer During Domestic Violence Shooting At Central Islip Home
Bullet Narrowly Misses TV Viewer During Domestic Violence Shooting At Central Islip Home A Long Island man is accused of shooting into a home occupied by his girlfriend and several children. Joaquin Franco, age 42, of Brentwood, was indicted for criminal possession of a weapon and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Nov. 18, stemming from a shooting at a Central Islip residence. Prosecutors said the victim and her two children were visiting her parents in Central Islip on Sunday, Oct. 20, when the family heard a loud bang from outside. One resident ran upstairs and discovered that a bullet had entered the home, penetrating several walls, a television, and a chi…

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Police & Fire
New Update: Missing Long Island Man Located New Update: Missing Long Island Man Located
New Update: Missing Long Island Man Located Update: A Long Island man who was reported missing has been located. John Marshall, age 66, of Baldwin, had last been seen in East Meadow at around noon on Tuesday, Nov. 19, according to Nassau County Police. On Thursday, Nov. 21, police said Marshall was found. No other details were given. Original report: Authorities are on the lookout for a missing man from Long Island. John Marshall, age 66, of Baldwin, was last seen in East Meadow at around noon on Tuesday, Nov. 19, according to Nassau County Police. He is 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. Police said h…

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Lifestyle
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $14K Sold At Long Island Business Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $14K Sold At Long Island Business
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $14K Sold At Long Island Business Lottery luck has come to Long Island. A winning lottery ticket worth $14,547 was sold in Bellerose, at the Lucky Star Liquor and Wine on Hillside Avenue, according to New York Lottery. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket was sold for the evening drawing held on Sunday, Nov. 17. 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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