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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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Mass Shooting Outside Queens Music Venue Injures At Least 10, Report Says (DEVELOPING) Mass Shooting Outside Queens Music Venue Injures At Least 10, Report Says (DEVELOPING)
Mass Shooting Outside Queens Music Venue Injures At Least 10, Report Says (Developing) Multiple people were injured in a mass shooting at a New York music venue late on New Year's Day, according to multiple reports. The shooting occurred in Queens, at the Amazura event venue near 143rd Street and 91st Avenue in Jamaica, at around 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, amNew York reports. At least 10 people were shot as a large group was waiting to enter the venue for a private party, according to the outlet. The extent of their injuries and what led up to the attack were not immediately clear. Two suspects were at large following the attack, amNew York reports. Their des…

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Police & Fire
'True Hero' Honored For Saving Jet Skier Who Fell Through Frozen Canal In Mastic Beach 'True Hero' Honored For Saving Jet Skier Who Fell Through Frozen Canal In Mastic Beach
'True Hero' Honored For Saving Jet Skier Who Fell Through Frozen Canal In Mastic Beach Local leaders formally honored a New York woman being hailed as a hero for rescuing a jet skier from a frozen canal. The dramatic rescue unfolded on Long Island's Poospatuck Creek in Mastic Beach, after a man found himself stuck and sinking in the icy water on Thursday, Dec. 26. Kayla Masotto spotted the struggling jet skier from her living room window and quickly sprang into action, walking onto the thin ice with her paddleboard to reach him, as Daily Voice reported. The canal had partially frozen over after overnight temperatures dipped into the low 20s. By the time she got to him, his …

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Hit-Run Victim Dies Days After Early Morning Crash On Long Island Hit-Run Victim Dies Days After Early Morning Crash On Long Island
Hit-Run Victim Dies Days After Early Morning Crash On Long Island A Long Island man has died days after he was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash. Emergency crews in Elmont were called to the intersection of Locustwood Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike for an injured pedestrian shortly before 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27. Nassau County Police said 57-year-old Lennox Leonard, of Elmont, was crossing Hempstead Turnpike when he was struck by a westbound Nissan Pathfinder, as reported by Daily Voice. Leonard spent days hospitalized in critical condition before police revealed he died on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Shortly after the crash, detectives arrested 49-year-old…

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Politics
From Transgender Athletes To Mask Ban: These Political Stories Had Long Island Talking In 2024 From Transgender Athletes To Mask Ban: These Political Stories Had Long Island Talking In 2024
From Transgender Athletes To Mask Ban: These Political Stories Had Long Island Talking In 2024 From a historic presidential conviction to heated debates over mask bans and transgender athletes, 2024 was a political whirlwind that kept Long Islanders talking, tweeting, and taking sides. Here are some of the most-read Daily Voice politics stories from across Nassau and Suffolk counties this year. The US House voted to expel New York Rep. George Santos from office Friday, Dec. 1.  US House/Martin Falbisoner George Santos Announces Comeback Bid For NY Congressional Seat: 'Off To The Races' Disgraced former New York Rep. George Santos mounted – and quickly rescinded – a comeback…

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'Wonderful' LI Mom's Death In Crash With NYPD Officer Target Of NY AG Investigation 'Wonderful' LI Mom's Death In Crash With NYPD Officer Target Of NY AG Investigation
'Wonderful' LI Mom's Death In Crash With Nypd Officer Target Of NY AG Investigation State officials have launched a formal inquiry into the death of a Long Island woman following a crash with an NYPD officer. Lynn Walsh, 70, of Massapequa Park, died on March 17, 2023 after she was struck by an off-duty NYPD officer in a marked crosswalk on Sunrise Highway near Unqua Road in Massapequa Park. Walsh was ultimately struck by three vehicles, including one belonging to the off-duty officer. She was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. On Monday, Dec. 30, the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) opened an investigation into the woman’s death. Su…

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'We Need Your Help': Search Party Underway For Patchogue 14-Year-Old Missing 3 Weeks 'We Need Your Help': Search Party Underway For Patchogue 14-Year-Old Missing 3 Weeks
'We Need Your Help': Search Party Underway For Patchogue 14-Year-Old Missing 3 Weeks Search efforts are ramping up for a 14-year-old Long Island girl who has been missing for over three weeks. Emmarae Gervasi, 14, was last seen on Terrell Street in Patchogue at around 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, as Daily Voice reported. On Tuesday, Dec. 24, her father Frank updated friends and relatives saying he still hadn’t seen the girl. “Christmas Eve and hoping for a miracle. As the days roll on I miss her more and more every day,” he wrote on Facebook. “The questions and the what-ifs will drive you nuts.” A week later, on Tuesday, Dec. 31, there was still no sign of the girl. A search pa…

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Sex Trafficking: Farmingville Man Used Violence, Drugs To Control Victim, DA Says Sex Trafficking: Farmingville Man Used Violence, Drugs To Control Victim, DA Says
Sex Trafficking: Farmingville Man Used Violence, Drugs To Control Victim, DA Says A Long Island man is accused of using violence and drugs to traffic a woman against her will. Mitchell Johnson, 38, of Farmingville, was arraigned on sex trafficking and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Dec. 26. Prosecutors said Johnson began trafficking his victim in March 2023, using crack cocaine to impair her judgment and control her actions. He allegedly forced her to engage in sexual acts for profit while keeping all the money, preventing her from leaving a motel room alone and confiscating her identification. Johnson also reportedly threatened physical violence …

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Teen Trio Nabbed After Robbing Man At Gunpoint Outside Long Island Mall, Police Say Teen Trio Nabbed After Robbing Man At Gunpoint Outside Long Island Mall, Police Say
Teen Trio Nabbed After Robbing Man At Gunpoint Outside Long Island Mall, Police Say Three teenagers are facing charges following an armed robbery outside a Long Island shopping mall. It happened in Garden City, near the Roosevelt Field Mall’s blue parking garage close to the Macy’s, at around 11:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30. Nassau County Police said a 56-year-old man was walking near the garage when three boys, ages 15, 16, and 17, approached him and demanded his money. One of the teens displayed a firearm. The victim complied and handed over his money, fearing for his life, police said. All three teens then fled the scene. Third Squad detectives located the suspects a short…

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Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Mastic Girl Has Been Missing For Week 15-Year-Old Mastic Girl Has Been Missing For Week
15-Year-Old Mastic Girl Has Been Missing For Week Authorities are asking for help in locating a Long Island teenager who has been missing for a week. Avah Winfield, 15, of Mastic, was last seen on Tuesday, Dec. 24, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Additional details, including what she was wearing or where she was last seen, were not immediately available. Anyone with information on Winfield's whereabouts is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-852-2677. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Business
Table For None: Looking Back At Long Island Restaurants That Closed Their Doors In 2024 Table For None: Looking Back At Long Island Restaurants That Closed Their Doors In 2024
Table For None: Looking Back At Long Island Restaurants That Closed Their Doors In 2024 As the sun sets on 2024, Long Islanders are saying bittersweet goodbyes to some beloved eateries that served up more than just meals — they offered fond memories, good company, and plenty of laughs. From cherished neighborhood spots to bold new ventures that couldn’t weather the storm, these restaurant closures tell the story of a dining scene as dynamic as the island itself. Google Maps street view Lindencrest Diner Closing After 39 Years The Lindencrest Diner – located in Lindenhurst at 330 West Montauk Highway – announced it was closing after 39 years in business. Facebook // Stell…

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