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Michael Mashburn

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mmashburn@dailyvoice.com

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 reporter for ABC Radio affiliates KTAR in Phoenix and KOMO in Seattle. Michael graduated from Arizona State University with a BA in journalism in May 2014. 

Michael Mashburn's Contributions

Lifestyle
Cha-Ching! $1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Central Islip Player Cha-Ching! $1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Central Islip Player
Cha-Ching! $1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Central Islip Player A Long Island lottery player rolled the dice and hit the jackpot. Janiah Williams, of Central Islip, claimed a $1 million top prize after snagging a winning “Holiday Cash” scratch-off game, the New York Lottery announced. Williams received a lump sum payout of $455,700 after paying Uncle Sam his cut. The lucky ticket was purchased in Islip Terrace, at the 7-Eleven located at 56 Lowell Avenue, for a cool $10.  Scratch-off games generated more than $4.3 billion in total sales during fiscal year 2023-2024, lottery officials said. Of that, school districts in Suffolk County received over…

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News
Outrage Over Squirrel Sensation's Euthanasia Prompts State Changes: 'We Can Do Better' Outrage Over Squirrel Sensation's Euthanasia Prompts State Changes: 'We Can Do Better'
Outrage Over Squirrel Sensation's Euthanasia Prompts State Changes: 'We Can Do Better' New York State environmental officials are revamping their wildlife enforcement procedures in the wake of public outcry over the state-ordered euthanasia of a popular social media squirrel. Following an internal investigation, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is implementing new protocols to avoid similar incidents in the future, the agency announced Friday, March 28. The changes follow national backlash surrounding “Peanut,” a Chemung County squirrel with nearly one million followers on Instagram who was seized and later euthanized by the agency last fall, as Daily Voice …

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Politics
Drug Test Elon? NJ Rep. Proposes Law Aimed Squarely At Musk's Role In Trump Admin Drug Test Elon? NJ Rep. Proposes Law Aimed Squarely At Musk's Role In Trump Admin
Drug Test Elon? NJ Rep. Proposes Law Aimed Squarely At Musk's Role In Trump Admin The world’s richest man may soon have to pee in a cup to keep his government job. Legislation proposed by Democratic New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherill would require billionaire Elon Musk and other special government employees (SGE) granted access to sensitive federal data to pass a drug test and submit to random testing to keep their roles in the Trump administration. Citing concerns over national security and accountability, Sherrill announced the bill Tuesday, April 1, aiming it squarely at Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team — the Trump-created initiative ta…

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News
Daycare Worker Abused 2-Year-Old In Capital Region, Police Say Daycare Worker Abused 2-Year-Old In Capital Region, Police Say
Daycare Worker Abused 2-Year-Old In Capital Region, Police Say A daycare employee is accused of physically abusing a toddler in the Capital Region, police said. Sheriff’s officials in Warren County were notified about possible inappropriate conduct by a staff member at the Childtime Daycare in Queensbury on Wednesday, Feb. 26, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. An investigation found that Helen Oprencak, 72, pulled a 2-year-old boy by the hood of his sweatshirt and held him down until he went to sleep, deputies said. The alleged incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 13, nearly two weeks before the complaint was filed. Oprencak, of Fort Edw…

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DNA Trail Lands Killer Gunman In Prison After Shooting Claimed Life Of Bay Shore 26-Year-Old DNA Trail Lands Killer Gunman In Prison After Shooting Claimed Life Of Bay Shore 26-Year-Old
DNA Trail Lands Killer Gunman In Prison After Shooting Claimed Life Of Bay Shore 26-Year-Old A Brooklyn man could spend the rest of his life in prison for a 2020 shooting that killed a 26-year-old man. Basheer Vinson, 30, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, April 2, following his conviction for murder in the shooting of Mark Birthwright, of Bay Shore. The shooting happened in the early hours of August 2, 2020, as a house party on Patton Avenue in Wyandanch was ending. Birthwright and a 30-year-old friend from Bellport were leaving the party when Birthwright accidentally dropped a large roll of cash on the ground. After picking it up, t…

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Police & Fire
Place Your Bid: Jeeps, Trucks Among Vehicles Up For Grabs At Suffolk Co. Police Auction Place Your Bid: Jeeps, Trucks Among Vehicles Up For Grabs At Suffolk Co. Police Auction
Place Your Bid: Jeeps, Trucks Among Vehicles Up For Grabs At Suffolk Co. Police Auction In the market for a new whip? This auction is for you. The Suffolk County Police Department will hold its next public auction on Saturday, April 5–and impounded vehicles will take center stage. Approximately 100 lots will be auctioned off, including sedans, SUVs, Jeeps, and pickup trucks. All vehicles start with a minimum bid of $500 and are sold as-is, the agency said. The auction is scheduled for 9 a.m. and will be held rain or shine at the department’s impound lot, located in Westhampton at 100 Old Country Road. A preview of vehicles will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Apri…

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News
Gilgo Beach Murders: New Netflix Docuseries Gives Voice To Victims, Families Gilgo Beach Murders: New Netflix Docuseries Gives Voice To Victims, Families
Gilgo Beach Murders: New Netflix Docuseries Gives Voice To Victims, Families A chilling new Netflix docuseries is shining a national spotlight on one of Long Island’s most disturbing mysteries. Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer premiered Monday, March 31, delivering a gripping three-part exploration of the unsolved murders that haunted the quiet beach community of Gilgo Beach for more than a decade. Directed by Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker Liz Garbus, the docuseries examines the decades-long search for justice through the eyes of the young women who vanished—and the families who refused to stop looking for them. The series traces the lives of…

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First Pediatric Heart Transplant On LI Performed At Cohen Children's: 'New Lease On Life' First Pediatric Heart Transplant On LI Performed At Cohen Children's: 'New Lease On Life'
First Pediatric Heart Transplant On LI Performed At Cohen Children's: 'New Lease On Life' In a milestone moment for medicine, a child is recovering with a brand-new heart following the first-ever pediatric heart transplant performed on Long Island. The groundbreaking procedure took place on Friday, March 28, at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, just weeks after the hospital was approved by the state to launch its pediatric heart transplant program. The recipient was a boy from Queens who arrived at the hospital in acute heart failure, according to Northwell Health. Stabilized by an emergency heart-lung bypass machine, the young patient underwent a thorough evaluation before Cohen…

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Dad Of 10 Died In Fiery Hicksville Crash Caused By Drunk Driver Who Consumed Dozen Beers: DA Dad Of 10 Died In Fiery Hicksville Crash Caused By Drunk Driver Who Consumed Dozen Beers: DA
Dad Of 10 Died In Fiery Hicksville Crash Caused By Drunk Driver Who Consumed Dozen Beers: DA A drunk driver going nearly 100 miles per hour slammed into another car, causing a fiery death trap that killed a beloved father of 10 from Long Island, prosecutors alleged. Miguel Nolasco, 43, of Hicksville, was indicted for aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, April 1, in the death of Jannai Allen. The fiery wreck happened in Hicksville, near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Cantiague Rock Road, at around 11:20 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2024. Nolasco was intoxicated and speeding, going nearly 100 MPH in a 40 MPH zone, when his Honda slammed …

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Police & Fire
Dog Found With Ear Cut Off, Malnourished In Schenectady Sparks Plea For Tips Dog Found With Ear Cut Off, Malnourished In Schenectady Sparks Plea For Tips
Dog Found With Ear Cut Off, Malnourished In Schenectady Sparks Plea For Tips Police are seeking tips after a dog was found mutilated and malnourished in the Capital Region. Schenectady Police responded to Eastern Parkway and McClellan Street for a report that an injured dog had been found on Sunday afternoon, March 30. Officers found a female dog that was underweight and suffering from severe wounds to her face and ears, police said. One of the dog’s ears appeared to have been intentionally cut off and her teeth were fractured. The animal was taken to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, where she is undergoing care. Employees have since named her “Lavender.” 🚨 W…

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