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Michael Mashburn

Reporter

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

Real Estate

Disney-Inspired 'Big Blue House' On Long Island Hits Market For $4.75M (Look Inside) A Toy Story-themed bedroom in a mansion lifted straight from Main Street USA: What more could a Disney fanatic ask for? Long Island’s famed “Big Blue House,” located in Cutchogue on New Suffolk Avenue, is on the market for $4.75 million. The listing, which is held by the Corcoran Group, boasts of the Victorian home’s seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, and 32-foot indoor swimming pool that make excellent use of the over 10,000 available square feet. The home's kitchen.The Corcoran Group Built in 2006 and situated on 8.9 acres, the home also features a water park slide, a hot tub, multiple f…

by Michael Mashburn

06/11/2023

Lifestyle

New Pizzeria, Brewery On Long Island Cited For 'Amazing' Food, 'Fantastic' Atmosphere A new pizzeria and brewery on Long Island serving up brick oven pizza, craft cocktails, and cold brews is wowing customers days after opening. Southpaw Brewing Company, located in Yaphank’s Boulevard Shopping Center at 410 Princeton Road, opened Monday, June 5. The restaurant serves up over a dozen signature pies, along with a variety of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Among its signature brick oven pizzas is the Crumbled Sausage and Pepper, made with crumbled Italian sweet sausage, sauteed peppers, and onions tossed in a light marinara and sprinkled with melted mozzarella ch…

by Michael Mashburn

06/11/2023

Police & Fire

6 Employees Busted Selling Restricted Products To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say Six employees are facing charges after allegedly selling restricted products to minors at Long Island businesses. All six workers were arrested during compliance checks that were conducted at several Suffolk County businesses on Tuesday, May 30, according to Suffolk County Police. Of the 11 businesses checked, investigators said employees at the following stores were busted selling e-cigarettes, cannabis products, or alcohol to underage customers: Smoke & Beer Convenience Store, located in East Northport on Laurel Road Mayank Kumar Patel, age 35, of East Northport, charged with first…

by Michael Mashburn

06/11/2023

Police & Fire

Child Porn: Tip Lands Capital Region Man In Handcuffs On Sex Crimes Charges, Police Say A 35-year-old man from the region is facing child pornography charges following a tip to law enforcement. Albany County resident Devan Zelezniak, of Guilderland, was arrested Wednesday, June 7, following an investigation by the New York State Police Computer Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce. According to police, Zelezniak possessed images “consistent with child sexual exploitation.” His arrest came after a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Zelezniak is charged with possessing a sexual performance by a child, a felony. He was …

by Michael Mashburn

06/11/2023

News

36-Year-Old Killed, Second Driver Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island A 36-year-old man is dead and another driver is hospitalized with serious injuries following a car crash on Long Island. Emergency crews were called at around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, with reports of a two-car crash in Smithtown, on Middle Country Road near Highway Place. Suffolk County Police determined that Michael Bittleman, age 36, of East Northport, was driving a Nissan westbound on Middle Country Road when he crossed into oncoming traffic near Highway Place. He then struck an eastbound Mercedes Benz head-on. Bittleman was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was p…

by Michael Mashburn

06/10/2023

News

Home Break-In: Serial Bellport Burglar Headed Back To Prison A convicted felon who spent years behind bars for breaking into Long Island homes is heading back to prison after confessing to another burglary. Arnaldo Marcano, age 42, of Bellport, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, June 7. It followed his guilty plea to second-degree burglary in May 2023. Earlier Report: Repeat Offender: Parolee Admits Breaking Into Bellport Home, Stealing Cash The district attorney’s office said it was shortly after midnight on Feb. 24, 2023 when Marcano broke a window and entered a Bellport home, where he stole cash befor…

by Michael Mashburn

06/10/2023

News

Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Capital Region A 74-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the region. The Albany County wreck happened at around 1:40 p.m. Friday, June 9, in Colonie, on Crescent Road near Fonda Road. According to Colonie Police, Alexander Ortiz, age 74, of Hannacroix in Greene County, was driving his motorcycle eastbound on Crescent Road when he crossed into the oncoming lane. He then collided with a Nissan Altima and was ejected from the bike. The 21-year-old driver of the Nissan, who was not injured, called 911 and attempted to render aid to Ortiz, but he was ultimately pronounced dead at Albany…

by Michael Mashburn

06/09/2023

Lifestyle

8-Year-Old Loses Part Of Foot In Lawnmower Accident In Capital Region: ‘Bravest, Strongest Kid' Support is pouring in for the family of an 8-year-old boy from the region who lost part of his foot in a lawnmower accident. Jackson Skarka’s family said the incident happened Monday, May 8, at their Saratoga County home in Ballston Spa. “While Paul was inside doing computer work and Chelsea was showering before heading to her birthday dinner, their son Jackson got messing around with a friend who was mowing their lawn and ended up with his foot underneath the lawnmower,” reads a GoFundMe created to help with medical bills. Jackson was airlifted to Albany Medical Center after losing three …

by Michael Mashburn

06/09/2023

Police & Fire

Police Responding To Report Of Body Found Outside Long Island Home (Developing) Police are investigating reports of a body found outside a home on Long Island. Emergency crews were called at around 3:45 p.m. Friday, June 9, to a home in North Babylon, located on Mohawk Drive near Deer Park Avenue. When officers arrived, they found one person dead in the home’s backyard, according to police radio traffic. The agency was sending a crime scene unit to the home to investigate. No other details were immediately available, including the person’s gender and age, or a suspected cause of death. Daily Voice has reached out to Suffolk County Police for comment. This is a dev…

by Michael Mashburn

06/09/2023

News

Tragic Update: Missing Capital Region Man Found Dead Nearly a week after a 55-year-old man from the region went missing, the search for him has ended in tragedy. Rensselaer County resident Michael Hart, of Troy, had last been seen at around 6:30 a.m. Saturday, June 3, on Marvin Avenue in Troy, according to police. On Friday, June 9, Troy Police announced that search crews found Hart dead in a wooded area in South Troy. His death is under investigation, but does not appear suspicious, Assistant Police Chief Steven Barker said in a statement. In their initial alert seeking tips, police stated that Hart was developmentally disabled and may be…

by Michael Mashburn

06/09/2023

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