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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

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‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Gurus Forced Women Into Sex Work, NY Jury finds ‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Gurus Forced Women Into Sex Work, NY Jury finds
‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Gurus Forced Women Into Sex Work, NY Jury finds A sexual wellness empire built on promises of “orgasmic meditation” has collapsed under the weight of a damning federal jury verdict. Nicole Daedone, founder and former CEO of the controversial company OneTaste, and her former head of sales Rachel Cherwitz were convicted in Brooklyn federal court Monday, June 9, of forced labor conspiracy after a five-week trial exposing a dark web of manipulation, exploitation, and abuse. The pair used promises of sexual empowerment to lure vulnerable women into what ultimately became a high-control environment rife with psychological, financial, and sexua…

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Great Neck Doctor Pocketed $100K In Disability While Raking In $700K From Medicare, DA Says Great Neck Doctor Pocketed $100K In Disability While Raking In $700K From Medicare, DA Says
Great Neck Doctor Pocketed $100K In Disability While Raking In $700K From Medicare, DA Says A Long Island doctor is accused of collecting $100,000 in disability while secretly billing Medicare for $700,000. Joseph Golyan, 64, a former gastroenterologist from Great Neck, was arraigned on multiple grand larceny charges in Nassau County Court on Monday, June 9, with prosecutors alleging he maintained a thriving medical practice while falsely claiming to be too injured to work. The alleged scheme began in 2021, when Golyan first applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), followed by early retirement benefits in 2022. He received monthly payments ranging from $2,900 to o…

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Daughter Of Accused Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann Believes He May Be Guilty: Docuseries Daughter Of Accused Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann Believes He May Be Guilty: Docuseries
Daughter Of Accused Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann Believes He May Be Guilty: Docuseries The daughter of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has broken her silence — and revealed a heartbreaking shift in belief: she now thinks her father may be guilty. For the first time since her dad’s arrest, Victoria Heuermann is speaking out publicly about the man she once looked up to — and how she’s grappling with the possibility that he lived a terrifying double life. In Peacock’s new three-part docuseries “The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets,” which premiered Tuesday, June 10, the 27-year-old opens up about her internal turmoil, detailing her emotional journey from unce…

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Ruh Rotor: FAA Probing Police Chopper's Low Sweep Over Skip-Day Crowd At NY Beach Ruh Rotor: FAA Probing Police Chopper's Low Sweep Over Skip-Day Crowd At NY Beach
Ruh Rotor: FAA Probing Police Chopper's Low Sweep Over Skip-Day Crowd At NY Beach A Long Island police helicopter’s low-level maneuver over a crowd of partying teens has triggered a high-level government probe. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the Nassau County Police Department’s use of a low-flying helicopter to disperse a crowd of teenagers gathered at Jones Beach State Park last week, a police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. "We are fully cooperating with the FAA inquiry," the spokesperson said. It follows public scrutiny and viral video footage showing the chopper hovering shockingly low above a large group of teen…

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Grand Central Fire: 3 Firefighters, Civilian Injured In Incident Causing LIRR Delays (UPDATE) Grand Central Fire: 3 Firefighters, Civilian Injured In Incident Causing LIRR Delays (UPDATE)
Grand Central Fire: 3 Firefighters, Civilian Injured In Incident Causing Lirr Delays (Update) Several people were injured after a fire broke out at Grand Central Station, triggering a wave of delays for Long Island Rail Road riders Tuesday, June 10. The New York City Fire Department responded to reports of smoke in the basement of Grand Central Terminal at around 8:30 a.m. and the call was quickly upgraded to a second alarm, the agency stated on X. In an update hours later, FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker said the fire broke out in an electrical panel located deep in the basement, at the 300 level tracks of the LIRR. Around 8:15 Tuesday morning, FDNY units responded to a 2nd a…

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Obituaries
Murder Of Professor, Wife In Palmer Community Sparks Swelling Of Support: 'Loved His Students' Murder Of Professor, Wife In Palmer Community Sparks Swelling Of Support: 'Loved His Students'
Murder Of Professor, Wife In Palmer Community Sparks Swelling Of Support: 'Loved His Students' Tributes and financial support are pouring in after a retired college professor and his wife were killed inside their Pennsylvania home. Robert “Bob” and Gretchen Ackerman, 74 and 75, respectively, were slain inside their residence at The Highlands at Glenmoor, a 55-and-older community in Palmer Township, at around 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, as Daily Voice previously reported. Responding officers found their son-in-law, Xiaomin Fei, standing in the open doorway holding a handgun. After several verbal commands, he put the weapon down and was taken into custody without further incident, Palmer T…

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Obituaries
Gas Explosion Kills Son, Injures Parents In Mastic Home; Family 'Forever Changed' Gas Explosion Kills Son, Injures Parents In Mastic Home; Family 'Forever Changed'
Gas Explosion Kills Son, Injures Parents In Mastic Home; Family 'Forever Changed' A Long Island family is reeling from a devastating house explosion that claimed the life of their son and left their home in ruins. What began as a peaceful evening at home for John and Maryann Gaeta quickly turned into a nightmare on Monday, May 5, when their Mastic house exploded, killing their 56-year-old son, Frank Gaeta, and injuring both parents. Now, daughter Melissa Santoro is sharing their harrowing story — and asking for help. In a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $2,000, Santoro described how her parents were upstairs watching TV while Frank was showering downstairs when t…

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Report Of Kidnapped 13-Year-Old Girl Sparking Major Police Response In Stockport Was Hoax: Cops Report Of Kidnapped 13-Year-Old Girl Sparking Major Police Response In Stockport Was Hoax: Cops
Report Of Kidnapped 13-Year-Old Girl Sparking Major Police Response In Stockport Was Hoax: Cops A teenager is facing charges after fabricating a kidnapping hoax that triggered a major police response in the Capital Region, police alleged. Troopers in Columbia County’s Livingston barracks were called to Atlantic Avenue in the town of Stockport on Thursday, June 5, after a 16-year-old girl reported that a 13-year-old girl had been abducted by strangers in a white van. Naturally, the alarming claim prompted a swift response from New York State Police and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities launched an extensive search for the van and the supposed victim. But after intervie…

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Business
Drunk Crash Into Barbershop In Island Park Leaves Driver Critical, Police Say Drunk Crash Into Barbershop In Island Park Leaves Driver Critical, Police Say
Drunk Crash Into Barbershop In Island Park Leaves Driver Critical, Police Say A suspected drunk driver is fighting for his life after crashing into a Long Island business. Emergency crews in Island Park responded to the intersection of Austin Boulevard and Emerson Place at around 12:30 a.m. Monday, June 9, for reports of a pickup truck that drove into a business on the northwest corner. Arriving officers found a ford F-150 lodged in the glass storefront of Anthony's Trendz Barbershop, Nassau County Police said. Behind the wheel was Wilson Argueta-Pena, 38, who was unconscious and pinned in the driver’s seat. Emergency Services officers extricated him from the wreck…

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Business
Handyman Takes $1K From Clifton Park Client Before Skipping Out On Work, Police Say Handyman Takes $1K From Clifton Park Client Before Skipping Out On Work, Police Say
Handyman Takes $1K From Clifton Park Client Before Skipping Out On Work, Police Say A purported handyman took a Capital Region client’s cash before skipping out on the work, police alleged. Charles Ferrara, 52, of Schenectady, was arrested on suspicion of felony grand larceny on Sunday, June 8, following an investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Ferrara was hired by a Clifton Park resident to perform handyman-type work, and accepted a check for $1,045 from the client, deputies said.  But instead of performing the work, he cashed their check and cut all communication with the victim, according to investigators. Following his arrest, Ferrara was releas…

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