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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

News
Trio Fatally Shot 19-Year-Olds In Failed Robbery In Washington County, DA Says Trio Fatally Shot 19-Year-Olds In Failed Robbery In Washington County, DA Says
Trio Fatally Shot 19-Year-Olds In Failed Robbery In Washington County, DA Says A teenager is among three people facing murder charges in the fatal shootings of two 19-year-old men from the Capital Region. Marcus Macaulay and Adam Darrah, both 19 from Glens Falls, were gunned down in Fort Ann on the night of Thursday, May 22, according to New York State Police. Troopers responding to 911 calls about a shooting found both men lying in the roadway on Clay Hill Road at around 9 p.m. Both men were taken to Glens Falls Hospital, where they were pronounced dead. One victim was still conscious and pleading for help, while the other was unresponsive as strangers stopped to ad…

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Police & Fire
Police Issue Alert For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl From Hempstead Police Issue Alert For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl From Hempstead
Police Issue Alert For Missing 15-Year-Old Girl From Hempstead Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl from Long Island. Nazlyn Siri-Paredes was last seen in Hempstead at around noon Monday, June 30, according to Nassau County Police. Relatives reported her missing the following day. Siri-Paredes is 5-foot-5 and 120 pounds, with medium length straight brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black pants, a black tank top, and earrings. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check bac…

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Obituaries
'World Is Dimmer Without Him': Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Babylon Crash 'Was Gift To Us All' 'World Is Dimmer Without Him': Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Babylon Crash 'Was Gift To Us All'
'World Is Dimmer Without Him': Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Babylon Crash 'Was Gift To Us All' Support is surging for the family of a 17-year-old Long Island boy who was killed in a motorcycle crash. Robert “RJ” Buerkle, of West Babylon, was gravely injured after his motorcycle collided with a turning pickup truck on Tappan Avenue in Babylon just after 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, as Daily Voice reported. He was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, where he was pronounced dead. The 84-year-old pickup driver was not injured. In the wake of the heartbreaking loss, the community has rallied around his family. A GoFundMe campaign launched for his mother and sibli…

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Politics
Hochul Leads '26 Governor’s Race Against GOP Challengers, But Fails To Hit 50%, Poll Shows Hochul Leads '26 Governor’s Race Against GOP Challengers, But Fails To Hit 50%, Poll Shows
Hochul Leads '26 Governor’s Race Against GOP Challengers, But Fails To Hit 50%, Poll Shows Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a commanding early lead over three potential Republican challengers in the 2026 New York governor’s race, fresh polling shows. Hochul leads Rep. Elise Stefanik by 23 points, 47 to 24%, Rep. Mike Lawler by 20 points, 44 to 24%, and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman by 25 points, 44 to 19%, according to a Siena College poll released Tuesday, July 1. However, she’s still falling short of the 50% mark in every matchup, and more than a quarter of voters remain undecided, pollsters found. “While the early leads seem large, Hochul is not hitting the ‘magic’ 51% mark …

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News
Motorcyclist Killed In PA Hit-Run Crash, Photos Released Of Suspect Vehicle Motorcyclist Killed In PA Hit-Run Crash, Photos Released Of Suspect Vehicle
Motorcyclist Killed In PA Hit-Run Crash, Photos Released Of Suspect Vehicle The search is on for a driver who struck and killed a motorcyclist in Pennsylvania before fleeing the scene.The York County collision happened in York, at the intersection of South Belvidere Avenue and West King Street, just after 8 p.m. Saturday, June 28, according to York City Police. A vehicle struck a female motorcyclist and fled the scene, police said. She was transported to WellSpan York Hospital, where she later died of her injuries, WHTM reports. The victim’s name has not been released pending family notification. On Monday, June 30, police released photos of the suspect vehicle, …

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News
Human Remains Found In Wooded Area Near PA Housing Complex Human Remains Found In Wooded Area Near PA Housing Complex
Human Remains Found In Wooded Area Near PA Housing Complex An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered near a Pennsylvania housing complex. In York County, officers from the Springettsbury Township Police Department responded to a wooded area off Pleasant Acres Road just before 7 a.m. Monday, June 30, for reports of a deceased individual, police said. The scene was just steps from the Housing Authority of Stony Brook building. Responding officers located the remains and requested assistance from the York County Forensic Team, which helped conduct a preliminary investigation at the scene. No further details about the identity…

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Police & Fire
Man Brutally Attacks Woman At PA Splash Pad, Police Say; Suspect Sought Man Brutally Attacks Woman At PA Splash Pad, Police Say; Suspect Sought
Man Brutally Attacks Woman At PA Splash Pad, Police Say; Suspect Sought A woman is recovering after a man brutally attacked her in broad daylight at a Pennsylvania city splash pad. The incident happened around 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, in York, at the Penn Park Splash Pad, according to the York City Police Department. An unknown man approached the victim at the park and repeatedly struck her in the head and face, police said. The woman was hospitalized for her injuries. Her current condition has not been released. It was not immediately clear what led up to the attack. Police released a photo of the suspect, a Black male with braids who was shirtless at th…

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Business
Ballston Spa Restaurant Closing After 23 Years: 'It’s Been Our Pleasure To Serve You' Ballston Spa Restaurant Closing After 23 Years: 'It’s Been Our Pleasure To Serve You'
Ballston Spa Restaurant Closing After 23 Years: 'It’s Been Our Pleasure To Serve You' A neighborhood favorite in Saratoga County is saying goodbye after 23 years of serving comforting meals and lasting friendships. Abeel’s Restaurant, a family-run spot in Ballston Spa known for its warm atmosphere and elevated comfort food, will officially close its doors on Tuesday, Sept. 30, owners Tony and Julie Abeel announced in a heartfelt message to customers on Facebook. “After 27 wonderful years in business, we’ve made the heartfelt decision to retire,” the post read. “It’s time for us to begin a new chapter and enjoy more time with our families and friends.” Tony and Julie have op…

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Lifestyle
Expectant Dad ‘Fighting For His Life’ After Devastating Motorcycle Crash In Liberty Expectant Dad ‘Fighting For His Life’ After Devastating Motorcycle Crash In Liberty
Expectant Dad ‘Fighting For His Life’ After Devastating Motorcycle Crash In Liberty A Hudson Valley man is fighting for his life after a devastating motorcycle crash, just two months before he’s set to become a father. Michael Fisher remains in the ICU in critical but stable condition following a serious accident Sunday night, June 29, in Sullivan County, his sister Ashlee Kortright said on Facebook and a GoFundMe campaign. The timing couldn’t be more heartbreaking, Kortright said — Fisher's wife Marlena is seven months pregnant, and now facing the unimaginable: preparing to give birth while her husband lies in a hospital bed with severe injuries and an uncertain road ahea…

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News
Boy, 12, Airlifted After Scooter Crash With SUV In Wantagh Boy, 12, Airlifted After Scooter Crash With SUV In Wantagh
Boy, 12, Airlifted After Scooter Crash With SUV In Wantagh A 12-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital after being struck by an SUV while riding a scooter on Long Island. The crash happened in Wantagh, at the intersection of Sunrise Highway and Old Mill Road, at around 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, Nassau County Police said. The boy was heading east on Sunrise Highway, attempting to cross Old Mill Road on a scooter, when he was hit by a Honda SUV. The vehicle was being driven by a 30-year-old woman making a left turn from Sunrise Highway. The driver remained at the scene. The injured boy was transported by police helicopter to Cohen Children’s M…

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