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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

21-Year-Old Beats Chihuahua To Death At Long Island Home While Mom's At Work, DA Says A 21-year-old man is accused of beating a small dog to death inside his Long Island home. Peter Minichello, of Mastic Beach, was arraigned on aggravated animal cruelty and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Oct. 6 Prosecutors said Minichello was left alone with his aunt's five-year-old Chihuahua mix while she and his mother went to work on July 6, 2022. When his aunt returned home, she found the dog, named “Pup-Pup,” inside his crate, not moving, and covered in blood and bruises. The dog died days later after suffering extensive injuries, including multiple broken ribs, blun…

by Michael Mashburn

10/08/2023

News

Video Shows Moment Drunk Driver Crashes On Long Island, Killing His Brother, DA Says A night of drinking ended with a Long Island man crashing head-on into another car, killing his own brother, prosecutors allege. Carlos Sanchez-Benitez, age 44, of Wyandanch, was arraigned on nearly a dozen charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide, in Suffolk County on Thursday, Oct. 5. According to prosecutors, Sanchez-Benitez got behind the wheel shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 16, after drinking alcohol at a deli. He was driving his 2016 Honda CRV westbound on Long Island Avenue in Wyandanch when he crossed over the centerline into oncoming traffic and struck another ve…

by Michael Mashburn

10/07/2023

News

Update: Bus Driver Fired After Allegedly Drinking Alcohol While Driving Long Island Students A school bus driver has been fired days after they were allegedly caught drinking alcohol while driving students home from a Long Island school. The alleged incident happened on a We Transport bus taking students home from Smithtown West High School on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 4, according to Suffolk County Police. A school district employee contacted officers at around 3:15 p.m. after someone snapped a picture showing an open alcoholic beverage on the bus. Earlier Report: Bus Driver Accused Of Drinking Alcohol While Driving Students Home From Smithtown School “It was confirmed th…

by Michael Mashburn

10/07/2023

News

Gunman In Candlelight Vigil Shooting On Long Island Charged With Attempted Murder: DA An alleged gunman accused of opening fire on a crowd of mourners at a candlelight vigil on Long Island, injuring two victims, has been charged with attempted murder. Steven Reid, age 27, of Calverton, was arraigned on eight felony charges in Suffolk Court on Friday, Oct. 6, in connection to the attack. Prosecutors said more than 100 people were gathered at a vigil in Bellport on Thursday, July 6, 2023 to honor a community member who had died in a motorcycle crash. At the end of the vigil, Reid got into a physical fight with another man who attended the event. At some point, Reid pulled ou…

by Michael Mashburn

10/07/2023

Police & Fire

Child Welfare Check Uncovers Half Dozen Illegal Guns Inside Capital Region Home, Police Say A woman is facing multiple charges after police allegedly found a half dozen illegal guns inside her home in the region where children were present. Albany County resident Ramona Orr, age 42, of the hamlet of Selkirk, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 5, on eight felony charges, according to Bethlehem Police. Officers were called to Orr’s home at around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, when Child Protective Services requested assistance with a welfare check after receiving a report that numerous weapons were inside the house. After arriving at the property, investigators reportedly uncovered …

by Michael Mashburn

10/07/2023

News

New Update: NY Kidnapping Suspect Probed In Murders Of Teenage Women, Report Says The man accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl from a New York campground is now being investigated for any connection to the unsolved murders of two young women who disappeared near his home, according to a new report. Craig Ross Jr. will be scrutinized for any possible link to the kidnapping and murders of 18-year-old Jennifer Hammond and 19-year-old Christina White, a Saratoga County Sheriff’s official told the Albany Times Union. Hammond and White disappeared in August 2003 and June 2005, respectively, and were last seen near mobile home parks in Milton, the same town where Ross has li…

by Michael Mashburn

10/06/2023

Lifestyle

Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store on Long Island. The third-prize winning Powerball ticket was sold in Kings Park at the Speedway located at 38 Indian Head Road. It was sold for the drawing held on Monday, Oct. 2, New York Lottery announced. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.

by Michael Mashburn

10/06/2023

Lifestyle

Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Convenience Store In Capital Region A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store in the region. The third-prize winning Powerball ticket was sold in Albany County in Latham, at the Airport Mobil located at 1114 Troy-Schenectady Road. It was sold for the drawing held on Wednesday, Oct. 4, New York Lottery announced. Powerball drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.

by Michael Mashburn

10/06/2023

Lifestyle

'So Grateful I Could Puke': Jeopardy! Champ From Massachusetts Returning To Iconic Quiz Show Of the thousands of contestants to appear on Jeopardy! over the years, not many get asked back a second time; Brendan Sargent is among the lucky few. The 34-year-old Massachusetts native, originally from Worcester and now living in Los Angeles, will return to the iconic quiz show, appearing on a “Champions Wild Card Tournament” episode airing Thursday, Oct. 5. “It happened again. I’m back on Jeopardy! Babyyyyy!!!” Sargent said on Facebook. The St. John’s High School and Boston University alum first competed on the show in March 2021, appearing in two episodes and going home with $9,600. …

by Michael Mashburn

10/05/2023

News

George Santos' Ex-Campaign Treasurer Admits Role In Reporting Thousands In Fictional Loans The woman who once oversaw the finances of embattled New York Rep. George Santos’ congressional campaign has confessed to filing fictional finance reports on his behalf, saying he was well aware of the scheme. Nancy Marks, a former campaign treasurer during Santos’ two congressional bids, pleaded guilty to a felony count of conspiracy to defraud the United States in federal court in Central Islip on Thursday, Oct. 5. She admitted that she and Santos, a Republican whose 3rd District represents parts of Nassau County and Queens, recorded phony campaign finance reports stating that Santos had…

by Michael Mashburn

10/05/2023

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