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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
'Peanuts'-Themed Corn Mazes At NY Farms Commemorate Beloved Comic's 75th Anniversary 'Peanuts'-Themed Corn Mazes At NY Farms Commemorate Beloved Comic's 75th Anniversary
'Peanuts'-Themed Corn Mazes At NY Farms Commemorate Beloved Comic's 75th Anniversary It’s your anniversary, Charlie Brown. More than 75 farms across the United States and Canada are busy preparing “Peanuts”-themed corn mazes to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Charles Schulz’ beloved comic strip this fall. Together with design company, The MAiZE Inc., the farms are growing their own unique mazes that range in size from 1.5 acres to 20 acres, and feature iconic characters like Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Woodstock. Among the eye-popping designs are one with Snoopy atop his doghouse, Charlie Brown and friends in a pumpkin patch, and even a “Snoopy 4 Prez” maze. Par…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Man Kills Parents Before Jumping To Death From Bridge In NY, Police Say Man Kills Parents Before Jumping To Death From Bridge In NY, Police Say
Man Kills Parents Before Jumping To Death From Bridge In NY, Police Say A man from the region murdered both of his parents before jumping to his death from a highway bridge in upstate New York, police said. Troopers in Albany were called about a man threatening to jump from the Patroon Island Bridge (I-90) at around 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Before they could get there, the man jumped and was found dead below the bridge. New York State Police identified the man as 35-year-old Jordan Miklowitz, of Schenectady. The incident shut down the northbound lanes of I-787 for nearly three-and-a-half hours. Southbound traffic was also briefly halted. An investigation fou…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Duo Sought After Smash-Grab Burglary At Long Island Business Duo Sought After Smash-Grab Burglary At Long Island Business
Duo Sought After Smash-Grab Burglary At Long Island Business If you recognize these burglars, police want to hear from you. Nassau County Police are investigating after two men in Oceanside broke into the Star Bazzar Vape and Cigar, located on Long Beach Road, shortly after midnight Friday, Aug. 16. After smashing their way through the front glass door, the masked duo helped themselves to several vape products before taking off on foot.  They were last seen heading eastbound on Atlantic Avenue. Detectives described the first suspect as a white man, about 6-feet tall, wearing a gray t-shirt with a green logo, black pants, and black socks. The …

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Police & Fire
Update: Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Located Days Later Update: Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Located Days Later
Update: Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Located Days Later Update: A 14-year-old Long Island girl has been located days after relatives reported her missing. Allison Isidro had last been seen leaving her Uniondale home on Beck Street at around 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. Relatives contacted Nassau County Police on the following day. On Thursday, Aug. 22, police announced that Isidro had been found. No other details were given. Original story: Police are seeking information after a 14-year-old Long Island girl was reported missing. Allison Isidro was last seen leaving her Uniondale home on Beck Street at around 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. Rel…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Jackpot! $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Suffolk County Convenience Store Jackpot! $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Suffolk County Convenience Store
Jackpot! $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Suffolk County Convenience Store Feeling lucky? A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold at a Long Island convenience store. The second prize-winning ticket was purchased in Shirley, at the BP station located at 741 Montauk Highway, for the drawing held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, New York Lottery said. Tuesday’s winning Mega Millions numbers were 34-55-59-65-70 and the Mega Ball was 12. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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News
New Video Shows Moments Leading Up To Fatal Shooting Of Man By NYSP New Video Shows Moments Leading Up To Fatal Shooting Of Man By NYSP
New Video Shows Moments Leading Up To Fatal Shooting Of Man By Nysp Newly released body camera footage shows the tense moments that led to a New York’s man’s death at the hands of police. The Sullivan County incident happened in the town of Thompson, on Rock Hill Drive, at around 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16. New York State Police said troopers were pursuing 32-year-old Orange County resident Albert Melendez, of Middletown, when Melendez stopped and attempted to turn around at the intersection of Rock Hill Drive and Emerald Place. Earlier Report: Man From Region Killed By State Trooper After Striking Officer With Car, Police Say A trooper exited…

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by Michael Mashburn & Kathy Reakes
Traffic
Full Closure Set For Portion Of Sunrise Highway In Suffolk County Full Closure Set For Portion Of Sunrise Highway In Suffolk County
Full Closure Set For Portion Of Sunrise Highway In Suffolk County Upcoming road work could spell delays for Long Island drivers. In Suffolk County, the eastbound Sunrise Highway (Route 27) will close in the town of Brookhaven from 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, until 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16. The closures will take place between exit 57S and Exit 58 while crews remove an overhead sign structure, the Department of Transportation said. During that time, traffic will be detoured off at Exit 57S onto southbound Yaphank Avenue to Montauk Highway You can find the latest travel information by calling 511 or visiting 511ny.org.

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News
Drunk 21-Year-Old Crashes Into Vacant Business On Long Island, Police Say Drunk 21-Year-Old Crashes Into Vacant Business On Long Island, Police Say
Drunk 21-Year-Old Crashes Into Vacant Business On Long Island, Police Say A 21-year-old man was hospitalized following a suspected drunk-driving crash into a vacant business on Long Island. The early-morning incident happened in Westbury, on Old Country Road near Carman Avenue, at around 2:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Nassau County Police said Aidan Schwartz, of Wantagh, was driving a Honda sedan when he crashed into a vacant building at 1137 Old Country Road. The building formerly housed a Pet Supplies Plus and Taco Joe’s. Officers removed Schwartz from the vehicle, and he was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. No other vehicles were involved and nobody el…

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News
'Not Justice': Family Angered After Drug Dealer Behind Long Island Man's Death Dodges Prison 'Not Justice': Family Angered After Drug Dealer Behind Long Island Man's Death Dodges Prison
'Not Justice': Family Angered After Drug Dealer Behind Long Island Man's Death Dodges Prison Prosecutors and relatives are outraged after an admitted drug dealer was allowed to dodge prison despite selling the fentanyl that killed a Long Island man. Omar Aitcheson, age 31, of North Amityville, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Aug. 13. According to prosecutors, Aitcheson sold a mix of fentanyl and tramadol to three Copiague men who thought they were buying cocaine in October 2023. Earlier Report: Deadly Cocktail: Long Island Dealer's Fentanyl Mix Kills Man, Causes 2 Other Overdoses, DA Says Fen…

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Police & Fire
Long Island 14-Year-Old Has Been Missing For 10 Days Long Island 14-Year-Old Has Been Missing For 10 Days
Long Island 14-Year-Old Has Been Missing For 10 Days Police are asking for help in locating a Long Island teenager who has been missing for over a week. Edwin Palacios Umana, age 14, was last seen at his Lakeview residence on Wadleigh Avenue at around 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5. Umana is 5-foot-3 and 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Police said he may have traveled to Flushing, Queens. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Police at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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