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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

News

Update: Missing 12-Year-Old From Long Island Found Safe In NYC Update: A 12-year-old boy from Long Island who was reported missing has been found. Mertcan Cakmak left his Farmingville home, located on Waverly Avenue, on a bicycle sometime overnight Sunday, March 12, according to Suffolk County Police. In an update on Thursday, March 16, police said Cakmak had been located in the Bronx and was unharmed. Original story: Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 12-year-old boy from Long Island. Mertcan Cakmak left his Farmingville home, located on Waverly Avenue, on a bicycle sometime overnight Sunday, March 12, according to…

by Michael Mashburn

03/16/2023

Traffic

Closure Scheduled For Portion Of Long Island Highway Scheduled roadwork on a Long Island highway could spell delays for drivers this week. In Hempstead, crews will close the ramp from northbound Wantagh State Parkway to westbound Southern State Parkway overnight Thursday, March 16, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, March 17, the Department of Transportation said. In the meantime, drivers can continue northbound on Wantagh Parkway to State Route 24 (Exit W3W) for access to southbound Wantagh Parkway to Exit 4W4. Transportation officials said the closure will allow crews to complete scheduled maintenance work. Drivers were urged to slow down thr…

by Michael Mashburn

03/16/2023

Lifestyle

Set For Life: NY Man Wins $5M Scratcher Prize A lucky New York man has five million reasons to be smiling after hitting it big on a lottery scratcher. Long Island resident Hernandez Fuentes, of Central Islip, claimed the top prize on the New York Lottery’s Set for Life scratch-off game, which offers players a guaranteed minimum payment of $5,000,000. Fuentes chose to accept his prize as a one-time lump sum totaling $2,340,401 after taxes, New York Lottery officials said. The ticket was purchased at the USA Quick Mart in Central Islip, located on East Suffolk Avenue. As of Wednesday, March 15, there were six top prizes remaining on t…

by Michael Mashburn

03/15/2023

Business

Popular Restaurant Reveals Opening Date For New Location On Long Island A popular restaurant known for its burritos and salads is gearing up to open its newest location on Long Island. Shrimpy’s Burrito Bar plans to open in East Islip at 322 East Main Street on Monday, March 20, owner Ryan DiPaola told Daily Voice. It marks the third location for the chain, which first welcomed diners in 2018 in Massapequa Park. A second location later opened in South Huntington. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shrimpy’s Burrito Bar 🍤 (@shrimpysburritobar) DiPaola describes the eatery as a beach-themed, California-…

by Michael Mashburn

03/15/2023

News

Update: Missing Woman From Region Found Safe Update: A woman from the region who was reported missing Tuesday, March 14, has been found. Saratoga County resident Janice Torrez, of Saratoga Springs, had last been seen at around 1 p.m. Monday, March 13, in the area of West Avenue and Washington Street, according to Saratoga Springs Police. In an update Tuesday evening, police said Torrez had been located by officers and has returned home. Original Story: Police are asking for help locating a woman from the region who was reported missing. Saratoga County resident Janice Torrez, of Saratoga Springs, was last seen at around 1 p.m…

by Michael Mashburn

03/14/2023

News

Guilty: Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Raping Child A man from the region is facing decades behind bars after being convicted of raping a child. Orange County resident Cecilio Navarro, age 35, of Middletown, was found guilty of multiple sex crimes by a jury on Tuesday, March 14. Prosecutors had argued that Navarro sexually abused a child beginning in December 2016, when the victim was under the age of 13. The abuse continued on and off through 2021. Navarro was arrested by the Orange County Child Investigation Unit in June 2022, and the trial began on Tuesday, March 7. Jurors convicted him of the following crimes: Predatory sexual…

by Michael Mashburn

03/14/2023

News

LI Man Stole Dead Brother's ID To Collect $160K In Disability Benefits While Working, DA Says A Long Island man is accused of stealing his dead brother’s identity in order to collect six figures worth of disability benefits while still working, authorities said. Stavros Tsakonis, age 61, of Shirley, was arraigned on a 30-count indictment that includes grand larceny and identity theft in Suffolk County Court on Monday, March 13 Prosecutors said Tsakonis received more than $160,000 in disability benefits between February 2015 and January 2023 while claiming to the US Social Security Administration that he was too disabled to work. However, investigators discovered that he had all…

by Michael Mashburn

03/14/2023

Lifestyle

NY’s Own Lindsay Lohan Pregnant With First Child Actress and New York native Lindsay Lohan is going to be a mom. The “Mean Girls” and “Freaky Friday” star, who grew up on Long Island, announced that she’s pregnant in an Instagram post Tuesday, March 14. The photo shows a white baby onesie with cursive lettering that reads, “Coming soon…” “We are blessed and excited!” Lohan captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) The baby will be the first for the 36-year-old leading lady and her husband, businessman Bader Shammas. The couple got enga…

by Michael Mashburn

03/14/2023

News

Nor'easter: Dozens Of Flights Canceled At Albany International Airport Due To Snow A powerful Nor’easter that brought heavy snow to much of the region also brought plenty of flight delays. At Albany International Airport, 27 flight departures had been canceled due to winter weather as of 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, airport spokesperson Doug Myers told Daily Voice. Related Report: Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures Airlines are warning that additional cancellations or delays are possible. Passengers were advised to check the status of their flight online. Nearly 7 inches of snow had fallen at the airport by Tues…

by Michael Mashburn

03/14/2023

News

McDonald's Killing: Suspect Nabbed In Teen's Shooting Death In Broad Daylight On Long Island Months after a teenager was shot and killed in broad daylight at a Long Island McDonald’s, a suspect is behind bars. Gerson Hernandez, age 20, of Hempstead, was arrested Monday, March 13, in connection with the death of 19-year-old Hector Manuel Valencia Gomez, according to Nassau County Police. Earlier Report: ID Released For Teen Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight At Long Island McDonald's Gomez was found shot to death Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 14, at the McDonald’s on Peninsula Boulevard in Hempstead. Police were called shortly before 4 p.m. with reports of multiple shots fired at t…

by Michael Mashburn

03/14/2023

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