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Michael Mashburn

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Michael joined Daily Voice in April 2022, reporting on breaking news and community stories across New York’s Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Long Island. His coverage ranges from major incidents and investigations to human-interest features, with a focus on clear, accurate reporting that connects readers with the stories shaping their communities.

Prior to joining Daily Voice, he worked in radio news, reporting and anchoring for ABC affiliate KTAR in Phoenix and delivering news and traffic reports for KOMO in Seattle through iHeartMedia. He has also written and anchored national news content distributed to radio stations across the country through NBC News Radio.

Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Arizona State University in May 2014.

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German Man Flew To NY To Sexually Abuse Teen He Met Online, Gets 10+ Years German Man Flew To NY To Sexually Abuse Teen He Met Online, Gets 10+ Years
German Man Flew To NY To Sexually Abuse Teen He Met Online, Gets 10+ Years A German national who traveled to New York to sexually abuse a 15-year-old boy he met online will spend more than a decade in federal prison. Thomas Brandenstein, 59, of Berlin, was sentenced in Brooklyn federal court Tuesday, March 10, to 121 months behind bars after pleading guilty to one count of enticement of a minor. Brandenstein began communicating with a 15-year-old boy living in New York between March and September 2023 using internet-based messaging applications while he was in Germany, prosecutors said. During those communications, Brandenstein sent sexually explicit messages, im…

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Bass-ically A Bad Idea: Parking-Lot DJ Busted Blasting Massive Speakers On Long Island, PD Says Bass-ically A Bad Idea: Parking-Lot DJ Busted Blasting Massive Speakers On Long Island, PD Says
Bass-ically A Bad Idea: Parking-Lot DJ Busted Blasting Massive Speakers On Long Island, PD Says A wannabe DJ was cited after police said he blasted music through eight concert-level speakers in a Long Island parking lot, prompting multiple 911 calls from nearby communities. Officers responded around 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, to the parking lot at 335 Kennedy Drive after callers reported extremely loud music that could be heard in both Smithtown and Hauppauge, according to Suffolk County Police. When officers arrived, they found eight large speakers connected to the battery of a vehicle and playing amplified music, police said. The setup violated the Town of Smithtown’s noise ordinanc…

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Shot 7 Times: LI Gunman Gets 23 Years To Life For Killing Ex Rebecca Roth Shot 7 Times: LI Gunman Gets 23 Years To Life For Killing Ex Rebecca Roth
Shot 7 Times: LI Gunman Gets 23 Years To Life For Killing Ex Rebecca Roth A man who confessed to fatally shooting his former girlfriend outside her Long Island apartment has been sentenced to 23 years to life in prison. James Quininchetta, 41, of Ridge, received the sentence on Wednesday, March 11, after pleading guilty in Suffolk County Court to murdering 33-year-old Rebecca Roth. The killing happened shortly after midnight on June 6, 2025, when Quininchetta went to Roth’s Moriches apartment complex to confront her over money he believed she owed him, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. During the encounter, Quininchetta fired seven rounds from a .45-c…

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DNA Breakthrough IDs Man Responsible For 1974 Oceanside Murder: Police DNA Breakthrough IDs Man Responsible For 1974 Oceanside Murder: Police
DNA Breakthrough IDs Man Responsible For 1974 Oceanside Murder: Police More than 50 years after a woman was killed inside her Long Island home, investigators say new DNA technology has identified the man responsible. Barbara Waldman, 31, was found murdered inside her residence on Sally Lane in Oceanside around 9 a.m. on Jan. 11, 1974, the Nassau County Police Department announced at a joint press conference Wednesday, March 11. "I've had the image of my mom in my head since I'm 5, and it won't go away until I die," said Barbara's son, Eric Waldman. The case remained unsolved for decades until investigators recently used investigative genetic genealogy to iden…

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Real Estate
No Bedroom? No Problem: Tiny $329K Long Island Cottage Gets Big Attention Online No Bedroom? No Problem: Tiny $329K Long Island Cottage Gets Big Attention Online
No Bedroom? No Problem: Tiny $329K Long Island Cottage Gets Big Attention Online A tiny cottage on Long Island with no bedroom is drawing big attention online. The studio-style home at 84 Wyona Avenue in Selden is listed for $329,000 despite offering just 446 square feet of living space and no dedicated bedroom. Built in 1903, the narrow home measures roughly 10 feet wide by 37 feet long and sits on a 5,227-square-foot lot.The compact layout functions as a studio cottage with one full bathroom. “Perfect for downsizing, first-time buyers, or anyone looking to escape high rents,” reads the listing from HomeSmart Dynamic Realty.  Even with its modest footprint, the …

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Police & Fire
2 Teens Missing From Timothy Hill Ranch In Riverhead, Police Seek Public’s Help 2 Teens Missing From Timothy Hill Ranch In Riverhead, Police Seek Public’s Help
2 Teens Missing From Timothy Hill Ranch In Riverhead, Police Seek Public’s Help Police are asking for the public’s help locating two teenagers who walked away from a Riverhead residential program. Sykai Booker, 15, and Hodaviah Dunn, 17, left the Timothy Hill Ranch facility on Middle Road on foot on Tuesday night, March 10, according to Riverhead Town Police. The teens were last seen around 8:25 p.m. near the Kentucky Fried Chicken at 993 Old Country Road in Riverhead. Booker is described as a 15-year-old Black male who stands about 5-foot-7 and weighs roughly 131 pounds. He has short black hair and was last seen wearing all black clothing. Dunn is described as a 17-…

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Scammer Unloads Stolen Honda With Fake Title In Craigslist Con, Police Say Scammer Unloads Stolen Honda With Fake Title In Craigslist Con, Police Say
Scammer Unloads Stolen Honda With Fake Title In Craigslist Con, Police Say A Queens man is accused of selling a stolen car using a forged title in a Craigslist deal that unraveled when the buyer tried to register the vehicle at the DMV. The 35-year-old victim had purchased a 2021 Honda Accord listed on Craigslist and later went to the Department of Motor Vehicles to complete the registration process, according to Nassau County Police. At that point, officials discovered the vehicle’s title was fraudulent and determined the car had been reported stolen in New York City in April 2025. Detectives from the Nassau County Police Fraud and Forgery Unit launched an inves…

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Man Hit With TASER Device After Assaulting Officer During Valley Stream Arrest, Police Say Man Hit With TASER Device After Assaulting Officer During Valley Stream Arrest, Police Say
Man Hit With TASER Device After Assaulting Officer During Valley Stream Arrest, Police Say A Long Island man is facing multiple charges after police say he assaulted an officer during a disturbance investigation, sending the officer to the hospital with an injured elbow. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance at a home in Valley Stream around 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, according to Nassau County Police. During the investigation, Ubaldo Arismendi Lagreca, 28, became combative with officers and refused to follow instructions, police said. He then attempted to leave the scene and pushed an officer, sparking a struggle, according to police. Both the officer and L…

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Real Estate
Move Over, Alec: Hilaria Baldwin Now Pitching Baldwins’ $19.9M Hamptons Mansion In New Video Move Over, Alec: Hilaria Baldwin Now Pitching Baldwins’ $19.9M Hamptons Mansion In New Video
Move Over, Alec: Hilaria Baldwin Now Pitching Baldwins’ $19.9M Hamptons Mansion In New Video Celebrities don’t usually take a hands-on role when selling their mega-mansions. The Baldwins aren’t most celebrities. Two years after actor Alec Baldwin appeared in a promotional video to help sell the sprawling Hamptons estate, his wife Hilaria Baldwin is now taking her own turn pitching the Amagansett property. In a post to her one million Instagram followers on Tuesday, March 10, the wellness influencer and Dancing with the Stars alum announced that the Baldwin family is ready to move on after years of summer memories in the Hamptons. “Our family is going to go off on a new adventure w…

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Business
After 35 Years Fixing Cars In LIC, Injured Mechanic Faces Eviction As Shop Closes After 35 Years Fixing Cars In LIC, Injured Mechanic Faces Eviction As Shop Closes
After 35 Years Fixing Cars In LIC, Injured Mechanic Faces Eviction As Shop Closes A Queens mechanic who has spent more than three decades keeping neighbors on the road is now asking for help after an injury and eviction threaten to shut down the shop he has run for most of his life. Rickford Dhoman has operated KNR AutoRepairs in Long Island City since the late 1980s, building a loyal customer base over 35 years of fixing cars and helping residents get where they need to go. “My small auto repair shop in Long Island City has been more than just a business , it’s been my life’s work,” Dhoman wrote on a GoFundMe campaign. Now, the longtime mechanic says his future — and …

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