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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

Business
OJ Outrage: McDonald's Juice Upcharge Leaves Customer Irked: 'Trying To Nickel And Dime Us!' OJ Outrage: McDonald's Juice Upcharge Leaves Customer Irked: 'Trying To Nickel And Dime Us!'
OJ Outrage: McDonald's Juice Upcharge Leaves Customer Irked: 'Trying To Nickel And Dime Us!' What started as a simple breakfast run ended in a side of sass and a small cup of controversy for a McDonald's customer in New York. Jeffrey Martin took to the Clarkstown Community Facebook group on Wednesday, July 16, to air his beef (or sausage?) with the Golden Arches after he claimed he was charged $2.20 for an orange juice he thought was included in his breakfast meal. “McDonald’s is trying to nickel and dime us!” he wrote, alongside a photo of his receipt from his Tuesday visit to the New City McDonald's. “Ordered the breakfast—2 sausage sandwiches, potato, and juice, as in the photo.…

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Police & Fire
She Was 15 And ‘In Danger’—Yet No AMBER Alert Was Issued: Here’s What It Takes To Trigger One She Was 15 And ‘In Danger’—Yet No AMBER Alert Was Issued: Here’s What It Takes To Trigger One
She Was 15 And ‘In Danger’—Yet No Amber Alert Was Issued: Here’s What It Takes To Trigger One On Tuesday, July 15, Daily Voice reported on a missing 15-year-old girl from Saratoga County whom sheriff’s officials believed was in danger. The teen was found safe hours later, but many readers asked why an AMBER alert wasn’t issued. In New York State, when a child goes missing and police believe they could be in danger, many people naturally expect an AMBER Alert to be issued. But the fact is, not every case qualifies, even when the child is under 18 and believed to be at risk. The answer comes down to very specific and stringent criteria that must be met for an alert to be activated, ac…

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Police & Fire
It's Been Week Since 15-Year-Old Boy From Wyandanch Went Missing It's Been Week Since 15-Year-Old Boy From Wyandanch Went Missing
It's Been Week Since 15-Year-Old Boy From Wyandanch Went Missing Authorities are asking for help in locating a Long Island teenager who has been missing for over a week. Asher St. Fleur, 15, was last seen in Wyandanch on Tuesday, July 8, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and dark colored pants. Police believe he is in the Wyandanch area. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Business
Stewart’s ‘Give A Pint, Get A Pint’ Campaign Draws Thousands With Sweet Summer Deal Stewart’s ‘Give A Pint, Get A Pint’ Campaign Draws Thousands With Sweet Summer Deal
Stewart’s ‘Give A Pint, Get A Pint’ Campaign Draws Thousands With Sweet Summer Deal Thousands of New Yorkers stepped up to help save lives this summer, all while scoring a sweet reward. More than 10,000 generous donors rolled up their sleeves in June for the 10th annual Give A Pint, Get A Pint campaign—an effort between Stewart’s Shops and the American Red Cross of Eastern New York. The math? 10,479 blood donations, including 745 first-timers, resulting in enough blood to help 30,000 patients in need, the convenience store chain announced. As a cherry on top, each donor received a free pint of Stewart’s prepackaged ice cream or gelato, redeemable at any participating shop…

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News
Man Who Secretly Filmed Kids, Other Patients In Bathrooms Of NY Sleep Center May Dodge Prison Man Who Secretly Filmed Kids, Other Patients In Bathrooms Of NY Sleep Center May Dodge Prison
Man Who Secretly Filmed Kids, Other Patients In Bathrooms Of NY Sleep Center May Dodge Prison A former employee who hid cameras in bathrooms at a Long Island sleep center, recording hundreds of patients – including children – may dodge prison. Sanjai Syamaprasad, 48, pleaded guilty to unlawful surveillance and tampering with physical evidence in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, July 15. He admitted to planting hidden cameras disguised a smoke detectors inside restrooms at the Northwell Health Sleep Disorders Center in Manhasset. Syamaprasad secretly recorded patients and staff between July 2023 and April 2024, downloading the footage to an SD card after each shift, prosecutors sai…

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News
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Commercial Vehicle On Route 9 In Moreau Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Commercial Vehicle On Route 9 In Moreau
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Commercial Vehicle On Route 9 In Moreau A pedestrian was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle on a Capital Region highway. The Saratoga County incident happened just before noon at the intersection of Fawn Road and State Route 9 in the town of Moreau, according to New York State Police. A commercial vehicle was heading northbound on Route 9 when it struck the pedestrian. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not yet been released. Following the crash, Route 9 was shut down between the I-87 interchange and Spier Falls Road for several hours while crews investigated the collision. The roadway has sin…

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Obituaries
Famed CT Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera Dies Suddenly On ‘Annabelle’ Doll Tour Famed CT Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera Dies Suddenly On ‘Annabelle’ Doll Tour
Famed CT Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera Dies Suddenly On ‘Annabelle’ Doll Tour A well-known figure in the paranormal community died unexpectedly while on a tour stop in Pennsylvania, part of an event exploring widely believed haunted artifacts. Dan Rivera, 54, of Connecticut, the lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), died Sunday, July 13, while on the Gettysburg leg of the “Devils on the Run” tour—a national series featuring the allegedly haunted Annabelle doll. Rivera was found unresponsive in his hotel room Sunday evening, TMZ reports. His death was later confirmed by NESPR. An exact cause has not yet been released. The tour st…

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News
Nurse Attacked Inside Nassau University Medical Center Bathroom, Police Say Nurse Attacked Inside Nassau University Medical Center Bathroom, Police Say
Nurse Attacked Inside Nassau University Medical Center Bathroom, Police Say A nurse checking on a suspicious bathroom visitor at a Long Island hospital was suddenly attacked with a sharp object by a man now facing multiple charges, Nassau County Police said. The incident happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, inside Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow. A 53-year-old nurse went to check on a man who had been using a hallway bathroom for an unusually long time, police said. When she opened the door, she allegedly found the suspect—identified as 40-year-old Raul Guzman Campos of Hempstead—damaging the bathroom’s ceiling tiles with a sharp object. Campos…

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News
Motorcyclist Dies Days After 2-Vehicle Crash In Levittown Motorcyclist Dies Days After 2-Vehicle Crash In Levittown
Motorcyclist Dies Days After 2-Vehicle Crash In Levittown A Long Island man who was critically injured in a weekend motorcycle crash has died from his injuries. Gary Bertsch, of Levittown, was riding a 2019 Aprilia motorcycle northbound on Valley Road just before 5 p.m. Sunday, July 13, when he collided with a 2022 Buick SUV driven by a 20-year-old woman heading west, Nassau County Police said. Bertsch suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he remained in critical condition. He was pronounced by a hospital physician, police said Tuesday, July 15. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene, as Daily Voice re…

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Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Girl Located Safe Hours After Going Missing In Halfmoon 15-Year-Old Girl Located Safe Hours After Going Missing In Halfmoon
15-Year-Old Girl Located Safe Hours After Going Missing In Halfmoon Update: A 15-year-old girl from Saratoga County who was reported missing was located hours later. Aryelle Spenard had last been seen walking on Dover Place in the town of Halfmoon at around 8:15 p.m. Monday, July 14, according to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. She has since been located safe, sheriff's officials announced at around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15. No other details were given. Original story: Police have issued an alert for a missing 15-year-old girl from Saratoga County believed to be in danger. Aryelle Spenard was last seen walking on Dover Place in the town of Halfm…

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