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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

Obituaries
Murder Of Professor, Wife In Palmer Community Sparks Swelling Of Support: 'Loved His Students' Murder Of Professor, Wife In Palmer Community Sparks Swelling Of Support: 'Loved His Students'
Murder Of Professor, Wife In Palmer Community Sparks Swelling Of Support: 'Loved His Students' Tributes and financial support are pouring in after a retired college professor and his wife were killed inside their Pennsylvania home. Robert “Bob” and Gretchen Ackerman, 74 and 75, respectively, were slain inside their residence at The Highlands at Glenmoor, a 55-and-older community in Palmer Township, at around 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, as Daily Voice previously reported. Responding officers found their son-in-law, Xiaomin Fei, standing in the open doorway holding a handgun. After several verbal commands, he put the weapon down and was taken into custody without further incident, Palmer T…

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Obituaries
Gas Explosion Kills Son, Injures Parents In Mastic Home; Family 'Forever Changed' Gas Explosion Kills Son, Injures Parents In Mastic Home; Family 'Forever Changed'
Gas Explosion Kills Son, Injures Parents In Mastic Home; Family 'Forever Changed' A Long Island family is reeling from a devastating house explosion that claimed the life of their son and left their home in ruins. What began as a peaceful evening at home for John and Maryann Gaeta quickly turned into a nightmare on Monday, May 5, when their Mastic house exploded, killing their 56-year-old son, Frank Gaeta, and injuring both parents. Now, daughter Melissa Santoro is sharing their harrowing story — and asking for help. In a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $2,000, Santoro described how her parents were upstairs watching TV while Frank was showering downstairs when t…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Report Of Kidnapped 13-Year-Old Girl Sparking Major Police Response In Stockport Was Hoax: Cops Report Of Kidnapped 13-Year-Old Girl Sparking Major Police Response In Stockport Was Hoax: Cops
Report Of Kidnapped 13-Year-Old Girl Sparking Major Police Response In Stockport Was Hoax: Cops A teenager is facing charges after fabricating a kidnapping hoax that triggered a major police response in the Capital Region, police alleged. Troopers in Columbia County’s Livingston barracks were called to Atlantic Avenue in the town of Stockport on Thursday, June 5, after a 16-year-old girl reported that a 13-year-old girl had been abducted by strangers in a white van. Naturally, the alarming claim prompted a swift response from New York State Police and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities launched an extensive search for the van and the supposed victim. But after intervie…

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Business
Drunk Crash Into Barbershop In Island Park Leaves Driver Critical, Police Say Drunk Crash Into Barbershop In Island Park Leaves Driver Critical, Police Say
Drunk Crash Into Barbershop In Island Park Leaves Driver Critical, Police Say A suspected drunk driver is fighting for his life after crashing into a Long Island business. Emergency crews in Island Park responded to the intersection of Austin Boulevard and Emerson Place at around 12:30 a.m. Monday, June 9, for reports of a pickup truck that drove into a business on the northwest corner. Arriving officers found a ford F-150 lodged in the glass storefront of Anthony's Trendz Barbershop, Nassau County Police said. Behind the wheel was Wilson Argueta-Pena, 38, who was unconscious and pinned in the driver’s seat. Emergency Services officers extricated him from the wreck…

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Business
Handyman Takes $1K From Clifton Park Client Before Skipping Out On Work, Police Say Handyman Takes $1K From Clifton Park Client Before Skipping Out On Work, Police Say
Handyman Takes $1K From Clifton Park Client Before Skipping Out On Work, Police Say A purported handyman took a Capital Region client’s cash before skipping out on the work, police alleged. Charles Ferrara, 52, of Schenectady, was arrested on suspicion of felony grand larceny on Sunday, June 8, following an investigation by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Ferrara was hired by a Clifton Park resident to perform handyman-type work, and accepted a check for $1,045 from the client, deputies said.  But instead of performing the work, he cashed their check and cut all communication with the victim, according to investigators. Following his arrest, Ferrara was releas…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Chilling Murder-For-Hire Plot Foiled After NY Businessman Caught Outside Rival's Home: DA Chilling Murder-For-Hire Plot Foiled After NY Businessman Caught Outside Rival's Home: DA
Chilling Murder-For-Hire Plot Foiled After NY Businessman Caught Outside Rival's Home: DA A Long Island businessman hatched a twisted plan to kidnap, torture, and kill a former colleague, prosecutors alleged. Navdeep Singh, 48, of Dix Hills, was arraigned on felony conspiracy and criminal solicitation charges in Nassau County Court on Monday, June 9. The charges stem from an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting a man Singh had been feuding with for years over a multimillion-dollar construction deal gone sour. Singh, who owns Gravity Construction Corp., promised to pay a hitman $100,000 and 10 acres of land in India to carry out the job, according to the Nassau County DA’s offi…

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Police & Fire
A Week Has Passed Since 15-Year-Old Brightwaters Boy Went Missing A Week Has Passed Since 15-Year-Old Brightwaters Boy Went Missing
A Week Has Passed Since 15-Year-Old Brightwaters Boy Went Missing Authorities are seeking tips in the case of a Long Island teenager who has been missing for a week. Carlos Reyes, 15, was last seen in the village of Brightwaters on Monday, June 2, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Reyes was last seen wearing all black clothing and gray Jordan sneakers. He may be with a female companion. 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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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Hot People Wanted For Kevin Hart Movie Filming Yacht, Club Scenes In NYC Hot People Wanted For Kevin Hart Movie Filming Yacht, Club Scenes In NYC
Hot People Wanted For Kevin Hart Movie Filming Yacht, Club Scenes In NYC If you’ve ever been told you have “main character energy” while dancing on a rooftop, this casting call's for you. Grant Wilfey Casting is looking for “attractive” club-ready people ages 18–35 to serve as background actors in Kevin Hart’s upcoming feature film 72 Hours, directed by Tim Story (Barbershop, Think Like a Man, Ride Along). The comedy follows a 40-year-old executive (Hart) who gets roped into a wild three-day bachelor party with a much younger crowd after being mistakenly included in their group text, according to its IMDB page. Producers are casting for scenes set at a high-en…

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Lifestyle
Feeling Lucky? $3M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Lansdale CVS Feeling Lucky? $3M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Lansdale CVS
Feeling Lucky? $3M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Lansdale CVS One lucky shopper in Pennsylvania is probably still catching their breath after scratching their way to a $3 million windfall. A winning “$3,000,000 Gold Ticket” scratch-off ticket was sold in Montgomery County, at the CVS store located at 548 Doylestown Road in Lansdale, the Pennsylvania Lottery confirmed. The store will also collect a cool $10,000 bonus just for selling the ticket. The winning scratcher comes from a $30 game that offers top prizes of $3 million. And while the winner’s identity hasn’t been made public, someone out there now has a very golden ticket indeed. Scratch-Off p…

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Business
Last Call For Chicken Parm, Patio Nights: Schenectady Restaurant Closing After 7 Years Last Call For Chicken Parm, Patio Nights: Schenectady Restaurant Closing After 7 Years
Last Call For Chicken Parm, Patio Nights: Schenectady Restaurant Closing After 7 Years A downtown Schenectady favorite known for its elevated comfort food and cozy-chic atmosphere is preparing for its last dinner service. Daley’s on Yates, located at 10 Yates Street, will close its doors for good on Sunday, June 15 — Father’s Day — capping off a seven-year run that earned the restaurant a devoted local following and a reputation for warm hospitality. “This was not an easy decision,” the restaurant wrote in a heartfelt announcement on Facebook Friday, June 6. “But we are incredibly grateful for the amazing seven years we’ve had serving our community… filled with so many wonder…

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