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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

Real Estate
'Cheap' Asking Price Of Historic NY Victorian Has Looky-Loos Talking: 'What's The Catch?' 'Cheap' Asking Price Of Historic NY Victorian Has Looky-Loos Talking: 'What's The Catch?'
'Cheap' Asking Price Of Historic NY Victorian Has Looky-Loos Talking: 'What's The Catch?' If the housing market has you weeping into your Zillow alerts, this might be the fairy tale you’ve been waiting for—assuming you’re not afraid of snow, taxes, or the occasional creaky floorboard. A stunning 1870 Italianate Victorian in upstate New York has the internet positively swooning after it hit the market this week for a jaw-dropping $190,000. That’s right. Four bedrooms. Four bathrooms. Over 3,300 square feet. For less than the price of a Brooklyn studio closet. Located at 465 West Church Street in Elmira (Chemung County), the 3,392-square-foot beauty was listed Monday, March 24 and…

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Schools
Veteran Ridge Teacher Dies Weeks After Brother: 'Unwavering Dedication' To Students Veteran Ridge Teacher Dies Weeks After Brother: 'Unwavering Dedication' To Students
Veteran Ridge Teacher Dies Weeks After Brother: 'Unwavering Dedication' To Students A beloved Long Island teacher who spent nearly 25 years shaping young minds died just weeks after her brother. Laurette LaPrarie, a fourth grade teacher at Ridge Elementary School, died Sunday, March 23, at the age of 56, according to her obituary. A cause of death was not given. LaPrarie’s death came just weeks after that of her brother, physical education teacher Jacque LaPrarie Sr., of Farmingville, relatives said. “It is with an extremely heavy heart and deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of our most beloved teachers Mrs. Laurette LaPrarie,” reads a…

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Lifestyle
'He Is A Hero': Worldwide Grief Over Death Of Medford's 'Cat Man' In Fire Garners Over $500K 'He Is A Hero': Worldwide Grief Over Death Of Medford's 'Cat Man' In Fire Garners Over $500K
'He Is A Hero': Worldwide Grief Over Death Of Medford's 'Cat Man' In Fire Garners Over $500K Support is flooding in from around the world following a devastating fire that killed the owner of a Long Island cat sanctuary, along with dozens of his precious felines. A GoFundMe established for the family of Chris Arsenault had collected over $524,000 as of Wednesday, April 2. Arsenault, 65, was found dead shortly after firefighters arrived to find his Medford home–dubbed the Happy Cat Sanctuary–engulfed in flames early Monday, March 31, as Daily Voice reported. Known affectionately as "the cat man" for devoting the past two decades to rescuing abandoned and abused cats, Arsenault…

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Lifestyle
Cha-Ching! $1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Central Islip Player Cha-Ching! $1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Central Islip Player
Cha-Ching! $1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Central Islip Player A Long Island lottery player rolled the dice and hit the jackpot. Janiah Williams, of Central Islip, claimed a $1 million top prize after snagging a winning “Holiday Cash” scratch-off game, the New York Lottery announced. Williams received a lump sum payout of $455,700 after paying Uncle Sam his cut. The lucky ticket was purchased in Islip Terrace, at the 7-Eleven located at 56 Lowell Avenue, for a cool $10.  Scratch-off games generated more than $4.3 billion in total sales during fiscal year 2023-2024, lottery officials said. Of that, school districts in Suffolk County received over…

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News
Outrage Over Squirrel Sensation's Euthanasia Prompts State Changes: 'We Can Do Better' Outrage Over Squirrel Sensation's Euthanasia Prompts State Changes: 'We Can Do Better'
Outrage Over Squirrel Sensation's Euthanasia Prompts State Changes: 'We Can Do Better' New York State environmental officials are revamping their wildlife enforcement procedures in the wake of public outcry over the state-ordered euthanasia of a popular social media squirrel. Following an internal investigation, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is implementing new protocols to avoid similar incidents in the future, the agency announced Friday, March 28. The changes follow national backlash surrounding “Peanut,” a Chemung County squirrel with nearly one million followers on Instagram who was seized and later euthanized by the agency last fall, as Daily Voice …

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Politics
Drug Test Elon? NJ Rep. Proposes Law Aimed Squarely At Musk's Role In Trump Admin Drug Test Elon? NJ Rep. Proposes Law Aimed Squarely At Musk's Role In Trump Admin
Drug Test Elon? NJ Rep. Proposes Law Aimed Squarely At Musk's Role In Trump Admin The world’s richest man may soon have to pee in a cup to keep his government job. Legislation proposed by Democratic New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherill would require billionaire Elon Musk and other special government employees (SGE) granted access to sensitive federal data to pass a drug test and submit to random testing to keep their roles in the Trump administration. Citing concerns over national security and accountability, Sherrill announced the bill Tuesday, April 1, aiming it squarely at Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team — the Trump-created initiative ta…

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News
Daycare Worker Abused 2-Year-Old In Capital Region, Police Say Daycare Worker Abused 2-Year-Old In Capital Region, Police Say
Daycare Worker Abused 2-Year-Old In Capital Region, Police Say A daycare employee is accused of physically abusing a toddler in the Capital Region, police said. Sheriff’s officials in Warren County were notified about possible inappropriate conduct by a staff member at the Childtime Daycare in Queensbury on Wednesday, Feb. 26, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. An investigation found that Helen Oprencak, 72, pulled a 2-year-old boy by the hood of his sweatshirt and held him down until he went to sleep, deputies said. The alleged incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 13, nearly two weeks before the complaint was filed. Oprencak, of Fort Edw…

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News
DNA Trail Lands Killer Gunman In Prison After Shooting Claimed Life Of Bay Shore 26-Year-Old DNA Trail Lands Killer Gunman In Prison After Shooting Claimed Life Of Bay Shore 26-Year-Old
DNA Trail Lands Killer Gunman In Prison After Shooting Claimed Life Of Bay Shore 26-Year-Old A Brooklyn man could spend the rest of his life in prison for a 2020 shooting that killed a 26-year-old man. Basheer Vinson, 30, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, April 2, following his conviction for murder in the shooting of Mark Birthwright, of Bay Shore. The shooting happened in the early hours of August 2, 2020, as a house party on Patton Avenue in Wyandanch was ending. Birthwright and a 30-year-old friend from Bellport were leaving the party when Birthwright accidentally dropped a large roll of cash on the ground. After picking it up, t…

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Police & Fire
Place Your Bid: Jeeps, Trucks Among Vehicles Up For Grabs At Suffolk Co. Police Auction Place Your Bid: Jeeps, Trucks Among Vehicles Up For Grabs At Suffolk Co. Police Auction
Place Your Bid: Jeeps, Trucks Among Vehicles Up For Grabs At Suffolk Co. Police Auction In the market for a new whip? This auction is for you. The Suffolk County Police Department will hold its next public auction on Saturday, April 5–and impounded vehicles will take center stage. Approximately 100 lots will be auctioned off, including sedans, SUVs, Jeeps, and pickup trucks. All vehicles start with a minimum bid of $500 and are sold as-is, the agency said. The auction is scheduled for 9 a.m. and will be held rain or shine at the department’s impound lot, located in Westhampton at 100 Old Country Road. A preview of vehicles will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Apri…

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News
Gilgo Beach Murders: New Netflix Docuseries Gives Voice To Victims, Families Gilgo Beach Murders: New Netflix Docuseries Gives Voice To Victims, Families
Gilgo Beach Murders: New Netflix Docuseries Gives Voice To Victims, Families A chilling new Netflix docuseries is shining a national spotlight on one of Long Island’s most disturbing mysteries. Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer premiered Monday, March 31, delivering a gripping three-part exploration of the unsolved murders that haunted the quiet beach community of Gilgo Beach for more than a decade. Directed by Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker Liz Garbus, the docuseries examines the decades-long search for justice through the eyes of the young women who vanished—and the families who refused to stop looking for them. The series traces the lives of…

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