Joe Lombardi

Managing Editor

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Joe Lombardi, Daily Voice's Managing Editor, has spent his professional career as a newsroom director, manager, editor, producer, writer, reporter and broadcaster who has worked at major websites, television networks, newspapers, magazines and radio stations and as a book author.

The Manhattan native, Irvington (NY) High School and University of Dayton graduate has been actively involved in web publishing for more than 25 years. In addition, he also has expertise in marketing, public relations and social media.

Lombardi rejoined Daily Voice in September 2013 as managing editor after serving as sports editorial consultant from August 2011 through January 2012. He was named to oversee editorial operations in the fall of 2017.

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Long Island Man Shoots, Kills Teenage Brother Long Island Man Shoots, Kills Teenage Brother Long Island Man Shoots, Kills Teenage Brother
Long Island Man Shoots, Kills Teenage Brother A Long Island man is behind bars after police say he shot and killed his teenage brother. It happened around 5:35 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 in Coram, Suffolk County Police said. Sixth Precinct officers responded to a 911 report of a man with a handgun threatening family members outside of a home on Judith Drive, where Dimitri Robert, 27, who has no fixed address, was staying. As officers were arriving on the scene, Robert entered a parked car outside of the house where his brother, Devontay Robert, was sitting in the front passenger seat. Dimitri Robert shot and killed Devontay Robert…
Christopher Mearkle Of Bedford, Personal Trainer, Model, Dies At 34 Christopher Mearkle Of Bedford, Personal Trainer, Model, Dies At 34 Christopher Mearkle Of Bedford, Personal Trainer, Model, Dies At 34
Christopher Mearkle Of Bedford, Personal Trainer, Model, Dies At 34 Christopher Mearkle, a resident of Bedford and formerly of New Rochelle, died on Wednesday, Oct. 2. He was 34. He was born on Nov. 24, 1984 in New Rochelle to Diane (Beladino) Mearkle and the late Douglas R. Mearkle. He worked as a personal trainer and model for several years. He loved to cook and was an avid animal lover and supporter, according to his obituary. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brothers Douglas (Beth) Mearkle, Paul Mearkle, Keith (Amber) Mearkle; stepbrothers Anthony (Emily) Bueti, John Bueti, Richard (Kat) Bueti; his nieces and nephews Paul, Tyler, Andrew…
Exposure Sites Identified After Measles Case Confirmed In Putnam Exposure Sites Identified After Measles Case Confirmed In Putnam Exposure Sites Identified After Measles Case Confirmed In Putnam
Exposure Sites Identified After Measles Case Confirmed In Putnam A positive case of measles has been confirmed in Putnam and possible exposure sites have been identified. The county's Department of Health made the announcement on Monday, Oct. 1. "The patient has been isolated to avoid spreading the disease further," the department said in a statement.  Measles is a serious, highly contagious disease that can be spread through the air by coughing or sneezing. In rare cases it can be deadly. “Keep in mind that this is currently one case of measles,” reassures County Executive MaryEllen Odell. “Please support the efforts of the health department as t…
Man, 35, Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car At Busy Long Island Intersection Man, 35, Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car At Busy Long Island Intersection Man, 35, Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car At Busy Long Island Intersection
Man, 35, Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car At Busy Long Island Intersection A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle at a busy intersection on Long Island. It happened just before 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, in Hicksville. According to detectives, a 35-year-old man was crossing the street from south to north at the intersection of Old Country Road and South Broadway when he was struck by a 2017 Nissan Altima that was traveling westbound.  The driver of the vehicle, a 90-year-old woman, remained at the scene.  The vehicle was impounded for a brake and safety check. The victim suffered multiple serious injuries and…
Weather Whiplash: Storms, Summer-Like Warmth Will Be Followed By Big Change Weather Whiplash: Storms, Summer-Like Warmth Will Be Followed By Big Change Weather Whiplash: Storms, Summer-Like Warmth Will Be Followed By Big Change
Weather Whiplash: Storms, Summer-Like Warmth Will Be Followed By Big Change Now that the calendar has flipped to October, get set for some big changes, or to put it simpler: Weather whiplash. A summerlike stretch in the middle of the week will be followed by storms and rain which will lead to a drop to true, fall-like temperatures. Here's what to expect: Tuesday, Oct. 1: Mostly cloudy and more humid, with a high temperature in the low to mid 70s. There's a chance of showers overnight. Wednesday, Oct. 2: Temperatures will soar into the mid to upper 80s on a partly sunny day. The chance for showers and storms starts at 3 p.m. The storm chance remains until 8 p…
Man Seriously Injured In Crash Between Van, Box Truck On Long Island Expressway Man Seriously Injured In Crash Between Van, Box Truck On Long Island Expressway Man Seriously Injured In Crash Between Van, Box Truck On Long Island Expressway
Man Seriously Injured In Crash Between Van, Box Truck On Long Island Expressway A man was seriously injured in a crash between a van and box truck on the Long Island Expressway. It happened near Exit 50 in Melville on Monday, Sept. 30 at approximately 10:40 a.m., Suffolk County Police said. Jeffrey Browne, 30, of East Islip, was driving a 2018 black Ford van eastbound when the van struck the rear of a 2007 Freightliner box truck stopped in traffic in the eastbound lane. Browne was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious but not life-threatening injuries. The driver of the truck, Roberto Delgado-Aaraujo, 48, from Newark, N…
Slain NYPD Officer From Westchester Remembered As Natural-Born Leader, Star Athlete Slain NYPD Officer From Westchester Remembered As Natural-Born Leader, Star Athlete Slain NYPD Officer From Westchester Remembered As Natural-Born Leader, Star Athlete
Slain Nypd Officer From Westchester Remembered As Natural-Born Leader, Star Athlete The NYPD officer who lived in Westchester and grew up in Orange County who was fatally shot in a hand-to-hand struggle with an armed suspect over the weekend is being remembered as a natural-born leader and standout athlete. Brian Mulkeen, 33, was shot and killed while wrestling with an armed suspect just after 12:30 Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Edenwald Houses in the Bronx. Mulkeen was a 2008 graduate of Fordham University, where he was a standout on the track-and-field team. Mulkeen had just decided to re-join his alma mater as a volunteer throwing coach. Mulkeen was a two-year…
Long Island Man Hit By SUV After Being Thrown From Motorcycle In Crash With Car Long Island Man Hit By SUV After Being Thrown From Motorcycle In Crash With Car Long Island Man Hit By SUV After Being Thrown From Motorcycle In Crash With Car
Long Island Man Hit By SUV After Being Thrown From Motorcycle In Crash With Car A 55-year-old Long Island man was seriously injured after being thrown from his motorcycle in a crash with a car before being hit by an SUV. It happened at around 8:50 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 in Lake Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County Police. The man, who lives in East Patchogue, was operating a 1993 Harley Davidson eastbound on Portion Road, near Foster Road, when the motorcycle collided with a westbound 2009 Hyundai Elantra driven by William Symons, 61, of Ronkonkoma.  The man was thrown from the motorcycle to the roadway where he was struck by an eastbound 2008 Chevrolet …
Drunk Long Island Woman Crashes Into Police Cruiser On Sunrise Highway, Cops Say Drunk Long Island Woman Crashes Into Police Cruiser On Sunrise Highway, Cops Say Drunk Long Island Woman Crashes Into Police Cruiser On Sunrise Highway, Cops Say
Drunk Long Island Woman Crashes Into Police Cruiser On Sunrise Highway, Cops Say A woman who was driving while intoxicated is facing multiple charges after crashing into a police cruiser on Long Island, police said. The incident happened around 11:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 in Wantagh. According to Nassau County Police, an officer was issuing a summons to an uninvolved motorist on eastbound Sunrise Highway, near Seaford Avenue when his marked police vehicle was struck by a 2003 Hyundai which continued driving eastbound on Sunrise Highway, police said. The officer was able to locate this vehicle, which was being operated by Coleen McDermott, 26, of Massapequa, and …
Woman Gives Birth To Baby Girl In Backseat Of Speeding Car On LI Expressway, Police Say Woman Gives Birth To Baby Girl In Backseat Of Speeding Car On LI Expressway, Police Say Woman Gives Birth To Baby Girl In Backseat Of Speeding Car On LI Expressway, Police Say
Woman Gives Birth To Baby Girl In Backseat Of Speeding Car On LI Expressway, Police Say A mother and newborn baby are both safe after the baby was delivered overnight inside a speeding car on the Long Island Expressway. According to police, a highway supervisor observed a speeding 2019 Nissan Pathfinder on the Long Island Expressway at about 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, Nassau County Police said. The Supervisor stopped the vehicle to conduct a vehicle and traffic law investigation. Upon approaching the vehicle, the supervisor was able to determine that the driver was taking his wife to a local hospital and she had given birth on the way in the backseat of their vehicle…
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