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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Route 22 Stretch Reopens After Downed Tree Causes Closure Route 22 Stretch Reopens After Downed Tree Causes Closure Route 22 Stretch Reopens After Downed Tree Causes Closure
Route 22 Stretch Reopens After Downed Tree Causes Closure This story has been updated. A busy stretch of Route 22 has reopened after a downed tree caused its closure. The closure, reported around 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, was in both directions in Pawling in the area of Corbin Road. The roadway reopened just after 4:30 p.m.
Man Killed In Sunrise Highway Service Road Crash Man Killed In Sunrise Highway Service Road Crash Man Killed In Sunrise Highway Service Road Crash
Man Killed In Sunrise Highway Service Road Crash A Suffolk County man was killed after a single-vehicle crash on the Sunrise Highway Service Road. It happened around 5 p.m.  Thursday, August 8 in North Patchogue, Suffolk County Police said. Anthony Orlando, 52, of Roberts Road in Shirley, was driving a 2003 Ford pickup when the vehicle veered off the roadway east of Waverly Avenue and crashed on the eastbound Sunrise Highway Service Road, police said. Orlando was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue where he was pronounced dead. The Ford was impounded for a safety check.
Missing 12-Year-Old Nassau County Girl Found Missing 12-Year-Old Nassau County Girl Found Missing 12-Year-Old Nassau County Girl Found
Missing 12-Year-Old Nassau County Girl Found Update: A 12-year-old girl who was reported missing Wednesday, Aug. 7, Nassau County Police said. Police announced Ninssy Vasquez-Umana of Hempstead has been located on Friday, Aug. 9. Original report: A 12-year-old girl has gone missing on Long Island and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Ninssy Vasquez-Umana was last seen at her home in Hempstead on Thorne Avenue at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, Nassau County Police said. Her disappearance was reported late Thursday evening, Aug. 8, police said. She is described as being 4-foot-8, 90 pounds, with…
Woman Killed After Car Goes Off Road, Crashes Into Woods In Smithtown Woman Killed After Car Goes Off Road, Crashes Into Woods In Smithtown Woman Killed After Car Goes Off Road, Crashes Into Woods In Smithtown
Woman Killed After Car Goes Off Road, Crashes Into Woods In Smithtown A woman was killed after pulling out of a supermarket parking lot when her car went off the road and crashed into the woods on Long Island. It happened just before 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8 in Smithtown. The woman, 79-year-old Patricia Schmidt, was driving a 2001 Honda Accord, making a right turn out of the parking lot at Stop & Shop at  291 West Main Street (Route 25) to head westbound, when the vehicle veered off the roadway, Suffolk County Police said. The car then went down an embankment and into the woods, said police. Detectives believe she may have suffered a medical e…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East With a line of storms approaching the region from the west, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area. The watch lasts until 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 in Dutchess. The main threat from the line of storms is wind damage. Some of the storms will include torrential downpours, frequent lightning and thunder. Large hail is possible. A few storms may produce damaging winds, large hail and frequent lightning, the National Weather Service said. The stormy stretch ends on Friday, Aug. 9, which will be sunny and pleasant with a high temperature in the low 80s and less humi…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East With a line of storms approaching the region from the west, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area. The watch, which went into effect just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, lasts until midnight and includes Westchester, Fairfield, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Dutchess counties. The main threat from the line of storms is wind damage with the most likely time frame for storm activity being from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday. Some of the storms will include torrential downpours, frequent lightning and thunder. Large hail is possible. A few storms may produce damag…
Forecasters Now Predict More Frequent Storms In Final Months Of Hurricane Season Forecasters Now Predict More Frequent Storms In Final Months Of Hurricane Season Forecasters Now Predict More Frequent Storms In Final Months Of Hurricane Season
Forecasters Now Predict More Frequent Storms In Final Months Of Hurricane Season Government forecasters are now predicting an above-average final few months of hurricane season, with more frequent storms. The latest outlook comes after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration had earlier forecast a normal season prior to its start in June. The Atlantic Ocean now has a 45-percent chance of experiencing an above-normal hurricane season, which ends Nov. 30, NOAA announced on Thursday, Aug. 8. The chance of below-normal activity has dropped to 20 percent. (See the second image above.) The end of El Niño has led to conditions more favorable for hurricane activity…
More To Come? There's A Chance For New Round Of Thunderstorms Before Big Change For Weekend More To Come? There's A Chance For New Round Of Thunderstorms Before Big Change For Weekend More To Come? There's A Chance For New Round Of Thunderstorms Before Big Change For Weekend
More To Come? There's A Chance For New Round Of Thunderstorms Before Big Change For Weekend There will be a big change following the days-long unsettled weather pattern, but not before one more humid day in which thunderstorms are possible. Thursday, Aug. 8 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the mid 80s and plenty of moisture in the air. There's a 30-percent chance for more storms, mainly after 2 p.m. Thursday, with the possibility for storms lasting through the evening. The highest probability for storms is between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Thursday. A few storms may produce damaging winds, large hail and frequent lightning, the National Weather Service said. The stormy …
Social Media Threat Causes Closure Of LIU Campuses Social Media Threat Causes Closure Of LIU Campuses Social Media Threat Causes Closure Of LIU Campuses
Social Media Threat Causes Closure Of LIU Campuses All Long Island University campuses will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 8 due to an unspecified social media threat. "Yesterday, the FBI advised the university of a non-specific threat that they do not deem credible," the university said in a statement. "However, the university has chosen to act with an abundance of caution in light of recent tragedies in Texas and Ohio.  "All student and employee residents will maintain access to campus housing." Summer classes are in session at both LIU Post and LIU Brooklyn. The LIU community is being asked by the university to "continue checking you…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Drenching Rain, Damaging Winds On Way Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Drenching Rain, Damaging Winds On Way Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Drenching Rain, Damaging Winds On Way
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Drenching Rain, Damaging Winds On Way With gusty storms packing damaging winds and drenching rain closing in on the area, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect. Thunder, frequent lightning and local flash flooding are also expected, with large hail possible. The watch is in effect for the entire region until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7. A half-inch of rainfall is possible during the afternoon and evening on Wednesday. Look for storm activity to wrap up by around 11 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday, Aug. 8 will be partly sunny with a high temperature in the mid 80s. There's a 30-percent chance for more storms Thursday, mainly af…
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