Joe Lombardi

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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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National Interest

Tropical Storm Melissa Gains Power, Could Become Major Hurricane With These Possible Paths Tropical Storm Melissa is gearing up in the Caribbean, and forecasters say it could rapidly strengthen into a major hurricane as steering winds set up two possible tracks. AccuWeather said Melissa’s potential has been upgraded on Wednesday, Oct. 22, due to an “extreme risk to lives and property in the Caribbean,” citing the threat of widespread, life‑threatening flooding, mudslides, and destructive winds. The track depends on how far west the storm drifts and how the jet stream sets up next week, a pattern shown in AccuWeather’s latest steering map. One scenario for Meli…

by Joe Lombardi

10/22/2025

National Interest

Deaths Days Apart Jolt Disney World Two guests died in separate incidents at Walt Disney World within a week, and authorities say the cases are unrelated with no signs of foul play. The first death occurred Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort southwest of Orlando, Florida, near Magic Kingdom. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said a body was found along North World Drive. The Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death of Summer Equitz, 31, of Illinois, a suicide from “multiple blunt impact injuries.” Equitz was a former Disneyland performer and lifelong Disney fan. According to her …

by Joe Lombardi

10/22/2025

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FDA Flags Cinnamon Product For Possible Lead Contamination A popular brand of ground cinnamon is being pulled from store shelves nationwide due to concerns about possible lead contamination. Haitai, Inc., based in Cerritos, California, announced a recall of its Haetae (HT) brand 8-ounce cinnamon powder after testing by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found elevated levels of lead. The recall affects products sold at supermarkets across the country. The recall applies to products with a “Best by” date of Feb. 9, 2025. No illnesses have been reported, and the FDA maintains a zero-tolerance policy for lead exposure in children ages 0 to 6. A…

by Joe Lombardi

10/22/2025

National Interest

Change In Weather Pattern Coming After Overnight Rainfall A round of rain will flip the switch to a late‑fall feel across the Northeast, with a brisk, November-like chill settling in right behind the rain. The National Weather Service says the precipitation will arrive Tuesday night, Oct. 21 into continue into early Wednesday, Oct. 22, before a cooler pattern takes hold through late week and into the start of the weekend. A look at the broad area where rain and showers are expected overnight Tuesday, Oct. 22, into Wednesday, Oct. 23. AccuWeather AccuWeather’s maps show showers spreading across much of the region Wednesday, especially…

by Joe Lombardi

10/21/2025

National Interest

Trump Considers Commuting Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sentence, Report Says President Donald Trump is weighing whether to commute the sentence of another high-profile convicted felon, this time rapper, producer, and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, and the move could come soon, according to a new report. TMZ said on Tuesday, Oct. 21 says a high‑ranking White House official says Trump is considering action “as early as this week” and that, according to its source, the President is “vacillating” on a commutation. TMZ then posted an update that read, “The White House Communications Office is saying our story is not true. We stand by our story. Our story is ac…

by Joe Lombardi

10/21/2025

National Interest

Tropical Storm Melissa Forms, Poses Hurricane Threat As Track Comes Into Focus A brewing Caribbean system is poised to spin up fast, and it may not stop at a tropical storm. The National Hurricane Center said late Tuesday morning, Oct. 21, that Tropical Storm Melissa formed over the central Caribbean Sea. Residents in Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Jamaica and Cuba are being urged to monitor for heavy rain, flooding, strong winds and rough surf later this week. AccuWeather says Melissa is expected to track northwest toward the Greater Antilles, then slow down and begin a northward turn late this week in an environment favorable for strengthening to a hurricane. Foreca…

by Joe Lombardi

10/21/2025

National Interest

Man With AR-15 Threatening To 'Shoot Up' Airport Nabbed After Entering Terminal In Atlanta A quick-thinking family and swift police work stopped what could have been a devastating attack at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, after a man allegedly threatened on social media to open fire inside the world’s busiest travel hub. On Monday, October 20, 2025, Atlanta police identified Billy Joe Cagle, 49, as the suspect arrested for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at the airport. Authorities say Cagle’s own relatives tipped them off after watching him livestream threats online, claiming he was on his way to “shoot it up.” Responding to the urgent call, officers track…

by Joe Lombardi

10/21/2025

National Interest

New Study Reveals Americans' Most Desired Destinations Abroad A new survey reveals that many Americans are thinking about starting over — somewhere else. The study, conducted by money transfer company Remitly, surveyed nearly 5,000 people across 26 countries to learn which destinations Americans most want to move to and why. The findings offer a look at what’s driving the dream of relocation in 2025 and beyond. According to the report, the top countries Americans want to move to are: Canada United Kingdom Italy Japan Australia Costa Rica Spain Ireland New Zealand Norway The survey also asked Americans to identify what would motivate them to mov…

by Joe Lombardi

10/21/2025

National Interest

New Wave Of 'Smarter' Scams Slamming Americans: Here's What To Do About It The barrage never stops, and it’s getting smarter. A new international survey shows Americans now endure roughly 100 scam attempts each month, far more than people in any other country. From robocalls and phishing emails to AI-crafted voice clones, experts say the United States has become ground zero for a “trust nothing” era of digital deception. The study of 10,500 adults across 11 countries found Americans handle about 25 fraud contacts a week: nine phone calls, nine emails, and seven text messages. Britons trail close behind at 84 monthly attempts. Researchers say the non…

by Joe Lombardi

10/21/2025

National Interest

Twin Green Comets To Glow This Week: Best Times To Watch A double dose of green is heading for the night sky, with two rare comets arcing into view and potentially wowing naked‑eye watchers under dark, moonless conditions. The duo reaches peak brightness Monday, Oct. 20, and Tuesday, 21, with viewing continuing through late October. Both are best seen from the Northern Hemisphere. Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) should be the easier catch. Look about 90 minutes after sunset or before dawn toward the northwestern sky, near the Big Dipper. Expect a faint, fuzzy, blue‑green glow rather than a sharp point of light. Binoculars will help it stand out a…

by Joe Lombardi

10/20/2025

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