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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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Joe Lombardi's Contributions

Business

Bed Bath & Beyond Lives On - Sort Of: Overstock's Acquisition To Include Rebranding Despite filing for bankruptcy and announcing the closures of its remaining stores, Bed Bath & Beyond will live on -- sort of -- thanks to one of the biggest names in e-commerce. Overstock purchased the home goods retailer's brand and domain names, and loyalty program assets this week for over $21 million. Overstock currently specializes in online furniture and home furnishings. Within the next week, Overstock said it plans to re-launch the Bed Bath & Beyond domain in Canada, followed weeks later by the re-launch of a refreshed website, mobile app, and loyalty program in th…

by Joe Lombardi

06/30/2023

Weather

Smoky Skies, Poor Air Quality Now Affecting Nearly Entire Region: Check Conditions In Your Area Check conditions for Saturday, July 1, and the updated day-by-day forecast through July 4th here. As smoke from Canadian wildfires moves eastward, poor air quality is now affecting nearly the entire region and most of the Northeast. In the first image above, areas in red are projected to have very unhealthy air quality, orange unhealthy, and yellow moderate on Friday, June 30, which will be mainly clear with a high temperature in the low 80s, according to AirNow.gov. How much sunshine there is will depend on the amount of haze from the smoke. To check air quality in your zip code, vi…

by Joe Lombardi

06/30/2023

Weather

These Areas Will Be Most Affected By Smoky Skies; Day-By-Day Outlook Through July 4th Click here for an updated story on conditions for Friday, June 30 - Smoky Skies: Poor Air Quality Now Affecting Entire Region The long unsettled stretch of weather has finally come to an end. That's the good news. But almost on cue, just as clouds dissipate, hazy skies have arrived on Thursday, June 29 as smoke from Canadian wildfires enters the area. How much sunshine there is will depend on the amount of haze from the smoke as widespread poor air quality is expected. In the first image above, areas in red are projected to have very unhealthy air quality, orange unheal…

by Joe Lombardi

06/29/2023

Weather

Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Region From West To East: Here's Latest A new round of thunderstorms is sweeping through the region from west to east. Storms developed in the mid-afternoon on Wednesday, June 28, with activity scattered across the region. (See radar image above.) The storms, some of which are severe, are accompanied by heavy, brief downpours, rumbles of thunder, and lightning strikes. Storms could pop up at times through the afternoon and into the early evening Wednesday before an unsettled weather pattern finally comes to a close, according to the National Weather Service. Drier and warmer weather is expected Thursday, June 29, and Frid…

by Joe Lombardi

06/28/2023

Police & Fire

Fatal Crash: 53-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In 2-Vehicle Collision On Busy Selden Roadway Police are investigating a fatal crash during the height of the evening commute on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened just after 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 in Selden. A 23-year-old Selden man was driving a 2009 Ford Escape southbound on Boyle Road and was behind a man riding an electric scooter when the vehicles collided just north of Middle Country Road, Suffolk County Police said, The operator of the scooter, Henry Leib, age 53, of Selden, was pronounced dead on the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. The driv…

by Joe Lombardi

06/28/2023

Weather

Air Quality To Worsen In Coming Days: Here's How To Check Conditions In Your Area Hazy skies and poor air quality due to wildfire smoke are heading toward the region from west to east. Areas of western and central New York are expected to experience unhealthy air quality on Wednesday, June 28 with moderate air quality in eastern New York and parts of New England. Areas in red in the image above from AirNow.gov are projected to have very unhealthy air quality, with orange indicating unhealthy air, and yellow moderate. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the upper 70s. There will be a new chance for showers and thunderstorms from around midday until…

by Joe Lombardi

06/28/2023

Obituaries

Member Of Raveis Real Estate Family Killed In Fairfield Crash Remembered For 'Loving Heart' A well-known mother of three from the region who was a member of the William Raveis Real Estate Company family is being remembered for her kindness and impact on the community where she lived. Massachusetts native Meghan Raveis, age 45, died on Friday, June 23 after she was struck by a vehicle while walking near her Connecticut residence in the town of Fairfield in the 500 block of Redding Road. The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, Town of Fairfield Police said. Earlier report: 45-Year-Old Member Of Raveis Real Estate Com…

by Joe Lombardi

06/27/2023

Weather

Approaching Cold Front Will Bring New Line Of Thunderstorms: Here's Timing An approaching cold front will bring a new line of showers and thunderstorms to the region. The projected time frame for storm activity is from late in the afternoon Tuesday, June 27 until late Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service says. Some of the storms could be severe with wind gusts of 50 miles per hour or more, hail, and flash flooding. (See the image above from AccuWeather.com.) Prior to the arrival of the storms, it will be mostly cloudy during the day on Tuesday with a high temperature generally in the upper 70s. It should be dry much of Wednesday, June 28,…

by Joe Lombardi

06/27/2023

Weather

Line Of Severe Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Region: Here's Latest A line of severe thunderstorms is sweeping through the region from the west to the east. The storms are accompanied by heavy downpours, rumbles of thunder, and lightning strikes. Storm activity began at around midday on Monday, June 26. (See radar image above.) Scattered storms are expected to continue at times through the afternoon and into the evening. "The main threats are damaging wind gusts and hail to around 1 inch in diameter," the National Weather Service said in a Hazard Weather Outlook statement issued Monday morning. "Localized flash flooding is also possible." Maximu…

by Joe Lombardi

06/26/2023

Police & Fire

Fatal Crash: 30-Year-Old From Mattituck Succumbs To Injuries Following Incident In Jamesport A man has died after a crash near a Long Island intersection. On Monday morning, June 26, Riverhead Police said Jairon Canahui, age 30, of the hamlet of Mattituck, succumbed to his injuries after being struck by a motor vehicle in the village of Jamesport at about 1:45 a.m. Monday, Jue 19. The incident happened on Sound Avenue, west of Pier Avenue. "The investigation is ongoing," Riverhead Police said, noting that the incident "is not considered criminal at this time and anyone in the area at the time of the accident or prior with information is asked to contact Riverhead Po…

by Joe Lombardi

06/26/2023

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