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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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Police & Fire

35-Year-Old From Bay Shore Charged With DWI After Fatal Crash Near Huntington Intersection A local man has been accused of driving drunk after a fatal overnight crash near a Long Island intersection. The crash happened around 12:15 a.m. Saturday, March 18 in Huntington. Carlos Orellana Mata, age 35, of Bay Shore, was driving an Infiniti QX60 eastbound on Route 25, near Verleye Avenue when he drove his vehicle into the rear of a 2019 Volvo tractor-trailer traveling eastbound Route 25, Suffolk County Police said. Orellana Mata’s passenger, who has not yet been positively identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tractor-tr…

by Joe Lombardi

03/18/2023

Weather

Cold Front With Gusty Winds Will Arrive Just Before Start Of Spring The start of spring is just days away, but winter won't be going out quietly. A cold front will arrive in the region on Saturday night, March 18, followed by gusty winds into Sunday, March 19, according to the National Weather Service. Wind-chill values overnight during the weekend will be in the teens and 20s. "The cold may be harshest during the start and end of the days when the sun is low in the sky and the winds are strong," AccuWeather.com says. Astronomical spring begins at 5:24 p.m. on Monday, March 20. It will be dry the next few days: partly sunny on Saturday, followed by …

by Joe Lombardi

03/18/2023

Business

Recall Issued For Brand Of Mirrors Due To Laceration Hazard IKEA is recalling a brand of mirrors due to a laceration hazard. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the plastic fittings of the recalled IKEA LETTAN mirrors that attach to the wall can break, causing the mirror to fall, posing the risk of laceration to consumers. The recall for about 22,400 mirrors was issued Thursday, March 16. The receive a refund, contact IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online. For more on the recall from IKEA, click here.

by Joe Lombardi

03/17/2023

Business

Recall Issued For Brand Of Mirrors Due To Laceration Hazard IKEA is recalling a brand of mirrors due to a laceration hazard. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the plastic fittings of the recalled IKEA LETTAN mirrors that attach to the wall can break, causing the mirror to fall, posing the risk of laceration to consumers. The recall for about 22,400 mirrors was issued Thursday, March 16. The receive a refund, contact IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls. For more on the recall from IKEA, click here.

by Joe Lombardi

03/16/2023

Police & Fire

Update: Missing Rocky Point 14-Year-Old Girl Found Update: A Long Island girl who went missing has been located. Heidy Lopez-Montes, age 14, had last been seen leaving her Rocky Point residence on Wednesday, March 15 at approximately 7 p.m., Suffolk County Police said. On Thursday afternoon, March 16, police announced that she returned home and was unharmed. Original report: Police are asking the public for help locating a missing 14-year-old Long Island girl. Heidy Lopez-Montes, age 14, was last seen leaving her Rocky Point residence on Wednesday, March 15 at approximately 7 p.m., Suffolk County Police said. She was rep…

by Joe Lombardi

03/16/2023

Weather

Nor'easter: Gusty Winds Remain Following 'Unique' Storm With Wide-Ranging Snowfall Totals The rain and snow from a potent late-winter Nor'easter have tapered off, but gusty winds remain with additional power outages possible on Wednesday, March 15. Expect occasional gusts up to 40 mph through Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. High temperatures will range from the upper 30s to mid-40s, though the wind will make it feel about 10 degrees colder. Mostly cloudy skies Wednesday will gradually give way to sunshine. As for precipitation totals from the system, it was one of the most unique storms in a while. In many cases, inland areas wit…

by Joe Lombardi

03/15/2023

Police & Fire

New Update: Missing 17-Year-Old NY Girl Found Update: A 17-year-old girl who went missing in New York has been found. Long Island resident Ashley Leonardi last been seen leaving her Centereach residence on Saturday, March 11 at around 4:30 p.m., according to Suffolk County Police. Late Thursday morning, March 16, police announced that Leonardi returned home and was unharmed. Original report: A 17-year-old girl has gone missing in New York and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating her. The alert was issued on Long Island after Ashley Leonardi was last seen leaving her Centereach residence on S…

by Joe Lombardi

03/15/2023

Police & Fire

Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed After 25-Year-Old Struck At Patchogue Intersection A suspect has been apprehended after a hit-and-run crash at a Long Island intersection that left one person dead. The crash happened around 4 a.m. Sunday, March 12 in Patchogue. A 25-year-old man was crossing Medford Avenue at Oak Street when he was struck by a southbound white 2014 Honda Civic traveling on Medford Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. Approximately one minute later, he was struck by a gray Nissan Armada. Both drivers fled the scene. The man, identified as Nicholas Puzio, of Farmingville, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patcho…

by Joe Lombardi

03/14/2023

Weather

Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures A multi-threat Nor'easter packed with strong winds, and a mix of snow and rain, has arrived in the region, leading to scores of school closures on Tuesday, March 14. The storm will linger into early Wednesday morning, March 15, according to the National Weather Service. Rain that began Monday evening became steadier overnight with steady snowfall in areas farther north and inland. For the latest snowfall projections see the first image above from AccuWeather.com: 1 to 3 inches (light blue) 3 to 6 inches (Columbia blue) 6 to 12 inches (Royal blue) 12 to 18 inches (blue) 18…

by Joe Lombardi

03/14/2023

Schools

Nor'easter: Schools Announce Closures As Potent Storm Arrives School districts in the Hudson Valley are announcing closures for Tuesday, March 14 as a Nor'easter with snow, rain, and gusty winds arrives. These closures were announced just before 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 13. Putnam County: Brewster Central School District Carmel Central School District Dutchess Beacon City School District Pine Plains Central School District Spackenkill Union Free School District Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Daily Voice

03/13/2023

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