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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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Weather

Cool, Showery Stretch Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern: 5-Day Forecast A days-long stretch of unseasonably cool temperatures and scattered showers will be followed by a big change in the weather pattern. Wednesday, May 3 will be another raw day with scattered showers expected in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be in the mid-50s. More showers are possible Wednesday night and through the overnight hours with the temperature falling to the low 40s. Look for more of the same on Thursday, May 4, with mostly cloudy skies, a high temperature in the mid-50s, and scattered showers once again in the afterno…

by Joe Lombardi

05/03/2023

Lifestyle

What's In A Name? Pizza Guru Samples 'Portnoy Slice' At Popular Garden City Eatery You'd be hard-pressed to name a popular pizzeria either near or far that Dave Portnoy hasn't visited. But a Long Island eatery turned the tables on the social media star by naming one of its pies after the guru of Barstool's One Bite pizza reviews. While in Garden City, Portnoy said he got a "random direct message" telling him about a pizzeria nearby serving up the "Portnoy Slice." So Portnoy stopped by Pizzeria G on 7th Street in Garden City, and sure enough, one of the options on the menu was a pie bearing his name. And of course, he gave it a try. He also sampled the restauran…

by Joe Lombardi

05/02/2023

Business

Gold Medal Flour Products Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination General Mills is recalling Gold Medal flour products after Salmonella has turned up in testing. The company announced on Friday, April 28 a voluntary national recall of 2-, 5- and 10-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour with a “better if used by” date of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024. The recall is being issued for the potential presence of Salmonella Infantis, which was discovered during sampling of the 5-pound bag product, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. No other types of Gold Medal Flour are affected by this recall. Co…

by Joe Lombardi

05/01/2023

Business

317,000 Steam Irons Recalled Due To Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards A recall has been issued for a brand of steam irons due to fire, burn, and shock hazards. About 317,000 Steamfast Home & Away Travel Steam Irons and Brookstone Steam Bug Travel Steam Irons sold in the US are subject to the recall by Vornado, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced. The power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard, the CPSC said. Consumers may call Vornado toll-free at…

by Joe Lombardi

05/01/2023

Weather

Not Over Yet: Weekend Storms Have Cleared Out But Showers Will Linger Skies have finally cleared after a weekend of drenching downpours which led to flood on many roadways. The rain ended from south to north Monday morning, May 1, and sunshine has returned to the region for the first time in days. But don't get too used to it because more unsettled weather is in store this week, according to the National Weather Service. There will be a chance for more scattered showers, with isolated thunderstorms possible farther north and inland, Monday afternoon. The high temperature will be in the upper 50s to around 60 degrees. Showers will become…

by Joe Lombardi

05/01/2023

News

Covid-19: ‘Arcturus' Now Labeled A 'Variant Of Interest'; Here Are Symptoms A new highly contagious COVID-19 variant that evolved from the Omicron strain has now been labeled "a variant of interest" by the World Health Organization. Arcturus, officially known as XBB.1.16, accounts for 14.6 percent of cases in the US, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) variant tracker. After first being detected in New York in January, cases of XBB.1.16 have now been reported in 33 countries, according to the WHO, as well as 31 states in America. The highest number of Arcturus cases in the US have been reported in New York, New Jersey, and…

by Joe Lombardi

05/01/2023

Police & Fire

Person Found Dead After Fire Breaks Out At Hempstead Residence A body was found after a house fire broke out on Long Island. The blaze began around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29 in Hempstead at a detached garage at the residence at 96 Albemarle Ave., Nassau County Police said. Hempstead Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. A male was located and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Neither his age nor identity were immediately released. Homicide and Arson/Bomb Squad Detectives responded to the location. The investigation is ongoing. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Joe Lombardi

04/30/2023

Police & Fire

Suspects On Loose After Attempted Armed Robbery At Riverhead Liquor Store Two suspects are on the loose after an overnight attempted armed robbery at a Long Island liquor store. It happened around 8:10 p.m. Saturday, April 29 in Riverhead. That's when the two masked men entered Lucky Wines & Liquors at 134 West Main St. with what appeared to be a handgun and demanded money, the Riverhead Town Police Department said. Both subjects fled the store with no proceeds. Riverhead Police patrol units and Riverhead K-9 unit canvassed the area and were unable to locate the suspects. Riverhead PD detectives are now investigating. Anyone with infor…

by Joe Lombardi

04/30/2023

Weather

New Stronger System Will Bring Scattered Thunderstorms With Gusty Winds: Here's Timing A second, stronger storm system of the weekend will bring scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds to the region. Sunday morning, April 30 started off with scattered rain showers and areas of dense fog following a wet, windy day on Saturday, April 29 which brought a widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall, the National Weather Service said. The next storm system will arrive from west to east starting at around midday Sunday and last through Sunday night. It's expected to have more substantial rain and wind than the first storm system on Saturday, according to AccuWeather.com. In addi…

by Joe Lombardi

04/30/2023

Police & Fire

Long Island Man Driving Drunk Crashes Into Cruiser In Massapequa, Police Say A man allegedly driving drunk crashed into a police vehicle on a Long Island roadway, according to authorities. The incident happened around 4:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29 in Massapequa. Suffolk County resident Rene Velasquez Guevara, age 52, of Medford, was operating a 2013 Jeep Wrangler heading southbound on Hicksville Road when he collided with the cruiser that was traveling northbound on Hicksville Road in the vicinity of Sunrise Highway. Guevara was not injured, Nassau County Police said. One officer sustained injuries to his head and neck due to the crash, according to pol…

by Joe Lombardi

04/29/2023

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