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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
Police ID Man Killed In Crash On Long Island Expressway In North Hills Police ID Man Killed In Crash On Long Island Expressway In North Hills
Police ID Man Killed In Crash On Long Island Expressway In North Hills Police have identified a man killed in a crash on the Long Island Expressway. It happened around 3:15 a.m. Friday, July 8 in the village of North Hills in the Town of North Hempstead. A 1996 dump truck was traveling eastbound in the right lane of the expressway at Exit 36 when it was struck from behind by a 2013 Mack Truck tractor-trailer, causing the dump truck to overturn, Nassau County Police said.  The dump truck was being operated by a 59-year-old man who was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead at around 4:15 a.m. by a staff physician due to the injuries…

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Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With 60-70 MPH Wind Gusts, 1-Inch Hail, Lightning Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With 60-70 MPH Wind Gusts, 1-Inch Hail, Lightning Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued With 60-70 MPH Wind Gusts, 1-Inch Hail, Lightning Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for much of the region as a potent system moves from west to east. The watch went into effect Tuesday, July 12 at 5 p.m. and lasts until 10 p.m. Hail up to 1-inch in diameter and wind gusts of between 60 and 70 miles per hour are possible, the National Weather Service said. Frequent lightning, thunder, and downpours will accompany strong storms. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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ID Released For 30-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Island Park Crash ID Released For 30-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Island Park Crash
ID Released For 30-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Island Park Crash Police have identified the victim of a fatal hit-and-run crash near a Long Island intersection. It happened around 9:05 p.m. Monday, July 11 in Island Park. A 30-year-old man was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on Long Beach Road, north of Marina Place, Nassau County Police said.  The vehicle fled the scene. The victim, now identified as Dodanim Emanuel Chavez, age 30, of Island Park. suffered severe trauma and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead by a staff physician. Earlier report: 30-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Island Park Crash…

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COVID-19: Newly Emerging Omicron Mutant Strain Sparking Concerns Among Scientists COVID-19: Newly Emerging Omicron Mutant Strain Sparking Concerns Among Scientists
Covid-19: Newly Emerging Omicron Mutant Strain Sparking Concerns Among Scientists More people are contracting the Omicron strain of COVID-19 multiple times in quicker sequences compared to other subvariants, and a newly emerging mutant of the strain is sparking concerns among scientists. The BA.5 strain is now the most dominant COVID variant in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  A new mutation of the Omicron strain -- identified as BA.2.75 -- is being described as perhaps the most contagious yet. "Previous infections from Omicron are not giving us the same antibody protection against the newer variants," Dr. Alok Patel of St…

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Police & Fire
30-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Island Park Crash 30-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Island Park Crash
30-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Island Park Crash Updated story: ID Released For 30-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Island Park Crash Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash near a Long Island intersection. It happened around 9:05 p.m. Monday, July 11 in Island Park. A 30-year-old man was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on Long Beach Road, north of Marina Place, Nassau County Police said.  The vehicle fled the scene. The victim suffered severe trauma and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead by a staff physician. The investigation is ongoing. Detectives request anyone with i…

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Weather
Severe Weather Threat: These Areas Are Most Likely To See Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Severe Weather Threat: These Areas Are Most Likely To See Strong Storms With Damaging Winds
Severe Weather Threat: These Areas Are Most Likely To See Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Rounds of scattered thunderstorms, some of which may be strong to severe, will slice through the region with wind gusts of 65 miles per hour or higher possible, along with possible hail. The time frame for the system is from the middle of Tuesday afternoon, July 12 into Tuesday evening. "Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into the evening, with the main threat being damaging winds," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Tuesday morning. Tuesday will start off partly sunny before the scatter…

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19-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Mount Pleasant Crash 19-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Mount Pleasant Crash
19-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Mount Pleasant Crash Updated story: 'Big-Hearted, Intelligent, Genuine': School District Remembers Westchester Teen Killed In Crash A 19-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle crash on a busy roadway in Westchester. It happened on Sunday, July 10 when a 2021 Honda Pilot operated by a 26-year-old White Plains man, was northbound on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Mount Pleasant and attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Cleveland Street, state police said.  Jason R. Brand, age 19, of Mount Pleasant, was southbound on the parkway operating a 2005 Yamaha motorcycle and was unable to avoid th…

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NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims
NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims A New York man was sentenced for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims from throughout the region and the nation between 2015 and 2017. Long Island resident Matthew Eckstein, age 52, of Syosset, was sentenced on Monday, July 11 to three-and-a-half to 10-and-a-half years in prison. Eckstein originally pleaded guilty to the charges on September 26, 2019, but later withdrew his plea. A new indictment was secured in August 2020, but court closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic further delayed the case. “This defendant preyed upon seniors and hard-working men…

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Police & Fire
Man, Woman Killed In Fiery Crash On Southern State Parkway Man, Woman Killed In Fiery Crash On Southern State Parkway
Man, Woman Killed In Fiery Crash On Southern State Parkway A man and woman were killed in a single-vehicle crash on Long Island overnight. It happened around 1:15 a.m. Monday, July 11 on the eastbound Southern State Parkway near Exit 40 in the town of Islip. State Police say when troopers arrived, a Land Rover was observed against a tree on the southside shoulder fully engulfed in flames. A preliminary investigation determined the driver, Travis T. Williams, age 45, and his passenger, Shenella Braithwaite, age 35, both of Central Islip, were traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control, went off the road, and struck a tree, causing …

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Strong, Scattered Storms Will Bring Damaging Winds, Possible Hail: Here's Latest Timing Strong, Scattered Storms Will Bring Damaging Winds, Possible Hail: Here's Latest Timing
Strong, Scattered Storms Will Bring Damaging Winds, Possible Hail: Here's Latest Timing An approaching cold front will be accompanied by rounds of scattered thunderstorms, some of which may become strong to severe, with wind gusts of 65 miles per hour possible, along with hail. The time frame for the system expected to move through the Great Lakes and into the Northeast is from the middle of Tuesday afternoon, July 12 into Tuesday evening. Monday, July 11 will be dry and sunny ahead of the system, with a high temperature in the low to mid 80s, according to the National Weather Service. Tuesday will start off partly sunny before the chance for storm begins after 2 p.m. It…

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