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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120 Firefighters From 14 Departments Battle Four-Alarm  Long Island House Fire 120 Firefighters From 14 Departments Battle Four-Alarm  Long Island House Fire 120 Firefighters From 14 Departments Battle Four-Alarm  Long Island House Fire
120 Firefighters From 14 Departments Battle Four-Alarm Long Island House Fire A total of 120 firefighters from 14 departments battled a four-alarm house fire that moved to another structure on Long Island. The blaze broke out around 12:40 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24, in Farmingdale at 490 Secatogue Ave., said Nassau County Police. The fire spread and also caused damage to a residence located on Nelson Street, causing the fourth-alarm to be sounded. Eighth Precinct police officers were first to arrive at the scene, observing a residence fully engulfed causing extensive damage.  All occupants were out of the house, Nassau County Police said. Two firemen were tr…
ID Released For Man Seriously Injured In Crash That Caused LIE Closure ID Released For Man Seriously Injured In Crash That Caused LIE Closure ID Released For Man Seriously Injured In Crash That Caused LIE Closure
ID Released For Man Seriously Injured In Crash That Caused LIE Closure The identity has been released for the Long Island man who was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash that closed westbound lanes on the Long Island Expressway for several hours in Hauppauge. The man, now ID'd as Jesse Kowalewski, 38, of Medford, was driving a 1996 Toyota 4Runner near exit 56, around 10:20 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, when he swerved to avoid striking a vehicle that had slowed for construction, according to the Suffolk County Police. Kowalewski's 4Runner overturned, ejecting him. He was transported via helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of seri…
Suspect Nabbed In Drive-By Long Island Shooting Suspect Nabbed In Drive-By Long Island Shooting Suspect Nabbed In Drive-By Long Island Shooting
Suspect Nabbed In Drive-By Long Island Shooting A 20-year-old suspect has been charged after a man was injured in a drive-by shooting on Long Island. The shooting happened on Saturday, Feb. 22 at approximately 3:40 p.m. in Bay Shore. Suffolk County Police Third Squad officers responded to a 911 call reporting shots fired and found the victim shot in front of 89 2nd Ave.  The man was standing in front of a house when a car pulled up and multiple shots were fired, striking the man, police said. On Monday, Feb. 24, Suffolk County Police announced a Lindenhurst man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Kenny Walker …
Storm Will Sweep Through Area Following Spring-Like Start To Week Storm Will Sweep Through Area Following Spring-Like Start To Week Storm Will Sweep Through Area Following Spring-Like Start To Week
Storm Will Sweep Through Area Following Spring-Like Start To Week A spring-like start to the week will be followed by a storm system that will sweep through the region, beginning overnight. Here's the five-day forecast: Monday, Feb. 24: Clouds will increase in the afternoon after a sunny start as the storm system approaches on a mild day. The high temperature will be in the low to mid 50s.  The overnight low will be in the mid to upper 30s for most of the region with a chance of rain starting overnight. In areas north of I-84 in New York or Connecticut where the low temperature will be around the freezing mark, there could be a mix of snow and rain.…
Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Vehicles On Long Island Roadway Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Vehicles On Long Island Roadway Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Vehicles On Long Island Roadway
Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Vehicles On Long Island Roadway A man was killed after being hit by two vehicles on a Long Island roadway. It happened on Sunday, Feb. 23 at about 9 p.m. in North Patchogue. The man was riding a bicycle on North Ocean Avenue, just north of Vehslage Street, when he was hit by a Nissan SUV driven by Ira Dunne, 42, of Selden, that was traveling northbound, Suffolk County Police said. The man was then struck by a second vehicle that fled the scene. The victim, who has not yet been identified by police, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Dunne was …
Long Island Man Accused Of Killing Wife, Police Say Long Island Man Accused Of Killing Wife, Police Say Long Island Man Accused Of Killing Wife, Police Say
Long Island Man Accused Of Killing Wife, Police Say A Long Island man has been accused of killing his wife during a domestic altercation over the weekend, police said. Officers responded to the residence in Merrick on Saturday, Feb. 22 around 2:20 p.m., according to Nassau County Police. According to detectives, police were dispatched for an aided call to a residence on Lindgren Street for a 58-year old woman who was unresponsive. Upon arrival, the victim was pronounced dead by a Nassau County Police Medic. On Sunday, Feb. 23, John Gerges, 60, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the altercation that occurred w…
One Killed In Four-Alarm Westchester Apartment Fire One Killed In Four-Alarm Westchester Apartment Fire One Killed In Four-Alarm Westchester Apartment Fire
One Killed In Four-Alarm Westchester Apartment Fire Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Victim In Fatal Four-Alarm Westchester Apartment Fire One person was killed and another seriously injured after a four-alarm apartment fire broke out overnight in Westchester. The blaze broke out around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 at 112 Saratoga Ave. in Yonkers, a four-story building. Firefighters battled the fire four hours before bringing it under control shortly before 11 p.m. One of those injured was forced to jump from a third-story window to escape. Five injuries were reported to civilians and 26 injuries were reported to…
Motorcyclist Killed In Long Island Crash Motorcyclist Killed In Long Island Crash Motorcyclist Killed In Long Island Crash
Motorcyclist Killed In Long Island Crash A motorcyclist was killed in an afternoon crash at a busy Long Island intersection. It happened  Sunday, Feb. 23 at about 3 p.m. in Center Moriches. Jason Frederick, 44, of Selden, was driving a 2017 Kawasaki motorcycle eastbound on Montauk Highway, just east of the intersection of Belleview Avenue, when the motorcycle veered off the roadway and Frederick struck the guardrail, Suffolk County Police said. Frederick was transported via Center Moriches Fire Department ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue where he was pronounced dead. The motorcycle wa…
I-84 Stretch Reopens After Three-Car Crash I-84 Stretch Reopens After Three-Car Crash I-84 Stretch Reopens After Three-Car Crash
I-84 Stretch Reopens After Three-Car Crash This story has been updated. A stretch of I-84 has reopened after a three-car crash. Both westbound lanes were shut down in Orange County in Maybrook following the crash at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23. The lanes reopened just before 7 p.m. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police Arrest Four, Including Man Wanted For Sex Assault, Recover Stolen Car In Warrant Sweep Police Arrest Four, Including Man Wanted For Sex Assault, Recover Stolen Car In Warrant Sweep Police Arrest Four, Including Man Wanted For Sex Assault, Recover Stolen Car In Warrant Sweep
Police Arrest Four, Including Man Wanted For Sex Assault, Recover Stolen Car In Warrant Sweep Four people, including a man wanted for sexual assault, were arrested and a stolen vehicle was recovered during a warrant sweep in Fairfield County. It was conducted on Thursday, Feb. 20 as detectives from the Trumbull Police Department coordinated efforts with other local police agencies to track down individuals who have not been held accountable for criminal incidents that they had been involved in. During the sweep, Trumbull detectives located a vehicle in Bridgeport that had been stolen the night before from LA Fitness, at the Westfield Trumbull Mall. …
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