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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Glen Cove Pizzeria Owner Latest American Tourist To Die In Dominican Republic Glen Cove Pizzeria Owner Latest American Tourist To Die In Dominican Republic Glen Cove Pizzeria Owner Latest American Tourist To Die In Dominican Republic
Glen Cove Pizzeria Owner Latest American Tourist To Die In Dominican Republic The longtime owner of a pizzeria on Long Island is the latest American tourist who has died in the Dominican Republic. Vittorio Caruso, 56, of Glen Cove died Monday, June 17 shortly after he reportedly drank something and became critically ill in Santo Domingo at the Boca Chica Resort, according to the Fox News Channel. Vittorio had been in good health, his sister-in-law, Lisa Maria Caruso, told Fox News. Vittorio Caruso co-owned Vittorio’s in Glen Cove with one of his brothers before selling the pizzeria this spring. Caruso is the 11th American tourist to die in the Dominican R…
Two Killed After Jeep Crashes Off Road Into Ravine In Newtown Two Killed After Jeep Crashes Off Road Into Ravine In Newtown Two Killed After Jeep Crashes Off Road Into Ravine In Newtown
Two Killed After Jeep Crashes Off Road Into Ravine In Newtown Two occupants of a Jeep were killed after it crashed off the road and into a ravine overnight in Northern Fairfield County. The crash occurred on Route 34 (Berkshire Road) in the area of Jordan Hill Road in Newtown at about 2 a.m. Sunday, June 23, said Lt. Aaron Bahamonde of the Newtown Police Department. Police say that the older model Jeep Cherokee had driven off the westbound shoulder of Route 34 into a hundred foot, heavily wooded ravine, according to police. The vehicle was found to be occupied by the driver and passenger. The occupants were both Newtown residents, but not r…
UConn Expected To Rejoin Big East Conference UConn Expected To Rejoin Big East Conference UConn Expected To Rejoin Big East Conference
UConn Expected To Rejoin Big East Conference UConn’s men’s basketball program hasn’t been the same since it left the Big East Conference seven years ago. Now it appears the Huskies will leave the American Athletic Conference and be back in the Big East for all sports except football, according to multiple reports. The news that the invitation to rejoin the conference could come as early as next week was first reported by Digital News Desk. UConn is expected to be the 11th member of the "new" Big East starting with the 2020-21 season. The Big East would move to a format of 20 league games in men's and women's basket…
Concerns Grow That 'Zombie Deer Disease' Could Affect People, Too Concerns Grow That 'Zombie Deer Disease' Could Affect People, Too Concerns Grow That 'Zombie Deer Disease' Could Affect People, Too
Concerns Grow That 'Zombie Deer Disease' Could Affect People, Too WIth a deadly deer disease spreading, there are new concerns that it could affect people, too. In February of this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning about Chronic Wasting Disease (also known as CWD or the more common “zombie deer disease”) in connection to deer, elk and moose. It can take more than a year before an infected animal develops "zombie deer disease" symptoms, which can include drastic weight loss (wasting), stumbling, listlessness and other neurologic symptoms. CWD can affect animals of all ages. It is fatal to animals and there are no treatme…
Northern Westchester Teen Hockey Star Goes High In NHL Draft's First Round Northern Westchester Teen Hockey Star Goes High In NHL Draft's First Round Northern Westchester Teen Hockey Star Goes High In NHL Draft's First Round
Northern Westchester Teen Hockey Star Goes High In NHL Draft's First Round An 18-year-old from the area was one of the first players selected in the National Hockey League Draft. Northern Westchester's Trevor Zegras, a two-way forward who starred on the US Under 17 national team, was taken with the ninth pick in the first round by the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night, June 21 in Vancouver, British Columbia. "I really wanted to go to whatever team wanted me the most," the 6-foot, 175-pound center from Bedford said. "I'm thrilled with Anaheim and I'm happy to be a Duck." Zegras has signed a National Letter of Intent to play collegiate hockey at Boston Univer…
Man, 55, Struck, Killed By Vehicle While Crossing Busy Intersection In Baldwin Man, 55, Struck, Killed By Vehicle While Crossing Busy Intersection In Baldwin Man, 55, Struck, Killed By Vehicle While Crossing Busy Intersection In Baldwin
Man, 55, Struck, Killed By Vehicle While Crossing Busy Intersection In Baldwin A 55-year-old man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle while he was attempting to cross a busy intersection, Nassau County Police said. That incident occurred on Friday, June 21 at about 9:50 p.m. in Baldwin. According to detectives, while attempting to cross Grand Avenue at Sunrise Highway, the man was hit by a 2015 Mazda that was traveling northbound.  As a result of the collision, the man suffered multiple trauma injuries and was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead by a staff physician, according to police. The driver, a 27-year-old man, remained …
Woman Driving Drunk With Three Kids In Car Caught After Fleeing Scene Of LIE Crash, Police Say Woman Driving Drunk With Three Kids In Car Caught After Fleeing Scene Of LIE Crash, Police Say Woman Driving Drunk With Three Kids In Car Caught After Fleeing Scene Of LIE Crash, Police Say
Woman Driving Drunk With Three Kids In Car Caught After Fleeing Scene Of LIE Crash, Police Say A 44-year-old woman involved in a crash on the Long Island Expressway was driving drunk with her three daughters, two of whom are minor, in the vehicle, Suffolk County Police said. Victoria Villatoro of Bay Shore was driving a 2018 Toyota RAV 4 eastbound on the LIE in Medford between exits 62 and 63, when she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an eastbound 2000 Jeep driven by Marilyn Morse, 47, of Bellport at approximately 12:50 a.m. Saturday, June 22, Suffolk Police said. Villatoro fled the scene in the Toyota, left the LIE at exit 64, and continued northbound on Route 112, accor…
Bethpage HS Teacher From Smithtown Engaged In Sexual Contact With Child, Police Say Bethpage HS Teacher From Smithtown Engaged In Sexual Contact With Child, Police Say Bethpage HS Teacher From Smithtown Engaged In Sexual Contact With Child, Police Say
Bethpage HS Teacher From Smithtown Engaged In Sexual Contact With Child, Police Say A 28-year-old Smithtown man has been charged with sexually abusing a juvenile girl while he worked as a teacher at Bethpage High School, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, the school was notified of a possible incident and contacted police who conducted what they described as a thorough investigation that led to the arrest of Joseph Gallagher. Gallagher was charged with two counts of third-degree sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. He was arraigned on Wednesday, June 19 at First District Court, Hempstead. The Special Victims Squad requests anyone…
Man Admits To Selling Heroin That Led To Overdose Death In Area Man Admits To Selling Heroin That Led To Overdose Death In Area Man Admits To Selling Heroin That Led To Overdose Death In Area
Man Admits To Selling Heroin That Led To Overdose Death In Area A 29-year-old man has admitted selling heroin to an area resident who died of an overdose. Alban K. Rowe, 29, of Walden, pleaded guilty on Friday, June 21 before Orange County Court Judge Robert H. Freehill, to criminal sale of a controlled substance for having sold heroin to the man at a residence in the Village of Montgomery, at approximately 3 a.m., on July 18, 2018, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovlersaid. The man subsequently died of a heroin overdose, Hoovler said. Rowe is scheduled to be sentenced on July 9, in that case, as well as for a separate case. Rowe…
Four Charged During  State Liquor Authority Inspections Of Suffolk Businesses Four Charged During  State Liquor Authority Inspections Of Suffolk Businesses Four Charged During  State Liquor Authority Inspections Of Suffolk Businesses
Four Charged During State Liquor Authority Inspections Of Suffolk Businesses Four store employees are facing charges following State Liquor Authority inspections in Mastic, Center Moriches and Shirley Friday night, June 21, Suffolk County Police said. The four were all issued field appearance tickets on the following charges: Angela DeCarmine, 40, an employee at Native Land Smoke Shop, 136 Poospatuck Lane, Mastic, for sale of E-Liquid nicotine to a minor. Hector Gunzalez-Cortez, 42, an employee at Tropico Minimarket, 165 Main Street, Suite A, Center Moriches, for unlawfully dealing with a child. Mushtaq Ahmad, 53, an employee of Valero Gas, 620 Montauk Hwy., E…
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