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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Michael J. Barrett Of Beacon, 53, Putnam Native Michael J. Barrett Of Beacon, 53, Putnam Native Michael J. Barrett Of Beacon, 53, Putnam Native
Michael J. Barrett Of Beacon, 53, Putnam Native Michael J. Barrett of Beacon died suddenly, with his family by his side at Vassar Brother's Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He was 53. Born on Sept. 20, 1963, in Cold Spring, he was the son of the late Daniel W. and Esther O'Dell Barrett. Michael was a retired driver for Letchworth Village, Thiells. Survivors include two brothers, Daniel Barrett and his wife Patricia, and William Barrett of Beacon; one sister, Jean Cohen and her husband Allen of Poughkeepsie; two nephews, Mark Cohen and Brian (Megan) Cohen; two grand nephews, Evan and Colin Cohen, as well as cousins. Visitation will be he…
Own It? Ramapo Police Look To Reunite Paddle Boat With Owner Own It? Ramapo Police Look To Reunite Paddle Boat With Owner Own It? Ramapo Police Look To Reunite Paddle Boat With Owner
Own It? Ramapo Police Look To Reunite Paddle Boat With Owner ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Ramapo Police Department has recovered a blue and white Sun Dolphin paddle boat (pictured above). The boat was reported as found property on Monday, July 24 and currently being stored by RPD.  The owner or anyone with information on the boat can contact RPD at (845) 357-2400. For real-time Rockland news updates in your Facebook feed, be sure to "Like" Daily Voice's Rockland County Forum page on Facebook by clicking here. Follow Daily Voice on Twitter, @DVRockland, by clicking here.
An Alligator In NY? Yep, Reports Of Sightings Lead To Its Capture Upstate An Alligator In NY? Yep, Reports Of Sightings Lead To Its Capture Upstate An Alligator In NY? Yep, Reports Of Sightings Lead To Its Capture Upstate
An Alligator In NY? Yep, Reports Of Sightings Lead To Its Capture Upstate An alligator that had been on the loose and spotted several times by concerned residents the last week in upstate New York has been captured.Ryan Reynolds, the mayor of the small Village of Whitney Point, near Binghamton, posted a photo on Facebook of the alligator after the first reported sightings (above) began on social media last weekend. The gator, which apparently escaped from an unknown residence, was captured Saturday afternoon behind Whitney Point's fairgrounds. "The legend of the Whitney Point gator has reached a happy ending," Reynolds posted on Facebook Saturday. "…
'Outdated' NY Car Seat Laws Put Kids At Risk, AAA Says 'Outdated' NY Car Seat Laws Put Kids At Risk, AAA Says 'Outdated' NY Car Seat Laws Put Kids At Risk, AAA Says
'Outdated' NY Car Seat Laws Put Kids At Risk, AAA Says “Outdated” car seat laws in New York are “putting young children at risk of injury,” according to a new analysis by AAA New York State. From 2011-2015, a 1-year-old child was injured in a traffic crash in New York once per day, on average – the equivalent to 1,896 injuries over the five-year-period. “Far too often, the victims of dangerous driving are infants and toddlers,” said Alec Slatky, Legislative Analyst for AAA New York State. “Policymakers must ensure that laws are in place to protect the most vulnerable passengers.” The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children ride…
Poughkeepsie Native James C. Sucato Of Staatsburg, 23 Poughkeepsie Native James C. Sucato Of Staatsburg, 23 Poughkeepsie Native James C. Sucato Of Staatsburg, 23
Poughkeepsie Native James C. Sucato Of Staatsburg, 23 James C. Sucato of Staatsburg died suddenly on Monday, July 24. He was 23. Born in Poughkeepsie on Aug. 4, 1993, he is survived by his parents, Robert and Cindi Sucato, and by his siblings: Jonathan Sucato, Jason Sucato, Jennifer Sucato, Joseph Sucato, Jessica Sucato-Watkins, and Thea Sucato. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Liam Adolphsen, Chloé Watkins, Mason Watkins, and Malia and Talia Odongo; his grandparents, Stephen and Jean Hammond; his aunts, Nancy Myers and Carrie Hammond; his uncles, Matthew and Christopher Hammond; and numerous cousins. James loved the New York Ya…
Courtney Anne Elder Of Pleasant Valley, 47 Courtney Anne Elder Of Pleasant Valley, 47 Courtney Anne Elder Of Pleasant Valley, 47
Courtney Anne Elder Of Pleasant Valley, 47 Courtney Anne Elder, 47, of Pleasant Valley, died on Saturday, July 22 following a short illness. Born in Buffalo on Oct. 21, 1969, she was the daughter of Dennis and Faye Cuming Petti. Courtney was a graduate of Roy C. Ketcham High School, Class of 1987. She was employed as a veterinary tech at Animal Hospital - Wappingers Falls.  On April 13, 2003 in Hopewell Junction, Courtney married Craig Elder. Craig survives at home in Pleasant Valley. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother, Faye Petti, and her companion Dominic Luongo of Wappingers Falls; her stepchildren, Robyn…
Crash Investigation Causes Hutchinson River Parkway Delays Crash Investigation Causes Hutchinson River Parkway Delays Crash Investigation Causes Hutchinson River Parkway Delays
Crash Investigation Causes Hutchinson River Parkway Delays This story has been updated. There were heavy delays on a stretch of the Hutchinson River Parkway late Friday afternoon after a serious motor vehicle crash had initially resulted in the closure of all southbound lanes. An accident investigation is ongoing. The closure was between Pelham Parkway (Exit 3) and Westchester Avenue (Exit 2). Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Starbucks To Close All Teavana Stores, Including Five In Hudson Valley Starbucks To Close All Teavana Stores, Including Five In Hudson Valley Starbucks To Close All Teavana Stores, Including Five In Hudson Valley
Starbucks To Close All Teavana Stores, Including Five In Hudson Valley In a move expected to impact 3,300 jobs, Starbucks announced it is closing all 379 of its Teavana stores, which are mainly located in malls. Many of the Teavana stores have been persistently underperforming, Starbucks said in a statement Thursday. "Following a strategic review of the Teavana store business, the company concluded that despite efforts to reverse the trend through creative merchandising and new store designs, the underperformance was likely to continue," the statement said. "As a result, Starbucks will close all 379 Teavana stores over the coming year, with the …
Popular Hudson Valley Dentist Dies In English Channel Popular Hudson Valley Dentist Dies In English Channel Popular Hudson Valley Dentist Dies In English Channel
Popular Hudson Valley Dentist Dies In English Channel A popular Hudson Valley dentist died after scuba diving at a World War II plane wreck site in the English Channel searching for American servicemen missing sine the war, authorities confirmed Wednesday. An investigation into the death of Dr. Bruce Hottum is under way, authorities said. Hottum ran the Pine Street Dental Practice in Kingston in Ulster County, which included seven other dentists. While his private general dentistry practice was his full-time occupation, Hottum taught ice rescue and small boat rescue programs as well as pre-hospital and wilderness emergency care for Fire, EMS,…
Summer Rainstorm Will Drench Hudson Valley Summer Rainstorm Will Drench Hudson Valley Summer Rainstorm Will Drench Hudson Valley
Summer Rainstorm Will Drench Hudson Valley A rare, prolonged summer rainstorm will drench the area late Friday through Saturday, possibly leading to flooding. The storm arriving Friday will be unusual since it will unleash steady rain for 12 hours or more in many locations as it moves slowly across the region, according to AccuWeather.com, which notes that in the summer, rainfall typically is limited to a few hours in the absence of a tropical rainstorm. Areas north of I-84 will see less rain from the system. The storm will roll eastward along a zone of temperature contrast with unusually cool air to the north and warm, sticky air …
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