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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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Boy Struck By Lightning In Central Park As Severe Storms Knock Out Power To 500K In Northeast Boy Struck By Lightning In Central Park As Severe Storms Knock Out Power To 500K In Northeast
Boy Struck By Lightning In Central Park As Severe Storms Knock Out Power To 500K In Northeast A boy was struck by lightning as a potent system prompted severe thunderstorm and tornado watches and warnings across the East Coast. The 15-year-old is recovering after the incident on Thursday afternoon, June 19 at New York City's Central Park, on the upper East Side, near Fifth Avenue and East 96th Street. The NYPD say he was alert and conscious after the incident. The storms caused more than 500,000 power outages from North Carolina all the way up to Maine, hundreds of canceled flights, thousands of delayed flights, and airport ground stops in Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Newark.…

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Much Of Massachusetts Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Much Of Massachusetts
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Much Of Massachusetts A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for most of the region as a line of strong storms begins to move from west to east.The watch was issued by the National Weather Service just before 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, and will last until 9 p.m. on Thursday. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and scattered ping-pong-sized hail are possible, along with isolated tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.  Frequent lightning is also possible from the storms. Earlier report - Severe Storms Could Quickly Spin Up Isolated Tornadoes: Here's Timing This continues to be a developin…

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Business
Cough Syrup Recall Issued Nationwide Over Bacteria Risk Cough Syrup Recall Issued Nationwide Over Bacteria Risk
Cough Syrup Recall Issued Nationwide Over Bacteria Risk A popular over-the-counter cough syrup has been recalled across the US following a contamination alert and product stability issue. New York-based Medtech Products Inc., headquartered in Tarrytown, issued the voluntary recall on Tuesday, June 17, for five lots of its 4-ounce Little Remedies honey cough syrup due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness. The recall also cites loss of shelf stability as a contributing factor. Symptoms linked to Bacillus cereus exposure can include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.  While illness is typically…

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Major Hurricane Slams Mexico As Rare Early Season Storm Major Hurricane Slams Mexico As Rare Early Season Storm
Major Hurricane Slams Mexico As Rare Early Season Storm A powerful hurricane has slammed into southern Mexico, marking a historic first for the tropical calendar. Hurricane Erick made landfall early Thursday, June 19, near the southwestern coast of Oaxaca as a Category 3 storm, unleashing destructive winds, storm surge, and torrential rainfall. It is the first major hurricane on record to strike Mexico during the month of June. "Erick has been moving through an area with exceptionally warm ocean waters, plenty of moisture and very little disruptive wind shear," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said. "Rapid intensification…

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Severe Storms Could Quickly Spin Up Isolated Tornadoes: Here's Timing Severe Storms Could Quickly Spin Up Isolated Tornadoes: Here's Timing
Severe Storms Could Quickly Spin Up Isolated Tornadoes: Here's Timing A line of severe thunderstorms that will sweep through a wide area along the East Coast extending from Maine to North Carolina could quickly spin up tornadoes. The system, fueled by high humidity with temperatures that will hit 90 degrees for the first time this year in many locations, will arrive late in the afternoon Thursday, June 19, which is Juneteenth. The storms "may bring damaging wind gusts along with heavy rain, frequent lightning, and small hail," the National Weather Service said, noting that isolated tornadoes are possible. Areas where the most severe …

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Business
Ready-To-Eat Meals Sold At Supermarkets Recalled After Deadly Listeria Outbreak Ready-To-Eat Meals Sold At Supermarkets Recalled After Deadly Listeria Outbreak
Ready-To-Eat Meals Sold At Supermarkets Recalled After Deadly Listeria Outbreak Several popular ready-to-eat chicken pasta meals sold across the country at a pair of supermarkets are being recalled following a deadly outbreak of listeria. Federal officials say 17 people across 13 states have become sick after eating products linked to a strain of Listeria monocytogenes. Three people have died, and one fetal loss has been reported, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). They products were sold at Walmart and Kroger stores. The recall includes chicken fettuccine alfredo meals under the Marketside and Home Chef labels, produced by FreshRealm establishments…

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Marijuana Use Linked To Heart Attacks, Strokes In New Study Marijuana Use Linked To Heart Attacks, Strokes In New Study
Marijuana Use Linked To Heart Attacks, Strokes In New Study A new study suggests that cannabis use may carry serious consequences for heart health, with some users facing significantly elevated risks of heart attacks, strokes, and even death. The research, published Tuesday, June 17 in the journal Heart, analyzed pooled medical data involving more than 200 million people, mostly ages 19 to 59.  It found that individuals who use marijuana are 29 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack, 20 percent more likely to have a stroke, and more than twice as likely to die from heart disease compared to nonusers. The findings stem from a large-scale …

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Actor Who Starred In Lilo & Stitch, Appeared On Hawaii Five-0 Dies Suddenly At Age 46 Actor Who Starred In Lilo & Stitch, Appeared On Hawaii Five-0 Dies Suddenly At Age 46
Actor Who Starred In Lilo & Stitch, Appeared On Hawaii Five-0 Dies Suddenly At Age 46 An actor who just made his big screen debut in Disney’s live-action box-office smash hit Lilo & Stitch has died suddenly. The death of 46-year-old David Hekili Kenui Bell in Hawaii on Thursday, June 12 was announced this week. An autopsy has been scheduled and an investigation is ongoing, police said, and no foul play is suspected, according to TMZ. On Lilo & Stitch, he played the "Big Hawaiian Dude" character. He also appeared on episodes of Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum P.I. He was also known in Hawaii as the voice on the PA system at Kona Airport. Bell's death was announce…

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Iran Leader Warns US Of Possible 'Irreparable Damage'; Trump Says 'The Next Week Will Be Big' Iran Leader Warns US Of Possible 'Irreparable Damage'; Trump Says 'The Next Week Will Be Big'
Iran Leader Warns US Of Possible 'Irreparable Damage'; Trump Says 'The Next Week Will Be Big' As the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, President Donald Trump is not saying if the United States will get involved. But on Wednesday morning, June 18, Trump said, "The next week is going to be very big — maybe less than a week.” When questioned about the possibility of a US strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, Trump stated, "I may do it. I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I’m going to do.” Tehran has warned that such a move would be met with strong retaliation if it occurs. Earlier on Wednesday, Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei cautioned that any US mil…

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Severe Storms With Possible Isolated Tornadoes Near Northeast Severe Storms With Possible Isolated Tornadoes Near Northeast
Severe Storms With Possible Isolated Tornadoes Near Northeast Scattered severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will move across the East Coast amid summer-like temperatures and humidity. The most potent storms will be in the afternoon and evening on Thursday, June 19, which is Juneteenth. "The storms that become severe may be capable of producing damaging winds, lightning and torrential rainfall," the National Weather Service said, noting that isolated tornadoes are possible, especially in areas shown in orange in the first image above. Due to high moisture levels in the atmosphere and saturated ground in certain areas, flash flooding pre…

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