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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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News
Iconic Waldorf Astoria To Reopen After Years-Long Makeover: Here’s When Iconic Waldorf Astoria To Reopen After Years-Long Makeover: Here’s When
Iconic Waldorf Astoria To Reopen After Years-Long Makeover: Here’s When An iconic New York hotel will soon be reopening after a years-long renovation. The Waldorf Astoria is on track to be up and running in the spring. It has been closed for renovation since February 2017. The hotel's online reservation system went live last week. An announcement on its website states, "We are opening Spring 2025 and are now accepting reservations for stays and groups beginning September 2025." Known for its Art Deco design and rich history, the Waldorf Astoria has been a symbol of luxury since its original opening in 1931. Over the decades, it has hosted countless celebriti…

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Business
Amazon Dismissed Warnings On High Rates Of Worker Injuries, Report Says Amazon Dismissed Warnings On High Rates Of Worker Injuries, Report Says
Amazon Dismissed Warnings On High Rates Of Worker Injuries, Report Says ityAmazon is under fire following a US Senate report accusing the company of prioritizing speed over worker safety.  Released by the majority staff of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee late Sunday night, Dec. 15, the report claims Amazon’s intense focus on productivity has led to unsafe working conditions. The Senate report outlines how Amazon’s warehouse workers face high rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and other injuries caused by repetitive tasks and demanding quotas.  It accuses Amazon of knowingly exposing employees to these risks, …

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News
CEO Murder Case: Luigi Mangione's New Lawyer Signals Defensive Strategy CEO Murder Case: Luigi Mangione's New Lawyer Signals Defensive Strategy
CEO Murder Case: Luigi Mangione's New Lawyer Signals Defensive Strategy Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has retained high-profile attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo, who could mount a defense centered on Mangione's mental state. Friedman Agnifilo, a former Manhattan Chief Assistant District Attorney turned criminal defense lawyer, suggested a possible strategy even before formally joining Mangione’s legal team.  “It looks to me like there might be a not guilty by reason of insanity defense that they’re going to be thinking about because the evidence is going to be so overwhelming that he did wh…

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Weather
Stormy Stretch Could Set Stage For New Snowmaker: Here's Timing Stormy Stretch Could Set Stage For New Snowmaker: Here's Timing
Stormy Stretch Could Set Stage For New Snowmaker: Here's Timing A quick-moving system bringing a mix of snow, sleet, and rain will mark just the start of a stormy stretch. As the temperature gradually rises after daybreak on Monday, Dec. 16, precipitation will change to rain in inland locations where snow and sleet caused delayed school starts and some closures. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.) According to the National Weather Service, there will be rain and patchy drizzle at times throughout the day and evening. Rain could linger into Tuesday morning, Dec. 17, before clouds give way to gradual clearing and eventual sunshine on a mild day…

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Schools
New Update: These Westchester School Districts Are On Delayed Starts New Update: These Westchester School Districts Are On Delayed Starts
New Update: These Westchester School Districts Are On Delayed Starts The following school districts have scheduled closures and delayed starts on Monday, Dec. 16 as a result of wintry conditions: Westchester County Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, two-hour delay Byram Hills Central School District, two-hour delay Chappaqua Central School District,  two-hour delay Croton-Harmon Union Free School District, two-hour delay Hendrick Hudson School District, closed for students, employees on two-hour delay (updated) Lakeland Central School District, three-hour delay Katonah Lewi…

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Weather
New Update: Winter Weather Advisory In Effect For Putnam County New Update: Winter Weather Advisory In Effect For Putnam County
New Update: Winter Weather Advisory In Effect For Putnam County The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of the region, effective from late tonight, Sunday, Dec. 15, through Monday morning, Dec. 16. This advisory affects the following counties: 10 p.m. Sunday to 11 a.m. Monday: Western Passaic (NJ) Orange (NY) Rockland (NY) Putnam (NY) Northern Westchester (NY) 1 a.m. Sunday to 11 a.m. Monday: Northern Fairfield County (CT) Litchfield County (CT) Northern New Haven (CT) Northern Middlesex (CT) Residents in Northern New London County (CT) should also stay alert, as the advisory may extend to their area, the National…

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News
New Drone Detection System Coming To NY After Incident Forces Stewart Airport To Shut Down New Drone Detection System Coming To NY After Incident Forces Stewart Airport To Shut Down
New Drone Detection System Coming To NY After Incident Forces Stewart Airport To Shut Down Following an incident at a New York airport that disrupted operations, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that federal partners are deploying a state-of-the-art drone detection system to New York State. The announcement follows a significant disruption in Orange County on Friday, Dec. 13, at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, where a drone forced a temporary shutdown of the airport’s runways, delaying flights. State and federal agencies are continuing their investigation into the incident. After that event, Hochul called for additional resources to bolster drone detection and response …

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Traffic
Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Set To Increase: Here's When, How Much Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Set To Increase: Here's When, How Much
Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Set To Increase: Here's When, How Much Drivers crossing the new Tappan Zee Bridge will soon face a higher toll, according to the New York State Thruway Authority. The increase will go into effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1, with a 50-cent hike to the base NY E-ZPass toll rates and tolls-by-mail that began in 2024 and will continue each year through 2027, when it hits $7.75. The annual price increase means E-Z pass users will begin paying $6.75 on New Year's Day. The adjustment also includes an enhancement to the Westchester and Rockland Resident Discount Plan, which will rise from 17 percent to a 20 percent discount. The 40&nbs…

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Weather
Wintry Mess: Updated Snowfall Totals Released For Storm Causing Slippery Travel Wintry Mess: Updated Snowfall Totals Released For Storm Causing Slippery Travel
Wintry Mess: Updated Snowfall Totals Released For Storm Causing Slippery Travel A quick-moving storm will bring a wintry mix to the region, causing slippery travel conditions. The system will arrive Sunday night, Dec. 15, into Monday morning, Dec. 16. Light snow and sleet are expected, with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation in areas shaded darker blue on the AccuWeather map in the first image above. The National Weather Service warns that these conditions may create hazardous road situations for Monday morning commutes. Regions shaded light blue may experience light freezing rain with minor accumulations, leading to icy roads. AccuWeather cautions that any ice or snow c…

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Business
Drugstore Deserts On Rise Amid Nationwide Pharmacy Closures Drugstore Deserts On Rise Amid Nationwide Pharmacy Closures
Drugstore Deserts On Rise Amid Nationwide Pharmacy Closures Nearly 30 percent of US pharmacies closed between 2010 and 2021, according to a new study in the health-policy publication Health Affairs. The research, led by University of California Berkeley assistant professor Jenny S. Guadamuz and colleagues, analyzed data from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, county health statistics, and ZIP Code demographic surveys.  Of the 88,930 retail pharmacies operating in 2010, almost one-third shuttered by 2021, with those in predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods disproportionately affected, Independent pharmacies were hit ha…

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