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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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New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures
New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures A fresh national survey reveals a dramatic divide in public perception, spotlighting which leaders Americans admire, and which ones they could do without. Gallup’s latest poll, conducted from Monday, July 7 to Monday, July 21 and surveying 1,015 US adults, ranked 14 well-known US and international figures.  The results show a striking gap between those held in high regard and those who have fallen out of favor. Topping the list for positive public image is Pope Leo XIV, who enjoys a favorable rating from 57 percent of Americans, with just 11 percent viewing him unfavorably.  Tha…

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Weather
Wet, Wild Weather Will Follow Sizzling Stretch Across Northeast Wet, Wild Weather Will Follow Sizzling Stretch Across Northeast
Wet, Wild Weather Will Follow Sizzling Stretch Across Northeast Relief is set to arrive with a dramatic twist for the Northeast. After several days of relentless heat, a surge of thunderstorms is on track to shatter the region’s long dry spell on Wednesday, Aug. 13, the National Weather Service reports. There will be one more day of intense heat on Tuesday, Aug. 12 before the weather flips to stormy, soaking, and — finally — cooler conditions. Highs are projected to run up to 20 degrees above normal for this time of year on Tuesday, with heat index values climbing into the mid-90s and even topping 100 in spots from the Midwest to New England. Health o…

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Business
Rising Costs Rattling Restaurants As Customers Pull Back Rising Costs Rattling Restaurants As Customers Pull Back
Rising Costs Rattling Restaurants As Customers Pull Back From fryer oil to filet mignon, the tab for running a restaurant keeps climbing, and fewer diners are picking up the check. Operators say higher prices for ingredients, wages, and essentials like packaging are colliding with softer customer traffic, making profitability harder to maintain.  Supply chain hiccups continue to cause delays and last‑minute substitutions, pushing up costs.  Fuel is another pressure point. According to NerdWallet, the average price of a gallon of diesel has risen about 22 percent since 2020.  Related story - Beef Prices Keep Climbing T…

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Business
Recall Issued For Chocolates Containing Cookie Pieces Sold In NY Recall Issued For Chocolates Containing Cookie Pieces Sold In NY
Recall Issued For Chocolates Containing Cookie Pieces Sold In NY A sweet treat sold in several states is being pulled from shelves over an undeclared allergen that could pose serious health risks. Neuhaus Chocolates NV, based in Vlezenbeek, Belgium, has issued a voluntary recall for its Belgian Chocolate Moments Smurfs “Popping Milk Chocolates with Cookies.” The recall was announced after the company discovered the product contained wheat that was not listed on the label. The chocolates, which contain cookie pieces, were distributed between Monday, July 21 and Monday, Aug. 4, through Neuhaus stores in New York, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Was…

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Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves
Cookies Sold At Target Stores In 20 States, Including NY, Pulled From Shelves A sweet treat sold at one of the nation’s biggest retailers is now under a safety alert covering 20 states and Washington, DC. The recall involves Favorite Day Bakery Frosted Sugar Cookies, a 10-count product sold under Target’s private label brand.  According to the Food and Drug Administration, manufacturer Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. of Canada pulled the cookies due to possible contamination with wood. A total of 803 cases are affected. The cookies were distributed through three Target distribution centers — in Connecticut, Maryland, and Ohio — and reached stores in: Connect…

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Business
Chick-fil-A Will Be Adding New Sandwich, Other Items To Menu Nationwide Chick-fil-A Will Be Adding New Sandwich, Other Items To Menu Nationwide
Chick-fil-A Will Be Adding New Sandwich, Other Items To Menu Nationwide Chick-fil-A fans can look forward to new flavors this fall as the chain rolls out a limited-time menu nationwide.  The seasonal lineup features the debut of the Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich, a sparkling Cherry Berry & Sprite beverage, and two new Waffle Potato Chip varieties, and starts Monday, Aug. 18. The Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich, which was tested in Raleigh, North Carolina last spring, is making its national debut after positive feedback.  The sandwich includes a boneless chicken breast filet — available in original, spicy, or grilled — topped with lettuce, tomato, c…

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Weather
Major Hurricane Could Be Coming As Newly Named Tropical Storm Erin Likely To Rapidly Strengthen Major Hurricane Could Be Coming As Newly Named Tropical Storm Erin Likely To Rapidly Strengthen
Major Hurricane Could Be Coming As Newly Named Tropical Storm Erin Likely To Rapidly Strengthen A newly named tropical storm is poised to become the Atlantic’s first hurricane this week, and could intensify into a major hurricane over open water by next weekend.  Click here for a new, updated story - Erin’s Possible Paths: Projections Show Where Storm Could Go As It Nears Hurricane Strength The National Hurricane Center announced Cabo Verde system AL97, which a day earlier had been given a 90 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone, became Tropical Storm Erin at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11. AccuWeather hurricane experts forecast that the system will strengthen into a hu…

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Potent Storms To Crack Northeast Dry Spell After Scorching Stretch Potent Storms To Crack Northeast Dry Spell After Scorching Stretch
Potent Storms To Crack Northeast Dry Spell After Scorching Stretch Relief from a stretch of hot, steamy days will come with a jolt.  A surge of thunderstorms is poised to break the Northeast’s lengthy dry streak by Wednesday, Aug. 13, following a blistering start to the week, according to the National Weather Service. AccuWeather meteorologists say a dome of high pressure will keep temperatures and humidity elevated into Tuesday, Aug. 12. Daytime highs are expected to reach up to 20 degrees above mid-August averages across parts of the Midwest and New England. Heat index values are expected to reach the mid-90s to low 100s, raising the risk of h…

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Double Celestial Treat: Venus Meets Jupiter, Meteor Showers Follow Hours Later Double Celestial Treat: Venus Meets Jupiter, Meteor Showers Follow Hours Later
Double Celestial Treat: Venus Meets Jupiter, Meteor Showers Follow Hours Later Skywatchers are in for a two-part cosmic spectacle: a rare Venus-Jupiter pairing followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.  Tuesday, Aug. 12 will dawn with brilliant Venus sidling up to mighty Jupiter in the eastern twilight, and by nightfall the year’s most dependable meteor show will be streaking overhead. The planetary rendezvous starts around 4 a.m. local time when Venus, the brightest beacon in the sky, slides to within less than one degree of Jupiter.  Hold a pinky finger at arm’s length and you will cover the gap. The duo rises higher through dawn and repeats almo…

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Dangerous Alpha-Gal Syndrome Can Be Triggered By Tick Bites Dangerous Alpha-Gal Syndrome Can Be Triggered By Tick Bites
Dangerous Alpha-Gal Syndrome Can Be Triggered By Tick Bites A tiny tick bite could trigger a lifelong change to your menu. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a potentially life-threatening allergy linked to certain ticks — most notably the lone star tick in the United States.  The culprit is a sugar molecule called alpha-gal, found in most mammals but not in humans or primates.  When a tick carrying alpha-gal bites a person, the immune system may respond by producing antibodies that set off allergic reactions to red meat and other products derived from mammals. These reactions can hit hours after eating beef, pork, lamb, venison, or foods and m…

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