named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Cultural Coverage
Reports on local arts, literature, music, and traditions, including events like the Phoenicia Playhouse season and Juneteenth exhibitions at WAAM.
Digital Archive of Local History
Maintains an internet-accessible archive of historical materials such as photos, literature, audio, and other cultural artifacts from the local communities.
Local News Reporting
Produces in-depth journalism on local issues including town governance, community events, cultural institutions, and public safety in the Catskills region.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Investigative & Community Journalism 3 activities
- Investigative journalism and public accountability reportingConducts in-depth investigative reporting on matters of public interest, including oversight of government practices. Notable work includes a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation into New York City’s abuse of nuisance abatement laws, produced in collaboration with ProPublica.
- Publication of local news and community informationOperates a reader-supported nonprofit newspaper serving communities in the Catskills region, including Woodstock, Shandaken, Phoenicia, Olive, West Hurley, Hunter, Tannersville, Saugerties, and surrounding areas. Provides news, events, weather, emergency alerts, and safety information in both print and digital formats, emphasizing clarity, integrity, and accuracy.
- Secure public tip submission system for investigative reportingOperates a confidential tip line to receive information from the public, supporting investigative journalism and community accountability.
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County and Regional Agricultural Fair Management 1 activity
- Community engagement and cultural programmingHosts public events that promote local culture, traditions, and community participation, including an annual Earth Day celebration with tree planting, film screenings, and educational activities, as well as a free four-day youth fair featuring livestock competitions, music, games, and a dog-jumping competition.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Preservation of local historical materialsMaintains a publicly accessible digital archive of historical content from the Catskills region, including photos, literature, audio recordings, and documents, to support education and cultural continuity.
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Paid Internships in Media & Publishing 1 activity
- Support for emerging journalists through internships and employmentBuilds capacity in local journalism by employing early-career reporters and hosting student interns, providing professional development opportunities in policy and environmental reporting.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Weekly field reporting photo seriesShares a weekly curated photo from unpublished field reporting, offering behind-the-scenes insight into journalistic work in the Catskills region.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$177K
Contributions & grants$177K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$200K
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Salaries & benefits$98K
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balance sheet
Total assets$35K
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Net assets$35K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue +156.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- JACQUELINE KELLACHAN — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT WIDMEYER — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM VAN RODEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Catskill Mountain Foundation Partner — Scott Widmeyer serves on the board of the Catskill Mountain Foundation, indicating institutional ties to regional cultural organizations.
- Hudson River Air Dogs Partner — Hosted a dog-jumping competition during the Greene County Youth Fair.
- Mountain Top Historical Society Partner — Hosts public talks on local history, such as the presentation on Greene County’s history of slavery.
- Mountain Top Library Partner — Collaborates on hosting the annual Earth Day celebration in Tannersville.
- Pro Publica Partner — Collaborated with The Overlook staff on a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation into New York City’s abuse of nuisance abatement laws.
- SUNY New Paltz Partner — Lisa A. Phillips is a journalism professor at SUNY New Paltz and Mia Quick is an alumna, indicating connections to local academic institutions.
- The Golden Notebook Partner — Co-founded by Jacqueline Kellachan, owner of The Golden Notebook, a cultural hub in Woodstock that partners with schools and community organizations.
- Town of Hunter Partner — Partners with community members and organizations to develop a historical map of the town through public discussions.
- WAMU Government — Peter Cherukuri serves on the board of WAMU, an NPR affiliate, indicating a professional connection to public media networks.
- Windham Foundation Partner — Josh King serves on the Board of Directors of the Windham Foundation, which supports arts, education, and historical preservation in the region.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Sourced Investigative Reportingmethodology: community-sourced_investigative_reportingBy using tips and input from community members to guide investigative reporting, we uncover misconduct and underreported issues because local knowledge increases relevance, trust, and accountability in journalism.
- Multi-Platform Community Storytellingmethodology: multi-platform news distributionBy distributing news through both digital and print platforms and incorporating visual and historical narratives, we deepen community connection because diverse formats ensure broader accessibility and resonate with varied audience preferences.
- Reader-Supported Community Journalismmethodology: reader-supported journalismBy operating a reader-supported nonprofit model, we produce independent and integrity-driven local journalism because financial independence from advertisers and government funding preserves editorial autonomy and aligns reporting with community needs.