First-Ever Community News Summit March 16 in Livingston Manor
March 11, 2014 by The Catskill Chronicle
LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY (March 11, 2014) – What do you expect from your local news outlet? What are some of the hurdles that producers of local news face today? How can we all help local news and information to be better? 
These are some of the topics that will be tackled on Sunday, March 16 at the first-ever community news summit in Livingston Manor, NY.
Manor Ink, award-winning library-based news led by young people aged 8 to 21, will host the summit from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Catskill Art Society, 48 Main Street, Livingston Manor.
The summit is open to the public; all those interested in helping to strengthen local news are invited to attend. All community news providers are also encouraged to attend. News and information outlets expected to be in attendance that day are The Watershed Post, North School Studio /Community Film Depot and Coal Cracker news magazine. These, plus Manor Ink, are all affiliated with the local news preservation nonprofit Community Reporting Alliance and are recipients of journalism grants from the Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation. Invited guests are Radio Revolution and Making Waves, both part of the WJFF radio public affairs lineup.
The community news summit will begin with an overview of the work that the various organizations are doing and will include interactive sessions promoting a general exchange of ideas and best practices in the world of local news.
Potluck refreshments will be served. Please bring something to share.
For directions or additional information, call 845-701-6125 or email manorink@yahoo.com.
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First-Ever Community News Summit March 16 in Livingston Manor
March 11, 2014 by The Catskill Chronicle
LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY (March 11, 2014) – What do you expect from your local news outlet? What are some of the hurdles that producers of local news face today? How can we all help local news and information to be better?
These are some of the topics that will be tackled on Sunday, March 16 at the first-ever community news summit in Livingston Manor, NY.
Manor Ink, award-winning library-based news led by young people aged 8 to 21, will host the summit from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Catskill Art Society, 48 Main Street, Livingston Manor.
The summit is open to the public; all those interested in helping to strengthen local news are invited to attend. All community news providers are also encouraged to attend. News and information outlets expected to be in attendance that day are The Watershed Post, North School Studio /Community Film Depot and Coal Cracker news magazine. These, plus Manor Ink, are all affiliated with the local news preservation nonprofit Community Reporting Alliance and are recipients of journalism grants from the Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation. Invited guests are Radio Revolution and Making Waves, both part of the WJFF radio public affairs lineup.
The community news summit will begin with an overview of the work that the various organizations are doing and will include interactive sessions promoting a general exchange of ideas and best practices in the world of local news.
Potluck refreshments will be served. Please bring something to share.
For directions or additional information, call 845-701-6125 or email manorink@yahoo.com.
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