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The Recorder is a reader-supported community news organization that publishes a website and print newspaper offering independent,
nonprofit journalism connecting all residents, civic organizations and businesses in the towns of Bedford, Lewisboro, Pound Ridge and Mount Kisco. The Recorder is a community news organization that publishes a weekly print newspaper and website offering independent,
 non-partisan, nonprofit journalism connecting all residents, civic organizations and businesses in the towns of Bedford, Lewisboro, Pound Ridge and Mount Kisco. Our Mission Introducing The Recorder, a new chapter in local news. Donate today! No news is bad news. The sudden closing of The Record-Review in January left a void in the community, with no reliable, quality news source to communicate what is happening in our towns, businesses, schools and cultural organizations. Numerous studies confirm that such a void can result in increased polarization, less government oversight, less effective schools, lower arts participation and sports engagement, fewer opportunities for area businesses to attract customers, and a general decline in civic involvement, which is otherwise often filled by social media misinformation. Shortly after the paper’s closing, a group of concerned residents quickly got together to begin discussing ways to fill this void by starting a new, financially self-sustaining, nonprofit, high-quality local news and information platform. In September, we launched this new chapter in local news for the greater community of Bedford, Lewisboro and Pound Ridge through the weekly newspaper. We're on a podcast! A New Local Paper Turns One One year ago this month, September, The Recorder stepped in to fill the gap left by the sudden closing of The Record-Review. In this episode, Local Matters Westchester co-hosts Adam Stone and Martin Wilbur —now a senior reporter at The Recorder — talk with Editorial Director Ed Baum and Founding Publisher Lloyd Trufelman about how The Recorder began, the reasoning behind its nonprofit structure, and how they’re inspired by the legacy of a 19th-century Katonah Recorder, and more. Listen now. About The Recorder Organizational Structure The Recorder is a nonprofit organization, incorporated in New York State and a 501(c)(3) organization recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS. It is able to accept tax-deductible donations in addition to grants, advertising and subscription revenue. As a non-profit organization, The Recorder will not endorse political candidates. Coverage The Recorder provides high quality, independent and nonpartisan journalism that covers the full breadth of local community life, reporting on key institutions including government, schools, businesses, police and public safety, nonprofit organizations and civic groups. Our coverage area includes all hamlets in the towns of Bedford, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco and Pound Ridge: Bedford Hills, Bedford Village, Cross River, Goldens Bridge, Katonah, Village and Town of Mount Kisco, Scotts Corners, South Salem, Vista and Waccabuc. The Recorder publishes a cultural calendar to highlight local events. The enterprise all collaborates with local high school journalists and others aspiring in the field, and commits resources to reach all populations in the communities it serves. Format The Recorder is available in print and electronic forms. The print version is designed in a reader-friendly vertical format. It is mailed to member subscribers who subscribe annually. The website is also available online at www.therecorder.news , along with dynamic news and feature articles, a community event calendar, organization listings and other content. Note that some website content is available only to paid subscribers. The Recorder publishes a digital newsletter for member subscribers with article previews and other featured content. Frequently Asked Questions Please visit our FAQ page for more details. Sign up now! Donate today!

Please support The Recorder, a nonprofit community news organization that publishes a website and print newspaper offering independent journalism connecting all residents, civic organizations and businesses in the towns of Bedford, Lewisboro and Pound Ridge. Welcome The Recorder is off to an encouraging start, filling the local news void in Bedford, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco and Pound Ridge. We’ve garnered tremendous support in donations from across the community, along with robust advertiser response. At our 1-year anniversary, we have more than 2,100 paid subscribers. We have received terrific reader feedback for our independent, nonprofit and nonpartisan journalism coverage. To learn more about our advertising opportunities, please contact advertising@therecorder.org . News and letters to the editor submissions can be sent to Thane Grauel at thane@therecorder.org and we look forward to hearing from you. We are grateful to our generous founding donors for making the launch of The Recorder possible and look forward to building community support and enthusiasm for independent, high quality local journalism. Thank you for your interest in this new community information destination. Enjoy! The Recorder Team Ed Baum, Karen Sabath and Zach Silber, board members FAQ & ANSWERS Frequently asked questions General How can I donate to support the paper? How can I donate to support the paper? The support of donors is essential to fund this community news platform. Combined with subscribers and advertisers, donor allow The Recorder to fund its annual operations. Donor Acknowledgement: All donations will be accepted with the understanding that the donation is given freely and without expectation of influence over the content or editorial direction of The Recorder. The Recorder maintains editorial independence and is committed to upholding journalistic integrity, ensuring that the reporting remains independent, nonpartisan, unbiased, accurate and free from external influence. There is no cap on donations. The Recorder is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization: The Recorder has been approved as a 501(c)(30 nonprofit organization, which means that all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. How to Donate: There are many ways to donate to The Recorder. By Credit Card: Please use this link. By Check: Please make your check payable to The Recorder News Inc. and mail it to 282 Katonah Avenue, Suite 186, Katonah, NY 10536 By Wire or ACH: Please contact Karen Sabath at info@therecorder.org to get the details. By Donating Securities: Please contact Karen Sabath at info@therecorder.org to get the details. Who was involved in starting The Recorder? A Community Working Group led by Ed Baum, Karen Sabath, Zach Silber and Lloyd Trufelman, along with 18 volunteers, worked together to organize this effort. The Recorder now consists of a small core staff of experienced editorial, advertising and business professionals, along with a team of seasoned freelance writers and photographers. We are pleased to announce that Thane Grauel has joined The Recorder as our Editor and that Zach Silber has joined the board. Contact Information: Ed Baum, EdBaum@therecorder.org Karen Sabath, info@therecorder.org Zach Silber, zach@therecorder.org Thane Grauel, thane@therecorder.org Why not just buy The Record-Review? The Record-Review publisher has been unsuccessfully looking for a buyer for many months. We believe that a purchase doesn’t make economic sense. Why will this effort be successful when the previous one wasn’t? We plan to do several things differently. For example, by setting up as a nonprofit, the organization will be positioned to receive tax-deductible individual donations as well as grants from local journalism foundations. We also plan to extensively market the business to maximize revenue, using automated promotion and communication tools. Will The Recorder apply for grants? Yes. We are planning to apply for relevant grants as soon as practical. Grant applications will be the responsibility of volunteer or paid staff, depending on what capacity is available. Is there any research available on the current state of local journalism? Yes, there is an excellent source of information through The American Journalism Project. They have tremendous resources on their website: https://www.theajp.org/ When did The Recorder start publishing? The Recorder began publishing in 2024, with the inaugural issue of September 13, 2024. Information about becoming a subscriber to The Recorder is available here. How much does it cost to receive the print edition of The Recorder? Details about the subscription to The Recorder are available here. Will there be advertising in The Recorder? Yes! We are counting on the mutually-beneficial support of our community businesses, services and organizations. We are currently accepting commitments for both digital and print display advertising. We are excited to present advertising opportunities to reach target markets with special print publications and special content pages. We will also offer a variety of attractive sponsorship packages. To inquire about advertising or sponsorships, please send an email to advertising@therecorder.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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