About The Hudson Independent
The Rivertowns’ Community News Source
Publishing our first issue in 2006, The Indy, as our news website is known among many of its followers, continues to adhere to its mission of accurately informing residents of Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Irvington, Tarrytown, and Sleepy Hollow about the wide range of activities that affect their daily lives. Impartial coverage of topics that range from government, schools, real estate and business, to sports, social events and personalities, has made us an important and trusted source of information in the rivertowns.
Initially a monthly newspaper with a free circulation mailed to 19,000 households, The Hudson Independent has since 2020 been entirely internet-based. Prior to the pandemic and subsequent lockdown, our website (www.thehudsonindependent.com) served mainly as an archive for stories in the print edition, plus a calendar of local events. It has since become a full-service platform for news and events, updated on a daily basis. Its Community Bulletin Board is a resource for ongoing community activities, complementing our daily Events Calendar. When significant news breaks, we inform thousands of registered households via email alerts.
Non-Profit, 503(c) Status
In 2022, The Indy transferred all ownership and operations to a new non-profit organization, The Hudson Valley News Foundation (HVNF). Our new tax-exempt status provides us with another way to connect with our readers and advertisers while opening a second income stream, allowing us to receive tax-deductible contributions and grants from those in the community who value us as an objective news source, as well as income from local advertisers.
The only visible change readers see is more timely coverage of news and trends in the rivertowns. The journalism we offer will remain focused on our local communities. Our overall mission is the same; our commitment to objectivity and to the welfare of the communities we serve remains unchanged.
Editorial Independence:
The Hudson Independent strives to adhere as closely as possible to the facts of the stories it publishes without fear of—or favor to—outside interests, including its subjects, its sources, its advertisers and its donors. Our goal is the betterment of the communities we serve. Our means of achieving that goal is a commitment to resolve conflicting information fairly and transparently.
Values:
At The Hudson Independent, we value honesty, transparency, political neutrality and a willingness to correct factual errors when they arise.
Anonymous sources:
While our overall policy is to identify any and all sources of the information we publish, we acknowledge that there are circumstances where otherwise trustworthy sources are willing to share that information only if it is not directly attributed to them and that such information is essential to the overall balance and accuracy of the story. When such anonymity is requested, it is our policy to have the editor(s) know the identity of the source and confirm the veracity of the information to the extent possible.
Policy on correcting errors:
If and when a factual error appears in a published story, the editors will strive first to confirm that it is indeed an error and if so, to correct it and acknowledge it as openly as possible.
Conflict of Interest Policy
We are committed to fair and impartial reporting. Our journalists do not accept gifts or favors from sources, avoid covering stories where personal or financial relationships could influence their work, and do not engage in political activity that could compromise their neutrality. When potential conflicts arise, they are disclosed and addressed to maintain your trust in our reporting.
Internet Policy for The Hudson Valley News Foundation and The Hudson Independent
The purpose of all digital activities related to the Foundation or The Hudson Independent, including but not limited to our News website, social-media, email, and texting, must be solely for producing news, generating revenue, carrying out administrative functions, and communicating between individuals for professional purposes only.
We prohibit our personnel from all digital activity involving any illegality, harassment, discriminatory behavior, copyright infringement, and unauthorized access to information whether held by us or persons outside the Foundation and Independent.
We use and update antivirus software and require the use of strong passwords for access to the news website.
The Hudson Independent’s webmaster and editor, as well as the technology adviser on the Foundation’s Board of Directors, monitor our Internet activities, particularly our news website, for compliance with Internet policy. The attorney on our Board advises us on compliance issues.
The Board of Directors is required to review any suspected violation of this policy promptly and determine what if any discipline , including legal action and termination, is necessary.
We welcome your comments, and we hope you will consider supporting us financially.
Contact Hudson Valley News Foundation:
info@thehudsonindependent.com
Board Members and Staff: click here for bios and listing…
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