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The Mountain Eagle

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The Mountain Eagle connects rural communities through trusted reporting, durable local information, and practical digital tools. We aim to strengthen the civic and commercial life of Schoharie, Delaware, Ulster, and Greene Counties by making local news, events, notices, advertising, and support resources easier to access in one place.

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Region

Explore Our Counties

Each county has its own character, opportunities, and business community.

Schoharie County

Our Home Base

Headquarters
County Seat: Schoharie
Population: ~30,000
Key Towns: Cobleskill, Middleburgh
Economy: Agriculture, Manufacturing

The heart of our operations. Rich agricultural valley with strong community bonds and growing small business sector. We know every main street and understand local business challenges firsthand.

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Delaware County

Western Gateway to the Catskills

County Seat: Delhi
Population: ~44,000
Key Towns: Hancock, Sidney
Economy: Agriculture, Tourism

Home to pristine watersheds, historic covered bridges, and emerging agritourism. Delaware County businesses are capitalizing on proximity to the Delaware River and growing outdoor recreation market.

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Greene County

Northern Peaks and Valley Towns

County Seat: Catskill
Population: ~47,000
Key Towns: Hunter, Windham
Economy: Tourism, Recreation

Famous for Hunter Mountain and Windham ski resorts, plus the historic Hudson River towns. Year-round tourism and growing arts community create diverse business opportunities.

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Ulster County

Hudson Valley Connection

County Seat: Kingston
Population: ~181,000
Key Towns: New Paltz, Woodstock
Economy: Tech, Arts, Tourism

Bridge between Catskills and Hudson Valley with thriving tech sector, renowned arts community, and historic Kingston. Mix of rural and suburban markets offers diverse opportunities.

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Team

Leadership and operations

Rob Panico

Rob Panico

Managing Partner
Digital Operations

Digital Operations & Platform Architecture
I lead digital operations for the region's dominant news platform, bringing 28 years of enterprise systems expertise to the perfect convergence: AI automation that removes operational friction, proven market position following competitor consolidation, and community relationships ready for digital enhancement.

 

Track Record: Zero security incidents across all deployments.
Systems operating reliably 10-20+ years. Deep experience with payment systems and complex integrations serving enterprises, fintech companies, and government agencies.

Matthew Avitabile

Matthew Avitabile

Managing Partner
Print Operations

Editorial Leadership
Chief editor overseeing content across six regional publications, maintaining the journalism standards that won regional dominance.

 

Community Leadership
Mayor of Middleburgh Village, deeply connected to regional development and community needs.

 

Academic Excellence
Professor at SUNY Oneonta and Cobleskill, shaping the next generation of journalists.

Tia Panico

Tia Panico

Administrator
Operations

Staff member supporting local journalism, publishing workflows, and regional operations.

Amanda Trimm

Amanda Trimm

Manager
Operations

Staff member supporting local journalism, publishing workflows, and regional operations.

David Avitabile

David Avitabile

Journalist
Newsroom

Staff member supporting local journalism, publishing workflows, and regional operations.

Diane Dubshinski

Diane Dubshinski

Journalist
Newsroom

Staff member supporting local journalism, publishing workflows, and regional operations.

Jonathan Ment

Jonathan Ment

Journalist
Newsroom

Staff member supporting local journalism, publishing workflows, and regional operations.

Liz Page

Liz Page

Journalist
Newsroom

Section Editor

Mary Crisafulli

Mary Crisafulli

Journalist
Newsroom

Staff member supporting local journalism, publishing workflows, and regional operations.

Max Oppen

Max Oppen

Journalist
Newsroom

Staff member supporting local journalism, publishing workflows, and regional operations.

Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan

Journalist
Newsroom

Staff member supporting local journalism, publishing workflows, and regional operations.