Regional Media Leadership
Digital Innovation
The Catskills region's dominant news platform, combining decades of trusted journalism with cutting-edge digital technology.
The Perfect Convergence
Market dominance meets mature technology at exactly the right moment
Market Position
Regional dominance through superior journalism and community connection
Technology Ready
AI automation removes friction that blocked earlier digital adoption
Subscriber Growth
Last competitor folded, inheriting their subscriber base
While building our digital infrastructure (2017-2024), our newspapers won the regional media competition through exceptional journalism and community service. When our last county competitor closed in 2024, we inherited their relationships at precisely the moment AI automation matured enough to scale digital operations efficiently. This convergence creates the foundation for sustainable transformation of regional media.
Leadership Partnership
Editorial excellence meets enterprise systems expertise
Matthew Avitabile
Managing Partner & Chief Editor
Chief editor overseeing content across six regional publications, maintaining the journalism standards that won regional dominance
Mayor of Middleburgh Village, deeply connected to regional development and community needs
Professor at SUNY Oneonta and Cobleskill, shaping the next generation of journalists
Leading editorial vision and community connection that achieved regional dominance
Robert J. 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.
Our platform bridges traditional media strength with cutting-edge technology - from AI-enhanced workflows to QR-code print-digital integration. The same capabilities powering our media operations extend to regional businesses through consulting services.
Platform Capabilities
- • AI-enhanced automation
- • Payment processing
- • Print-digital bridge
Enterprise Background
- • Fortune 500 clients
- • Government systems
- • Fintech platforms
- • 28 years experience
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.
How We Work
Our partnership combines what works: proven journalism with appropriate technology
Editorial Excellence First
Journalism won the market. Technology scales that success without compromising the editorial integrity readers trust.
Right Time, Right Technology
AI automation matured precisely when our market position solidified. Technology serves business needs, not the reverse.
Business Partner Extension
Platform capabilities extend naturally to community partners and regional organizations, creating mutual value and stronger connections.
Digital Platform Capabilities
Enterprise systems expertise applied to regional media dominance
AI-Enhanced Workflows
Automation removes operational friction that blocked earlier digital adoption. Editorial workflows, content optimization, and subscriber engagement enhanced by intelligent systems that support rather than replace human judgment.
Our Regional Position
Market leadership through editorial excellence, now scaling through digital innovation
Comprehensive coverage across four Catskills counties
Regional consolidation complete, subscriber base expanded
Enterprise systems expertise applied to regional media
Perfect security record across all platform operations
Our Partnership Principles
What guides our work together and our service to the region
Editorial Integrity
Journalism excellence won the market and remains our foundation. Technology enhances rather than replaces the editorial standards and community trust that created our success.
Appropriate Technology
Innovation serves business needs and market readiness. We adopt technology when timing aligns with capability - AI automation matured when our market position solidified.
Community Value
Regional connection drives our work as we aim to strengthen community infrastructure.
Long-term Sustainability
Systems built to operate reliably for decades, not just deliver quick wins. This approach creates lasting value for our publications, partners, and the communities we serve.
Join Our Success
Whether you're a reader or regional business partner, there's opportunity in our platform's growth
Regional Media Leadership
Editorial excellence • Market dominance • Digital innovation • AI automation • Community connection
