#lohud

[taddixon-blog]

Well #Mets fans watched #FreddieFreeman torture their team for years. Now it’s turn of.#yankees rooters. Ouch.

#WorldSeries New York Yankees Los Angeles Dodgers MLB ESPN MLB Network Lohud Sports News 12 Westchester USA TODAY FOX Sports WFAN Sports Radio New York Daily News New York Mets Kevin Devaney Jr. Examiner Media Ken Davidoff Brooklyn Dodgers News 12 Westchester Freddie Freeman

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[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

People stand on an overpass over 42nd St. in Manhattan to watch the setting sun during the second consecutive night of Manhattanhenge on May 30. Manhattanhenge is an event during which the setting sun aligns with Manhattan's east–west street grid. The phenomenon occurs over two days twice a year. The second Manhattanhenge of 2023 will appear on July 12 and 13. https://bit.ly/45PWT3Y : Seth Harrison/ lohud— in Manhattan, New York.

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"You see, to me it seems as though the artists, the scientists, the philosophers were grinding lenses. It's all a grand preparation for something that never comes off. Someday the lens is going to be perfect and then we're all going to see clearly, see what a staggering, wonderful, beautiful world it is. But in the meantime we go without glasses, so to speak. We blunder about like myopic, blinking idiots. We don't see what is under our nose because we're so intent on seeing the stars, or what lies beyond the stars. We're trying to see with the mind, but the mind sees only what it's told to see. The mind can't open its eyes and look just for the pleasure of looking. Haven't you ever noticed that when you stop looking, when you don't try to see, you suddenly see? What is it you see? Who is it that sees? Why is it all so different - so marvelously different - in such moments? And which is more real, that kind of vision or the other?"

- Henry Miller The Rosy Crucifixion

[whiskey river]

[southjerseyweb]

NYPD cop from Yonkers denied bail in New Jersey road rage shooting - Lohud

An NYPD cop from Yonkers, accused of a road-rage shooting in South Jersey and compared to a "time bomb" by a prosecutor, has been ordered to remain in …

[maryannmccarra-fitzpatrick]

#DRI

#SocialMedia

#SocialMediaMarketing

#PeekskillNY

#CityOfPeekskill

#PeekskillNewYork

#HudsonValley

#WestchesterCounty

#SocialMediaContent

#OrganicAd

#PedestrianFootTraffic

#Marketing

#Commerce

#DEI

David McKay Wilson

Adam Stone

River Journal

lohud

Spectrum News 1 Hudson Valley

A couple of questions occur to me……how much was paid to formulate the “Plan” in 2011 and the “Survey” in 2012, for instance? Were either of these implemented, and with what effect??

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2011 - Cultural Heritage Tourism Strategic Plan

https://cityofpeekskill.com/366/Cultural-Heritage-Tourism-Strategic-Plan

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2012 - Downtown Retail Consumer Survey

https://cityofpeekskill.com/364/Downtown-Retail-Consumer-Survey-2012

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2020 DRI Grant #Peekskill

https://cityofpeekskill.com/DocumentCenter/View/771/Peekskill-Downtown-Revitalization-Initiative-Strategic-Investment-Plan-2020-PDF

A recent post from Chloe Wareham-Gordon:

“Hello friends and neighbors,

Inspired by Lia of The Lounge House’s recent on-point/accurate post re: lack of pedestrian foot traffic downtown on another community FB group, I feel compelled to share what I’ve been working on of late.

I submitted a FOIL request a few weeks ago for the W&C $174k November 2023 to November 2024 contract with the City as part of their DRI-delegated funds.

Ultimately, they are getting paid $174k to increase tourism/foot traffic and establish a DEI-focused brand tone, kit and voice to amplify diverse voices in our beautiful city.

As I wasn’t see much re: these efforts, I put in the FOIL request and executed an informal audit. My finding raised a lot of key questions that city leadership hasn’t answered yet, most specifically:

1. this company is getting paid tens of thousands of dollars to run inorganic ads, but per Facebook’s page transparency rules, I cannot see any ads carried out. If this is the case, where are those funds that were meant to go to inorganic ads?

2. the rates that the contractors and subcontractors are getting paid are high compared to industry averages (in my opinion, like I calculated the DEI officer is getting paid $200/hour, or $4000/month for 20 hours of work per month as mentioned in the contract)

3. according to reports, the DEI subcontractor (who is not a DEI-expert specifically, but is an events organizer who already runs the Peekskill Farmer’s Market), has taken over the content curation and posting roles of the project, with no clear social media growth portfolio, sans her personal business account, which she admitted to purchasing followers on (as is clear to any social media-savvy, discerning person).

4. The main contractors have a D+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and even an outstanding complaint. I can’t find positive reviews for them anywhere online. https://www.bbb.org/us/ny/mount-kisco/profile/marketing-programs/weinrib-connor-0121-87173274

5. as we are on month 7 now of this contract, and an estimated $104k has been paid out to this agency, while they have not met many deliverables per their timeline, including launching a new commerce site, Peekskill.com/discover, logo/slogan, brochures, hiring a city spokesperson, running paid ads, etc. when will the excuse of “delays” be deemed unacceptable? Local business owners are struggling due to lack of pedestrian foot traffic downtown; we need the marketing and commerce now.

6. why has there been such little penalty for unmet deliverables and oversight from marketing pros, as the project advisory committee only met once at the inception of the project?

7. the content posted so far on the city’s new IG page and FB page is underperforming re: reach, likely watch-time retention and interactions. Why did the contract not include clear KPIs (or Key Performance Indicators) to ensure that enough eyeballs would be reached?

8. Why is the city paying for the agency’s Hootsuite subscription? Agency norms typically don’t involve the client paying for such business expenses.

9. Why are the “filming/director” fees so high? I’ve never heard of such an expense for filming social media content…

10. Re: the inorganic ads, how were they to be tracked, and which were the primary demos aimed at being reached?

11. For such a DEI-centered project, what is the process for a citizen to submit their content feedback and thoughts? What is the goal re: outreach to the Hispanic community locally, which makes up 46% of the city or over 10k residents?

12. Why is there no mention of collaborations with local businesses, nonprofits, influencers, community groups, etc.?

13. For the 24 videos they are supposed to share by the end of the contract, are those all short-form, long-form… Is it overall and to be shared to each platform?

Overall, I came up with over 100 critical questions, but these are the most urgent to respond to.

I would recommend looking over the contract yourselves and then sharing your thoughts.

How should the city create effective tourist-centered assets, while still amplifying municipal/community announcements? How often do you see their posts? What do you think of the work that the agency has done?

I want to establish that I’m not alone in my frustration and concerns that Peekskill isn’t adequately marketing itself.

What recommendations would you have for the city re: marketing and branding? I can forward your responses via email to city leadership. Or you can email them yourselves with your thoughts. Our voices need to be heard. “

FOIL PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lFGcOOspN_wD4dTKXZ9jYxG9LUm3zqsq/view?usp=drivesdk

A summary of my informal report on it: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-m2iM2f2dRx-8l8-WPlyxw0jROikFhrNYLM1Xaj3dic/edit

I created this Google Form for if those want to submit feedback about the City’s marketing efforts anonymously/off Facebook. I will share it with City Leadership: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U0fEfo2JadJvWCRYtSIIDiKqTSYpj9X2Q57kDmyiFPQ/edit

[truck-fump]

'Cowardly judge:' Dismissed <b>Trump</b> hush money trial juror number 4 shares his story - Lohud

New Post has been published on https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.lohud.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/18/trump-juror-number-4-calls-judge-cowardly/73374240007/&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjUzM2UwMTY5ZmFhZTIwMGQ6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw0MbCPVSqynrwj3dIIGeDvx

'Cowardly judge:' Dismissed Trump hush money trial juror number 4 shares his story - Lohud

Herson Cabreras said he was taken aback when prosecutors moved to oust him from the jury in Donald Trump’s criminal trial.

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[aita-alternia]

Ohkay soh I (G, 9) and my Friend (I, 8 approhaching 9) were ohut in my Lawnring fucking arohund with my Dead Neighbohrs Mohrning Star. I guess We goht tohoh lohud ohr sohmething because my Asshohle Lusus (G, ???) came ohut and decided to grab It the Fuck ohut ohf my Hands and start whacking Her. Her Face is marginally fucked nohw and She blames Me which I think is Bull. She didnt even hit Her that many times. She is acting like It is the End ohf her Wohlrd when She is a Highblohohd and I know She will be fine befohre the Season is ohver. She tohtally blames Me even thohugh She was yelling tohoh and She was the Ohne whoh wanted toh hang ohut in my Lawnring when I tohld Her my Lusus is a Dick. Im noht the Ass here, right? I didnt kill my Neighbohr ohr anything he just ended up like that. I dohnt want toh paint Her toh be the asshohle I just want toh knohw if I did Anything wrohng here.

[spicerevolution]

Pies pies pies! Peach and apple brown butter are plentiful today! Shops open 11-5 plus I’m @pvillefm til 1pm with TONS of spice & matcha cookies! #summervibes #saturdayvibes #matcha #vegan #cookies #spice #spiceshop #pleasantville #farmersmarket #lohud #hudsonvalley #fresh #local #delicious #mainstreet #coldspring #saturday #summer (at Spice Revolution) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS1mGchgzUF/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thefederalistfreestyle]

Albertus grad at home in Chicago's 'room where it happens' (LoHud):

It's a long way from the gymnasium stage at Albertus Magnus High School in Bardonia to "The Room Where It Happens" in Lin-Manuel Miranda's ground-breaking musical "Hamilton" — but Jamaal Fields-Green has made it.

Tuesday night, the 2014 Albertus graduate from New City stepped from the wings into the bright lights of the CIBC Theatre, the room where "Hamilton" happens in Chicago.

Fields-Green plays two key roles: John Laurens and Phillip Hamilton. The first was the best friend of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton; the other was his eldest son, who —  spoiler alert — threw away his shot and, like his father, perished after a fateful visit to the dueling grounds in Weehawken, New Jersey.

They are great roles, the same ones currently played on Broadway by another product of the Lower Hudson Valley, Walter Panas grad Anthony Lee Medina.

[. . .]

Fields-Green talked with The Journal News on Thursday, in an interview covering his years at Albertus, at Hartt School in Hartford, Connecticut, and now, in "Hamilton."

TRY AND TRY AGAIN: "I had seven auditions for 'Hamilton'. After each one, I did feel like I was getting closer. Then they'd have me do some of the meatier material for Laurens and Phillip.

"Still, I would think 'Do they like me?' or 'Am I doing something wrong?' It's really a test of how much they can throw at you and how much you can take."

His final two auditions were for director Thomas Kail and musical director Alex Lacamoire, who earned Tony Awards for their work on "Hamilton."

"Alex emailed me the other day to congratulate me," he said. "A lot of great things have come along."

He has a one-year contract to appear in the Chicago production.

NOT MIRANDIZED YET: He has yet to meet The Man, show creator (and first Hamilton) Lin-Manuel Miranda. "Not yet, but hopefully sometime over the next year."

FAMILY IN THE ROOM: His mother, father, two grandmothers and grandfather were there when he made his debut, two days after his 22nd birthday.

"This is definitely one of the best birthdays ever," he said.

[. . .]

SHE BELIEVED: My teacher Miss Rizzo really saw something in me. She pushed me. I was like 'Yeah, OK...' but she was like 'No, kid, really. You can do this.'"

Now, in the Chicago company of "Hamilton," he's showing everyone that he can, in fact, do this.

[taddixon-blog]

Even the coldest winter day can feel toasty amid brilliant sunshine. Warm your heart by doing something nice for someone else. Even stranger. No matter how shall a gesture.

#gooddeedoftheday #winter #hudsonriver #sun @lohud @examiner.media @news12wc @good_deed_daily

[rocklandhistoryblog]

Nancy Cutler of the Journal News interviews local WWII Veterans and gets their reaction to the events that transpired on January 6th.

“They fought fascism and saved democracy in World War II. This month, three Greatest Generation veterans looked on in shock, dismay and anger as they watched a mob descend on the U.S. Capitol and threaten all they fought for.”

[southjerseyweb]

This day in sports history: New Jersey Devils when the Stanley Cup - Lohud

… Cup Finals at the Brendan Byrne Arena in New Jersey June 24, 1995.

[battatglass]

Find me this weekend at the Lyndhurst Craft Fair in Tarrytown, N.Y. . . #battatglass #artist #gift #drinkware #barware #westchester #hudsonvalley #tarrytown #westchestercounty #lohud #hudsonvalleyny #upstate #upstateny#shophandmade #buyhandmade#madebyhand #handcrafted#supportart #stemware #winelover #manhattan #whitewine @lyndhurst_mansion @lohud @westchestermagazine @artswestchester @news12wc @experiencewestchester @hudsonvalleyweekend

[valentino328]

Today is the first day of Spring! 🌻 Despite everything, the world keeps spinning and our pets keep grinning! We can’t wait for the colors of spring to bloom in full force! . . . . . WestchesterNORTH #westchestercounty #westchester #northernwestchester #travel #travelphotography #landscape #lohud #hudsonvalley #northofnyc #love #nystateofmind #instagood #photography #photooftheday #travelblogger #shoplocal #coronavirus #covid19 #outdoors #breath #fresh #spring #flowers  (at Westchester County, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B97W9s4FD4W/?igshid=4b74w2y2wtrj

[emikoshinozakijewelry]

As classic as time—join us at Crafts at Lyndhurst today. The Emiko Necklace looks good with everything! • • • • • • @artridercrafts @lyndhurst_mansion @lohud @westchestermagazine @artswestchester @news12wc @experiencewestchester @hudsonvalleyweekend @hudsonvalleyhappenings @westchesterconcierge @westchstrnymoms @lifestylewestchester #westchester #hudsonvalley #tarrytown #westchestercounty #lohud #hudsonvalleyny #upstate #upstateny #shophandmade #buyhandmade #madebyhand #handcrafted #supportart #EmikoShinozaki #emikoshinozakijewelry #organic #architecture #organicchemistry #geometry #hexagonjewelry #jewelry #opticalillusion #structure #HexagonNYC #NYC #dumbo #Brooklyn #MadeInBrooklyn #BrooklynMade #NYCMade #supportartists #supportartisans (at Lyndhurst Mansion) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2b6Aemg9l4/?igshid=133jg7iegm9tk

[spicerevolution]

Peanut butter pie bars are ALWAYS a great idea! @pvillefm preorders are open til Thursday at 7pm. Don’t miss out on all your favorite spices and sweet treats! Link in bio #pleasantville #farmersmarket #preorders #peanutbutter #pie #bars #fromscratch #bakery #spiceshop #mainstreet #coldspring #hudsonvalley #fresh #local #delicious #westchester #lohud #putnam #youdeservethebest #raiseyourstandards #dessert #treatyourself #yum (at Spice Revolution) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeR3x1ErETf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=