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We’re thrilled to announce that our esteemed customer, The Red Hook Daily Catch, has taken home an impressive seven awards in the New York Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest for 2023! This outstanding achievement is a testament to the dedication and excellence of their team.

The Daily Catch’s winning entries include:

• First-place honors for Spot News Coverage for their comprehensive reporting on the Migliorelli barn blaze
• First-place award for Feature Series for their in-depth profiles of local businesses, including Little Pickles Children’s General Store, Shoppe Girl boutique, and Counter Corner
• Second-prize award for their podcast interview with Rhinebeck’s CENTER for Performing Arts Director Peter Risafi
• Third-prize award for online news coverage for their community-driven reporting on the Dec. 18 Hudson Valley flood

The Daily Catch’s Editor and Founder, Emily Sachar, credits their success to serving their readers with high-quality journalism that makes a difference in their community. “Awards are meaningful because they let us and our readers know that we’re doing solid and noteworthy work,” she said.

In addition to their winning entries, The Daily Catch also earned two honorable mentions for their environmental and investigative reporting. Their commitment to telling the stories that matter most to their community is truly inspiring.

At Our-Hometown Web Publishing, we’re proud to host The Red Hook Daily Catch’s website and support their mission to serve their readers with high-quality journalism. Congratulations to their entire team on this well-deserved recognition!

If you are an Our-Hometown customer, we would love to hear about any news or recognition for your publication! Reach out to us at ops@our-hometown.com.

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