Central Current Radio, Ep. 60 - New York Focus: The Impact of Declining Local News Sources

New York Focus, a statewide nonprofit newsroom, recently released a report detailing the information needs of New Yorkers. Through surveys and in-person interviews, the organization found that residents are frustrated by the decline of local news and the resulting lack of transparency in government. This information gap hinders civic engagement and leaves people feeling unable to participate in their communities. Central Current hosts Maximilian Eyle and Chris Libonati interviewed NY Focus Audience Engagement Editor Alex Arriaga and freelance journalist Kate Harloe about their research, the barriers facing newsrooms in filling these gaps, and what a healthier information ecosystem could look like.