When it comes to hard-hitting journalism, reporters often ask deeper questions than the basic “who,” “what,” “where,” “when,” and “why” — but in today’s day and age, a little simplicity can go a long way.
This summer, reporters went out to investigate empty storefronts in the Lower Hudson Valley, and started conversations with their sources, and locals, with the question: “What’s going there?”
Reporters were also encouraged to take out their cameras, and film the interviews with the people they met. This started a variety of interesting conversations.
From conversations with locals to key moments caught on camera
From conversations with Harrison residents on where they now shop for groceries after the closure of the Harrison Market, to capturing the moment a high school football quarterback battling cancer made a coin toss call at a recent game with the help of a smartphone, The Journal News/lohud.com reporters and photojournalists are quick on their feet and quick with their cameras.
You’ll notice these additional videos are shot vertically, rather than the traditional horizontal capture. That’s intentional. These videos are crafted to display on social media platforms like our lohud Instagram. They also look great on The Journal News mobile app, which is available to download for free on iPhone and Android.
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And as of September, we’ve launched a new daily series called Good Morning lohud, hosted by breaking and trending news reporter Alexandra Rivera. In the daily post to Instagram and on our website, Rivera presents you, our readers, with stories from our journalists you won’t want to miss. She’ll also be out in the community to film these short segments, so stay tuned for more.
Ashley C. Fontones is the Emerging Audiences Editor at The Journal News/lohud.com and oversees breaking and trending news coverage, as well as unique digital projects. Have an idea for a poll or a story? Send ideas to afontones@lohud.com.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: From the lohud newsroom: From local conversations to embracing new tools for storytelling
Reporting by Ashley Catherine Fontones, Rockland/Westchester Journal News / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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