Q: What is the Reporter?
A: The Reporter is a bi- weekly newspaper published by the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton and reflects the voice of an inclusive Jewish community. Through local coverage, the 48-year-old paper prints the concerns, challenges and aspirations of the close community; members of the community are encouraged to use The Reporter as a vehicle to share their simchas, as well as their losses.
The paper also includes in-depth coverage of national and international issues of Jewish interest, features and opinion pieces. It is an essential source of information and communication, and has received recognition and professional awards for distinguished journalism.
Q: How Do I Learn about Special Advertising Issues?
A: To learn about special advertising issues, email advertising[at]thereportergroup.org or visit the "advertise" page and check out the publication schedules at the bottom.
Q: How Do I submit material to The Reporter?
A: All material should be sent to TReporter@aol.com. The subject line should read "Reporter article."
Articles: Articles should be included in the body of an e-mail or sent as an attachment.
Photos: Photos should be sent as a JPEP or TIFF format as an attachment. Hard copy photos may be dropped off or mailed to the The Reporter office, which is located off the lobby of the Jewish Community Center, 500 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal, NY 13850.
Q: How Do I Write A Letter to the Editor?
A: All letters to the editor must be sent to TReporter@aol.com in the body of an e-mail or as an attachment. The subject line should read "Reporter letter to the editor." Letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number. Names may be held upon request. All writers will be contacted to make certain they want their letter to appear. The Reporter reserves the right to refuse to publish a letter or make changes due to length and other considerations.
Q: How Do I Advertise in The Reporter?
A: To advertise in the paper, or to get ad sizes and rates information, email advertising[at]thereportergroup.org 607-724-2360, ext. 244, or 800-779-7896, ext. 244.
Q: How Can I Get a Subscription to The Reporter or make a donation to the paper?
A: The Reporter is provided free to members of the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton. The cost of a subscription for non-Federation members is $36. Voluntary subscriptions are also welcome. A check should be made out to The Reporter and mailed to The Reporter, 500 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal, NY 13850.
The Reporter is a nonprofit organization and welcomes donations.
Q: What type of material does the paper publish?
A: The Reporter publishes material of interest to the Jewish communities of Broome, Tioga, Chenango and Tompkins County, NY, and Bradford County, PA. No fiction or poetry is accepted.
Q: What Are the Deadlines for the Paper?
A: Editorial deadlines: Articles and photos are due at the end of the business day eight days before the Friday date of the paper (usually the Wednesday of the week before). For early holiday deadlines for Jewish and secular holidays, see page three of the paper or write to TReporter@aol.com with “Reporter deadline question” in the subject line.