The Overlook is a nonprofit news outlet serving the Catskills communities of Hunter, Hurley, Olive, Saugerties, Shandaken, Windham, and Woodstock. Committed to clarity, integrity, and impact, The Overlook delivers journalism that matters. The journalistic resources necessary are immense and growing, and we could not do our work without subscriber support. Click here to become a donor.
Meet the team
The journalists and photographers behind The Overlook’s local reporting.
Leadership
Noah Eckstein — Founding Editor-in-Chief
Noah has written for The New York Times, Vogue, Semafor, Variety, The Guardian, Fast Company, and other outlets. He holds degrees in Journalism and U.S. History and Politics from City, University of London, and University College London, and has reported across the U.S. and abroad. As The Overlook’s Founding Editor-in-Chief, he leads the mission to deliver rigorous, ambitious journalism rooted in community trust.
Staff
Isabella Schoonover — Reporter
Isabella covers Saugerties, Woodstock, and communities across Ulster County.
Mia Quick — Editorial Assistant
Mia supports The Overlook’s newsroom with a Catskills native’s perspective and a background in multimedia reporting.
John W. Barry — Reporter
John draws on decades of local reporting and music journalism to tell the stories of Ulster County.
Jim Rich — Special Correspondent
Jim brings more than 25 years of award-winning newsroom leadership and investigative experience to The Overlook.
Photographers
Michael Sofronski — Photographer
Michael captures intimate, human-centered images shaped by decades of editorial and humanitarian photography.
Roy Gumpel — Photographer
Roy documents Catskills life with the practiced eye of a photographer devoted to community, culture, and the everyday.
More about us
Board of Directors
The Overlook’s Board of Directors provides governance, strategic leadership, and oversight in support of our nonprofit mission.
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board offers specialized expertise and guidance to strengthen our journalism and community impact.
Ethics
Our ethics page explains the standards and principles that guide our independent, accurate, and transparent journalism.
Get in Touch
General Inquiries
For questions about The Overlook, our mission, or anything else, reach us at info@theoverlooknews.com
News Tips
Have a story idea or a tip for our newsroom? Send it to tips@theoverlooknews.com.
Reporting Requests
If you’d like to reach one of our reporters directly, please email reporting@theoverlooknews.com
Letters to the Editor
Share your thoughts with our readers by submitting a letter to letters@theoverlooknews.com. Our Letters policy can be found under our Ethics section.
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