About Us
About Us
According to the founder of HudPost, there was a gap in local media coverage that needed to be filled. Out of all of the existing platforms, there were none that both authentically poured into and drew from the community. The disconnect was clear, and in 2016, HudPost was born. From the beginning, HudPost has been an online publication that curates, creates, and celebrates content relevant and native to the people of Hudson County, New Jersey. With this focus, we are driven to consistently engage our audience in a conversation that is more relevant to their lives than other news sources.
In an effort to uplift and mobilize the community, HudPost is committed to spotlighting local businesses and community organizations. The staff works to the best of their ability each day to showcase what makes Hudson County truly one-of-a-kind. Ultimately, HudPost provides education, spreads awareness, and fosters community for all Hudson County citizens. In return, they share their stories.
James de los Santos
Founder & Editor-in-ChiefA lifelong Hudson County resident and NJCU alumnus, James has come a long way from his days as North Bergen High School’s Paw Prints Editor-in-Chief. A compassionate community advocate with a healthy sense of humor, James balances his editorial mission with public service.
He currently serves on the Business Operations and Entrepreneurial Skills Pathway Advisory Board for Union City High School and has previously served on the Career and Technical Education Advisory Board for Hudson County School of Technology Trades and on the Senior Citizen and Disabled Person Co-op Conversion Protection Board for the Township of North Bergen.
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HudPost is 100% independently owned, Latino-owned, and based in Hudson County. We are not affiliated with any corporate media group or political entity.
Funding
Sustained by advertising, sponsorships, and grants. HudPost is a proud recipient of grant funding from the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium (NJCIC).
Standards
We maintain strict editorial independence. Grantors and advertisers hold zero influence over our news coverage. Our editorial decisions are guided strictly by the SPJ Code of Ethics.
