What is Patch?Simply put, Patch is a new way to find out about, and participate in, what's going on near you.We're a community-specific news and information platform dedicated to providing comprehensive and trusted local coverage for individual towns and communities.We want to make your life better by giving you quick access to the information that's most relevant to you. Patch makes it easy to:■Keep up with news and events■Look at photos and videos from around town■Learn about local businesses■Participate in discussions■Submit your own announcements, photos, and reviewsWho's Behind Patch?Patch is run by professional editors, writers, photographers and videographers who live in or near the communities we serve, and is supported by a great team in our New York City headquarters. Patch also gets advice from our Editorial Advisory Board and from many members of the community.We look forward to meeting you, hearing your stories, and being your trusted source for community-specific information.If you see us around town, don't be afraid to say hi and tell us what you want to see on Patch!