New Jersey took another blow to its local news infrastructure earlier this month when an iconic newspaper chain abruptly shuttered.

The community newspaper chain The Hudson Reporter abruptly closed January 20, marking the end of the line for the eight local newspapers it managed.

Gene Ritchings worked for the Hudson Reporter for almost 15 years and was its final managing editor. He joined WNYC Morning Edition host Michael Hill to talk about what communities lose when hyper-local outlets like his fold.