1. Define the geographic lens before a story breaks
The Census records Woodbury as a municipal town in Orange County, New York. That exact relationship should guide editorial review: a story involving Woodbury may be different from one involving another Orange County community, the wider New York market, or a national event with no meaningful connection to the firm. Population alone cannot tell you which geographic searches exist or whether a news page will attract prospective clients.
Recommended approach
Set geographic rules for review rather than treating every New York headline as local. Decide whether the firm wants coverage tied to Woodbury, Orange County, New York law, or a broader service area. Keep the geographic reference accurate on each page and exclude stories that do not create a useful connection to the firm’s work.
