ERIE, PA / JAMESTOWN, NY — Erie News Now, a division of Lilly Broadcasting, is proud to announce a new content sharing agreement with Collaborative Children’s Solutions (CCS), a nonprofit organization based in Jamestown, New York. This partnership opens the door for CCS’s locally produced video and television programming—particularly from its CCS-TV division—to be featured across Erie News Now’s broadcast and digital platforms.
The agreement was formalized by Scott MacDowell, Corporate News Director at Erie News Now, and Patrick Smeraldo, the driving force behind CCS-TV and its affiliated community broadcasts.
CCS-TV is known for producing impactful local content including coverage of community events, local parades and youth-focused programming like Jamestown Tarp Skunks baseball games. Under this new agreement, Erie News Now receives exclusive access to select CCS content, allowing it to bring more hyperlocal and community-driven stories to viewers across the region on the Erie News Now streaming network.
“This partnership is a win for local storytelling,” said Scott MacDowell. “CCS has a deep commitment to young people and community engagement, and this agreement allows us to spotlight those efforts through our news streaming channels.”
“I’m honored and thrilled to be working with such an impactful company and well respected companies in Lilly Broadcasting and Erie News Now. Scott McDowell is an innovator in broadcasting and programming and I can’t express how thankful I am to him for this opportunity,” said Patrick Smeraldo.
This collaboration reinforces both organizations’ shared commitment to authentic, community-based storytelling—and marks a forward-thinking step in regional media cooperation.
Media Contact:
Scott MacDowell
Corporate News Director
Erie News Now / Lilly Broadcasting
Email: smacdowell@erienewsnow.com
Phone: 814-983-1744
Patrick Smeraldo
Collaborative Children’s Solutions
Email: ccsolutions716@gmail.com
Phone: (716) 739-2279
About Erie News Now
Erie News Now is the region’s trusted source for local news, weather, and community information. A division of Lilly Broadcasting, ENN delivers award-winning journalism on television, digital platforms, and streaming through ENN+.
About Collaborative Children’s Solutions (CCS)
Based in Jamestown, NY, CCS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth and families through programming, events, and media initiatives designed to uplift and engage the next generation.
