A daily newspaper is a publication that contains news and information about current events. It may also contain opinion pieces and editorials on a variety of topics. Some of the major daily newspapers include The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
The New York Daily News is a tabloid-style newspaper that was founded in 1878 by Malcolm D. Mix, his brother Samuel, and W.H. Brandish, and became the first successful daily newspaper in New York City. The paper attracted readers with sensational stories of crime and scandal, lurid photographs, and celebrity gossip. In its heyday in the 1920s, it was one of the largest and most widely circulated newspapers in the world.
By the end of its run in 1978, it had become one of the nation’s leading evening dailies and was noted for its international coverage. It was housed in the famous Art Deco Daily News Building on 42nd Street near Second Avenue, an official city and national landmark designed by John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood. The building was later used as the headquarters of Associated Press and is now part of Manhattan West.
Today, the News publishes a daily newspaper in the New York metropolitan area and operates an extensive online operation. The News is owned by Sample News Group, a privately held publishing company based in Huntingdon, Pa., which owns 17 daily newspapers and more than 35 weeklies and specialty publications across the country.
The newspaper is also available on the internet and offers a digital edition that is a full replica of the printed version. The e-dition features an easy-to-use interface with advanced digital tools to offer a more engaging and interactive experience.
While the website and online presence are a modern version of the newspaper, the format established 142 years ago remains the same — bring the Genesee County area all of the news in one package, written by journalists who know the community. The success of the newspaper can be attributed to its dedication to its audience and its commitment to quality journalism.
As technology disrupts the business of journalism, it is leaving vast areas without local news sources. The death of the local daily newspaper in southwestern Pennsylvania is a reminder that this is a national problem, but it also serves as a model for how other communities can build a sustainable model of journalism in their own community. The book Death of the Daily News reveals what happens when a town loses its news, how it recovers, and how it can help other towns to find their own way to survive.
