The Daily News is a tabloid newspaper published in New York City. Founded in 1919, it was the first successful tabloid newspaper in the United States and attracted readers with sensational coverage of crime and scandal and lurid photographs. It is also known for its editorial stance, which was historically conservative and occasionally populist, and for its high-profile alumni in politics and public service, including William F. Buckley, John Hersey, Joe Lieberman, and Sargent Shriver.
The News is owned by Tribune Publishing, which was sold for $1 in 2017 to a private investment firm, Tronc. In 2022, the Daily News relocated from its downtown offices to a larger space in Midtown Manhattan. The new location features a modern open newsroom, where employees were encouraged to bring personal items from their former home office and to decorate their desks with their own memorabilia. The move to a bigger space was part of a larger plan to save the paper, which has struggled financially over the years.
While newspapers have changed with the times and the way that people get their news, the need for news has remained constant. As societies become more interconnected, there is an increased need for information and the ability to communicate it quickly and efficiently. In early modern Europe, this need was met by the publication of shorthandled, concise news sheets called avvisi or notizie scritte. These avvisi were not widely distributed and did not meet classical definitions of newspapers, but they did provide vital information in a timely manner.
In addition to print, there are several digital versions of the Daily News, including the E-dition and a variety of apps. The E-dition, available for free through most major app stores, offers an enhanced reading experience featuring full color and interactive graphics. It is a good option for those who do not want to purchase a physical copy of the newspaper or who wish to read the News on the go.
The editor of a newspaper is responsible for selecting and editing stories for each edition. Larger newspapers often have multiple editors, each with a specific area of responsibility such as national news or local news. A senior editor is sometimes referred to as the editor-in-chief, and less senior editors may be given the title of chief editor or executive editor. Editorial staffs are complemented by other members of the publishing team, including journalists who report on events and write shorter pieces that do not require extensive research. Photographers and illustrators work with the news to produce graphic images that support articles. Many newspapers have ombudsmen and ethics officers to address reader concerns. Other ways that newspapers have tried to improve their credibility include establishing more stringent corrections policies, communicating with sources on the process of vetting stories, and encouraging a greater level of transparency about how stories are selected and written.
