The New York Times

The New York Times
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Name	The New York Times
Type	Daily newspaper
Foundation	18 September 1851
Founders	Henry Jarvis Raymond, George Jones
Headquarters	The New York Times Building, Manhattan, New York City
Publisher	A. G. Sulzberger
Editor	Joseph Kahn

The New York Times. It is a major American daily newspaper founded in 1851 and published in New York City. The publication has won more Pulitzer Prizes than any other news organization and is often considered a newspaper of record within the United States and globally. Owned by The New York Times Company, its journalism and editorial stance have profoundly influenced public discourse, politics, and culture for over a century and a half.

History

The newspaper was established on September 18, 1851, by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones. It gained national prominence in the 1870s through its investigative reporting that exposed the corruption of William M. Tweed and the Tammany Hall political machine. Under the leadership of publisher Adolph Ochs, who acquired it in 1896, the paper adopted its famous motto "All the News That's Fit to Print" and committed to comprehensive, impartial reporting. Major historical events covered include the sinking of the RMS Titanic, both World War I and World War II, the Great Depression, and the Cold War. The publication faced significant challenges during the 1971 Pentagon Papers case, where it successfully defended its right to publish classified documents against the Nixon administration. The late 20th and early 21st centuries have been defined by its digital transformation under publishers Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. and A. G. Sulzberger.

Operations and business model

The newspaper operates from its headquarters at The New York Times Building in Manhattan. Its parent, The New York Times Company, is a publicly traded entity listed on the New York Stock Exchange. For decades, the business relied heavily on print advertising revenue and subscription sales. However, following industry-wide declines, it pioneered a digital paywall model in 2011, which has since become its primary revenue driver, amassing millions of digital subscribers globally. Other revenue streams include live events through The New York Times Events division and product recommendations via Wirecutter, which it acquired in 2016. Key leadership has included executive editors like Howell Raines, Bill Keller, and Dean Baquet, and it maintains major printing facilities in College Point, Queens and New Jersey.

Content and sections

The newspaper's reportage is organized into distinct sections, both in print and online. Core news divisions include National, International (formerly Foreign), and Metropolitan coverage. It features renowned opinion and commentary pages, including the Op-Ed page, which was pioneered by editor John B. Oakes. Signature sections include Book Review, The Magazine, and T Magazine. Its digital offerings encompass popular podcasts like The Daily and interactive features from The Upshot. The paper also produces major investigative series, cultural criticism, and coverage of subjects like technology through Technology and science via Science Times.

Influence and reputation

Widely regarded as a newspaper of record, its reporting carries significant weight in shaping policy debates and public opinion within the United States and among international elites. Its editorial board's endorsements in presidential elections are closely watched, having supported candidates like Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. The work of its journalists, such as David E. Sanger on national security, Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor on the Harvey Weinstein scandal, and the photography of James Nachtwey, has received global acclaim. It is frequently cited by other media, scholars at institutions like Harvard University, and officials in bodies such as the United States Congress and the United Nations.

Legal and ethical controversies

The newspaper has been involved in several landmark legal battles and faced criticism over its journalistic practices. Its 1971 publication of the Pentagon Papers led to a major First Amendment victory in New York Times Co. v. United States. It has also been sued for libel, notably in the 1964 case New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, which established the "actual malice" standard. Ethical controversies include the plagiarism scandal involving reporter Jayson Blair in 2003, which led to the resignation of executive editor Howell Raines. More recently, its handling of the Caliphate podcast and its coverage of the Trump administration have drawn scrutiny from media critics and political figures. The paper has also faced internal disputes over its editorial stance on issues like the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and transgender rights.

Category:Newspapers published in New York City Category:1851 establishments in New York (state)