New York Post

New York Post
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Name	New York Post
Motto	"All News That's Fit to Print"
Type	Daily tabloid
Format	Tabloid
Founded	1801
Founder	Alexander Hamilton
Headquarters	New York City
Language	English
Publisher	Rupert Murdoch (owner through News Corp)

New York Post is a long-running American daily tabloid newspaper based in New York City with a history stretching from the early republic to the digital age. Founded in 1801, the paper has undergone multiple editorial transformations, shifts in ownership, and changes in format while maintaining high public visibility through sensational headlines, celebrity coverage, political commentary, and sports reporting. It operates alongside major media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Daily News within the New York metropolitan area media market.

History

The paper was founded in 1801 by Alexander Hamilton under the name New-York Evening Post, competing with early American publications such as the Gazette of the United States and the National Intelligencer. In the 19th century the paper engaged in partisan journalism alongside figures like Aaron Burr and reported on events such as the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, and the American Civil War. During the Gilded Age the publication covered industrial magnates including Cornelius Vanderbilt and John D. Rockefeller and cultural figures such as Mark Twain and Walt Whitman. In the 20th century the paper was shaped by owners and editors connected to institutions like Columbia University and reported on events including the Great Depression, World War II, and the Vietnam War. The tabloid transformation accelerated in the 1970s and 1980s amid competition with tabloids such as New York Daily News and national papers such as Los Angeles Times, while covering local figures like Ed Koch and national figures like Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. In 1976 the paper was purchased by media executives with ties to Rupert Murdoch, whose subsequent acquisition by News Corporation linked the paper to a global media group alongside titles such as The Sun (United Kingdom) and The Times (London).

Ownership and Corporate Structure

Ownership shifted multiple times from founding proprietors to financiers and media conglomerates. Prominent owners and financiers have included Alexander Hamilton's heirs, 19th-century press barons, 20th-century investors, and finally international media moguls like Rupert Murdoch. The paper is part of holdings associated with News Corporation and later News Corp structures that also encompass Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and Australian outlets like The Australian (newspaper). Corporate governance has involved chief executives and boards with ties to business leaders such as Les Hinton and media executives like Robert Thomson. The paper's business operations intersect with advertising markets influenced by platforms like Google, Facebook, and streaming services such as YouTube for digital distribution and monetization.

Editorial Content and Political Stance

Editorial pages and opinion columns have featured commentators affiliated with conservative figures and institutions including William F. Buckley Jr., Ann Coulter, and linked discourse surrounding presidents such as Donald Trump, George W. Bush, and Richard Nixon. News coverage has blended investigative reporting on topics involving entities like Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), New York Police Department, and Federal Bureau of Investigation with celebrity reporting on personalities like Madonna, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, and Donald Trump Jr.. Cultural criticism has intersected with coverage of entertainment institutions like Broadway theatre and sports franchises such as the New York Yankees and New York Knicks. The editorial stance has at times aligned with conservative positions on issues debated in contexts involving Supreme Court of the United States decisions, Congressional actions by figures like Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell, and policy debates involving the Department of Justice.

Circulation, Distribution, and Digital Presence

Circulation historically competed with broadsheets and tabloids including The New York Times and New York Daily News, with print distribution concentrated in the New York metropolitan area and commuter corridors serving hubs like Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal. The paper embraced digital platforms as readership shifted, launching websites and apps to reach audiences on platforms run by Apple Inc., Alphabet Inc., and social services such as Twitter and Facebook. Digital analytics and search traffic tied the outlet to aggregators and advertisers across ecosystems like Google News and programmatic ad exchanges, while subscription strategies were informed by paywall models used by peers such as The Washington Post and The New York Times Company.

Controversies and Criticism

The paper has faced controversies tied to editorial decisions, front-page headlines, and reporting errors involving public figures such as Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Samantha Bee, and Colin Kaepernick. Legal disputes have included libel and defamation claims involving individuals and institutions like Al Sharpton and corporate entities. Critics from rivals including The New York Times and organizations such as Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press have challenged its journalistic standards, while watchdogs like Columbia Journalism Review have analyzed its practices. International controversies have arisen from syndication and commentary linked to outlets like Fox News and The Sun (United Kingdom), prompting debates in forums involving Federal Communications Commission policy and press regulation.

Notable Staff and Contributors

Notable editors, columnists, and journalists have included figures who also worked at outlets such as CBS News, ABC News, NBC News, and magazines like Time (magazine). Prominent names associated with the paper include columnists and writers who have also been linked to personalities such as Geraldo Rivera, Maureen Dowd, Pete Hamill, Katie Couric, Glenn Thrush, and photographers who covered events involving celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and politicians such as Franklin D. Roosevelt. Contributors have ranged from investigative reporters with backgrounds at ProPublica and Associated Press to opinion writers who have appeared on panels with figures from Harvard University and Columbia University.

Category:Newspapers published in New York City