The Daily News
Daily news is the information and analysis of events occurring in the world. It often includes details of politics, sports, economics, crime, religion, and other important topics that are of interest to the average person. It is usually written in a style that is accessible to the public and provides an easy-to-understand summary of important developments.
In its heyday the New York Daily News was one of the most read newspapers in the United States. Its tabloid format attracted readers with sensational stories of murder and corruption, lurid photographs, and other entertainment features. The newspaper also had a strong reputation for its foreign reporting. It became a leader in using the Associated Press wirephoto service and employed a staff of top photographers.
The paper was often involved in political controversy. In the 1920s it criticized the Teapot Dome scandal and social intrigue such as the romance between Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII that led to the latter’s abdication. It also focused on crime, and had a section devoted to police activity.
The Daily News was the first successful tabloid newspaper in the United States. It was founded in 1919 and at its peak circulation was 2.4 million copies a day. It was based in the art deco Daily News Building at 220 East 42nd Street, which was designed by architects John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood. The building was later renamed Manhattan West and now houses many tech companies, including Facebook. The News also had local bureaus in Brooklyn and Queens. The newspaper’s radio station, WPIX-TV (now known as WCBS-FM), was named for its parent newspaper and is still located in the former Daily News Building.
Today’s Daily News features award-winning writers, columnists and opinion formers bringing you the latest national and international news. It also has a dedicated team of New York-based reporters, covering the Yankees, Mets and Giants as well as all things in and around the city. Its New York exclusives, political coverage and celebrity gossip keep you up to date with what’s happening in the greatest city in the world. You can even read the newspaper for free on your iPhone or iPad! Easily switch between newspaper pages, and share news from the Daily News with friends by email or Facebook. You can also subscribe to receive our twice-daily news digests via email or RSS.