A daily newspaper is a type of publication that is printed and distributed every day. These newspapers typically report current events that occur throughout the world and also contain various opinion pieces and editorials. They are an important source of information for many people and can help keep them informed about the latest news and happenings in the world around them.
The New York Daily News is one of the oldest and most widely read dailies in the United States. The paper was founded in 1919 by Joseph Medill Patterson and is the largest newspaper in the metropolitan New York area. It has been described as a “brassy, pictorial” paper and has had many famous columnists and journalists throughout its history. The paper has also been a leader in technological innovation and was the first major newspaper to switch over to a fully electronic publishing system.
In addition to reporting on politics and the latest sports, the paper is known for its in-depth coverage of crime and celebrity news. The newspaper has a number of award-winning writers, columnists and opinion formers who provide readers with different perspectives on the latest events. The newspaper has also earned a reputation for protecting the rights of its readers and those who are underprivileged in society.
The newspaper has been owned by several companies over the years, including the Tribune Company and Tronc. The paper has also had a number of editors-in-chief, including Peter Hamill and Debby Krenek. The newspaper has won several awards, including a Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Commentary in 1996 for E.R. Shipp’s articles on race, welfare and social issues. In addition to the regular daily issue, the paper also publishes a Friday supplement called WKND and special issues such as the Yale-Harvard Game Day Issue and the Commencement Issue.
The Yale Daily News Historical Archive provides access to digitized versions of printed issues of the newspaper from its founding on January 28, 1878 through February 21, 2021. The archive is freely available to the public and includes full text for all issues. The archive is maintained by the Yale University Library and has been funded through generous gifts from Yale College alumni. Please note that unauthorized reproduction of YDN content appearing in this repository is prohibited. For more information, visit the YDN Rights and Permissions site.