Founded in 1919, Daily News was America’s first successful tabloid newspaper. As the nation’s biggest newspaper at the time, it offered sensational coverage of crime and scandal, lurid photographs, and popular cartoons. It also emphasized political wrongdoing such as the Teapot Dome Scandal and social intrigue like Wallis Simpson’s romance with King Edward VIII that led to his abdication. During the 1940s, Daily News circulation reached over a million daily.
After World War II, the paper continued to thrive through the 1950s. It was an early user of the Associated Press wirephoto service and developed a large staff of photographers. Its brassy, pictorial style was an effective advertising vehicle. In the 1960s, Daily News dominated the New York City market. The paper also boosted its reputation as a reliable source of information by presenting accurate and detailed reporting on the Civil Rights Movement, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s.
In recent years, however, the newspaper has suffered from declining revenue and readership. In addition, the tabloid has lost its competitive edge to rivals such as the New York Times and the New York Post. The newspaper has also had to deal with the decline of the print media industry, as well as a general loss of credibility due to alleged ethical misdeeds.
The newspaper’s website features live coverage of national and local news as well as New York exclusives and politics. There is also a section dedicated to sports, including the Yankees, Mets and Giants. The website also offers a selection of blogs and opinion pieces. A free app enables readers to keep up with the latest news as it unfolds. In a ranking of the most trusted sources of news in the United States, the newspaper placed fourth on the 2014 Trusted News Brands Index. It is currently owned by Tronc, which is part of the Tribune Publishing Company. The newspaper is based in the iconic 220 East 42nd Street building near Second Avenue, a city landmark designed by architects John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood.