New York Post
The New York Post is a daily tabloid newspaper and is the 13th oldest paper to be published in the United States. Additionally, the New York Post is the oldest paper that has been continually published every day.Owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation since 1976, the New York Post newspaper’s circulation is a whopping 725,000 every day. The New York Post was founded in 1801 by Alexander Hamilton and was first known as the New-York Evening Post. One of the most famous early editors of the paper was William Cullen Bryant, an abolitionist and poet, chosen by Hamilton himself. Henry Villard took over the paper in 1881 and soon passed it on to his son, Oswald. Villard sold the paper to Thomas Lamont and it has been sold to many other people along the way. The New York Post Newspaper was eventually bought for $30 million by Murdoch. It was the only remaining daily paper in New York City at the time of Murdoch’s purchase. The next time you drive by a newsstand in your affordable car rental or minivan rental, make sure you pick up a copy so you can read the New York Post!
If you want an idea of just one thing that you should concentrate on to read the New York Post, it’s the sports section. This section has been highly admired by many for its depth and entertainment value. If you want to know exactly where to find it, just turn to the back page of the paper and you will probably see various columns by Phil Mushnick. Many readers also enjoy the gossip columns written by Liz Smith and Cindy Adams.
In 2004, the New York Post received a very prestigious award in acknowledgement of its contributions to New York City. The award given to the Post is known as The Hundred Year Association of New York’s Gold Medal Award. You can see for yourself why they received this honor as you pick up your own copy of the day's New York Post while you are running errands in your large SUV rental in NYC.
The Post has also been referenced in various films and television shows. It has been referenced in movies such as Spider-Man, The Devil Wears Prada, Top Secret, The Manchurian Candidate, Men in Black and Working Girl. A 1988 movie called “Married to the Mob” also made mention of the paper. Television shows like Law & Order, Futurama and Entourage have also made some sort of reference to the New York Post Newspaper. With its amazing headlines, juicy gossip and entertaining information, how could you not want to check it out? Be sure to pick up your copy of the New York Post on your future New York City trip!
