New York Post facts for kids
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
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| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | News Corp |
| Founded | November 16, 1801 (as New-York Evening Post) |
| Political alignment | Right-wing, right-wing populism |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | 1211 Avenue of the Americas New York City 10036 United States |
| Country | United States |
| Circulation | 230,634 daily |
| ISSN | 1090-3321 |
The New York Post (often called the NY Post) is a daily newspaper published in New York City. It's one of the oldest newspapers in the United States! Besides the main newspaper, the Post also runs a website called PageSix.com, which shares celebrity news, and Decider.com, which focuses on entertainment. They even help make a TV show called Page Six TV.
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The History of the New York Post
How the Post Started
The New York Post was first created in 1801. It was started by Alexander Hamilton, one of the important Founding Fathers of America. He was part of the Federalist Party. Back then, it was known as the New-York Evening Post. In the 1800s, it became a very respected newspaper.
Changes Over Time
In 1976, a businessman named Rupert Murdoch bought the Post. He paid about 30.5 million US dollars for it. Since 1993, the Post has been owned by a company called News Corp. This company owns many media businesses around the world. In 2018, the New York Post was the 4th most circulated newspaper in the United States. This means it printed the 4th highest number of copies each day!
What Kind of Newspaper is the Post?
The New York Post is a tabloid newspaper. This means it has a smaller page size compared to older, larger newspapers. The Post often shares ideas that are considered right-wing or populist in politics. This means it often supports certain political views and policies.
Images for kids
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Alexander Hamilton founded the Post in 1801.
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William Cullen Bryant is the Post's most famous 19th-century editor.
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A printing plant where newspapers like the New York Post are printed.
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See also
In Spanish: New York Post para niños
