Village Voice facts for kids
| Type | Newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid/alternative weekly |
| Owner(s) | Village Voice Media |
| Founder(s) | Ed Fancher, Dan Wolf, Norman Mailer |
| Publisher | Michael Cohen |
| Founded | 1955 |
| Headquarters | 36 Cooper Square New York, New York 10003 U.S. |
| Circulation | 179,408 (2011) |
| ISSN | 0042-6180 |
The Village Voice was a free newspaper and website based in New York City. It was published every week. This newspaper was known for its in-depth articles, news analysis, and coverage of arts, music, and events in New York City. It was also sold in other parts of the United States. It was one of the first large city newspapers known as an "alternative weekly." This means it offered a different kind of news and opinion compared to traditional newspapers.
The Start of The Village Voice
The Voice began on October 26, 1955. It was started by three people: Ed Fancher, Dan Wolf, and famous writer Norman Mailer. They launched the newspaper from a small apartment in a neighborhood called Greenwich Village in New York City. This area was where the newspaper first focused its stories.
Growing Through the Years
By the 1960s, The Village Voice started to cover more parts of New York City. Its offices were first in Sheridan Square. Later, they moved to Cooper Square in the East Village area of Manhattan. The newspaper became a very important voice for many people, sharing news and ideas that were often different from what other newspapers reported.
Images for kids
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The Cooper Square offices of the paper
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Cover of the October 1955 issue
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See also
In Spanish: The Village Voice para niños
