Founded in 1919, the New York Daily News was the first tabloid newspaper to be successful in America and reached its peak circulation in 1947. It attracted readers with sensational coverage of crime, scandal and violence and by lurid photographs. It was also known for political and social intrigue such as the Teapot Dome Scandal and Wallis Simpson’s romance with King Edward VIII that led to his abdication.

A daily morning newspaper published in New York City. It is one of the best-read newspapers in the United States, and it was once the most popular newspaper in the world. The Daily News was founded in 1919 as the Illustrated Daily News by Joseph Medill Patterson and was purchased in 1927 by Mortimer B. Zuckerman. The newspaper’s editorial stance has varied throughout its history, with a strong liberal slant in the 1930s and 1940s. The Daily News shifted to a more conservative populism in the 1950s and 1960s.

In recent years, the newspaper has focused on local news and has developed an online presence. It has a large staff and produces an array of multimedia products, including television and digital content. The newspaper also publishes an annual yearbook, numerous special editions and supplements and provides a wide range of information on public records, such as business licenses, real estate deeds and transfers, court filings, marriage licenses, corporate charters and tax liens.

The newspaper is owned by Tribune Publishing and is the third largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the country. Its headquarters is located in 220 East 42nd Street near Second Avenue, a landmark building designed by John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood. It has a circulation of over two million, and it is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States.

Readers of The Daily News want to be informed. They want to know what’s happening in their community and beyond. They want to see the truth behind the headlines and understand how politics and society impact each other. They want to find their way to a better future.

For many, The Daily News is still their preferred source of information. The newspaper offers a broad spectrum of news, from sports to government, and it is a leading source for investigative reporting. Its writers are dedicated to uncovering the truth and providing citizens with a deeper understanding of the world around them.

The Yale Daily News Historical Archive includes digitized versions of printed issues of the YDN published from January 28, 1878 through 2015. The archive is open to the public and is available on the Web. The YDN archives provide access to the full text of all printed issues, indexed and searchable. In addition to the YDN Historical Archive, the YDN website offers other features for alumni and students, including the YDN Weekly, WKND and several special issues each year that highlight a different theme celebrating diverse communities at Yale. The YDN is financially and editorially independent of the university.