Founded in 1919, the New York Daily News was the first tabloid newspaper and has long been one of the largest daily newspapers in the United States. It is currently owned by tronc (which purchased the paper from Tribune Publishing Company in 2017 for $1) and is based in New York City. The newspaper has a reputation for sensational coverage of crime and scandal, with lurid photographs and cartoons. Its op-ed pages often feature strongly liberal or moderate views on issues, particularly when compared to its rival, the conservative New York Post.
The Daily News became famous for its photographic covers, and a camera has been part of its logo since 1920. Its early slogan was “New York’s Picture Newspaper”, and a photograph appeared on the cover of every issue until 1991.
In 1990 the Daily News faced financial challenges and its ten unions went on strike. The paper continued to publish using non-union replacement workers and a small staff of its own striking employees. A year later the newspaper began to operate profitably, due largely to reduced labor costs and increased advertising revenue.
In 1995 the newspaper moved its headquarters from 220 East 42nd Street to 450 West 33rd Street, also known as 5 Manhattan West. The building was designed by John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood, and it became famous as the Daily Planet Building in the first two Superman movies. It is now the world headquarters of the Associated Press and also houses public-television station WPIX.