The New York Times

The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded in 1851 and published in New York City. The largest metropolitan newspaper in the United States, "The Gray Lady"—named for its staid appearance and style—is regarded as a national newspaper of record. The Times is owned by The New York Times Company, which publishes eighteen other newspapers, including the International Herald Tribune and The Boston Globe. The company's chairman is Arthur ... more

Date founded:

  • Sep 18, 1851

Business

Founders

Henry Jarvis Raymond

Henry Jarvis Raymond (January 24, 1820 - June 18, 1869) was an American journalist and politician and founder of the The New York Times. He was born on January 24, 1820 on the family farm near Lima (town), New York, a son and the eldest child of Lavinia Brockway, the daughter of Clark Brockway and...

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  • NYT

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Publishing

Owner

The New York Times Company

The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT), a leading media company with 2007 revenues of $3.2 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, 15 other daily newspapers, WQXR-FM and more than 50 Web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com....

Address

The New York Times Headquarters

Manhattan New York

The New York Times Headquarters

New York City New York

First issue date:

  • 1851

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ISSN (print):

  • 0362-4331
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Award Winner

Awards Won:

Year Award Notes/Description
  • 2009
  • For its masterful, groundbreaking coverage of America’s deepening military and political challenges in Afghanistan and Pakistan, reporting frequently done under perilous conditions.
  • 1918
  • For its public service in publishing in full so many official reports, documents and speeches by European statesmen relating to the progress and conduct of the war.
  • 1944
  • For its survey of the teaching of American History.
  • 1972
  • For the publication of the Pentagon Papers.
  • 2002
  • For its informed and detailed reporting, before and after the September 11th attacks on America, that profiled the global terrorism network and the threats it posed.
  • 1986
  • For a six-part comprehensive series on the Strategic Defense Initiative, which explored the scientific, political and foreign policy issues involved in 'Star Wars.'
  • 1987
  • For coverage of the aftermath of the Challenger explosion, which included stories that identified serious flaws in the shuttle's design and in the administration of America's space program.
  • 2001
  • For its compelling and memorable series exploring racial experiences and attitudes across contemporary America.
  • 1994
  • For its comprehensive coverage of the 1993 bombing of Manhattan's World Trade Center.
  • 2009
  • For its swift and sweeping coverage of a sex scandal that resulted in the resignation of Gov. Eliot Spitzer, breaking the story on its Web site and then developing it with authoritative, rapid-fire reports.
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