Who established the New York Post and when was it founded?
Alexander Hamilton established the New-York Evening Post in autumn 1801 with about $10,000 from a group of Federalist investors. William Coleman served as his first editor that same year.
Questions about New York Post
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When did Dorothy Schiff purchase the newspaper and what changes did she make?
Dorothy Schiff purchased the newspaper in 1939 and transformed it into its modern tabloid format alongside her husband Ted Thackrey who became co-publisher and co-editor in 1942. The Bronx Home News merged with the Post in 1945 under her leadership.
How much did Rupert Murdoch pay for the New York Post in 1976?
Murdoch bought the Post for US$30.5 million in November 1976 with plans to retain Schiff as consultant for five years. The daily circulation dropped from 700,000 around 1967-68 to approximately 517,000 by 1976.
What legal controversies has the New York Post faced regarding libel cases?
Richard Jewell security guard sued the Post in 1998 alleging libel over articles headlines photographs and editorial cartoons regarding Centennial Olympic Park bombing suspicions. In April 2013 the Post featured full-page cover photo titled Bag Men showing two young men Salaheddin Barhoum and Yassine Zaimi erroneously claimed sought by police after Boston Marathon bombing.
When was Page Six created and who edited it for twenty-five years starting 1985?
Page Six gossip section began in 1977 created by James Brady famous for blind items. Richard Johnson edited Page Six for twenty-five years starting 1985 before Emily Smith replaced him in 2009.