The New York Times (often abbreviated as NYT or The Times) is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since September 18, 1851. It has been one of the leading newspapers in the United States and is widely respected for its comprehensive coverage of national and international news.
The newspaper was founded by Henry J. Raimond, George Jones, Edward B. Wesley, and Charles R. Dana. Initially, it was published by The New York Daily Times, which was changed to The New York Times in 1857. Here are some key historical points:
The New York Times has won 132 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other news organization, for its journalism in various categories, including breaking news, investigative reporting, feature writing, and commentary. It covers:
The New York Times is owned by The New York Times Company, which is publicly traded. The Ochs-Sulzberger family has controlled the company since 1896 when Adolph S. Ochs acquired the newspaper. The current chairman is A.G. Sulzberger, who also serves as the publisher.
Like many major news outlets, The New York Times has faced criticism for various reasons, including:
The New York Times has a significant online presence: