THE CITY and the Role of Independent Local Journalism
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With the demise of the Daily News and the shut down of local coverage by the Wall Street Journal, THE CITY, founded in 2019, is more critical than ever to give New Yorkers independent journalism about New York City. Its service journalism was a first read for many New Yorkers during the pandemic, thanks to its interactive Covid-19 tracking map. We speak to executive director Nic Dawes about how the newspaper will amplify the biggest concerns facing New Yorkers going forward.
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