a daily newspaper with sensational crime and social scandal stories. It was the first tabloid in the United States, and in its heyday it was one of the most widely circulated newspapers in the world. Founded in 1919 as Illustrated Daily News by Joseph Medill Patterson, the paper attracted readers with its lurid photographs and sensational news of criminals and politicians. It also ran celebrity gossip and other entertainment features. It was among the earliest users of wire photo service and made extensive use of photography throughout its history. During the Depression it emphasized political wrongdoing, including the Teapot Dome scandal, and social intrigue such as Wallis Simpson’s romance with King Edward VIII that led to his abdication. In the 21st century the daily news continued as a top-selling newspaper, though its circulation was much lower than it had been in the mid-20th century. Its motto has been “The Eyes, the Ears, the Honest Voice of New York.” It is owned by Mort Zuckerman and has a staff of journalists.
Until 1995 the paper was based in the art deco Daily News Building on 42nd Street, designed by John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood. The building was a model for the Daily Planet building in the first two Superman films, and a giant globe is still part of the lobby. Today the Daily News is headquartered at 450 West 33rd Street, and maintains bureaus in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx, as well as within City Hall and at one of the city’s police departments.
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