Albany Times-Union
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The Times Union is a major daily newspaper
, serving the Capital Region
of New York
, United States
. Although the newspaper focuses on Albany
and its suburbs, it covers all parts of the four-county area, including the cities of Troy
, Schenectady and Saratoga Springs. It is owned by the Hearst Corporation
. The paper was founded in 1857, originally published as the Morning Times, and purchased by William Randolph Hearst
in 1924. The newspaper has been online since 1996.
The editor of the Times Union is Rex Smith, who has held the post since July 2002. He was previously the paper's managing editor. George Hearst is the publisher.
The newspaper is printed in its Colonie headquarters by the Hearst Corporation's Capital Newspapers Division. The daily edition costs $1 and the Sunday edition costs $2.
The Times Union announced in May 2006 that it would pay $3.5 million over 10 years for the naming rights of the Pepsi
Arena in downtown Albany. On January 1, 2007, the arena was renamed the Times Union Center.
The Sunday paper also has numerous advertising
circulars and coupon pages.
Source: TimesUnion.com
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
, serving the Capital Region
Capital District
New York's Capital District, also known as the Capital Region, is a region in upstate New York that generally refers to the four counties surrounding Albany, the capital of the state: Albany County, Schenectady County, Rensselaer County, and Saratoga County...
of New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Although the newspaper focuses on Albany
Albany, New York
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
and its suburbs, it covers all parts of the four-county area, including the cities of Troy
Troy, New York
Troy is a city in the US State of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. Troy is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital...
, Schenectady and Saratoga Springs. It is owned by the Hearst Corporation
Hearst Corporation
The Hearst Corporation is an American media conglomerate based in the Hearst Tower, Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States. Founded by William Randolph Hearst as an owner of newspapers, the company's holdings now include a wide variety of media...
. The paper was founded in 1857, originally published as the Morning Times, and purchased by William Randolph Hearst
William Randolph Hearst
William Randolph Hearst was an American business magnate and leading newspaper publisher. Hearst entered the publishing business in 1887, after taking control of The San Francisco Examiner from his father...
in 1924. The newspaper has been online since 1996.
The editor of the Times Union is Rex Smith, who has held the post since July 2002. He was previously the paper's managing editor. George Hearst is the publisher.
The newspaper is printed in its Colonie headquarters by the Hearst Corporation's Capital Newspapers Division. The daily edition costs $1 and the Sunday edition costs $2.
The Times Union announced in May 2006 that it would pay $3.5 million over 10 years for the naming rights of the Pepsi
Pepsi
Pepsi is a carbonated soft drink that is produced and manufactured by PepsiCo...
Arena in downtown Albany. On January 1, 2007, the arena was renamed the Times Union Center.
Daily
- Front Section: The Times Union
' s A section contains national, world, state, and celebrity news, corrections, editorialEditorialAn opinion piece is an article, published in a newspaper or magazine, that mainly reflects the author's opinion about the subject. Opinion pieces are featured in many periodicals.-Editorials:...
s, an editorial cartoonEditorial cartoonAn editorial cartoon, also known as a political cartoon, is an illustration containing a commentary that usually relates to current events or personalities....
, commentaries, and letters to the editor. In 2007, the paper reorganized its daily sections and began placing late-breaking local news stories in the front section as well. - Capital Region: The local section contains news relating to the Capital DistrictCapital DistrictNew York's Capital District, also known as the Capital Region, is a region in upstate New York that generally refers to the four counties surrounding Albany, the capital of the state: Albany County, Schenectady County, Rensselaer County, and Saratoga County...
, obituaries, a calendar of events, and the weatherWeatherWeather is the state of the atmosphere, to the degree that it is hot or cold, wet or dry, calm or stormy, clear or cloudy. Most weather phenomena occur in the troposphere, just below the stratosphere. Weather refers, generally, to day-to-day temperature and precipitation activity, whereas climate...
report. It also contains a daily column by Fred LeBrun. A subsection, Communities TU, has lighter news geared towards specific areas. - Sports: The sports section covers local and national sports events at high school, college, and professional levels. Outdoor activities are also represented.
- Business: The business section contains local and national business news, stock and mutual fundMutual fundA mutual fund is a professionally managed type of collective investment scheme that pools money from many investors to buy stocks, bonds, short-term money market instruments, and/or other securities.- Overview :...
tables, classified advertisements, and a crossword puzzleCrossword PuzzleFor the common puzzle, see CrosswordCrossword Puzzle was the second to last album made by The Partridge Family and was not one of the most popular albums. It was released in 1973 and did not produce a U.S. single. This album was finally released on CD in 2003 on Arista's BMG Heritage label...
. - Life: The life section covers entertainment, food, style, family, health, and science in a weekly cycle. Comics, Dear AbbyDear AbbyDear Abby is the name of the advice column founded in 1956 by Pauline Phillips under the pen name Abigail Van Buren and carried on today by her daughter, Jeanne Phillips, who now owns the legal rights to the pen name....
, horoscopeHoroscopeIn astrology, a horoscope is a chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, the astrological aspects, and sensitive angles at the time of an event, such as the moment of a person's birth. The word horoscope is derived from Greek words meaning "a look at the hours" In...
s, bridge, SudokuSudokuis a logic-based, combinatorial number-placement puzzle. The objective is to fill a 9×9 grid with digits so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3×3 sub-grids that compose the grid contains all of the digits from 1 to 9...
, word games, a crossword puzzle, and the movie clock appear daily.
Thursday
In addition to the above, the Thursday edition contains:- Preview: A tabloid section covering movies, musicMusicMusic is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
, danceDanceDance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
, theater, and other entertainment topics. It contains movie reviews in brief, a calendar of events, personals, and a review of an inexpensive restaurant. - Autos Weekly: Formerly known as Automotive Weekly, this tabloid section contains automotive reviews, news of the industry, car maintenance columns, and many dealer and used car advertisements.
Sunday
In addition to the daily sections, the Sunday edition contains:- Perspective: Contains opinion commentaries, editorials, an editorial cartoon, letters to the editor, obituaries, and a report of Congressional votes.
- Home: A tabloid section with real estateReal estateIn general use, esp. North American, 'real estate' is taken to mean "Property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals, or water; immovable property of this nature; an interest vested in this; an item of real property; buildings or...
listings and articles on housing topics. - Travel/Books: A two-part section with the first portion covering travel and the second covering books. It contains travel articles, weekly airfares, book reviews, and the New York Times Bestseller List.
- Parade Magazine: The Sunday Times Union includes this national magazine covering lifestyle (food, health, fitness, family) and celebrity topics.
- Arts/Events: The arts section has articles on classical musicClassical musicClassical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
, the visual arts, and theater. It also contains a calendar of events, museumMuseumA museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
and gallery listings, and a Broadway theater directory.
The Sunday paper also has numerous advertising
Advertising
Advertising is a form of communication used to persuade an audience to take some action with respect to products, ideas, or services. Most commonly, the desired result is to drive consumer behavior with respect to a commercial offering, although political and ideological advertising is also common...
circulars and coupon pages.
Editorial board
The Times Unions editorial board consists of:- George Hearst—Publisher
- Rex Smith—Editor
- Joann Crupi—Opinion Pages Editor
- John de Rosier—Editorial Cartoonist
- Jay Jochnowitz—Editorial Page Editor
- Jim McGrath—Chief Editorial Writer
- Harry Rosenfeld—Editor-at-Large
Source: TimesUnion.com
Capitaland Quarterly
The Times Union also publishes the Capitaland Quarterly four times a year.See also
- Alan Chartock
- Glenn McGeeGlenn McGeeGlenn Edwards McGee is an American bioethicist. He holds degrees in philosophy from Vanderbilt University and Baylor University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in the Human Genome Project...
- The Media ProjectThe Media ProjectThe Media Project is a weekly radio program that provides an inside look at media coverage of current events. Panelists on the discussion-based show include Times Union Editor Rex Smith, WAMC CEO Alan S. Chartock, WTEN TV Anchor Elisa Streeter, and Daily Freeman Publisher Ira Fusfeld...
- Times Union Center
- WAMCWAMCWAMC is a public radio network headquartered in Albany, New York. As of April, 2011, the network comprised 11 transmitters and 11 translators. The organization's legal name is "WAMC" and it is also known as "WAMC Public Radio" or "WAMC Northeast Public Radio Network."In addition, the station...
External links
- Official Web site
- Official mobile website
- Legacy of Change, History of the TU on its 150th anniversary
- Editor's Column
- Capitaland Quarterly - Times Union
- Hearst Corporation subsidiary profile of the Times Union