Start spreading the news — The New York Post is officially expanding its coverage to Long Island!
At a time when journalism has never been more important, America's oldest daily newspaper will soon dedicate its reporters to in-depth coverage of local news, sports and politics in a way no other news organization can. It turns out.
In fact, on Monday, the Post was named the official newspaper of Nassau County by County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
“I'm extremely proud to have won Congress' support in this historic effort to make the New York Post an official newspaper,” Blakeman said at a news conference Monday.
“And a lot of people would say, 'Well, Bruce, why?' Why would you do this when Newsday has been an organ newspaper for as long as we can remember?” Well, first of all. First, I think the New York Post's coverage is much broader. I think we're trying to take a regional approach and a lot of the issues that we have. The New York Post is certainly well-read. Not only in the metropolitan area, but also by many people at home and abroad. ”
Blakeman appeared alongside New York Post Group Editor-in-Chief Keith Poole for this historic announcement.
“I want to thank Bruce Blakeman and his team, their support and confidence in the New York Post, and Nassau County for making it their official newspaper,” Poole said.
“The Post has long covered major Long Island stories, and this gives us an opportunity to dig deeper into local news, sports and politics and strengthen our relationship with our readers here.”
Daily coverage is scheduled to begin in the new year, and a team of reporters will focus on everything happening in Nassau for the Post's print and digital products.
“Thank you again so much,” Poole said. “And go, islanders!”
Additional reporting by Reuven Fenton
