New York Press Association

06/17/2026

From our NYPA/NYPS team bonding day last week... which naturally involved sharp objects and a baseball bat, obviously!

We hit up the smash room and axe throwing place in Queensbury to celebrate everything this team pulls off week after week. Turns out, breaking things is an excellent way to bring people together. 10/10 recommend smashing some glasses and plates against a wall (in a safe facility, of course) when your inbox gets full. Work hard, play hard! 🪓🥽🍽️

06/16/2026

This week's BNC Spotlight post goes to The Citizen!

Huge congratulations to Robert Harding for taking home 1st place in the Spot News Coverage (Division 1) category.

When big news breaks, getting the story fast, and getting it right, is everything. Robert’s incredible coverage did exactly that, delivering impactful reporting right when the community needed it most.

06/15/2026

Talk about high-voltage energy in NYC! ⚡ This New York Post front page is as classic as they come... Congratulations to the New York Knicks on a historic win! 🏀🔥

“It’s crazy. My phone battery died from answering if we have it.”

06/15/2026

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT! From the printing press to the community’s hands. 🙌 Watch how The Red Hook Star-Revue disperses their papers to keep their town informed!

06/12/2026

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our incredible General Manager, Jill!!!! 🎂✨ Jill is truly the glue that holds our entire organization together, and easily the sweetest person on the planet.

Jill, thank you for the kindness and dedication you bring to work every day. Wishing you a fantastic birthday and a wonderful year ahead!

06/10/2026

Navigating healthcare options can be complex, that's why, TOMORROW, Gallagher will be breaking down exactly what you need to know to maximize your benefits and make the best decisions for your outlet. Don't miss out!

Register today: 000221a7-fc01-4f29-b67c-82fe937353b3@fb3515ed-761c-4bbf-a2f7-a7496a16bd3f" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/000221a7-fc01-4f29-b67c-82fe937353b3@fb3515ed-761c-4bbf-a2f7-a7496a16bd3f

06/05/2026

Every week, we want to highlight the incredible winners from the latest NYPA Better Newspaper Contest. This week goes to 1st place in the Arts Story (Division 1) category: New York Amsterdam News!

Huge congratulations to Marielle Argueza for "A Love Letter to Harlem." This winning piece beautifully captures the heart and creative spirit of the neighborhood. 👏🏼

06/04/2026

Empire State Development (ESD) has indicated that they intend to provide application updates to all filers before the end of this month (though a specific calendar date cannot be provided just yet). As those tax credits approach, our fight to renew and extend this significant program for another year is happening as we speak. To make a strong case to lawmakers, we need to show them exactly how these credits will help your outlet, tremendously.

Are you hiring new talent? Retaining veteran staff? Expanding your local coverage? Whatever it may be, your plans are the exact proof we need to protect this funding stream. So, tell us what you plan on doing with this credit! Email us at [email protected] 📩 The more outlets that share their plans, the stronger the chances are of renewing the program.

06/02/2026

Here is your June webinar lineup:

-June 11th (11 AM - 12 PM ET) | NYPA Health Insurance Benefits Discussion

What it's about: Explore powerful insurance and group employer benefit options (including PEOs) available to your media outlet through the NYPA x Gallagher program.

Best for: Publishers and HR managers.

Register here: 000221a7-fc01-4f29-b67c-82fe937353b3@fb3515ed-761c-4bbf-a2f7-a7496a16bd3f" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/000221a7-fc01-4f29-b67c-82fe937353b3@fb3515ed-761c-4bbf-a2f7-a7496a16bd3f

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-June 16th (11 AM - 12 PM ET) | Crafting Compelling Photo Stories

What it's about: Learn how to edit, sequence, and organize photographs into powerful picture packages for web and print, plus gain practical design skills to elevate your visuals.

Best for: Photojournalists, editors, designers, and content creators.

Register here: 38b2f173-558e-4346-b395-5d791663917d@fb3515ed-761c-4bbf-a2f7-a7496a16bd3f" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/38b2f173-558e-4346-b395-5d791663917d@fb3515ed-761c-4bbf-a2f7-a7496a16bd3f

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-June 30th (11 AM - 12 PM ET) | Selling Results, Not Products

What it's about: Stop selling placements and start selling performance. Second Street’s experts will show you how to build, package, and sell multi-channel promotion campaigns that drive long-term revenue and give clients the leads and data they actually want.

Best for: Sales teams, managers, and multimedia reps.

Register here: 6f7d772a-d7f6-43a2-bf86-37eeb8dc9cb9@fb3515ed-761c-4bbf-a2f7-a7496a16bd3f" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6f7d772a-d7f6-43a2-bf86-37eeb8dc9cb9@fb3515ed-761c-4bbf-a2f7-a7496a16bd3f