New York Press Association

09/10/2026

Local news is helping lead the next generation! Our members are helping share their passion for community reporting through internship opportunities every year.

Read how Marilyn Kasperek of the Akron Bugle brought her passion for community to life and is inspiring her interns to appreciate the role of local news!

Brockport University senior gets crash course in communications and community

09/09/2026

Yesterday, on the road trip, Bryce met the trailblazing team at Times Review Media Group, including Publisher Andrew Olsen! This Mattituck-based powerhouse is behind The Suffolk Times , Riverhead News-Review, Shelter Island Reporter , and the Northforker / Southforker Magazine.

Take a look at the photo we snapped of their advertising department, where sales reps help amplify local businesses and fuel the crucial work of journalists every day!

Stay tuned for more updates!

09/08/2026

Bryce is kicking off the week with a bang in Long Island as he embarks on the next leg of !

Today, he met with Chris Francescani and Arthur Williams from the North Fork Sun and captured a couple of moments just outside the iconic Cutchogue Diner. There really is nothing quite like discussing business over a good meal!

More to come this week!

09/02/2026

The NYPA and NYPS teams took lunch outside today for a pre-holiday weekend picnic featuring some hot dogs and hamburgers, a little friendly co****le competition and, most importantly, a visit from Mr. Ding-A-Ling for ice cream. 🍦🌭

And just as we were wrapping things up, the rain decided to make its appearance... We’ll call that a picnic win!

09/02/2026

BNC Spotlight of the Week goes to Examiner reporter intern Spenser Walsh, 1st place Division 1 winner of the Best News Video category!

Spenser took viewers on the ground at the Mount Kisco “No Kings” protest, where thousands of local residents gathered as part of a nationwide day of action. Through interviews and reporting from the scene, his video captured not just what happened, but the voices and atmosphere behind the story.

Congratulations to Spenser and The Examiner! 🏆

Watch the winning video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE02JZaxgdc

Examiner reporter intern Spenser Walsh reports from Mount Kisco’s “...

09/02/2026

We want to give a huge thank you to SCS for being another one of our amazing partners at this year’s NYPA Fall Leadership Conference!

If you haven't registered for the conference yet, register today before it's too late: https://tickets.evvnt.com/modal_checkout/select_tickets?domain_id=233&event_id=233078&init_cart=true&token=a70d479a7d8b0fc50182c5fedd4b969e

We can’t wait to see you in the Catskills later this month. 🍁

08/31/2026

Consider this your sign... literally...

Conference registration: https://tickets.evvnt.com/modal_checkout/select_tickets?domain_id=233&event_id=233078&init_cart=true&token=a70d479a7d8b0fc50182c5fedd4b969e

Hotel room booking: https://book.rguest.com/onecart/wbe/room/495/resortworldcatskills/2026-09-23/2026-09-25/3143/1

08/28/2026

At this year's Fall Leadership Conference, Rebecca Capparelli from USA TODAY will be leading the conversation on Driving Measurable Revenue with Promotions exploring how media leaders can turn audience engagement into revenue opportunities that deliver real, profitable results. 🔥

Join Rebecca and other fellow media leaders at the NYPA Fall Leadership Conference as we talk about what it takes to lead our organizations forward and build stronger businesses along the way.

Register today: https://tickets.evvnt.com/modal_checkout/select_tickets?domain_id=233&event_id=233078&init_cart=true&token=a70d479a7d8b0fc50182c5fedd4b969e

Reserve your room: https://book.rguest.com/onecart/wbe/room/495/resortworldcatskills/2026-09-23/2026-09-25/3143/1

08/28/2026

What happens when we stop asking how to get young people interested in local news and start putting local news directly in front of them? Well, The Spokesman-Review gave more than 104,000 students and educators digital access to its daily newspaper through a new education partnership to find out.

Because it's more than just access to news. As an industry, we have to invest in media literacy and the next generation of local-news readers. This is exactly the kind of thinking that will push us forward...

Read the full article here: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/the-spokesman-review-and-newesd101-partner-to-provide-daily-newspaper-access-to-over-104000,263267

The Spokesman-Review announced a new partnership with NorthEast Washington Education Services District 101 to provide digital access to the daily electronic edition for all 104,000+ students within their service area through the Spokesman’s Newspapers-In-Education (NIE) literacy program.

08/26/2026

BNC Spotlight of the week goes to Port Washington News whose work earned first place in the Division 1 Best Small Space Ad category! 🏆

Their winning design shows how strong creative work can make advertising feel like part of the publication, not just something placed inside it.

Think your media outlet produced award-worthy work so far this year? The 2026 NYPA Better Newspaper Contest is open for entries!

Submit your entries today: https://www.newspapercontest.com/Contests/NewYorkPressAssociation.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawT8IOBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVbG1VdEZoUHdKUk9xMnVnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHozRDcgRgwZl6P61dQ3Yawuda9JHnH6ORZxdjOVDLwzbJKtw4B9Mnbuqrsks_aem_IMqnIinz77G-SJzKeXdZew