New York Press Association

12/09/2025

NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT!

A big NYPA welcome to New York Focus! We're so excited to have them as part of our statewide network of local news leaders.

Welcome, New York Focus! 🥳

12/08/2025

The Express News Group, 27east, is officially entering a new era... one built on growth and a bold vision for the future of local journalism. Their team is launching a completely new website and introducing major leadership changes that reflect where they’re headed and the audience they’re working so hard to serve each and every day.

We’re proud to see a New York media outlet strengthening its organization and investing in the future of our industry. Moments like these remind us just how amazing and forward-thinking our members truly are.

Congratulations to the entire Express News Group team on this major step forward. We’re excited to watch your next chapter unfold and to continue supporting the important work you do every day. 👏🏼

Read the full story here: https://www.27east.com/southampton-press/southampton-news/the-start-of-a-new-era-at-the-express-news-group-with-a-new-website-and-focus-on-digital-media-and-leadership-changes-2410677/

The award-winning local news organization will launch a new website this month. Bill Sutton has been named the company’s editor-in-chief.

12/08/2025

NYPA joins the Long Island community in remembering and honoring Ed Norris, longtime co-publisher of The Garden City News and several other community newspapers, who passed away on Thanksgiving morning at the age of 62.

Ed embodied the very spirit of local journalism and was always deeply invested in the communities he served. Together with his wife, Meg Norris, Ed co-published several Long Island community newspapers, carrying forward a family legacy in journalism. The Norris family’s work helped and will continue to help create community connection and exemplify the essential role of local news in everyday life.

Ed’s legacy lives on in the pages of the newspapers he helped shape and in the communities he served so faithfully.

View his obituary here: https://www.gcnews.com/articles/co-publisher-edward-norris-dies/

12/04/2025

New York’s most exciting journalism competition is already filling up with incredible work, and your best stories, photos, editorials, ads, and designs deserve to be in the mix. Whether you’re a newsroom of two or twenty, every category is judged fairly and recognized statewide.

Don't miss the deadlines to submit!

• High School & College Contest: by Friday, Dec. 19, 2025
• NYPA Member Contest: by Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2026

Your work is worth celebrating. Don’t leave it sitting in a folder... enter it! 🏆

Enter your work today: https://www.newspapercontest.com/Contests/NewYorkPressAssociation.aspx

12/03/2025

The countdown to the 2026 NYPA Spring Conference is officially on, and we have some exciting news... 👀

We're kicking off this year's conference with a very special keynote speaker. She's a mother, an author, a podcaster, a Best Magazine Feature award recipient, and a long-time senior correspondent with TIME Magazine. We're beyond excited to have Charlotte Alter, one of the most powerful voices in journalism today, kick off our conference with her perspective and valuable insight on our evolving industry.

This year will be bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever. We're talking informative yet interactive sessions, real conversations with industry leaders, ready-to-use resources you can take home with you, and much more!

Are you ready to igNYte the future of our industry? 🔥 Registration is open, and hotel rooms WILL book out fast. Register and book below to secure your spot in one of America's most powerful media conferences of the year.

Conference Details:

April 23rd & 24th
The Saratoga Hilton
Saratoga Springs, NY

REGISTRATION: https://app.associationsphere.com/Event/EventInfo?prm=Mls1AnVWBSefZNeQfOypXsUEx-oDfN7YWQ2m1jAcLevIIX0p5pAW_XfkGCrJHVPa_ewUyDs-yXcojii4BvDAb2zXiuPbl1Rp0h3djGGQpqmCLxNYh-7lBe0eUwa92hrmS4BFY2qxRwOslQoTE1Xy8K5c-IlJLt1THiJ3rcC_22pAipOzzBeO_FAXj0P2g534j41l018X26wRepFPV1bphsbndh4UM0XQXKOUvsYgx4ZTE96p8hVBtj6HE0a3aMlE0

12/02/2025

Today’s Publisher Highlight features The Post-Star ⭐️

Winter has officially arrived in Upstate NY! The Post-Star has reported 2 inches already on the ground in Queensbury, with 4–9 inches forecasted as the storm continues on throughout the day.

We love showcasing updated local reporting like this. Know a publication we should highlight next? Let us know in the comments! Stay warm out there!

Our first major winter storm of the season so far has put just about 2 inches of snow down in Queensbury as of 11 a.m., but more is expected, with estimated totals now ranging from 4 to 9 inches.
Share your pics of today's storm! Send them to [email protected] for potential publication in the Thursday print edition.

12/01/2025

A new year is around the corner... so, here are 5 ways your publication can get ahead before January hits:

1. Review your 2025 wins & challenges:
Take note of what worked and what didn’t across circulation, strategy, community engagement, etc... (an up-to-date SWOT analysis might not be a bad idea!)

2. Refresh your digital presence:
Audit your website and social channels. Small UX fixes can boost traffic and reader conversions.

3. Identify new revenue streams:
Sponsored content, events, or maybe a newsletter... See what your community has been asking for.

4. Update your policy & legislative priorities:
The legislative session begins soon. Make sure your outlet and business teams are aligned on what issues may impact coverage and operations.

5. Reconnect with your community:
Start scheduling Q1 outreach, like potential new business partnerships, school visits, community columns, e-newsletters, etc...

Need any guidance as you prepare for 2026? We're here to help and support YOU!

Reach out to us: [email protected] 📥

11/27/2025

Wishing you a warm and restorative holiday filled with good company and moments that remind you of what truly matters. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/25/2025

It’s official... registration for our 2026 igNYte Spring Conference is now OPEN! 🔥

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your business skills or network with people in our industry, our igNYte Spring Conference is the place to be. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself, your team, and your media outlet.

Secure your spot today and join us to igNYte your ideas and elevate your media game!

https://app.associationsphere.com/Event/EventInfo?prm=Mls1AnVWBSefZNeQfOypXsUEx-oDfN7YWQ2m1jAcLevIIX0p5pAW_XfkGCrJHVPa_ewUyDs-yXcojii4BvDAb2zXiuPbl1Rp0h3djGGQpqmCLxNYh-7lBe0eUwa92hrmS4BFY2qxRwOslQoTE1Xy8K5c-IlJLt1THiJ3rcC_22pAipOzzBeO_FAXj0P2g534j41l018X26wRepFPV1bphsbndh4UM0XQXKOUvsYgx4ZTE96p8hVBtj6HE0a3aMlE0

11/25/2025

Press Term of the Week: DOUBLE TRUCK 📰

Nope, it’s not a moving van or a semi-truck… it’s when a story or layout spreads across two facing pages in the middle of a newspaper or magazine. Think of it as giving a story or ad the prime, central space it deserves. From big features to eye-catching visuals, a double truck is all about impact.

Fun Fact: The name comes from old-school printing presses, where two pages were mounted on a “truck” to print together.

So… what’s the most unforgettable double truck your newsroom has run? Drop your story or a pic in the comments!

11/24/2025

Happy National Family Week! This week, we honor all families whose stories shape our communities and remind us what truly stays constant. 👫🌎

11/20/2025

Meet Rich Hotaling! 🥸

Rich has been in the newspaper industry for over 20 years and is the king of creative and graphic design here at NYPA & NYPS. What he is able to create is truly nothing short of magic. Our NewsBeat? Rich designs it! Our ads? Rich creates them!

While the rest of us are clutching coffee cups trying to survive the mornings, Rich powers through the day with zero caffeine and 100% pure creative energy. (We still don't understand how he does it.)

If you ask Rich to describe himself in just 3 emojis, he would say: 🚘 🚴🏼‍♂️ 🎩 which honestly fits him perfectly. Cars, biking, and the world's best hat collection pretty much sum up his vibe. But his real irrational passion? His unbelievable shoe collection (shown)... Yes, all those boxes are his shoes!

We asked Rich if he had a theme song, what would it be, and he didn't surprise us. A classic: "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey. Upbeat and timeless. Suits him to a T!

Of all his accomplishments, the one he's most proud of is raising and loving his family, and right there tells you everything you need to know about Rich.

Rich, thank you for being such a meaningful part of NYPA & NYPS. We're beyond grateful for your energy, humor, creativity, hats, and most importantly, your dedication that you bring to our team every day!