The Daily News, founded in 1919 as the Illustrated Daily News and later the New York Daily News, was one of the first and largest U.S. daily newspapers published in tabloid format and reached its peak circulation in 1947, at about 2.4 million copies a day. The newspaper was known for its sensational stories and lurid photographs; the News also had a reputation for investigative journalism and for championing the rights of ordinary people, particularly in New York City.

The News, which was based in Park Place at the time of its founding, soon outgrew its offices. In 1928, the paper commissioned Raymond Hood and John Mead Howells—who designed the Chicago Tribune Tower a few years earlier—to design a 36-story freestanding Art Deco structure that would become the News Building. The News Building is often credited for inspiring the design of the Daily Planet in the Superman franchise.

By the 1980s, the Daily News had fallen on hard times. Its parent company, the Tribune Company, was in financial trouble and sought to eliminate its unionized workforce. Its ten print unions refused to accept the plan, so the Daily News hired non-union replacement workers and operated at a loss for several years.

During this period, the News developed a reputation for championing the rights of ordinary people in New York City, particularly those who were perceived as having no voice. It was also noted for its investigative journalism and was a pioneer in exposing corruption and police abuses.

In addition, the Daily News ran a large number of entertaining and amusing features and cartoons. In 1975, the paper attracted national attention with its screamer of a headline: “Ford to City: Drop Dead!”

The Daily News also had a long history of covering political candidates and ballot measure issues. The newspaper has a number of editorial positions on these issues and is one of the most highly regarded for its coverage in this area by Ballotpedia.

ASCO has a policy of limiting the sale of advertising in its publications to companies and organizations that are supportive of ASCO’s mission and goals. This policy is implemented in a manner that does not interfere with or compromise the integrity of ASCO publications.