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The New York Times is another piece of New York culture. Founded in 1851, it is the largest metropolitan newspaper in the United States. The New York Times has won Pulitzer Prize awards for journalism and is considered a newspaper of record. This means that it is a commonly referred to and cited source for information and events. The New York Times is unlike any newspaper in this country, and definitely earns its place in New York’s history and culture.

The New York Times is a highly revered newspaper. Its circulation is around 1.1 million on weekdays and 1.6 on Sundays. It is utilized in many university courses as a required reading. Most people would say that the New York Times is the start to their business and financial morning. And others would simply cite it as their number one reference choice for current events and op-ed pieces.

The New York Times is also one of the most popular websites on the Internet. For those who do not, or cannot afford to, subscribe to the printed version of the New York Times, the website is available for you. The New York Times online allows free subscriptions, and tends to keep articles online for one week. There after a small fee is charged for past articles, but it is still highly affordable. This makes the New York Times website, like the newspaper, one of the most sought after references for the reporting of national and international events.

Lately, however, the New York Times has been under some scrutiny. Some scandals have surfaced among the New York Times’ writers that have called the newspaper of record into question. Jayson Blair is a well known name when it comes to plagiarism and the New York Times. In 2003, he and other New York Times’ editors admitted to plagiarizing featured articles on important current events. These events included the Female Prisoner of War rescue of Jessica Lynch, and the Beltway Sniper attacks in Washington DC. Rick Bragg was another New York Times’ editor who resigned after similar allegations were brought to light. In Bragg’s case, he was accused of publishing articles written by a free lancer writer that received no credit for the work.

Many believe that situations such as the latter issues leave the New York Times without credibility. Others still believe in the New York Times as a newspaper of record, but believe it has lost its luster. Regardless, the New York Times still boasts a substantial circulation. And with over 555 million webpage hits as well, the New York Times will not loose its prominence any time soon.

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