Schneps Media[1][2] is a 1985-founded media company[3] "that began with The Queens Courier." They own and operate both print and online news services.[4] The New York Times wrote in 2019 that Schneps publishes "more than 50 newspapers and magazines."
They also have a unit named Schneps Media Events.
History[edit]
Their scoops are picked up by The New York Times.[1] In 2019 they acquired AM New York Metro from Newsday Media Group.[4][5]
By early 2020 they had expanded their reach to Philadelphia.[5]
In May 2024, the company acquired Anton Media Group.[6]
Controversies[edit]
The Gothamist wrote "The company also publishes a promotional "newspaper" for Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, full of glowing stories about the borough president," sourcing it to a Schneps competitor, The New York Daily News.[5][7] Gothamist also claimed, regarding Schneps reporters, that "the Schneps owners forced them to write sponsored content, while shielding advertisers and local officials from critical coverage."
Publications[edit]
Publications include:
- AM New York Metro
- Bronx Times-Reporter
- The Brooklyn Paper
- Dan's Papers
- Gay City News
- The Independent (East Hampton)
- Metro (Philadelphia)
- TimesLedger Newspapers
- The Villager
References[edit]
- ^ a b Amy Julia Harris (March 24, 2021). "Victor Rivera Arrested on Bribery Charges". The New York Times.
Credit...Jason Cohen/Bronx Times/Schneps Media, via Associated Press
- ^ Marc Tracy (April 10, 2020). "News Media Outlets Have Been Ravaged by the Pandemic". The New York Times.
- ^ "Wall Street Rallies, Bucking Drop in Global Stocks". The New York Times. April 24, 2020.
- ^ a b Marc Tracy (October 11, 2019). "A New Owner, and Layoffs, for amNewYork". The New York Times.
- ^ a b c Jake Offenhartz (January 10, 2020). "Metro New York Staff Fired Without Severance As Schneps Media Gobbles Up More Local News". The Gothamist.
- ^ Genn, Adina (May 7, 2024). "Schneps acquires a Long Island newspaper group". Long Island Business News. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Pseudo newspaper focused on Brooklyn beep Eric Adams reaps ad revenue while taxpayers foot bill for postage". New York Daily News.
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