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The New York Times was originally founded as the New-York Daily Times by Adolph Ochs in 1851.
Answer: False
The New York Times was founded as the New-York Daily Times in 1851 by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones. Adolph Ochs acquired the paper much later, in 1896.
The New York Times gained significant national recognition in the 1870s by exposing the corruption of William M. Tweed.
Answer: True
The New York Times achieved national recognition in the 1870s through its aggressive reporting on the corruption of William M. Tweed, publishing Tammany Hall's accounting books.
Adolph Ochs removed the hyphen from 'New-York Times' and established it as a merchant's newspaper immediately after acquiring it in 1896.
Answer: True
Upon acquiring the newspaper in August 1896, Adolph Ochs removed the hyphen from 'New-York Times' and repositioned it as a merchant's newspaper.
The New York Times expanded its operations in the early 20th century by focusing on political scandals and opening a new distribution center.
Answer: False
In the early 20th century, under managing editor Carr Van Anda, The New York Times expanded by opening Times Tower and focusing on scientific advancements, not primarily political scandals or new distribution centers.
During World War II, Arthur Hays Sulzberger expanded The New York Times's operations by acquiring a television station.
Answer: False
During World War II, Arthur Hays Sulzberger expanded The New York Times's operations by acquiring WQXR-FM (a radio station) in 1944, not a television station.
During World War II, The New York Times's international print edition became available through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service.
Answer: True
During World War II, The New York Times's print edition became available internationally through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, eventually developing into a separate international newspaper edition.
The New York Times was founded as a liberal newspaper in 1851, praised by Horace Greeley.
Answer: False
The New York Times was founded as the *conservative* New-York Daily Times in 1851, and while it received praise from New-York Tribune publisher Horace Greeley, it was not founded as a liberal newspaper.
Which of the following is NOT a type of content regularly published by The New York Times?
Answer: Daily comic strips
The New York Times regularly publishes investigative reports, opinion pieces, and reviews, but not daily comic strips.
When was The New York Times founded?
Answer: September 18, 1851
The New York Times was founded on September 18, 1851, by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones.
The New York Times gained national recognition in the 1870s primarily by covering which corrupt politician?
Answer: William M. Tweed
The New York Times gained national recognition in the 1870s through its aggressive coverage of corrupt politician William M. Tweed.
What significant change did Adolph Ochs implement regarding the newspaper's name after acquiring it in 1896?
Answer: He changed it from The New-York Times to The New York Times by removing the hyphen.
After acquiring the newspaper in August 1896, Adolph Ochs removed the hyphen from its name, changing it from The New-York Times to The New York Times.
Under managing editor Carr Van Anda, The New York Times expanded its operations in the early 20th century by focusing on which area?
Answer: Scientific advancements
Under managing editor Carr Van Anda, The New York Times expanded its operations in the early 20th century by focusing on scientific advancements, such as reporting on Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity.
What non-Times investment did Arthur Hays Sulzberger make during World War II?
Answer: WQXR-FM.
During World War II, Arthur Hays Sulzberger expanded The New York Times's operations by acquiring WQXR-FM in 1944, which was the first non-Times investment since the Jones era.
How did The New York Times's international print edition become available during World War II?
Answer: Via the Army & Air Force Exchange Service.
During World War II, The New York Times's print edition became available internationally through the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, and later through partnerships in Japan and Germany.
What was the initial political alignment of The New York Times when it was founded in 1851?
Answer: Conservative
The New York Times was founded as the conservative New-York Daily Times in 1851.
As of 2023, the Ochs-Sulzberger family has chaired The New York Times since the late 19th century.
Answer: True
The Ochs-Sulzberger family has chaired The New York Times since Adolph Ochs acquired it in 1896, maintaining control through a trust and dual-class stock structure.
As of August 2025, The New York Times has more print subscribers than online-only subscribers.
Answer: False
As of August 2025, The New York Times has 11.3 million online-only subscribers compared to 580,000 print subscribers, indicating a significantly larger digital subscriber base.
The New York Times's revenue model shifted to prioritize advertising revenue over subscription income after its online paywall debuted.
Answer: False
After its online paywall debuted in 2011, The New York Times's revenue model shifted to prioritize subscription income, with subscription revenue surpassing advertising revenue the following year.
The Ochs-Sulzberger family maintains majority ownership of The New York Times Company through a dual-class stock structure.
Answer: True
The Ochs-Sulzberger family maintains majority ownership of The New York Times Company by holding 95% of the company's Class B shares in a trust, which allows them to elect 70% of the board of directors.
During the Great Recession, The New York Times Company borrowed $250 million from a Mexican billionaire to mitigate fiscal difficulties.
Answer: True
During the Great Recession, The New York Times Company borrowed $250 million from Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim and laid off over one hundred employees to reduce its newsroom budget due to fiscal difficulties.
The New York Times's wine club was established during a period of increasing advertising revenue to diversify its offerings.
Answer: False
The New York Times's wine club was established in August 2009 during a period of dramatic *decrease* in advertising revenue, as part of the Times's diversification efforts.
The dot-com crash had a positive impact on The New York Times Electronic Media Company, accelerating its digital growth.
Answer: False
The dot-com crash adversely affected The New York Times Electronic Media Company, highlighting the financial vulnerabilities of early digital ventures rather than accelerating growth.
Marc Lacey and Carolyn Ryan serve as the managing editors of The New York Times, overseeing day-to-day newsroom operations.
Answer: True
As of 2023, Marc Lacey and Carolyn Ryan serve as the managing editors of The New York Times, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the newsroom under the executive editor.
As of 2023, who serves as the editor-in-chief of The New York Times?
Answer: Joseph Kahn
As of 2023, Joseph Kahn holds the position of editor-in-chief for The New York Times.
What is The New York Times Company's subscription goal by 2027?
Answer: 15 million subscribers
The New York Times Company aims to reach 15 million subscribers by 2027.
What major shift occurred in The New York Times's revenue model after its online paywall debuted in 2011?
Answer: Subscription revenue surpassed advertising revenue.
Following the debut of its online paywall in 2011, The New York Times's revenue model shifted, and subscription revenue surpassed advertising revenue the following year.
How does the Ochs-Sulzberger family maintain majority ownership of The New York Times Company?
Answer: By holding 95% of the company's Class B shares in a trust.
The Ochs-Sulzberger family maintains majority ownership of The New York Times Company by holding 95% of the company's Class B shares in a trust, which allows them to elect 70% of the board of directors.
What was the primary cause of The New York Times's fiscal difficulties during the Great Recession?
Answer: A decline in classified advertising and the subprime mortgage crisis.
The New York Times experienced significant fiscal difficulties during the Great Recession primarily due to the subprime mortgage crisis and a decline in classified advertising.
When was The New York Times's wine club established?
Answer: August 2009
The New York Times's wine club was established in August 2009, during a period of dramatic decrease in advertising revenue, as a diversification effort.
What was the impact of the dot-com crash on The New York Times Electronic Media Company?
Answer: It adversely affected the company, highlighting financial vulnerabilities.
The dot-com crash adversely affected The New York Times Electronic Media Company, highlighting the financial vulnerabilities of early digital ventures and prompting a re-evaluation of online strategies.
Who are the current managing editors of The New York Times as of 2023?
Answer: Marc Lacey and Carolyn Ryan
As of 2023, Marc Lacey and Carolyn Ryan serve as the managing editors of The New York Times, overseeing day-to-day newsroom operations.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against The New York Times in 1971, preventing the publication of the Pentagon Papers due to national security concerns.
Answer: False
In New York Times Co. v. United States (1971), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of The New York Times, affirming its First Amendment right to publish the Pentagon Papers.
Journalists for The New York Times are permitted to provide financial support to political candidates as long as it is publicly disclosed.
Answer: False
The ethical guidelines for New York Times journalists explicitly prohibit them from providing financial support to political candidates or causes, regardless of disclosure.
The New York Times holds the record for the most Pulitzer Prizes received by any publication as of 2023.
Answer: True
As of 2023, The New York Times has received 137 Pulitzer Prizes, which is the highest number awarded to any publication.
An internal memo from The New York Times in November 2023 instructed journalists to emphasize Palestinian civilian deaths over Israeli ones in Gaza coverage.
Answer: False
A leaked internal memo from November 2023 reportedly instructed journalists to avoid certain terms and to emphasize Israeli civilian deaths over Palestinian ones in Gaza coverage, leading to internal newsroom fractures.
The Jayson Blair scandal led to the resignations of both the executive editor and managing editor of The New York Times in 2003.
Answer: True
The Jayson Blair scandal, which severely impacted the newspaper's credibility, led to the resignations of then-executive editor Howell Raines and then-managing editor Gerald M. Boyd in June 2003.
New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (1964) expanded the ability of public officials to sue the media for defamation.
Answer: False
The 1964 U.S. Supreme Court case New York Times Co. v. Sullivan was a landmark decision that *restricted* the ability of public officials to sue the media for defamation, requiring proof of 'actual malice'.
The New York Times has never printed an expletive on its front page due to its strict obscenity policy.
Answer: False
While The New York Times generally avoids printing expletives, it made an exception in 2016 when it published Donald Trump's 'Access Hollywood' tape, marking the first time an expletive appeared on its front page.
A committee was established by The New York Times in March 2021 to address journalistic conflicts of interest.
Answer: True
In March 2021, The New York Times established a committee to avoid journalistic conflicts of interest, following an incident involving a columnist's undisclosed external work.
The New York Times's publication of Ted Kaczynski's essay was instrumental in his eventual arrest.
Answer: True
The New York Times's publication of Ted Kaczynski's essay in 1995 played a crucial role in his arrest, as his brother recognized the penmanship, leading to his identification and capture.
The New York Times consistently provided extensive front-page coverage of the AIDS epidemic from its earliest stages.
Answer: False
The New York Times initially deliberately avoided extensive coverage of the AIDS epidemic, running its first front-page article on the topic in May 1983, well after the epidemic began.
The New York Times's coverage of the 2000 presidential election demonstrated its commitment to accuracy by immediately correcting a headline about Al Gore's concession.
Answer: True
During the 2000 presidential election, The New York Times demonstrated its commitment to accuracy by immediately rerunning a headline from 'Bush Appears to Defeat Gore' to 'Bush and Gore Vie for an Edge' when Al Gore held off his concession.
The New York Times's 'Guidelines on Integrity' state that staff writers are solely responsible for researching all facts, even obscure ones.
Answer: False
According to The New York Times's 'Guidelines on Integrity,' staff writers are expected to ensure the veracity of all written claims, but they may delegate the task of researching obscure facts to the dedicated research desk.
The internal inquiry into a leak over Gaza coverage at The New York Times concluded with clear findings of racial targeting.
Answer: False
The internal inquiry into a leak over Gaza coverage concluded in ambiguity, finding improper handling of journalistic material, but the NewsGuild of New York president alleged racial targeting in the investigation, rather than the inquiry concluding with such findings.
The New York Times reported on the sinking of the Titanic with less confidence than other newspapers, awaiting official confirmation.
Answer: False
The New York Times notably reported on the sinking of the Titanic with greater confidence and detail than other newspapers, contributing to its reputation for reliable news.
The New York Times immediately provided extensive coverage of the Watergate scandal from its earliest stages.
Answer: False
The New York Times initially remained cautious in its coverage of the Watergate scandal, expanding its reporting only as the United States Congress began investigating.
The New York Times's 2015 front-page editorial on gun control was the first time an editorial appeared on its front page.
Answer: False
The New York Times's 2015 front-page editorial on gun control was only the *second* time in its history an editorial appeared on the front page.
William L. Laurence, a New York Times journalist, was the only witness to the Manhattan Project.
Answer: True
William L. Laurence, a New York Times journalist, was recruited by the U.S. government in April 1945 to document the Manhattan Project, becoming the only witness to the project.
The public editor position at The New York Times was created to serve as an external critic and was filled permanently in 2017.
Answer: False
The public editor position at The New York Times was designed to serve as an independent internal critic, but The New York Times Company vacated this position in October 2017, meaning it was not filled permanently.
What was the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in New York Times Co. v. United States (1971) regarding the Pentagon Papers?
Answer: It guaranteed the right to publish the papers under the First Amendment.
In New York Times Co. v. United States (1971), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment guaranteed The New York Times's right to publish the Pentagon Papers.
According to 'Ethical Journalism' guidelines, what are New York Times journalists prohibited from doing?
Answer: Running for public office
According to 'Ethical Journalism' guidelines, New York Times journalists are prohibited from running for public office, providing financial support to political candidates or causes, or endorsing candidates.
How many Pulitzer Prizes had The New York Times received as of 2023?
Answer: 137
As of 2023, The New York Times had received 137 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any publication.
What was a reported instruction in a leaked internal memo from The New York Times regarding Gaza coverage in November 2023?
Answer: To avoid terms like 'occupied territory' in the context of Palestinian land.
A leaked internal memo from November 2023 reportedly instructed New York Times journalists to avoid terms like 'genocide,' 'ethnic cleansing,' and 'occupied territory' in the context of Palestinian land.
What was the primary criticism leveled against The New York Times's coverage of transgender people in an open letter signed by nearly a thousand writers in February 2023?
Answer: It used pseudoscience and charged language, omitting relevant source information.
An open letter signed by nearly a thousand writers in February 2023 criticized The New York Times's coverage of gender diversity, alleging it used pseudoscience and charged language, and omitted relevant source information.
What was the main impact of the Jayson Blair scandal on The New York Times?
Answer: It severely impacted the newspaper's credibility.
The Jayson Blair scandal, which revealed plagiarism in 36 articles, severely impacted The New York Times's credibility and led to the resignations of its executive and managing editors.
The committee established by The New York Times in March 2021 was a response to which issue?
Answer: Journalistic conflicts of interest.
The committee established by The New York Times in March 2021 was a response to journalistic conflicts of interest, following a columnist's undisclosed external work.
How did The New York Times's publication of Ted Kaczynski's essay contribute to his arrest?
Answer: His brother recognized the essay's penmanship.
The New York Times's publication of Ted Kaczynski's essay played a crucial role in his arrest because his brother, David, recognized the essay's penmanship, leading to Kaczynski's identification and capture.
When did The New York Times run its first front-page article on the AIDS epidemic?
Answer: In May 1983.
The New York Times ran its first front-page article on the AIDS epidemic in May 1983, having initially avoided extensive coverage.
How did The New York Times demonstrate its commitment to accuracy during the 2000 presidential election?
Answer: By immediately rerunning a headline to reflect evolving concession news.
The New York Times demonstrated its commitment to accuracy during the 2000 presidential election by immediately rerunning a headline to reflect evolving concession news, from 'Bush Appears to Defeat Gore' to 'Bush and Gore Vie for an Edge'.
According to 'Guidelines on Integrity,' what task may staff writers delegate to the research desk?
Answer: Researching obscure facts.
According to The New York Times's 'Guidelines on Integrity,' staff writers may delegate the task of researching obscure facts to the research desk to ensure factual accuracy.
What was the outcome of the internal inquiry regarding a leak over Gaza coverage at The New York Times?
Answer: It concluded in ambiguity but found improper handling of journalistic material.
The internal inquiry regarding a leak over Gaza coverage at The New York Times concluded in ambiguity but found improper handling of journalistic material, drawing criticism from the NewsGuild of New York president.
How did The New York Times's coverage of the sinking of the Titanic differ from other newspapers?
Answer: It reported with greater confidence and detail.
The New York Times notably reported on the sinking of the Titanic with greater confidence and detail compared to other newspapers, contributing to its reputation for reliable news.
How did The New York Times's coverage of the Watergate scandal evolve?
Answer: It expanded its reporting as Congress began investigating.
The New York Times initially remained cautious in its coverage of the Watergate scandal but expanded its reporting as the United States Congress began investigating.
What was controversial about The New York Times's 2015 front-page editorial?
Answer: It was only the second time an editorial appeared on the front page and advocated for gun control.
The New York Times's 2015 front-page editorial was controversial because it was only the second time an editorial appeared on the front page and it advocated for gun control, drawing significant criticism.
The New York Times launched nytimes.com in 1996, a digital shift that was universally embraced by its leadership.
Answer: False
While nytimes.com launched in 1996, this digital shift was initially met with internal generational differences, with older leadership expressing skepticism while younger leaders embraced it.
The New York Times crossword puzzle debuted in 1941, motivated by a need for wartime diversion.
Answer: False
The New York Times crossword puzzle debuted in February 1942, following the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, suggesting a need for diversion during wartime.
NYT Cooking, launched in 2014, features 'no-recipe recipes' and personalized recommendations based on recipe titles.
Answer: True
NYT Cooking, launched in September 2014, features 'no-recipe recipes' and provides personalized recommendations based on the cosine similarity of recipe titles.
The Daily, The New York Times's podcast, has been co-hosted by Michael Barbaro, Natalie Kitroeff, and Rachel Abrams since its debut in 2017.
Answer: False
The Daily podcast debuted on February 1, 2017, initially hosted by Michael Barbaro. Natalie Kitroeff and Rachel Abrams joined as regular co-hosts later, as of April 2025.
New York Times Audio, an iOS-exclusive application, includes audio versions of articles from other publications through Audm.
Answer: True
New York Times Audio, an iOS-exclusive application launched in May 2023, includes audio versions of articles from other publications through Audm, in addition to Times podcasts and articles.
The New York Times Games acquired 'Wordle' in 2023, leading to its immediate placement behind a paywall.
Answer: False
The New York Times Company acquired Wordle in January 2022. While there were concerns about a paywall, Wordle remains accessible for free by downloading its webpage, allowing continued free access.
The New York Times en Español was a Spanish-language website that ended its separate operations in 2019.
Answer: True
The New York Times en Español, a Spanish-language website launched in 2016, ended its separate operations in September 2019.
The New York Times established servers within China for its Chinese website to ensure faster access and avoid censorship.
Answer: False
The New York Times established servers *outside* of China for its Chinese website, and it faced censorship from the Chinese government, which blocked access after an article detailing the wealth of then-premier Wen Jiabao's family was published.
The Upshot, a data-driven section of The New York Times, is known for its formal and highly opinionated tone.
Answer: False
The Upshot, a data-driven section of The New York Times, aims for an informal and neutral tone in its articles, providing analytical content rather than highly opinionated pieces.
'The Interview' podcast by The New York Times features condensed versions of interviews simultaneously published in The New York Times Magazine.
Answer: True
'The Interview' podcast, launched in 2024, features condensed versions of interviews that are simultaneously published in The New York Times Magazine.
The New York Times has published recipes since the 1850s, leading to its modern digital platform, NYT Cooking.
Answer: True
The New York Times has a long history of food coverage, publishing recipes since the 1850s, which eventually led to the development of its digital platform, NYT Cooking.
The New York Times's coverage of the Eliot Spitzer prostitution scandal diminished the legitimacy of nytimes.com as a journalistic medium.
Answer: False
The New York Times's coverage of the Eliot Spitzer prostitution scandal significantly *furthered* the legitimacy of nytimes.com as a journalistic medium, demonstrating its capacity for impactful reporting.
The 2014 'Innovation Report' revealed that The New York Times had successfully established a cooking website by 1998.
Answer: False
The 2014 'Innovation Report' revealed that The New York Times had *attempted* to establish a cooking website since 1998 but faced difficulties due to the absence of a defined data structure, indicating it was not successfully established by that time.
The 'Reporter Reads' section in the New York Times Audio application allows journalists to read their articles and provide additional commentary.
Answer: True
The 'Reporter Reads' section within the New York Times Audio application features Times journalists reading their own articles and providing additional commentary, offering a unique insight into the reporting process.
The 'Need to Know' subscription model explored by The New York Times in 2013 aimed to provide pertinent news in a blog format.
Answer: True
In July 2013, The New York Times explored a 'Need to Know' subscription model, aiming to provide pertinent news in a blog format as part of its efforts to ensure profitability through new online offerings.
The New York Times en Español adopted the gender-neutral pronoun 'elle' to align with traditional Spanish language conventions.
Answer: False
The New York Times en Español adopted the gender-neutral pronoun 'elle' to promote a more pluralistic approach to Spanish language conventions and accommodate its diverse newsroom, not to align with traditional conventions.
The NYTimes application received overwhelmingly positive critical feedback upon its debut in 2008.
Answer: False
Upon its debut with the App Store on July 10, 2008, the NYTimes application received critical feedback, with negative comparisons to its mobile website.
The New York Times's partnership with Chef'd for a meal delivery service was a long-term success, expanding its culinary brand.
Answer: False
The New York Times's partnership with Chef'd for a meal delivery service, launched in May 2016, was not a long-term success, as Chef'd shut down in July 2018 due to financial difficulties.
The '@times' extension on America Online in 1994 was a full-fledged online newspaper, replacing the print edition.
Answer: False
The '@times' extension on America Online in 1994 was an early digital extension featuring news articles and reviews, serving as an initial foray into online content delivery before the launch of nytimes.com, and did not replace the print edition.
When did The New York Times launch its website, nytimes.com, as part of its digital adaptation?
Answer: 1996
The New York Times launched nytimes.com in 1996 as part of its adaptation to digital technology.
When did The New York Times crossword puzzle debut?
Answer: February 1942
The New York Times crossword puzzle debuted in The New York Times Magazine in February 1942.
Who is the food editor for NYT Cooking?
Answer: Sam Sifton
Sam Sifton is the food editor for NYT Cooking, which features 21,000 recipes and 'no-recipe recipes'.
As of April 2025, who are the regular co-hosts of The Daily podcast?
Answer: Michael Barbaro, Natalie Kitroeff, and Rachel Abrams
As of April 2025, Michael Barbaro is joined by Natalie Kitroeff and Rachel Abrams as regular co-hosts of The Daily podcast.
Which of the following games was acquired by The New York Times Games in January 2022?
Answer: Wordle
The New York Times Games acquired 'Wordle' in January 2022.
What was a primary concern among fans regarding The New York Times's acquisition of Wordle?
Answer: The game would be monetized by implementing a paywall.
A primary concern among fans regarding The New York Times's acquisition of Wordle was that the game would be monetized by implementing a paywall.
What was a key characteristic of The New York Times en Español?
Answer: It featured original reporting from journalists based in Mexico City.
The New York Times en Español featured original reporting from journalists based in Mexico City, in addition to translated articles.
What challenge did The New York Times face when launching its Chinese website?
Answer: Censorship by the Chinese government.
The New York Times faced challenges related to censorship by the Chinese government when launching its Chinese website, which was blocked after it published an article detailing the wealth of then-premier Wen Jiabao's family.
What type of content does The Upshot primarily provide?
Answer: Data-driven analytical content.
The Upshot, a section of The New York Times, primarily provides data-driven analytical content, such as its 'needle' visualization for presidential election probabilities.
What is a unique feature of 'The Interview' podcast by The New York Times?
Answer: Condensed versions of the interviews are simultaneously published in The New York Times Magazine.
A unique feature of 'The Interview' podcast is that condensed versions of the interviews are simultaneously published in The New York Times Magazine.
Since when has The New York Times been publishing recipes?
Answer: 1850s
The New York Times has a long history of food coverage, publishing recipes since the 1850s, which eventually led to its modern digital platform, NYT Cooking.
What was the impact of The New York Times's coverage of the Eliot Spitzer prostitution scandal on nytimes.com?
Answer: It significantly furthered the website's legitimacy as a journalistic medium.
The New York Times's coverage of the Eliot Spitzer prostitution scandal significantly furthered the legitimacy of nytimes.com as a journalistic medium, demonstrating its capacity to break major news.
What did the 2014 'Innovation Report' reveal about The New York Times's early digital efforts regarding a cooking website?
Answer: It faced difficulties due to the absence of a defined data structure.
The 2014 'Innovation Report' revealed that The New York Times had attempted to establish a cooking website since 1998 but faced difficulties due to the absence of a defined data structure.
What is the purpose of the 'Reporter Reads' section in the New York Times Audio application?
Answer: To allow Times journalists to read their articles and provide commentary.
The 'Reporter Reads' section within the New York Times Audio application features Times journalists reading their own articles and providing additional commentary, offering a unique, more personal insight.
What was the goal of the 'Need to Know' subscription model explored by The New York Times in 2013?
Answer: To provide pertinent news in a blog format.
The 'Need to Know' subscription model explored by The New York Times in 2013 aimed to provide pertinent news in a blog format, alongside other specialized applications, to diversify its digital product offerings.
What was the initial reception of the NYTimes application upon its debut in 2008?
Answer: Critical, with negative comparisons to its mobile website.
Upon its debut with the App Store on July 10, 2008, the NYTimes application received critical feedback, with negative comparisons to The New York Times's mobile website.
What was the purpose of The New York Times's partnership with Chef'd in 2016?
Answer: To deliver ingredients from NYT Cooking recipes to subscribers.
The purpose of The New York Times's partnership with Chef'd in 2016 was to deliver ingredients from The New York Times Cooking recipes directly to subscribers, expanding the brand's reach into culinary services.
'The morgue' at The New York Times is a modern digital archive established in 2014 for online content.
Answer: False
'The morgue' is a physical basement annex established in 1907 that archives news clippings, pictures, and libraries, with materials dating back to 1851. It is not a modern digital archive established in 2014.
TimesMachine is a virtual microfilm reader that provides access to The New York Times archives, converting TIFF images into PNG image tiles.
Answer: True
TimesMachine is a virtual microfilm reader launched in 2014 that converts TIFF images, XML metadata, and INI files into PNG image tiles and JSON data to provide access to The New York Times archives.
The New York Times uses Scoop primarily for its print content and CCI for its online content.
Answer: False
The New York Times uses Scoop for its online content and the Microsoft Word-based CCI for its print content. Editors primarily write in Scoop and send their work to CCI for print publication.
Oak, a new authoring tool, aims to reduce visual discrepancies between print and online articles and supports collaborative editing.
Answer: True
Oak is a new authoring tool developed by The New York Times since 2017, designed to enhance visual elements, reduce discrepancies between print and online mediums, and support collaborative editing.
The most significant redesign of The New York Times's nameplate occurred in 1967, changing the arrow ornament to a diamond.
Answer: True
The most significant redesign of The New York Times's nameplate occurred in 1967 by Ed Benguiat, who changed the arrow ornament to a diamond and removed the period after 'Times'.
A 'hammer headline' is a small, understated headline used for less significant news events.
Answer: False
A 'hammer headline' at The New York Times is a large, bolded headline used for major events, such as 'Biden Beats Trump' for the 2020 presidential election.
The New York Times uses a 'paddle wheel' headline when two major events occur simultaneously, displaying both headlines split by a line.
Answer: True
A 'paddle wheel' headline is used by The New York Times when two major events occur concurrently, with both headlines displayed and split by a line.
Journalists at The New York Times are responsible for writing their own headlines to ensure accuracy.
Answer: False
Journalists for The New York Times do not write their own headlines; instead, copy editors specializing in headline writing are responsible for them, adhering to strict guidelines.
The New York Times's primary distribution center in College Point, Queens, prints only the Times's newspapers.
Answer: False
The New York Times's primary distribution center in College Point, Queens, prints between 300,000 to 800,000 newspapers daily and also prints over two dozen other papers, including The Wall Street Journal and USA Today.
The New York Times has halted its printing process for major developments, including the death of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
Answer: True
The New York Times has halted its printing process several times for major developments, including the death of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1994, to account for breaking news.
The New York Times has progressively increased the physical size of its print edition since 1851 to accommodate more content.
Answer: False
The New York Times has progressively *reduced* the physical size of its print edition since 1851, primarily due to rising paper costs, while maintaining its broadsheet format.
Online headlines for The New York Times face the same length restrictions as print headlines.
Answer: False
Online headlines for The New York Times do not face the same length restrictions as print headlines, which must fit within a column, often around six words.
The New York Times partnered with Google in 2018 to digitize its archival library, 'the morgue'.
Answer: True
In November 2018, The New York Times partnered with Google to digitize its Archival Library, known as 'the morgue', to convert its vast collection into digital formats.
Integrated Content Editor (ICE) is a revision tracking tool that helps reduce the divide between print and online operations at The New York Times.
Answer: True
Integrated Content Editor (ICE), released in January 2012, provides a unified text editor for both print and online editors, helping to reduce the divide between print and online operations and streamline content production.
The New York Times uses A/B testing for its online front-page articles to select the headline that generates more traffic.
Answer: True
For its online front-page articles, The New York Times utilizes A/B testing to present different headlines and select the one that generates more traffic, optimizing for reader engagement.
The four dots separating the volume number and years in publication on The New York Times masthead represent the edition number of that issue.
Answer: True
The four dots on The New York Times masthead, separating the volume number and years in publication, represent the edition number of that issue, reflecting the paper's practice of multiple daily editions.
The New York Times's 2020 front page featuring 'U.S. Deaths Near 100,000' was notable for being the first time it lacked images.
Answer: True
On May 23, 2020, The New York Times's front page featuring 'U.S. Deaths Near 100,000, An Incalculable Loss' was the first time the Times's front page lacked images since they were introduced, underscoring the gravity of the pandemic.
What is 'the morgue' at The New York Times?
Answer: A basement annex archiving news clippings, pictures, and libraries.
'The morgue' is a basement annex beneath The New York Times building that archives news clippings, a pictures library, and the Times's book and periodicals library, with materials dating back to 1851.
Which technology is used by TimesMachine for optical character recognition?
Answer: Tesseract
TimesMachine uses Tesseract for optical character recognition to convert TIFF images and other files into readable data for its archives.
Which content management system does The New York Times primarily use for its online content?
Answer: Scoop
The New York Times primarily uses a proprietary content management system called Scoop for its online content.
What is the primary goal of the 'Oak' authoring tool developed by The New York Times?
Answer: To enhance visual elements and reduce print/online discrepancies.
The primary goal of the 'Oak' authoring tool is to enhance the visual elements in articles and reduce discrepancies between print and online mediums, providing a visual editor that closely resembles the final appearance.
Who was responsible for the most significant redesign of The New York Times's nameplate in 1967?
Answer: Ed Benguiat
Ed Benguiat was responsible for the most significant redesign of The New York Times's nameplate in 1967, changing the arrow ornament to a diamond.
What defines a 'hammer headline' at The New York Times?
Answer: A large, bolded headline used for major events.
A 'hammer headline' at The New York Times is a large, bolded headline used for major events, carefully crafted by copy editors.
Who is responsible for writing the headlines for articles in The New York Times?
Answer: Copy editors specializing in headline writing.
Copy editors specializing in headline writing are responsible for writing the headlines for articles in The New York Times, not the journalists themselves.
What is the daily printing capacity of The New York Times's primary distribution center in College Point, Queens?
Answer: Between 300,000 to 800,000 newspapers.
The New York Times's primary distribution center in College Point, Queens, prints between 300,000 to 800,000 newspapers daily.
Which of the following events caused The New York Times to halt its printing process?
Answer: Lyndon B. Johnson's announcement not to seek a second term.
The New York Times halted its printing process for major developments, including Lyndon B. Johnson's announcement not to seek a second term in 1968.
What was the physical width of The New York Times print edition in 1851?
Answer: 18 inches
The New York Times print edition started at 18 inches across in 1851 before being progressively reduced in size.
What is a key difference between online and print headlines for The New York Times?
Answer: Online headlines do not face the same length restrictions as print headlines.
Online headlines for The New York Times do not face the same length restrictions as print headlines, which must fit within a column, often around six words.
What was the purpose of The New York Times's partnership with Google in November 2018?
Answer: To digitize its Archival Library, 'the morgue'.
The New York Times partnered with Google in November 2018 to digitize its Archival Library, 'the morgue', converting its vast collection into digital formats for easier access and preservation.
What is the primary benefit of Integrated Content Editor (ICE) for The New York Times's workflow?
Answer: It provides a unified text editor for print and online editors.
Integrated Content Editor (ICE) provides a unified text editor for both print and online editors, which helps to reduce the divide between print and online operations and streamline content production.
What do the four dots on The New York Times's masthead represent?
Answer: The edition number of that issue.
The four dots on The New York Times's masthead, separating the volume number and years in publication, represent the edition number of that issue.
The New York Times is recognized as a newspaper of record primarily due to its extensive coverage of local New York City events.
Answer: False
The New York Times is considered a 'newspaper of record' because of its comprehensive coverage of national and international news, which makes it a widely cited and archived historical source, not solely its local New York City coverage.
The New York Times is the most referenced source in Common Crawl, a large collection of online material used in AI datasets.
Answer: False
The New York Times is the *third*-most referenced source in Common Crawl, a large collection of online material used in AI datasets.
The New York Times's comprehensive coverage of the September 11 attacks involved over three hundred dispatched reporters for its print issue the day after.
Answer: True
The New York Times extensively covered the September 11 attacks, with its print issue the day after containing sixty-six articles, the result of work by over three hundred dispatched reporters.
The New York Times is the only national newspaper that continues to use honorifics like Mr., Ms., and Mx. when referring to individuals.
Answer: True
The New York Times is the only national newspaper that continues to use honorifics (such as Mr., Ms., and Mx.) when referring to individuals, a practice considered a 'sign of civility'.
The New York Times Guild held its first strike since 1978 in December 2022.
Answer: True
The New York Times Guild held a one-day strike on December 7, 2022, marking the first interruption to the Times's operations since 1978.
The New York Times editorial board has consistently maintained a conservative political stance since its founding.
Answer: False
While initially conservative, The New York Times editorial board began to espouse more progressive beliefs during John Bertram Oakes's tenure (1961-1976) and under Andrew Rosenthal (2007-2016).
Donald Trump's presidency led to a decrease in subscriptions for The New York Times due to his public disdain for the newspaper.
Answer: False
Donald Trump's upset victory in the 2016 presidential election actually contributed to a significant *increase* in subscriptions to The New York Times, despite his public disdain for the newspaper.
Since August 2024, The New York Times's editorial board has ceased endorsing candidates in local or congressional races in New York.
Answer: True
Since August 2024, The New York Times's editorial board has ceased endorsing candidates in local or congressional races in New York, marking a shift in their editorial strategy.
The 1962–1963 New York City newspaper strike led to an increase in the number of major newspapers in the city.
Answer: False
The 1962–1963 New York City newspaper strike significantly altered media consumption habits and left New York with only three remaining major newspapers, indicating a *decrease* in their number.
The New York Times has endorsed the Democratic presidential candidate in every election since 1960.
Answer: True
Since 1960, The New York Times has endorsed the Democratic candidate in every presidential election.
Being a 'newspaper of record' means a publication is primarily focused on breaking news and less on historical archiving.
Answer: False
Being a 'newspaper of record' means a publication is widely regarded as a reliable and authoritative source of news and information, whose content is often archived and cited for historical purposes, not less on historical archiving.
The 1978 New York City newspaper strike allowed emerging newspapers to gain readership and influence.
Answer: True
The 1978 New York City newspaper strike, which affected The New York Times and other major papers, allowed emerging newspapers to leverage the halted operations and potentially gain readership and influence.
The New York Times's editorial board, established in 1896, operates independently of the newsroom.
Answer: True
The New York Times's editorial board, established in 1896, operates independently of the newsroom, focusing on expressing the newspaper's institutional opinions.
The New York Times's linguistic choices and vocabulary have influenced mainstream English usage.
Answer: True
The New York Times has shaped mainstream English usage, with its consistent style, extensive reach, and role as a newspaper of record influencing how the English language is used and perceived.
How is The New York Times recognized for its influence in academia?
Answer: A 2013 study found it received more citations in academic journals than several prominent academic publications.
A 2013 study found that The New York Times received more citations in academic journals than several prominent academic publications, highlighting its influence in academia.
How many articles were included in The New York Times's print issue the day after the September 11 attacks?
Answer: Sixty-six
The New York Times's print issue the day after the September 11 attacks contained sixty-six articles, the result of work by over three hundred dispatched reporters.
Which of the following is an exception to The New York Times's policy on using honorifics?
Answer: Deceased figures of historic significance.
Exceptions to The New York Times's policy on using honorifics include deceased figures of historic significance, academic and military titles for those prominently serving, and using initials when a subject has expressed a preference.
When did The New York Times Guild hold a one-day strike, marking the first interruption to the Times's operations since 1978?
Answer: December 2022
The New York Times Guild held a one-day strike on December 7, 2022, which was the first interruption to the Times's operations since 1978.
During which managing editor's tenure did The New York Times editorial board begin to espouse more progressive beliefs?
Answer: John Bertram Oakes
The New York Times editorial board began to espouse more progressive beliefs during John Bertram Oakes's tenure (1961-1976).
What was a direct impact of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential election victory on The New York Times?
Answer: A significant increase in subscriptions.
Donald Trump's upset victory in the 2016 presidential election contributed to a significant increase in subscriptions to The New York Times.
Since August 2024, what has been the New York Times's editorial board's policy regarding endorsements in New York local and congressional races?
Answer: They no longer endorse candidates in these races.
Since August 2024, The New York Times's editorial board no longer endorses candidates in local or congressional races in New York, marking a shift in their editorial strategy.
What was a consequence of the 1962–1963 New York City newspaper strike?
Answer: It left New York with only three remaining newspapers.
The 1962–1963 New York City newspaper strike left New York with only three remaining newspapers: The New York Times, the Daily News, and the New York Post.
How many Republican presidential candidates has The New York Times historically endorsed?
Answer: Twelve
Historically, The New York Times has endorsed a total of twelve Republican presidential candidates and thirty-two Democratic candidates.
What does it mean for The New York Times to be considered a 'newspaper of record'?
Answer: It is widely cited and archived as a reliable historical source.
Being considered a 'newspaper of record' means that The New York Times is widely regarded as a reliable and authoritative source of news and information, whose content is often archived and cited for historical purposes.
What was the impact of the 1978 New York City newspaper strike on The New York Times?
Answer: It allowed emerging newspapers to gain readership and influence.
The 1978 New York City newspaper strike, which affected The New York Times, allowed emerging newspapers to leverage the halted operations and potentially gain readership and influence during the strike period.
As of July 2024, how many opinion writers comprise The New York Times's editorial board?
Answer: Thirteen
As of July 2024, The New York Times's editorial board comprises thirteen opinion writers.