The Greenpoint Star is what I might call a fakepaper…read more It's a weekly, granted, but it shares some content with the Queens Ledger, Brooklyn Downtown Star, Glendale Register, Queens Examiner, and several other papers -- which means that each week's edition is a melange of neighborhood-specific news reporting and shared content. I've been getting the paper by subscription for free for ages because I responded to a photograph-identifying contest they held: What is this bit of graffiti? Tell us, and win six months for free. Six turned to 12 turned to however many, and I'm happy to still get it in my mailbox. Seriously! Despite my reservations, the Star is worthwhile for several reasons. It often breaks uber-local news before the Manhattan dailies. Its Brooklyn and Queens politcal analysis and commentary is spirited and spunky. And it has several outstanding features. The Christa Cuts column, penned by a young woman who seems to have recently moved further down Long Island, is full of attitude. The "Been Mugged Recently?" clip-out response form seems to yield few responses. And the "Back in the Day" offers a slice of historic life unparalleled by other area papers. I can understand how the Ledger/Star Newspaper Group wants to capitalize on interpaper synergy, but I can't help but feel that half of the paper isn't intended for me. That said, I still read it every week, and if you live in Greenpoint, I still recommend you pick it up. You'll make a better citizen and resident.

Kudos to John Sutter and his team for the Sept. 29 launch of Chelsea Now, a new free weekly…read moredistributed in Chelsea and nearby environs. The first edition, a 32-page tabloid, is an excellent debut. Features -- and therefore areas of coverage -- include the Chelsea club scene and its relationship with area police, local restaurants and bars, area crime, community news, cultural events, editorial commentary, and the arts. There are several ways to interact with the paper's staff -- and thereby help direct its coverage as it finds its legs -- including a Web site, a gossip hotline, requests for news tips, and letters of comment. I was impressed by how timely the first issue was -- stories featured in that day's major dailies were also included in this upstart weekly -- and I hope that they're able to maintain that level of local reportage. Worth picking up if you live, work, or go out in the neighborhood! And it's one of the better neighborhood papers I've come across.

We've been getting The Villager for several years; we even subscribed for a few years, but since it…read morewent free it's easy to find in a street-corner box anywhere in the neighborhood. I see from the first two reviews of The Villager that their editorial policies don't please everybody. I don't think full-page tobacco ads are appropriate either, but I know they have to keep an eye on their bottom line, and the advertising revenue pays for publishing and distribution. The paper has clearly been successful; for my neighborhood, it's now spun off into the "East Villager;" they also publish the "Downtown Express," "The Gay City News," and "Chelsea Now." What I'm mainly responding to is they've kept their finger on the pulse of the neighborhood, so to speak. They have features like "Clayton's Page," run by videographer/photographer Clayton Patterson, and the paper is full of slice-of-life photos that other publications don't have time for. They've been around since 1933--longer than the sold-out VOICE--and have managed to stay topical and in touch with their readership.

Best local reporting in the city. They cover every…read morepopulation- from crusties to condo builders with grace and humor and passion and commitment. It's a pleasure to read it- a Village staple and a classic local paper.

I am always seeking quality news journalism worthy of reading because "knowledge is power."…read more ProPublica is a nonprofit, publishing investigative journalism that's well-researched and nonpartisan. This news journalism is not subsidized by one wealthy owner or donor, and have no shareholders with the intent to make a profit. This is a public service, and funded by donations from individuals. I am enamored with their healthcare articles. I subscribed to their daily breaking news emails.

I love Propublica for their website and investigative reporting. It's the journalistic equivalent…read moreof 60 Minutes television reports. ProPublica's articles are up to the minute relevant and they take on subject matters that are important. Like the name implies, this independent non profit media outlet is dedicated to informing the public and consumers on issues that impact us all. I especially like their series of Health Care articles. There's a heavy emphasis on Patient Safety issues and advice on how consumers can protect themselves within the health care system. Since they began publishing in 2008, ProPublica has received four Pulitzer Prizes, three Peabody Awards, two Emmy Awards, five George Polk Awards, three Online Journalism Awards for General Excellence and a National Magazine Award among others. What makes it even more impressive they did it with only 50 staff members. " ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. We dig deep into important issues, shining a light on abuses of power and betrayals of public trust -- and we stick with those issues as long as it takes to hold power to account. With a team of more than 50 dedicated reporters and editors, ProPublica covers a range of topics including government and politics, business, criminal justice, the environment, education, health care, immigration, and technology. We focus on stories with the potential to spur real-world impact. Among other positive changes, our reporting has contributed to the passage of new laws; reversals of harmful policies and practices; and accountability for leaders at local, state and national levels. As a nonprofit, ProPublica's work is powered primarily through donations. The vast bulk of the money we spend goes directly into world-class, award-winning journalism. We are committed to uncovering the truth, no matter how long it takes or how much it costs, ProPublica was founded in 2007-2008 with the belief that investigative journalism is critical to our democracy. Our staff remains dedicated to carrying forward the important work of exposing corruption, informing the public about complex issues, and using the power of investigative journalism to spur reform."

The Island's local printed newspaper which is also available online format. New York's Long Island…read morelocal news serving both Nassau and Suffolk counties. For Long Island, by Long Islanders, to Long Islanders!

Three stars because I didn't read this magazine before today. If you talk about Hockey and Florida…read morein the same breath than I pay attention. Since this is a controversial topic and Governor I'm not expressing any opinions. I am excited about this year's All Star Game in Fort Lauderdale. I received this article electronically from a friend. Form your own opinion about this news rag. National Review is an American conservative editorial magazine, focusing on news and commentary pieces on political, social, and cultural affairs. The magazine was founded by the author William F. Buckley Jr. in 1955.

As the stridency contained within the small number of reviews here indicates, demagoguery from both…read moresides of the aisle is thriving in the US. Conservatives mock the mental acuity of progressives who in turn wish nothing but a short lifespan for those on the right that they disagree with. Cable news for their part has become an unapologetic bread and circuses echo chamber on both sides offering a safe haven for those never wishing to be troubled by any alternative perspective. In this environment, mainstream conservative magazine, The National Review is almost quaint in it's mission to fully articulate the "conservative" viewpoint with facts and rationale that requires no vitriol or finger pointing. Founder (and human thesaurus) William F. Buckley looked for reason over rancor in seeking the reasonable middle where consensus could be established -- a point-of-view that would now see his legacy all but expunged by the fire breathers on the Right and roundly dismissed as a privileged anachronism on the Left. As a result, these extreme times have not been kind to The National Review and their liberal counterpart,The New Republic where circulation has cratered as partisans on both sides seek out podcasts and YouTube talking heads who speak directly to their preconceived notions. And so it goes... five stars for the reasonable middle, if it even exists.

DraftFCB handles advertising campaigns for Del Monte and Gerber. The 2010 census is also part of…read morethe company portfolio. Its New York office has its own cafe with televisions. It spans at least two floors They have branches in Chicago, London, and San Francisco.

I miss the Funny, Useful, and Cool buttons (in that order) we used to have beneath our reviews…read more It's not as much fun rating reviews nowadays. I love Yelp and the purpose of it otherwise.