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.
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] In July that same year the company acquired Blank Slate Media. [7]
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] [8] 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 include:
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