Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Queens Courier taking over Times Newsweekly

From the Queens Courier:

Schneps Communications, publisher of The Queens Courier group, Brooklyn Spectator, Home Reporter, El Correo and 16 other newspapers and magazines, has acquired the 107-year-old Ridgewood Times and Times Newsweekly.

“We are thrilled to be able to carry on and grow the legacy of the most valued, trusted and respected news organization serving Ridgewood, Bushwick, Middle Village, Glendale and Maspeth,” said Victoria Schneps-Yunis and Joshua Schneps, co-publishers of Schneps Communications. “This acquisition helps us grow our stable of award-winning publications, digital platforms and offers clients the most effective way of reaching residents in one of the fastest growing parts of Queens and Brooklyn.”

Schneps Communications expressed its commitment to not only continue the papers’ mission to readers, but also introduce an updated print format and an enhanced digital presence.

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Say it ain't so. WALTHERS SUCKS! She took the money and ran.

Carl Clemens is turning in his grave.

Anonymous said...

Every Article, EVERY one, in the Courier is advertising driven. Say farewell to the best local newspaper in Queens. The Times-Newsweekly did their job better than anyone. Schneps will make a go of it, but the paper we once knew is on borrowed time... She's (Schneps) is a short, fat dumb whore. With no journalistic integrity at all, let alone experience in the field.

georgetheatheist said...

The Times-Newsweekly is the ONLY community paper that charged money to buy . . 50cents. I would have gladly paid $1.00 for it. Great UNIQUE coverage to borough events. I loved the murder and mayhem on the front page. Reminded me of the pre-supermarket National Enquirer ("I cut out her heart and stomped on it!") A real fun read. And now, what? Courier-style interminable coverage of nail and beauty parlor openings and self-serving "award" dinners at the Terrace-on-the-Park?

Anonymous said...

The Times Ledger charged for the local weekly as well. The Queens Ledger does, too.

georgetheatheist said...

BTW, the best news coverage is found in the Chronicle. Peppy writing and creative design. Nussbaum's post-Shenkler anemic Tribune with its johnny-come-lately lame "awards" dinners is an advertising wannabee of the Courier.
And Barsamian's Gazette is a local pol ass-kissing graphic disaster.

Anonymous said...

"the best news coverage is found in the Chronicle. Peppy writing and creative design. Nussbaum's post-Shenkler anemic Tribune with its johnny-come-lately lame "awards" dinners is an advertising wannabee of the Courier.
And Barsamian's Gazette is a local pol ass-kissing graphic disaster."

I don't often agree with George, however in this case he's 100% correct. Only most of the locals are political ass kissers.

Anonymous said...

Why do we need so many local newspapers? They all cover the same stories and by the time they publish, it's stale news anyway. Most people get their news online today. Save our forests and start shutting down these paper dinosaurs.

Anonymous said...

It's time to get rid of those eyesore newspaper boxes that are cluttering up our sidewalks!

Anonymous said...

People still read newspaper ?
Does anybody know what you must go threw to legally get rid of 50 or 100 pounds of that newspaper granny reads?
The salvage yards and recyclers treat paper like the plague and now wont even take it for free. Paper is no a lose lose commodity that is now far to toxic and expensive to recycle in the United States.
To add like TV and radio all these newspaper company's owners and editors in charge are ex 60s & 70s hippie liberals who will never dare go against fellow liberal politicians. Its a secret code of ethics among today's journalists and editors.

georgetheatheist said...

"Why do we need so many local newspapers? They all cover the same stories and by the time they publish, it's stale news anyway. Most people get their news online today. Save our forests and start shutting down these paper dinosaurs."
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Because they're not newspapers. They're glorified penny savers driven by selling ads. What local community paper ever had an exclusive news story? They all get their leads from the Post & News and from politicians' press releases. Dig the front page exclusive series on Manhattan stealth condo purchases in the Times. You'll never see that in the Queens weeklies.

PS You don't have to pay for the schizo Queens-Brooklyn Times/Ledger, it's a freebie at senior/community centers.

PPS Trees don't need saving. The lumber and paper mill industries are not wanting for lack of trees.

PPPS I read newsprint all the time. A nice more-soothing-to-the-eyes reflected light break from having to squint at the transmitted light coming through the computer. PLus you don't get the same ads, if any, on line. Sometimes, I like reading the ads.

Anonymous said...

DNAinfo is giving all the Queens newspapers a run for their money. Professional quality reporting and on-the-spot when an event happens.

Anonymous said...

RU kidding...the Courier the best? That' s the wedding and event rag. Vickie is up Shulman's ass. Shulman and her Democratic hack likes are what destroyed Queens.

Rupertina Schneps said...

More lillies and limos, cuticles and coifs coming your way.