THE NEW YORK TIMES

Every morning, our day begins with a pot of coffee and the home-delivered New York Times. The next 2 to 3 hours are spent lying in bed, reading the paper, and awakening our brains with the caffeine. Having read quite a few newspapers, either briefly while traveling or for a longer periods of time while temporarily living in a city, I am of the opinion that this newspaper is among the best in all of North America. I know I'm not exactly going out on a limb here, but there is a reason for the general consensus of opinion as to its quality. If you have not read the NY Times, do yourself a favor and pick one up, then compare it to any other paper for that day and see for yourself.

So, as a reader and admirer of this paper I was thrilled by the opportunity to visit their offices, guided by a family friend who works there! The Times recently moved into new quarters (8th Ave & 41st St), and are no longer right on Times Square. The office space itself is open and well-lit, giving a sense of easy face-to-face communication and visible transparency. As a photographer, I loved the Times even more when I saw their walls covered with photographic art, produced by their top-quality staff. Different sections of the paper have photos relevant to their content displayed. Photos are also used on each room's function label as well, with a different photo for each room. While we were able to see various conference rooms, the cafeteria, and the executive offices, the highlight was looking in on the daily editors' meeting, where pitches are made for the next day's leads, and the front page is planned & decided upon. A very unique, special, and appreciated experience!

Dan

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