“Newsday is extremely proud to be named the 2011 Newspaper of Distinction, and we want to thank the New York State Associated Press Association for recognizing the quality of our journalism,” said Debby Krenek, Editor of Newsday. “This is an incredible honor and demonstrates our commitment to delivering valuable news and information to Long Islanders.
”In addition, Newsday and Newsday.com were honored with a total of 20 NYSAPA media awards across 14 categories, including Continuing Coverage, Features and Online Content, for excellence in writing, presentation and graphics.
About Newsday
Newsday is one of the nation’s largest daily newspapers, serving Long Island through its print editions and newsday.com. Newsday has won 19 Pulitzer Prizes and other esteemed journalism awards.Newsday is read by nearly 2 out of 3 Long Island adults each week. Newsday Media Group includes Newsday, its popular websites, newsday.com, exploreLI.com; amNewYork, the nation's most widely circulated free daily serving New York City; and Star Community Publishing, one of the Northeast's largest groups of weekly shopper publications. Newsday is a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation.
About Cablevision
Cablevision Systems Corporation is one of the nation's leading media and telecommunications companies. In addition to delivering its Optimum-branded cable, Internet, and voice offerings throughout the New York area, the company owns and operates cable systems serving homes in four Western states. Cablevision’s local media properties include News 12 Networks, MSG Varsity and Newsday Media Group. Cablevision also owns and operates Clearview Cinemas. Additional information about Cablevision is available on the Web at www.cablevision.com.