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In The News
It may be ‘data journalism,’ but Julia Angwin’s new site the Markup is nothing like FiveThirtyEight
September 27th, 2018
— Recode
Press Release
Presenting THE CITY, A Nonprofit Digital News Startup Providing In-Depth, Nonpartisan Coverage Of New York
September 26th, 2018
@TheCityNY Readies For Launch With $8.
Press Release
The Markup
September 26th, 2018
At a time when technology is radically reshaping our world, the new journalism venture, The Markup, will help to illuminate how powerful institutions are using technology in ways that impact people and society. Today, The Markup, a nonprofit news organization based in New York City, announced its official start and major backers.
In The News
New media startup wants to fill the void in local journalism
September 26th, 2018
— Crain's New York
In The News
New Website Aims To Add To NYC's Local News Coverage
September 26th, 2018
— New York City Patch
Blog Post
New York Magazine Partners With The City, a Nonprofit Digital News Start-up
September 26th, 2018
— New York Magazine
In The News
Website Revs Up, With New York Magazine’s Help, to Cover More Local News
September 26th, 2018
— New York Times
In The News
Craig Newmark Gives $20 Million for 'Big Tech' Watchdog Site
September 26th, 2018
— Philanthropy News Digest
In The News
New Local News Outlet – THE CITY – Raises $8.5 Million, Launching Soon
September 26th, 2018
— Blykner