About the Evening Mail

The original New York Evening Mail was founded in 1867 and published continuously until 1924, serving generations of New Yorkers during one of the city's most transformative eras. The paper covered everything from the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge to the political machinations of Tammany Hall, from the rise of Wall Street to the daily lives of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island.

During its 57-year run, the Evening Mail established itself as a voice for the working people of New York. It was known for its evening edition timing-hitting newsstands just as workers were heading home-and for its accessible, straightforward reporting style that made news digestible for a broad audience.

Today, we carry that legacy forward as an independently owned digital publication. We've embraced modern technology and publishing platforms, but our mission remains the same: to serve New Yorkers with original, in-depth journalism focused on the stories that matter to people who live, work, and raise families in this city.

New York City has never had a shortage of news outlets, but it has suffered from a decline in truly local journalism. The big papers cover big stories, national outlets parachute in for dramatic events, and hyperlocal blogs come and go. What's missing is sustained, professional coverage of the issues that affect everyday New Yorkers.

That's the gap we aim to fill. We cover the MTA meetings that determine your commute. The City Council votes that affect your rent. The small business openings and closings that change your neighborhood's character. The school board decisions that shape your children's education.

We believe that informed citizens make better decisions-about where to live, how to vote, where to eat, and how to engage with their community. Our job is to give you the information you need.