About

About NYC Newswire

NYC Newswire is a New York City–focused press release distribution and public information platform dedicated exclusively to news, announcements, and official statements affecting the five boroughs.

Founded to serve institutions, public agencies, elected officials, nonprofits, educational institutions, healthcare systems, businesses, and community organizations, NYC Newswire provides a centralized platform for distributing verified announcements to media outlets, neighborhood publications, and digital audiences across New York City.

NYC Newswire is part of the JIG Media digital ecosystem, a Brooklyn-based media and communications company specializing in hyperlocal publishing and audience amplification.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple:

To provide a trusted, city-focused distribution platform where official announcements can be published transparently and accessed by the public, journalists, policymakers, and community stakeholders.

We aim to strengthen information flow across New York City by ensuring timely access to:

  • Government and agency announcements

  • Education updates

  • Healthcare and hospital news

  • Legal and court-related announcements

  • Business and nonprofit initiatives

  • Community development updates

What We Publish

NYC Newswire primarily publishes:

  • Official press releases submitted directly by institutions and organizations

  • Verified public statements

  • Event announcements

  • Public policy updates

  • Institutional news affecting New York City

Each submission is reviewed for relevance to New York City audiences. Submissions may be edited for formatting, clarity, headline structure, and digital publishing standards, but the original source of the announcement remains clearly attributed.

NYC Newswire does not publish opinion pieces or unsigned commentary. Editorial analysis and reporting are conducted by affiliated publications within the NYC News Network ecosystem.

Our Editorial Standards

NYC Newswire adheres to the following principles:

  • Transparency in sourcing

  • Clear attribution of originating organizations

  • Fact-based publication of official statements

  • Distinction between press releases and independent reporting

  • Compliance with digital publishing and indexing standards

We do not alter the factual substance of official announcements. When applicable, clarifying context may be added to improve readability and accessibility for public audiences.

Our Role in the NYC Media Ecosystem

NYC Newswire functions as a distribution platform — similar in structure to national newswire services — but focused exclusively on New York City.

Content distributed through NYC Newswire may be referenced, cited, or expanded upon by independent media outlets, journalists, bloggers, and affiliated hyperlocal publications.

NYC Newswire itself does not claim independent reporting on announcements unless clearly stated.

 

Leadership

CEO - Vernon K. Jones, Sr.

SVP - Wayne E. Jordan

 

Contact

NYC Newswire is operated by JIG Media, a Brooklyn-based digital media and communications company serving the New York City market.

For media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or submission guidelines, please contact:

Editorial & Submissions:
[email protected]

Business & Partnerships:
[email protected]

Brooklyn, New York