The **New York Post** is a prominent American daily tabloid newspaper based in New York City, known for its conservative editorial stance and extensive coverage of local, business, and entertainment news. Founded in 1801 by **Alexander Hamilton**, a Founding Father and the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, it originally operated as the *New-York Evening Post*, a respected broadsheet newspaper aligned with Federalist political views[1][2][3]. Its early leadership included notable editors such as William Cullen Bryant, cementing its 19th-century reputation for serious journalism. Throughout its history, the *Post* underwent significant transformations. In the mid-20th century, under Dorothy Schiff's ownership, it shifted to a tabloid format, which remains its style today. A major turning point came in 1976 when media mogul **Rupert Murdoch**'s News Corp acquired the newspaper for $30.5 million. This acquisition integrated the *Post* into Murdoch's expanding media empire, influencing not only the paper’s conservative editorial direction but also shaping broader American media and political discourse[1][4]. Today, the *New York Post* is the third-largest U.S. newspaper by print circulation and operates multiple online platforms, including **NYPost.com** (news), **PageSix.com** (celebrity gossip), and **Decider.com** (entertainment), along with the television show *Page Six TV*, reflecting its diversification into digital and broadcast media[1][3]. The paper is notable for its provocative headlines and tabloid style, blending sensationalism with serious business and political coverage. Despite controversies—such as the 2020 Hunter Biden laptop story that sparked debates on social media censorship—the *New York Post* remains a major player in American journalism, especially influential in New York City’s media landscape and business community[1]. Its legacy, spanning over two centuries, showcases its evolution from a Federalist broadsheet to a