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The article highlights the historical significance of New York State's newspapers and the challenges faced by the local media industry. Michelle Rae from the New York Press Association advocates for the Local Journalism Sustainability Act, while publisher Mark Vinciguerra discusses hiring challenges and the crucial role of community newspapers.

Reports on the coverage of the 25th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival in Saugerties, New York by the mid-Hudson Valley newspapers `Times Herald Record,' `Poughkeepsie Journal' and `Daily Freeman'. Amount of space given for Woodstock news; Use of technology by journalists; Publication of commemorative editions and special sections prior to the anniversary; Planning by the journalists.

Reports on strains on the relationship between newsmen and policemen in New York City following the arrest of Julia Campbell, who was covering the funeral of rapper Notorious B.I.G. Campbell's previous confrontations with the police; Charges filed against her; Denunciation the police department's pattern of interference.

Comments on the Associated Press' coverage of the TWA Flight 800 disaster in New York city. Collaboration among staffers and bureaus; Speculations on the explosion; Equipment of staffers with cellular phones; Quotes from witnesses.

A photograph of the plaque installed at the main entrance of The Associated Press building in New York is presented.

Reports on the relocation of the Associated Press to Manhattan in New York City in July 2004. Total number of employees involved in the relocation; Advantage of the move.

Presents news about the United States press and newspaper industry recent as of May 2001. Tabloid war between the 'New York Post' and 'Daily News'; Newspaper installments of a novel being written by Don Chapman; Analyst John Morton's lampooning of publishers' claim of a 'financial calamity.'

Reports on United States Vice President Al Gore's commitment of a gaffe when he named Associated Press' Lou Boccardi instead of Newhouse head Donald Newhouse as the one who introduced him during the Associated Press' annual meeting in New York. Source of the misleading information obtained by Gore; Newhouse's reaction to Gore's mistake.

Reports on the steps taken by the Associated Press company in preparation for the extension of trading hours at the Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. and the New York Stock Exchange. Effects of the measure on newspapers' printing cycles; Use of 4 p.m. as reference point.

Reports on a court decision declaring as unconstitutional the police practice of parading defendants before the press and allowing journalists to enter residences during so-called `ride alongs' with the police. Backgrounds on the cases that triggered the legal challenge to the police customs; Journalists' opinion on the need for the practices.

Reports that the New York Press Association Foundation has given a monetary pledge for the launching of the Center for Community Journalism at Oswego State University in New York. Community service offerings.

Comments on the action by New York City's police commissioner to bar a reporter from a press conference due to dissatisfaction with his previous reporting as de facto censorship. Need for reporters to show displeasure by staging a mass walkout.

Reports on the announcement of the awards presented by the New York Press Association to community papers in the state. Includes best community paper in the state award given to Bronx's `Riverdale Press'; Rookie of the Year award given to journalist Elizabeth Trostler; Recognition given to `Scarsdale Inquirer' for advertising excellence.