social responsibility 2004 C ONTENTS A Proud Corporate Citizen 2 Gary F. Sherlock, President and Publisher Our Commitment to Social Responsibility 4 Henry Freeman, Editor and Vice President / News Our Mission 6 five key tenets A Heritage of Innovation 8 history of The Journal News Worthy Causes 10 our corporate outreach programs Deserving Beneficiaries 14 different interests, same goals: awareness and advancement Successful Partnerships 16 building alliances for the benefit of the community A Working Environment that Works 18 positive, productive and people-oriented Our Products 20 The Journal News: so much more than a daily newspaper About Our Parent Company 22 our operating principles Leading the Way 24 John Tuller, Director of Public Relations A P r o u d C ORPORATE C ITIZEN

he Journal News is proud of its commitment to serving the needs of the people in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam through two distinct means: information and ser- vices. From our daily newspaper to our specialty magazines to our online site – The Journal News, along with our parent company, Gannett — is helping to transform the T information and entertainment landscape. We’ve worked hard to build and maintain a bond of with our customers and the community. Maintaining that trust is oftrust utmost importance, as we remain a company formed in the public’s interest.

Support. It’s our way of staying connected and Just as we want to be known as the foremost local involved. We fully support a wide array of local news leader in the market, we want to be known for organizations that seek to enhance the quality of being a good corporate citizen. We’ll continue to use life in our area—from arts and education to health our resources and our resolve to make Westchester, and diversity to small business development. Rockland and Putnam better places to live for all. We’ve worked hard to build and maintain a bond of with our customers and the community. Maintaining that trust is oftrust utmost importance, as we remain a company formed in the public’s interest.

Gary F. Sherlock President and Publisher Our Commitment t o S OCIAL R ESPONSIBIL-

ince its inception, The Journal News has continued its policy of commitment to public service and social awareness that are so inherent in being a leading daily newspaper. We see ourselves as an important part of each of the counties we serve through our involvement in community service projects in partnership S with other organizations, and our support of local philanthropic efforts. Every day, our loyal, active depend on The Journal News and its family of publicationsreaders to give them the information they need to make the most of where they live and work.

In my position, I am proud to oversee a talented team of writers, reporters, editors and photographers — all of whom do their part to keep our publications viable and valuable to our readers. Every day, our loyal, active depend on The Journal News and its family of publicationsreaders to give them the information they need to make the most of where they live and work.

But that’s just a start. In the pages that follow, you’ll learn about our many worthwhile programs and projects that go beyond news reporting — programs that work to affect change and new opportunities throughout the communities we serve.

Henry Freeman Editor and Vice President / News O u r M ISSION

he Journal News’ mission is a simple one: To be the most credible and sought-after source of local news and infor- mation in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam. Toward that end, we offer a host of publications to inform, inspire and T entertain our readers and meet their varied interests.

Five essential tenets help us work to achieve — and sustain — our mission:

1We put the customers 2We earn our customers’ 3We develop our people 4We strive to create an first. Everything we do is trust by adhering to the and programs to atmosphere conducive influenced by the needs highest standards of bus- enhance performance to development and and best interests of our iness and journalistic and profitability. growth — an environ- readers. practices and ethics. ment where all employ- our team ees can contribute to customer focus honesty their fullest potential. diversity Five essential tenets help us work to achieve — and sustain — our mission:

5We play an integral part in the community by taking a leadership role when it comes to serving the best interests of the public. accountability A Heritage of 18 18 19 19 NNOVATION 50 75 00 25 I 1929 1863 1850 1924 V. Everit Macy and his sons buy Clarion and 1918 Rockland V. Everit Mount Vernon’s Daily Argus, Examiner Frank Gannett County Journal Macy and New Rochelle’s Standard-Star, merge, becom- moves his founded his two Port Chester’s Daily Item, ing Yonkers business to by William sons buy Mamaroneck’s Daily Times, Statesman. Rochester, NY. Haeselbarth 1906 Yonkers Ossining’s Citizen Register, in Nyack. Frank Statesman. and Tarrytown’s Daily News. Gannett and his associates 1939 buy Elmira Westchester County Publishers start the Gazette. Evening Dispatch in White Plains.

The Journal News has a long and distinguished of service to area residents and businesses.history

he company evolved from daily and weekly newspapers, the oldest of which traces its start to 1829. For over 130 years, these local papers formed, merged, and reorganized under various owners until 1964, when Gannett Co. Inc., acquired them. The T Gannett Co. Inc., was founded by Frank E. Gannett in 1906, incorporated in 1923 and brought public in 1967. In October of 1998, Gannett combined its vari- ous mastheads to offer a single, more comprehensive HOW FAR WE’VE COME newspaper called The Journal News. The paper pub- FROM THE EARLY DAYS OF PRODUCING NEWSPAPERS: lishes four daily editions, offering readers complete LEFT: a vintage Linotype machine, which used hot metal to typeset, local and county news. now sits on a display in our lobby. Today,computers do the compos- The Journal News has continued its policy of com- ing and our papers are produced 100% electronically mitment to public service and social awareness which 19 19 19 20 25 50 75 00

1941 1964 The Evening Gannett Co. acquires 1973 Dispatch acquires the Westchester- 1966 Westchester Rockland The Daily Reporter Rockland News Group. Gannett Newspapers establishes 1983 1998 in White Plains, The Reporter Dispatch founds headquarters at USA Today expands The Journal News debuts, giving birth to The expands to cover Today in One Gannett Drive, into the New York bringing 11 newspapers Reporter Dispatch. Putnam County. Florida. White Plains, NY. Metropolitan area. under one masthead. 1960 1969 2000 Macy Westchester Group buys Gannett appears on the The Journal News acquires The Patent Trader, which is now the Journal-News in Rockland. New York Stock Exchange. distributed as a twice weekly supplement to The Journal News.

2001 Familiar mastheads are re-introduced to the market as weekly supplements to The Journal News: The Review Press, Bronxville; The Standard Star, New Rochelle; The Journal News has a long and distinguished The Item, Port Chester, Rye and Harrison; history The Times, Larchmont and Mamaroneck; of service to area residents and businesses. The Star, Peekskill (monthly supplement).

it inherited from newspapers whose origins date back to 1870. The acquisition of the Westchester and Rockland newspapers from the Macy group helped establish a base of ten dailies, with two more, the Bronxville Review and Peekskill Star, on board by 1985. On May 21, 1973, The Gannett Westchester Rockland Newspaper Group established headquarters at One Gannett Drive, Harrison, NY. It was at this location that all of the Westchester newspapers were printed. The location also served as a print site for USA Today. In 1989, Gannett completed expansion of its facilities to include a third line of presses capable of printing three different newspa- pers at once. Today, it boasts a modern, state-of-the-art operation PAPERS OF RECORD Throughout its history, with presses in Harrison and in Rockland County. Local editorial our newspapers sought to provide in-depth offices provide communities with dedicated news and circulation coverage of local stories with timely relevance staffs; advertising covers all of our geographical areas. and high reader interest. W o r t h y C AUSES

The Gannett Foundation The Gannett Foundation’s corporate charitable program is designed to serve those communities in which Gannett has opera- tions. The program makes contributions to qualified nonprofit organizations to improve the education, health and advancement of the people who live in Gannett communities. The Foundation values projects that take a creative approach to fundamental issues such as education and neighborhood improvement, economic development, youth development, community problem-solving, assistance to people who are disadvan- taged, environmental conservation, and cultural enrichment.

A local police officer displays a new computer information and tracking system, made possible by a grant from the Gannett Foundation. Lend-A-Hand We also take pride in serving the needs of the community through Lend-A-Hand, a charity fund adminis- tered by The Journal News. Lend-A-Hand offers emergency-related help to individuals or families throughout Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties. Specifically, it provides assistance with one-time emergency cases not covered by other sources

Madelyn P. Jennings Scholarships are awarded annually to children of full-time Gannett employees. Scholarships are awarded through a competition conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Candidates are evaluated on the basis of high school academic performance, test scores, con- tributions to their school and communities, and the school’s recom- mendations. Each scholarship is a one-time award of $3,000.

Through the Gannett Match program, employee contributions to their favorite charity are matched by the com- pany. The Gannett Foundation matches, dollar for dollar, As part of our commitment to the any employee who contributes from $50 to a maximum of community and to education, employ- $10,000 per year to qualifying non-profit organizations. ees of The Journal Matching gifts are processed throughout the year. News donate back- to-school supplies for needy students. W o r t h y C AUSES newspaper in education The Journal News’ Newspaper In Education (NIE) program offers our newspapers as educational tools in area schools. A benefit performance of Through NIE, teachers receive newspapers at a special dis- “Into the Woods” on Broadway allowed count, along with free curriculum materials and in-service readers to buy tick- ets to the show, training workshops. with proceeds going Anyone can be an NIE sponsor for a child’s class or a to Newspaper-In- Education. Pictured neighborhood school, or can target a gift to a particular here are “Into the Woods” stars school district. Opportunities to help are available from the (l-r): John McMartin, Vanessa Williams individual to corporate levels. and Ed Strong.

high school journalism contest Each year The Journal News sponsors this contest, which is open to students in public, private and parochial schools. A panel of reporters and editors for The Journal News judge the entries. Judging for the overall award is based on the paper’s quality of writing, reporting, photography and design. Certificates are awarded to individual prizewinners and to the school getting the award for the best overall paper. The Journal News is proud to support and foster journalism excellence in high school students. scholar-athlete Rockland awards program Scholar-AthleteRockland The Journal News Scholar-Athlete of the Week Scholar-AthleteAwards Dinner and Scholar Athlete of the Year Scholarship Aw2002ards – Dinner2003 2002 – 2003 programs were instituted in 1980 to recog- nize the achievements of student athletes who excel in academics, athletics and com- munity service. Each week during the scholastic year, a Scholar-Athlete is chosen for his or her accomplishments on the athletic field or From left, court, as well as for extracurricular activi- The Journal News Scholar Athlete ties. A committee of editors from The Journal scholarship winners are Erin Demchko of News determines winners. Pearl River High School, The athlete’s coach and athletic director, Dennis Rose of Suffern High School, with the approval of the high school prin- Jonathan Winston of Nanuet High School cipal and guidance department, nominate and Amie Ko of Clarkstown South weekly candidates. High School. The Journal News strongly believes these The awards were presented at the Annual Journal News outstanding young men and woman repre- Scholar Athlete Dinner at the Palisades Center Mall sent what is best about our future, and is in West Nyack. proud to recognize them. D e s e r v i n g 100 Hispanic Women Grace Church African American Author’s Tea Grace Church Community Center African American Chamber of Commerce The Guidance Center African American Men of Westchester Helen Hayes Theatre American Cancer Society Hispanic Women Leaders American Heart Association Hogar, Inc. AmeriCares The Hudson Valley Writers’ Center Andrus Children’s Center Institute for Student Achievement Arthritis Foundation Jacob Burns Film Center Arts & Business Council, Inc. Jazz Arts Forum Arts Council of Rockland Junior Achievement Blythedale Children’s Hospital Juvenile Law Education Project Boys & Girls Club Kids X-Press, Inc. These charities and organizations have benefitted through The Journal News corporate giving.

The Bridge Fund Lakeside Family and Children’s Services Careers for People with Disabilities Larchmont Community Television The Center for Human Options, Inc. Latino Expo Child Care Resources of Rockland Leak and Watts Services, Inc. Children’s Hospital Foundation Literacy Volunteers of Rockland The County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Literacy Volunteers of Westchester Face to Face The Mental Health Association of Putnam County Family & Community Service My Sister’s Place FoodPatch NAACP FSSY National Association of Hispanic Journalists Gilda’s Club The National Fund for Teaching Entrepreneur Girl Scouts of Westchester/Putnam National Hispanic Journalist Neighborhood House Tuckahoe Public Library New Rochelle Campership Fund, Inc. United Way New York Film Club Venture Foundation, Inc. NFTE Visiting Nurse Association Organization of Chinese Americans The Volunteer Center of United Way The Performing Arts Center Westchester Association of Retarded Citizens, The Herbert Philipsburg Performing Arts Center Katzenberg Center Police Athletic League Westchester Arts Council Police Athletic League of Yonkers Westchester Center for the Arts Port Chester Carver Center Westchester Chamber of Commerce The Professional Golfers’ Association Westchester Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless Putnam and North Westchester BOCES Westchester Community College Foundation Putnam Associated Resource Center Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc. These charities and organizations have benefitted through The Journal News corporate giving.

Putnam Family Support & Advocacy Inc. Westchester County Association Red Cross Westchester County Board of Legislators Rockland Business Association Westchester County Chapter of Financial Service Professionals Rockland Economic Development Committee Westchester County Kids Fair Solid Rock Community Development Corp. Westchester Library System Songcatchers Inc. Westchester Region NAACP SPARC White Plains Hospital Center St. Ann’s Church White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade St. Christopher’s, Inc. Yonkers Chamber of Commerce St. Dominic’s Home YMCA St. John Evangelist Food Pantry YWCA of White Plains and Central Westchester The Street Theater S u c c e s s f u l P ARTNERSHIPS

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Life & Style, a five-month lec- Partnerships strengthen to our readers and the community. ture series, every year, fea- ties tures five prominent women sharing their stories and Westchester Wildfire is the area’s Pro Basketball team that experiences with an audience competes in the US Basketball League. Through our asso- of area residents. ciation, Westchester Wildfire sponsored a sampling program whereby copies of The Journal News were sent to residents in the market who would otherwise not receive the newspaper. A W o r k i n g The Journal News staff includes 1,200 Environment employees at its White Plains headquar- ters in Westchester County. The com- t h a t W ORKS pany also has an advertising, news and printing facility in West Nyack, in addi- tion to offices in Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Kisco and Patterson.

An equal opportunity employer, The Journal News recog nizes and appreciates the benefits of diversity in the marketplace.

The Journal News offers first-rate benefits, flexible The Journal News encourages a mix of backgrounds, work options, training and professional develop- races, opinions and ideas. Workplace diversity is ment. Benefits packages include complete health, our strength; it broadens our reach and puts our dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement company in a strong position for the competitive planning, and tuition reimbursement opportuni- years ahead. Equal opportunity is not just the right ties. For the safety of our employees, we maintain thing to do — it is the smart thing to do if we are a drug-free workplace and require pre-employ- to be as successful in the future as we have been ment drug screening. in the past. Minnie Stanley, Director of Employee Relations

An equal opportunity The Journal News recog nizes and appreciates employer, our company ph ilosophy the benefits of diversity in the marketplace. Our strong performance is accomplished by strong performers and The Journal News’ expectations of perfor- mance are higher than most. For those willing to work hard, who want to learn and grow, The Journal News offers challenges and opportunities. Our managers strive to provide leadership that: 1 2 3 4 5 Fosters a sense of Encourages Emphasizes long- Shows you what’s Focuses on success common effort and creativity and term as well as expected and what and how you can shared values. development. short-term goals. you’re doing. achieve it.

Great job performance We are committed to creating an environ ment in which employees can reach their full potential. We embrace is not only encouraged, it is rewarded! Our com- equal employment opportunities, ethical conduct, and a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Our pany-wide Quality Stars program formally recog- corporate culture focuses on people—our employees—and how we deal with each other on a day-to-day basis. nizes employees who “go that extra mile.” our company ph ilosophy Our strong performance is accomplished by strong performers and The Journal News’ expectations of perfor- mance are higher than most. For those willing to work hard, who want to learn and grow, The Journal News offers challenges and opportunities. Our managers strive to provide leadership that: 1 2 3 4 5 Fosters a sense of Encourages Emphasizes long- Shows you what’s Focuses on success common effort and creativity and term as well as expected and what and how you can shared values. development. short-term goals. you’re doing. achieve it.

We are committed to creating an environ ment in which employees can reach their full potential. We embrace equal employment opportunities, ethical conduct, and a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Our corporate culture focuses on people—our employees—and how we deal with each other on a day-to-day basis. 19 Toward that end, Gannett has received recognition from:

Working Mother as one of the 100 Best Companies for

Working Mothers

Fortune Magazine as one of the 50 Best Companies for Asians, Blacks and Hispanics

Working Woman as number five in its inau- gural ranking of the Top 25 Public Companies for Executive Women O u r http://www.thejournalnews.com/ http://www.thejournalnews.com/vc/ P RODUCTS

The Journal News The area’s premier newspaper, offers com- TheJournalNews.com plete local and county news. National, world and top local stories dominate the front sec- and Varsity Central tion. It has four editions: At the area’s leading local Web site, visitors can find local news, breaking national and Northern Westchester and Putnam international news, job listings, real estate, automotive and entertainment information. Central Westchester Also on the site is our highly popular Varsity Central - an online source for the latest, most Southern Westchester in-depth coverage of high school sports in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam. Rockland

weekly publications Six weekly community newspapers tailored for distinct neighborhoods in Westchester County. Current weeklies include: The Review Press Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe The Patent Trader Northern Westchester (pubs twice weekly) The Item Port Chester, Rye, Rye Neck and Harrison The Times Larchmont and Mamaroneck The Standard Star New Rochelle The Star Peekskill and surrounding areas (now a monthly publication)

20 The Journal News Custom Publishing Special publications for special interests. Bridal Book. Published twice yearly. A full-color, glossy magazine chock-full of information and inspiration for getting married in style. Theater and event playbills for such prestigious venues as Caramoor, Helen Hayes Performing Arts Center and the Stamford Town Center for the Arts.

free Saturday special sections publications Mind & Body The MoneySaver and Trader Extra, Living Here distributed every week to non-sub- Suburban Golf scribers throughout Westchester, In the City Rockland and Putnam. Home & Design

21 A b o u t O u r P A R E N T C OMPANY operating principles 1 2 3 4 5 Respect and protect Provide effective Raise the standards Deliver customer Achieve a posi- the First Amendment. leadership and efficient and enhance the credi- satisfaction and expand tive return on new and management. bility of our products. our customer base. acquired products and properties in a reasonable period of time, while recognizing that those with high growth potential may take more time.

Gannett is the largest media company in the world.

22 6 7 8 9 10 Dispose of Increase profit- Respect and be Offer a diverse Serve the assets that have limited ability and return on fair to employees, our environment where communities in potential or when the equity and investment smartest investments. opportunity is based which we do business. disposition is in the best over the long term. on merit. interest of the company and its shareholders.

The Journal News is owned by Gannett Company, Inc., the largest newspaper publisher in the country, with 101 daily newspapers in the United States, in addition to 17 in the United Kingdom. Gannett also owns USA Today, the nation’s largest daily newspaper with a circulation of 7.7 million. In addition to newspapers, the company owns TV stations, Gannett is the largest media company in the world.

printing facilities, outdoor advertising venues, and Web sites nationwide.

23 L e a d i n g t h e W AY

s Director of Public Relations, I am proud The Journal News is an integral part of Westchester, to represent The Journal News, which Rockland, and Putnam Counties. As such, we feel is a leader in every sense of the word: a deep commitment to the area we serve—actively a leader in news and information and working to stay involved and doing what we can A a leader in service to the commu- to enhance the quality of life for our residents. By leading the way, our social responsibility connects the paper not only with its communities, but also to the world.

We take pride in being able Our charitable focus is on three key areas: education, arts and to deliver the benefits of the culture, and quality of life issues. It is an honor for me to be associ- information age to one of the ated with an organization that sponsors yearly programs that afford country’s most diverse, lucrative hundreds of deserving young people an opportunity to further their and demanding markets. education and participation in cultural activities.

24 By leading the way, our social responsibility connects the paper not only with its communities, but also to the world.

We look forward to continuing to be one John Tuller of Westchester, Rockland and Putnam’s Director of Public Relations finest corporate citizens, leading the way in information — and opportunities — for the people we serve.

25 Published under the direction of: John C. Green, Vice President/Market Development Publisher: John Tuller, Director of Public Relations Editor: Barbara Moroch, Marketing Communications Editor Art Director: Christopher Gaughan One Gannett Drive, Graphic Design: Rick Wolff White Plains, New York 10604 Photography: Karl Fabry and Mark Vergari www.thejournalnews.com