Excelsior Files FAQ for the News Media

ALBANY, NY (06/30/2009)(readMedia)-- Attention Editors: Excelsior Files FAQ

Why should I know about The Excelsior Files news blog?

When you need to know the latest in the world of NYS government and politics, you can turn to The Excelsior Files to find breaking news, press releases, blog reports and more.

What is The Excelsior Files?

Produced by The Empire Page, The Excelsior Files is a news blog that posts daily news wrap-ups at 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM.

What is included in The Excelsior File reports?

Mornings we provide links to blogs, press releases as well as list the top editorials and opinion pieces drawn from NYS media. We also list upcoming events.

Afternoons The Excelsior Files focuses on major news developments by monitoring the blogosphere and scanning through press releases issued by major newsmakers.

How is The Excelsior Files different from The Empire Page?

The Empire Page provides links to news stories, editorials and columns organized by topic and source drawn from several dozen news outlets. Subscribers pay less than a quarter a day to access 150 to 200 news items 7 days a week. Many media organizations already subscribe. The Excelsior Files focuses on the blogosphere and press releases and it's a free site.

What if I forget to visit the site?

You can scroll down to find older posts, or to avoid missing anything crucial, you can subscribe to an RSS feed of Excelsior Files' news wrap-ups.

Are there any copyright issues involved in using Excelsior Files material?

The news wraps provide brief summaries and links to the original sources. Please credit those sources when using their materials. Occasionally we post original by-lined analysis that you are free to quote from while providing proper attribution.