Where New York Businesses & Creatives Can Submit a Story & Get Featured (2026)
You opened the shop, plated the menu or hung the show. Now you need New Yorkers to hear about it, and paid ads only go so far in a city this loud.
Press coverage gives people a reason to trust you before they walk in. A story in a local outlet also keeps working for months, because customers, partners and AI assistants find it when they search your name. Our look at the small businesses betting big on New York’s holiday season is a good example of the kind of local story editors want.
This guide lists New York outlets, listings and expert-source services that, as of October 2026, take tips, pitches or submissions. We opened each one’s submission or contact page before listing it. One note: NY Post Daily is an independent publication and is not affiliated with the New York Post.
The short version: New York businesses and creatives can get featured by sending story ideas to local papers like amNY and Brooklyn Paper, submitting free listings to Time Out New York and Patch, pitching interview outlets such as Voyage New York and NY Post Daily, and answering journalist requests on Qwoted or Source of Sources. Artists can send tips and announcements to Hyperallergic.
At a glance
- Best local news pitch: amNY and Brooklyn Paper, which share one story-idea form.
- Best free listing: Time Out New York, which says listing is free and takes no payment for it.
- Best for neighborhood events: Patch, where you post your own events and business announcements.
- Best for artists: Hyperallergic, which takes tips and announcements by email.
- Best for journalist requests: Qwoted (free Basic plan) and Source of Sources (free).
- What to send: one sentence on why it matters to New Yorkers now, two good photos and a contact who answers the phone.
- Pitch NY Post Daily: use the form on this page.
1. Local news and listings: pitch New York outlets directly
These outlets cover the city’s neighborhoods, events and businesses. They want news, not ads, so lead with what is new and why a New Yorker should care this week.
- amNY: Citywide daily news site; its contact page sends story ideas to an editorial form, and pitching is free.
- Brooklyn Paper: Brooklyn neighborhood news; takes story ideas through the same editorial form and tips by newsroom email or phone, free to pitch.
- Time Out New York: Free event and venue listings across food, art, comedy, music, theater and more; send complete details to the right section editor, and inclusion is up to the editors.
- Patch: Hyperlocal sites for each neighborhood where you post your own events and business announcements; an optional paid boost costs $2 per day per community, as listed in October 2026.
- THE CITY: Nonprofit New York newsroom that takes tips by form or email; best for civic and accountability stories, not product launches.
2. Features and interviews: tell the story behind the business
Feature outlets want people, not press releases. Our interview with Evan Nikolas Fields shows the kind of craft-and-origin story our editors look for.
- That’s us
NY Post Daily: NY Post Daily runs featured interviews with New Yorkers in business, culture and lifestyle: founders, chefs, artists and the people behind the city's small businesses. Pitch with the form on this page and an editor will review it.
Pitch NY Post Daily with the form below ↓ - Voyage New York: New York lifestyle and business publication with a form for founders and brands who want to be featured; it says every submission gets a reply, and no fees are listed, so ask before you commit.
- Hyperallergic: Art news and criticism based in Brooklyn; tips and announcements go to its tips email, and it asks people not to send press releases to its general inbox.
3. Expert sources and podcasts: get quoted and booked
These services bring requests to you. Answer quickly, stay on topic and you can end up quoted in outlets you would never reach with a cold email.
- Qwoted: Matches experts with reporters' source requests; the Basic plan is free with 2 pitches a month and Pro is $149 a month, as listed in October 2026.
- Source of Sources: Free email list of journalist queries, up to three a day, run by HARO founder Peter Shankman.
- PodcastGuests.com: Free weekly newsletter of podcasts looking for guests, so you can apply to shows that fit your field; a paid expert directory is optional.
How to pitch so you actually get featured
New York editors read a lot of pitches, so make yours easy to say yes to.
- Lead with the New York angle: the block, the borough, the neighborhood problem you solve or the city moment you are part of.
- Pitch something with a date on it, such as an opening, a first anniversary, a new menu or a show, and send it two to three weeks ahead.
- Send the right editor the right thing. A comedy night goes to a comedy listings editor, not the food desk.
- Attach two strong, credited photos and say who took them. Many listings will not run without one.
- Keep it short: three or four sentences, a link and a phone number someone answers. If you are weighing outside help, read our guide on <a href="https://newyorkpostdaily.com/how-to-choose-the-right-pr-agency-for-your-business-in-2026-without-getting-burned/">how to choose the right PR agency without getting burned</a>.
- Follow up once after a week, then move on. A no today can turn into a yes when you have new news.
Quick gut check
Get featured in NY Post Daily
We look for New Yorkers in business, culture and lifestyle with a real story: how you started, what you make and why it matters to this city. An editor reads every submission and will reach out if it fits; sending the form does not guarantee coverage.
Frequently asked questions
How can a small business get featured in New York media?
Start with outlets that cover your borough or field and pitch them directly with a short, timely story. Local papers like amNY and Brooklyn Paper take story ideas through a form, and Time Out New York and Patch take free listings.
Do I have to pay to get featured in a New York publication?
No. Most news outlets on this list take pitches for free, and Time Out New York says it takes no payment for listings. Paid options exist, such as Qwoted Pro and Patch's featured boost, and they should always be labeled as paid.
How do I get featured in NY Post Daily?
Use the form on this page. An editor reviews every submission and will contact you if your story fits our featured interviews. NY Post Daily is an independent publication and is not affiliated with the New York Post.
How far ahead should I pitch an event or opening?
Two to three weeks is a good rule for features. Time Out New York's listing page gives a deadline of the Monday ten days before publication, so earlier is safer.
Should I send a press release or a personal pitch?
A short personal pitch usually works better. Some outlets, like Hyperallergic, ask people not to send press releases to their general inbox, so check each outlet's contact page first.
