The New York Times won’t endorse in local races. A group of prominent journalists aims to fill the gap | CNN Business

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As newspaper editorial boards lose influence, or withdraw from the space altogether, there are openings for others. In New York City, a group of veteran journalists are trying to fill the gap.

The collective — a who’s-who of New York journalists, including political writers, editors and columnists — are launching the project to vet candidates for higher office, in what they say is an effort to continue the tradition left behind by retreating local media outlets.

The group is tentatively called the New York Editorial Board, according to Semafor editor-in-chief Ben Smith, who helped assemble it in recent weeks.

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