Since pressing its inaugural edition in 1857, the Albany Times Union has informed the four-county area of New York's Capital Region as a wellspring of reliable news coverage, from local interests and restaurant reviews to breaking international news. Overseen by Hearst Corporation since 1924, the Times Union upholds the brand's history of trustworthy, consistent coverage on news topics such as business, sports, and local culture. Hollywood doesn’t escape the far-reaching lens of talented staff reporters who deliver the hottest stories and reviews from the world of entertainment. Accurate weather and local-events coverage helps readers plan their week, and jam-packed classifieds let readers find jobs for their freeloading dogs.