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Copies of the New York Post and other NYC newspapers hang in an exhibition in Manhattan in February. Eagle file photo by David Brand

By David Brand

The corporation that owns The Wall Street Journal, New York Post and Barron’s announced Wednesday that it would shift print operations to a New York Times-owned plant in College Point.

News Corp’s decision to print in College Point will force the closure of its Bronx printing facility. The company said it had notified labor unions representing Bronx plant employees, though it has not filed a state-mandated Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification as of Sept. 16. 

News Corp, which also owns Dow Jones, will continue negotiations with the unions and continue printing in the Bronx in the interim, the company said.

“This is a difficult but important step towards safeguarding our journalism and securing the printing of our publications well into the future,” said Almar Latour, the CEO of Dow Jones and the publisher of Journal. 

Latour said the move reflects the growing emphasis on digital access and an effort to streamline print production. 

“We have been moving rapidly to a more digital environment, and while demand for digital is growing, we also serve an important community of loyal readers who love the print experience. We’re committed to providing customers with our trusted news and analysis in the format they prefer.”

The 400,000-square-foot South Bronx printing plant opened in 2001.