Fred Drasner, Former Daily News Co-Publisher, Dies at 83

Fred Drasner, a former New York cabdriver and co-publisher of The Daily News alongside Mort Zuckerman, has died at the age of 83. He was known for his feisty leadership during the tabloid wars.

10 Apr, 20:27 — 10 Apr, 20:27

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Fred Drasner, a Feisty Leader of The Daily News, Is Dead at 83

A former New York cabdriver who never lost his edge, he was co-publisher alongside Mort Zuckerman as he took on rival papers in the so-called tabloid wars.

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