The New York papers are known for their ability to convey the day's most significant news in an eloquent and pithy manner.  We here at Dateline Headline will be comparing the headlines of the major New York papers and keep a running tally of the best.  Newspapers will be awarded from zero to ten points.  Click on the headlines to see an image of each paper's front page.  Can you do better than the New York papers?  Place your headline of the day below.

The Daily News, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal all led with guns.  Newsday covered Sandy aid, and the New York Post covered the New York City school bus strike.

5.  Newsday - $51B SANDY AID OK'D / FINALLY
Um, yeah.  Why bother trying any harder than the headline writer did.  Points awarded: 0.

4.  Daily News - New York passes nation's toughest gun laws, so it's. . . Over to you, Mr. President
The Daily News seems to be embracing this long winded headline format.  Points awarded: 0.

3.  The New York Times - OBAMA PROPOSAL TO LOOK BEYOND MASS SHOOTINGS
Point for meter.  Points awarded: 1.

2.  The Wall Street Journal - Gun Plan to Test Lawmakers / Obama's Sweeping Proposals Face Potential Opposition on Both Sides of the Aisle
Point for meter.  Points awarded: 1.

1.  New York Post - TAKE A HIKE, KID!  School bus union holds city hostage
Now there is a nice objective headline we can all associate with Rupert.  Accompanied by a picture of a kid hitchhiking.  Points awarded: 5.