Local trains running with delays while specific lines may not be available
MTA storing some trains underground to safeguard them from the weather
NYC bus services experiencing many more delays due to snow-filled streets
Valentine's Day winter storm hits New York City
The Valentine's Day winter storm has hit New York City, causing delays and disruptions to public transportation. The MTA is dealing with the snowstorm by storing some trains underground on the express track to safeguard them from the weather. Local trains are running with delays while specific lines may not be available. NYC bus services are also experiencing many more delays due to the snow-filled streets, and PATH Train service from Hoboken to World Trade Center is currently suspended due to a power issue.
Thousands of Massachusetts residents are still in the dark after Tuesday's storm.
In Buzzards Bay, some families lit candles and used battery-operated lights while others cranked on their generators. In Marshfield, high tide caused afternoon flooding along the coast.
A teen who didn't have school Tuesday used part of the day to help his neighbors by raking out storm drains.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title claims that 'thousands' are still without power after nor'easter when only fewer than 300 customers remain without power. Secondly, the author states that this storm was a mild to moderate nor'easter for Marshfield but no damage was reported which contradicts each other as if it were severe enough to cause flooding and massive waves then there would be some damage reported. Thirdly, the article uses sensationalism by describing 'massive waves pummeling a neighborhood in Brant Rock' when this is not supported by any facts or figures.
The title claims that 'thousands' are still without power after nor'easter but only fewer than 300 customers remain without power.
The article uses sensationalism by describing 'massive waves pummeling a neighborhood in Brant Rock' when this is not supported by any facts or figures.
The author states that this storm was a mild to moderate nor'easter for Marshfield but no damage was reported which contradicts each other as if it were severe enough to cause flooding and massive waves then there would be some damage reported.
Fallacies
(75%)
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Eversource crews are working all night on the Cape and Martha's Vineyard to restore power as quickly as possible. This statement implies that Eversource is a reliable source of information, but it does not provide any evidence or data to support this claim. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing massive waves pummeling a neighborhood in Brant Rock and stating that some families lit candles and used battery-operated lights while others cranked on their generators. This language is intended to evoke strong emotions in readers rather than providing objective information about the situation.
Eversource crews are working all night on the Cape and Martha's Vineyard to restore power as quickly as possible.
Bias
(85%)
The article contains a statement that implies the storm was mild to moderate. However, this contradicts other statements in the article such as 'nearly 23,000 lost power across the state' and 'fewer than 300 customers here in Massachusetts are still without power'. This creates a bias by presenting conflicting information.
Fewer than 300 customers here in Massachusetts are still without power
Nearly 23,000 lost power across the state
The storm was mild to moderate
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Interest (50%)
Todd Kazakiewich has a conflict of interest on the topics of power outages and generators as he is an owner of Generator Depot. He also has personal relationships with William Jones who may have influenced his reporting.
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The author Todd Kazakiewich has conflicts of interest on the topics of power outages and generators. He is a member of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) which was responsible for responding to the nor'easter that caused widespread damage in Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, including power outages. Additionally, he has financial ties with companies involved in the sale of generators.
The article mentions Todd Good who works at MEMA as well.
Todd Kazakiewich is a member of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) which was responsible for responding to the nor'easter that caused widespread damage in Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard, including power outages.
A nor'easter dumping as much as 2 inches of snow an hour in some spots closed schools, canceled flights and complicated life for much of the Northeast on Tuesday.
Central Park received 3.2 inches -the most in over two years- but less than half a foot or more that earlier forecasts had predicted.
The storm's southerly path also trimmed the totals for New England, but more than 13 inches fell in some places, including Orange County, N.Y., and parts of Connecticut.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that the storm will cause crippling snowfall when it did not. Secondly, the body of the article states that less snow than initially forecast fell for much of the region but then reports higher totals outside New York City which contradicts this statement.
The title implies that the storm will cause crippling snowfall when it did not.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when they mention the National Weather Service's snow totals in New York City and outside the city. They also use a dichotomous depiction by stating that the storm was something of a bust in Boston, while it caused problems elsewhere. Additionally, there is inflammatory rhetoric used when describing major snags for students logging on to remote learning.
The National Weather Service reported snow totals within New York City were lower than expected
More than 13 inches of snow fell in Fairfield County, Conn., and Orange County, N.Y.
Teachers and parents reported difficulty logging on to remote learning for students
Bias
(75%)
The article contains a few examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes white supremacists by describing them as 'celebrating' the reference to racist and antisemitic conspiracy theories. This is an example of religious bias.
> A nor’easter dumping as much as 2 inches of snow an hour in some spots closed schools, canceled flights and complicated life for much of the Northeast on Tuesday.
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Conflicts
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Interest (0%)
The article is written by Judson Jones, Camille Baker and Mike Ives. The authors have a conflict of interest on the topic of New York City public schools as they are reporting on IBM authentication services which could be seen as promoting their own company.
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The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses IBM authentication services and New York City public schools which could be seen as a potential conflict of interest for Judson Jones who is an employee at IBM.
The Valentine's Day winter snow storm is here in NYC
Public transportation, including the subway and buses, are dealing with delays due to the snowstorm
Some trains on the express track have been stored underground to safeguard them from the weather
Local trains are running with delays while some specific lines may not be available
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
Of
Publication
Deception
(30%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'nuisance' and 'not looking so pretty', which are exaggerations meant to create a negative impression of public transportation during the winter storm. Secondly, the author quotes an X post by NYCT Subway that states some trains are being stored underground on express tracks, but fails to mention that this is done for safety reasons and does not necessarily mean those specific lines will be unavailable. Thirdly, the article implies that buses run on snow-filled streets which may cause delays, but it doesn't provide any information about how long the storm will last or if there are plans in place to clear the roads. Lastly, the author uses emotional manipulation by suggesting that staying home with a cup of hot coffee and an endless Netflix queue is preferable over venturing out during a snowstorm.
The much-anticipated Valentine's Day winter snow storm is here
public transportation is dealing with a lot today, so expect delays to cause problems all around.
Fallacies
(75%)
The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the MTA website is a good place to check out the situation without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Additionally, the author quotes an X post from NYCT Subway as their source of information but does not provide any further details about who made the post or its credibility. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric by stating that public transportation is dealing with a lot today and suggesting that it's not looking pretty at the moment, without providing any evidence to support these claims.
The MTA website is a good place to check out the situation.
Bias
(70%)
The article contains examples of ideological bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by saying 'given the fluidity of the situation' and 'we suggest staying home with a cup of hot coffee and an endless Netflix queue on hand'. This implies that those who venture outdoors are making a poor decision, which is not necessarily true. Additionally, the author uses language like 'not looking so pretty at the moment' to depict one side as negative while not providing any evidence for this claim.
given the fluidity of the situation
not looking so pretty at the moment
we suggest staying home with a cup of hot coffee and an endless Netflix queue on hand
