Emma G.

Emma G. Fitzsimmons is the City Hall Bureau Chief for The New York Times, covering Mayor Eric Adams and his administration. She has been in this position since 2019 and previously covered New York City's subway and bus network, as well as the taxi industry and breaking news. Emma also worked in the Chicago bureau reporting on the Midwest before joining The Times in 2009 from the Chicago Tribune. She is dedicated to accurate reporting, treating people fairly, and adhering to strict ethical standards.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/emma-g-fitzsimmons

75%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The author has a slight bias towards highlighting criticisms and negative aspects of Mayor Eric Adams' administration.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author has noted that some critics have questioned if the scrutiny of the Adams administration might be racially motivated, but no direct conflicts of interest have been identified.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The author has also pointed out inconsistencies in the reporting of events, such as the killing of a police officer and a fatal push on the subway being used to underscore challenges faced by Mayor Adams.
  • The author has found contradictions in the mayor's stance on public safety and his administration's treatment of migrants.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The author has identified instances where the reporting may be misleading or deceptive, such as the title of an article implying that Mayor Adams joined a police raid to expose a migrant crime ring when he was not involved with any of the investigations or evidence gathering.

Recent Articles

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander Announces Challenge to Mayor Eric Adams in Democratic Primary

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander Announces Challenge to Mayor Eric Adams in Democratic Primary

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, a prominent progressive figure, challenges Mayor Eric Adams in the Democratic primary for mayor. Lander criticizes Adams' management and calls for his replacement.
Two Tragic Events Shake New York City: Police Officer Shot, Man Pushed into Subway Train's Path

Two Tragic Events Shake New York City: Police Officer Shot, Man Pushed into Subway Train's Path

Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 On March 26th in New York City, a police officer was shot at point-blank range while on duty and a man fatally pushed into the path of a subway train during an unprovoked attack.
Migrant Crime Wave Sweeps Through New York City: Cellphone and Purses Snatched by Sophisticated Criminal Enterprise Operating from Bronx Apartment

Migrant Crime Wave Sweeps Through New York City: Cellphone and Purses Snatched by Sophisticated Criminal Enterprise Operating from Bronx Apartment

Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024 A sophisticated criminal enterprise led by Victor Parra is responsible for a wave of moped and scooter thefts targeting women in New York City. The NYPD has arrested several members of the group, including Cleyber Andrade and Juan Uzcatgui.

FBI Raids Home of NYC Mayor's Key Fundraiser Amid Corruption Investigation

Broke On: Friday, 03 November 2023 The home of Brianna Suggs, a key fundraiser for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was raided by FBI agents. The raid comes amid scrutiny of Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign by the Manhattan district attorney's office over allegations that six donors attempted to buy political influence with concealed donations. The FBI's investigation is part of a broader corruption investigation into whether Adams' campaign conspired with the Turkish government to receive illegal donations.