Tim Balk

Tim Balk covers state, national and city politics at the New York Daily News. He also reports on Broadway. N.Y. Gov. Hochul to propose $233B budget with $2.4B for migrants January 16, 2024 at 10:39 a.m. The number, a sum that figures to drop sharp criticism from Republicans, would match NY’s commitment in the current budget cycle. Vivek Ramaswamy drops out of 2024 presidential race on Iowa Caucus night January 16, 2024 at 12:25 a.m. Vivek Ramaswamy, the conspiracy-loving biotech bigwig who made an impression on the 2024 presidential with bombastic debate performances, is dropping out of the race, his campaign said Tuesday night. SUBSCRIBER ONLY Emmys: How to watch, what to know, who’s the host January 14, 2024 at 4:39 p.m. The awards show, which celebrates the best in TV and streaming each year, was initially scheduled to take place in September. But organizers pushed the date back due to strikes... SUBSCRIBER ONLY New York Gov. Hochul to unveil state budget proposal on Tuesday

12%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

10%

Examples:

  • The article refers to the situation with migrants as a 'migrant crisis'
  • The author implies that the migrant crisis is a result of the actions of individual politicians, rather than systemic issues such as poverty, inequality, and political instability in the countries from which migrants are fleeing.
  • The author uses language that dehumanizes and demonizes migrants by referring to their actions as an 'asylum seeker challenge'.

Conflicts of Interest

15%

Examples:

  • Chris Christie has taunted Donald Trump more than any candidate in the GOP primary field
  • Vivek Ramaswamy is a conspiracy-loving biotech bigwig who made an impression on the 2024 presidential with bombastic debate performances

Contradictions

15%

Examples:

  • Chris Christie drops from 2024 presidential race, ending anti-Trump run
  • The author implies that the migrant crisis is a result of the actions of individual politicians
  • Vivek Ramaswamy drops out of 2024 presidential race on Iowa Caucus night

Deceptions

15%

Examples:

  • Gov. Hochul took a cautious approach to her State of the State address Tuesday & quoted Taylor Swift.
  • The awards show, which celebrates the best in TV and streaming each year, was initially scheduled to take place in September. But organizers pushed the date back due to strikes
  • The proposal comes after a year in which battery-driven devices caused an alarming number of ferocious fires in New York City.

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Democratic Concerns Over Biden's Debate Performance: Calls for Withdrawal and Uncertain Succession Plans

Democratic Concerns Over Biden's Debate Performance: Calls for Withdrawal and Uncertain Succession Plans

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 Democratic concerns over President Joe Biden's debate performance and acuity have led some lawmakers to call for his withdrawal from the race, but historical precedent and party rules make a change difficult. With the upcoming election against Donald Trump looming, Democrats fear the consequences of a second Trump presidency.
Governor Hochul Proposes $233 Billion Budget for Upcoming Fiscal Year, Including $1.9 Billion for New York City's Migrant Crisis

Governor Hochul Proposes $233 Billion Budget for Upcoming Fiscal Year, Including $1.9 Billion for New York City's Migrant Crisis

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 Governor Kathy Hochul is set to propose a $233 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, an increase of about 2% from the current budget. The proposal includes at least $1.9 billion over two years specifically for New York City's migrant crisis, on top of approximately $2 billion committed last year to help bail out the city as it grapples with financial costs associated with caring for waves of migrants.
New York City Places Restrictions on Charter Buses Bringing Migrants from Texas

New York City Places Restrictions on Charter Buses Bringing Migrants from Texas

Broke On: Wednesday, 27 December 2023 New York City has placed restrictions on charter buses from Texas bringing migrants to the city. The order requires buses to provide 32 hours advance notice of their arrival and limits the times of day at which migrants can be dropped off. Companies that violate the executive order face class B misdemeanor charges, which could result in three months in jail and a $500 fine for individuals and a $2,000 fine for corporations. 14 busloads of migrants arrived from Texas in a single night last week, the highest total recorded since the spring of 2022. New York City has processed more than 160,000 migrants since then, many of them from Venezuela. Some 70,000 remain in the city's care, according to the mayor's office. The order is aimed squarely at Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas, who recently acknowledged having sent 25,000 migrants to New York City.