Brian Niemietz

Brian Niemietz is a journalist who has been with the Daily News since July 2012. He works on the National News desk, covering breaking news, politics, crime, and celebrity. Prior to this role, he covered the nightlife beat for various New York City media outlets. His reporting focuses on topics such as criminal cases and high-profile events like the Grammy Awards.

Biography:  https://www.nydailynews.com/author/brian-niemietz/

64%

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

90%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no clear pattern of bias.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • There is no clear evidence of conflicts of interest in any of the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In the article about Killer Mike, there are contradictions regarding the altercation and its implications.
  • In the article about Peter Navarro, there is a contradiction regarding executive privilege.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The article about Killer Mike is deceptive in its portrayal of the events at the Grammy Awards.
  • The article about Peter Navarro contains misleading information about executive privilege and the results of the 2020 election.

Recent Articles

Stop & Shop Announces Closure of 32 Underperforming Stores in Northeast: Impact on New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island

Stop & Shop Announces Closure of 32 Underperforming Stores in Northeast: Impact on New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island

Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 Stop & Shop plans to close 32 underperforming stores across the Northeast US by November 2nd, citing increased competition from discount chains and big-box retailers as a factor. The company has completed over 190 store remodels focusing on customer experience, but some locations continue to underperform. Workers impacted by the closures will be offered other opportunities within the company.
Nicolas Cage's Son Weston Coppola Cage Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon: A Detailed Account

Nicolas Cage's Son Weston Coppola Cage Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon: A Detailed Account

Broke On: Sunday, 28 April 2024 Nicolas Cage's eldest son, Weston Coppola Cage, was arrested in July 2024 for assaulting two individuals with a deadly weapon following an altercation at a downtown Los Angeles apartment complex. The incident resulted in two counts of assault being filed against him and his release on bond.
Former Trump Advisor Sentenced to Prison for Contempt of Congress

Former Trump Advisor Sentenced to Prison for Contempt of Congress

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Former senior adviser to President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison on Tuesday for contempt of Congress. He had refused to comply with subpoenas from the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol and claimed that he was protected by executive privilege.
Rapper Killer Mike Arrested on Battery Charge Following Grammys Win

Rapper Killer Mike Arrested on Battery Charge Following Grammys Win

Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024 Rapper Killer Mike was arrested on Sunday after winning three Grammy Awards earlier in the afternoon. He faced a battery charge that could result in either a fine up to $2,000 or six months behind bars under California's penal code.