Rocco Parascandola,

Rocco Parascandola is an experienced journalist who has been covering crime and criminal justice issues for the New York Daily News since 2009. As the Police Bureau Chief, he provides comprehensive coverage of law enforcement matters in New York City and beyond. Parascandola has won various journalism awards throughout his 32-year career, which includes stints at New York Newsday and the New York Post. He is also the author of 'Gunz and God: The Life of an NYPD Undercover'.

Biography:  https://www.nydailynews.com/author/rocco-parascandola/

69%

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

83%

Examples:

  • During a Tuesday press conference at the One Hundred Seventh Infantry Memorial, Adams condemned the vandalism and called the protestors who defaced the memorials 'cowards'.
  • The group continued down Fifth Ave. to E. 59th St. where they trashed the General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument in the southeast corner of Central Park.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Among those taken into custody was Parra's lead tech guy, who hacks into the stolen phones.
  • In Parra's scheme, when the looted accounts were empty or victims put holds on their accounts, he shipped the phones to Colombia to be reprogrammed.

Contradictions

83%

Examples:

  • The crew is responsible for at least 62 thefts involving hacked financial data in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The article states that the robbery ring includes a number of migrants but does not specify how many are part of the group. This information is important as it could impact public perception and treatment towards migrants.

Recent Articles

Former President Trump's Gun License Suspended, Expected to be Revoked after Felony Conviction

Former President Trump's Gun License Suspended, Expected to be Revoked after Felony Conviction

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 Former President Donald Trump's New York gun license is set to be revoked following his historic conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Upon indictment, the NYPD suspended Trump's license and he faces illegal possession charges under state and federal law for being a convicted felon. Trump, who has been under Secret Service protection since 2015, was convicted in a hush money trial related to Stormy Daniels.
Met Gala 2024: Politics and Protests Failed to Disrupt the Spectacle of Wealth and Fashion

Met Gala 2024: Politics and Protests Failed to Disrupt the Spectacle of Wealth and Fashion

Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 Amidst planned protests and political unrest, the 2024 Met Gala continued with its extravagant display of wealth and fashion. Protests near Fifth Avenue resulted in over 27 arrests, including a serial protester vandalizing historic memorials and burning American flags.
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.