ABC News NYC Bureau

ABC News NYC Bureau is a news organization that provides coverage of local and national news events. The site features articles on a variety of topics including politics, crime, transportation issues, and entertainment. The reporting tends to have a slight left-leaning bias and occasionally contains contradictory information. There are no known conflicts of interest associated with the site.

91%

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 news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • ABC News NYC Bureau has a slight left-leaning bias in their reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The site has no known conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In another instance, contradictory information was provided regarding the number of people taken into custody following a stabbing incident in Times Square.
  • In one article, it was reported that Governor Kathy Hochul had directed the MTA to pause the implementation of congestion pricing indefinitely. However, in another article from a few days later, it was stated that congestion pricing in New York City has been indefinitely postponed.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, it was reported that Governor Kathy Hochul framed her decision to postpone congestion pricing as economic. However, the same article also mentioned that public transit advocates had championed the tolls as a way of raising billions of dollars for New York's beleaguered subway and commuter rail systems while reducing traffic in the city's streets.

Recent Articles

  • Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity: Trump's Criminal Cases and the Battle for Official Acts Recognition

    Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity: Trump's Criminal Cases and the Battle for Official Acts Recognition

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 The Supreme Court has ruled that presidents, including Donald Trump, have immunity from prosecution for their core constitutional powers. However, this immunity does not extend to private conduct or official acts under narrow circumstances. Trump's criminal hush money case in New York has been delayed due to the ruling, and he intends to argue for a dismissal based on executive privilege. The Supreme Court is currently examining which of Trump's alleged acts fall under exclusive presidential authority and are therefore immune from prosecution.
  • Four People, Including an NYPD Officer, Killed in Long Island Nail Salon Crash by Drunk Driver

    Four People, Including an NYPD Officer, Killed in Long Island Nail Salon Crash by Drunk Driver

    Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024 A drunken driver crashed his SUV into a Long Island nail salon, killing four people including an off-duty NYPD officer and three others. The incident occurred at around 4:30 p.m. in Deer Park, leaving nine others injured. Steven Schwally, 64, of Dix Hills was charged with driving while intoxicated and had previously pleaded guilty to a similar charge in 2014.
  • New York Primary: Jamaal Bowman vs George Latimer - A Tough Battle Over Israel and Party Direction

    New York Primary: Jamaal Bowman vs George Latimer - A Tough Battle Over Israel and Party Direction

    Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 In the NY primary on June 25th, Congressman Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer clash over Israel's role in Gaza conflict. Bowman advocates peace, while Latimer supports Israel's existence. The race has gained national attention due to external funding from AIPAC and high-profile endorsements. Their contrasting views on Israel could signal a shift in Democratic Party stance.
  • West Haven Father Allegedly Tries to Drown Two Young Children at the Beach: Quick Actions of Emergency Responders Save Lives

    West Haven Father Allegedly Tries to Drown Two Young Children at the Beach: Quick Actions of Emergency Responders Save Lives

    Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 A man, Romney Desronvil, allegedly tried to drown his two young children in the ocean at West Haven Beach on June 22, 2024. Officers from the West Haven Police Department and members of the West Shore Fire Department intervened and saved the children's lives before they were rushed to Yale New Haven Children's Hospital in critical condition. Desronvil was arrested at the scene and charged with attempted homicide and risk of injury.
  • Amtrak and NJ Transit Disruptions: 100-Year-Old Train Lines Cause Commuter Havoc Amidst Heat Wave and Infrastructure Issues

    Amtrak and NJ Transit Disruptions: 100-Year-Old Train Lines Cause Commuter Havoc Amidst Heat Wave and Infrastructure Issues

    Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Commuters in the Northeast US faced significant disruptions on Amtrak and NJ Transit due to infrastructure issues and extreme heat. A circuit breaker malfunction caused power losses, leading to delays and cancellations between New York City and Newark. NJ Transit also experienced overhead wire problems in Secaucus, suspending service into and out of New York Penn Station. The aging 100-year-old train lines have not received necessary investment, causing delays for commuters who face projected budget deficits for both Amtrak and NJ Transit. Despite recent fare increases, both agencies are seeking funding to address these issues.
  • 13-Year-Old Girl Raped in Kissena Corridor Park: Suspect Arrested Thanks to Community's Quick Action

    13-Year-Old Girl Raped in Kissena Corridor Park: Suspect Arrested Thanks to Community's Quick Action

    Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 A 13-year-old girl was raped in Kissena Corridor Park by Christian Inga from Ecuador on June 13, 2024. Witnesses recognized him from NYPD surveillance photos and detained him until police arrived. Inga, who had previously expressed a desire to leave due to a drug addiction, is facing multiple charges including rape and possession of a weapon.
  • Dornoch, Co-Owned by Retired MLB All-Star Jayson Werth, Wins Surprising Belmont Stakes Victory with Luis Saez

    Dornoch, Co-Owned by Retired MLB All-Star Jayson Werth, Wins Surprising Belmont Stakes Victory with Luis Saez

    Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 Retired MLB All-Star Jayson Werth and trainer Danny Gargan's co-owned Dornoch shocked the racing world with a 17-1 upset win at the 2024 Belmont Stakes, held at Saratoga Springs due to renovations. With jockey Luis Saez aboard, Dornoch defeated favorite Sierra Leone by a length and a half, marking Gargan and Saez's first Triple Crown victories.
  • New York's Congestion Pricing Pause: Impact on Transit Funding and Emissions Reduction

    New York's Congestion Pricing Pause: Impact on Transit Funding and Emissions Reduction

    Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 New York Governor Kathy Hochul paused the implementation of Manhattan's congestion pricing plan due to opposition from state senators and concerns about its impact on working- and middle-class families. The MTA projected $1 billion annual revenue from the tolls, intended for transportation repairs, upgrades, and emissions reduction. However, vocal critics argue that it would disproportionately affect residents in Long Island and Southern Brooklyn. The pause leaves the future of this first-in-the-nation plan uncertain.
  • New York Architect Rex Heuermann Charged with Murders of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla, Expanding Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Timeline

    New York Architect Rex Heuermann Charged with Murders of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla, Expanding Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Timeline

    Broke On: Friday, 01 January 1993 New York architect Rex Heuermann charged with murders of Jessica Taylor in 2011 and Sandra Costilla in 1993, expanding Gilgo Beach serial killings timeline by nearly two decades. DNA and phone records link Heuermann to victims; he pleaded not guilty and remains jailed.
  • New Evidence Leads to Additional Murder Charges for Gilgo Beach Suspect Rex Heuermann

    New Evidence Leads to Additional Murder Charges for Gilgo Beach Suspect Rex Heuermann

    Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann faces new murder charges, suspected of killing two more victims. Search of his home reveals wood-paneled walls removed from basement and over 280 firearms, some illegally possessed.