Spectrum News NY1

Spectrum News NY1 is a local news network that aims to provide unbiased coverage of New York City. The network focuses on in-depth reporting of issues affecting New Yorkers, including politics, transit, and weather. However, the articles sometimes exhibit selective reporting, contradictions, conflicts of interest, and deceptiveness.

85%

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 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 its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The articles contain instances of selective reporting, where certain information is highlighted while omitting relevant context or contrasting information.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • The articles contain instances where the news outlet's reporting may be influenced by financial or personal connections to the subjects covered, such as reporting on legislation that could impact the organization's operations.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are instances of contradictory information in the articles, such as conflicting reports on the reasons behind funding pauses and differing accounts of incidents involving public figures.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The articles occasionally employ deceptive practices, such as sensationalist language and omitting key context or statistics to manipulate readers' perceptions.

Recent Articles

  • Historic Defeat: George Latimer Unseats Jamaal Bowman in NY's 16th Congressional District Race, Marking First Loss for a Squad Member and Democratic Socialist

    Historic Defeat: George Latimer Unseats Jamaal Bowman in NY's 16th Congressional District Race, Marking First Loss for a Squad Member and Democratic Socialist

    Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 In the historic 2024 New York 16th Congressional District primary, George Latimer defeated Jamaal Bowman, marking the first loss for a progressive House member and the first Black representative. The race centered on Israel's Gaza conflict and democratic socialism. Pro-Israel groups spent over $16 million to support Latimer in the most expensive House primary ever, leading to Bowman's defeat despite intervention from national progressives.
  • George Latimer Defeats Jamaal Bowman in NY Primary, Lauren Boebert Wins GOP Contest: A Look at Two Contentious Races

    George Latimer Defeats Jamaal Bowman in NY Primary, Lauren Boebert Wins GOP Contest: A Look at Two Contentious Races

    Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 In the 2024 New York primary elections, George Latimer defeated incumbent Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic race for New York's 16th Congressional District. Meanwhile, Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert won her party's contest in Colorado's 4th Congressional District. The primaries between Bowman and Latimer were contentious, with accusations of racism and antisemitism exchanged. The most expensive House primary in history, it attracted significant attention. Boebert shifted districts following a close general election result in 2022 to run in the more Republican-friendly Colorado 4th Congressional District.
  • New York Court Upholds Gag Order Against Trump in Criminal Case, Leaving Him Silenced

    New York Court Upholds Gag Order Against Trump in Criminal Case, Leaving Him Silenced

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 New York's highest court denies Trump's appeal on gag order in hush money case, leaving it in effect. Trump fined $10,000 for contempt after violating the order 10 times. The Manhattan DA argues Trump has a history of threatening remarks towards trial participants. Trump was convicted of business fraud related to Stormy Daniels payments and vows to appeal.
  • UN Development Specialist Garry Conille Appointed as New Prime Minister of Haiti Amidst Ongoing Gang Violence and Preparations for Multinational Security Support Mission

    UN Development Specialist Garry Conille Appointed as New Prime Minister of Haiti Amidst Ongoing Gang Violence and Preparations for Multinational Security Support Mission

    Broke On: Sunday, 02 June 2024 UN Development Specialist Garry Conille named new Haiti prime minister amidst ongoing gang violence and preparations for a Multinational Security Support mission. Conille, who previously served as Haiti's prime minister and UNICEF regional director, takes up the post with elections on the horizon.
  • New York's Congestion Pricing Plan Paused Indefinitely: Unintended Consequences and Funding Uncertainty

    New York's Congestion Pricing Plan Paused Indefinitely: Unintended Consequences and Funding Uncertainty

    Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 New York Governor Kathy Hochul has paused the congestion pricing plan for NYC indefinitely, citing economic concerns and opposition from New Yorkers. The tolls aimed to generate $1 billion for MTA's operations and infrastructure projects but their pause leaves these projects in limbo.
  • Mayor Adams Offers $5,000 Reward for Info on Central Park Memorial Vandals

    Mayor Adams Offers $5,000 Reward for Info on Central Park Memorial Vandals

    Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 New York City Mayor Eric Adams denounced protesters for vandalizing two war memorials in Central Park, including burning an American flag and defacing them with graffiti. In response, Adams offered a combined $15,000 reward for catching those responsible. The incidents occurred during pro-Palestinian protests and marked the latest in a series of unrest in the city since the Israel-Hamas war began.
  • New York City Sees Surge in Mpox Cases: Urgent Call for Vaccination and Vigilance

    New York City Sees Surge in Mpox Cases: Urgent Call for Vaccination and Vigilance

    Broke On: Sunday, 05 May 2024 New York City experiences a surge in mpox cases, predominantly affecting men who have sex with men and the unvaccinated. Health officials urge vigilance and increased vaccination to prevent severe disease, particularly during summer months. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the JYNNEOS vaccine for those at risk of exposure.
  • Subway Crime Surges: Additional Resources Deployed to Combat the Problem Effectively

    Subway Crime Surges: Additional Resources Deployed to Combat the Problem Effectively

    Broke On: Friday, 08 March 2024 Subway crime has led to increased resources, including National Guard members and MTA police officers. However, critics argue that these measures are not enough.

  • Hunter Biden Faces New Criminal Charges in Federal Court

    Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 Hunter Biden is facing new criminal charges in federal court in Los Angeles. The special counsel investigating Hunter Biden has employed a grand jury in Los Angeles as part of the investigation. Prosecutors are opposing Hunter Biden's attempt to subpoena documents from Donald Trump and former Justice Department officials in his firearms case.

  • US Life Expectancy Increases in 2022, Yet Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

    Broke On: Wednesday, 29 November 2023 Life expectancy in the US increased by 1.1 years in 2022, primarily due to a decrease in COVID-19 related mortality. The number of U.S. suicides reached an all-time high last year, and drug overdose deaths also saw a slight increase. Racial and ethnic disparities in life expectancy persisted, with American Indian and Alaska Native individuals having a life expectancy of 67.9 years, more than 16 years less than Asian Americans and roughly a decade less than white Americans.