WPIX-TV (PIX11)

WPIX-TV (PIX11) is a news station founded in 1948 and currently operated by Nexstar Media Group after being bought in 2020. It has been honored with numerous awards for excellence in reporting and news coverage. The station covers a variety of topics, including local news, politics, crime, health issues and sports. PIX11 has a history of groundbreaking primetime programming and event coverage. The site features articles on current events in New York City and surrounding areas.

90%

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

90%

Examples:

  • Bias found in reporting on pro-Palestinian protests and Donald Trump campaign rally.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • Conflicts of interest found due to ownership by Nexstar Media Group and past ownership by Tribune Broadcasting and E.W. Scripps.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • Contradictions found in reporting on COVID hospitalizations and details of a crime.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • Deception found in reporting on COVID hospitalizations.

Recent Articles

  • Brooklyn Museum Protest: Within Our Lifetime's De-Occupation Leads to Arrests, Damaged Artwork, and Controversy

    Brooklyn Museum Protest: Within Our Lifetime's De-Occupation Leads to Arrests, Damaged Artwork, and Controversy

    Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 On June 1, 2024, the Brooklyn Museum was occupied by pro-Palestinian protestors demanding disclosure and divestment from Israel's military actions in Gaza. Dozens were arrested, including Within Our Lifetime chair Nerdeen Kiswani, who reportedly had her hijab ripped off during arrest. Protests disrupted museum operations and caused damage to artwork. Ongoing protests against Israel's actions in Gaza have sparked controversy and criticism for their disruptive nature.
  • Discovering Apex: The Largest and Most Complete Stegosaurus Fossil Ever Found

    Discovering Apex: The Largest and Most Complete Stegosaurus Fossil Ever Found

    Broke On: Monday, 29 May 2023 In Dinosaur, Colorado, commercial paleontologist Jason Cooper discovered the largest and most complete Stegosaurus fossil ever found in 2023. Named 'Apex,' this 11.5-foot-tall, 27-foot-long, and 6-foot-wide skeleton was approximately 70% complete and estimated to be worth between $4 million and $6 million upon auction at Sotheby's in July 2024. Found in the Morrison Formation during a boulder shift, Apex made headlines as a significant milestone in paleontology.
  • Former President Trump to Hold Rally in South Bronx, Sparking Mixed Reactions

    Former President Trump to Hold Rally in South Bronx, Sparking Mixed Reactions

    Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Former President Donald Trump to hold rally in South Bronx, NY on Thursday, focusing on economy, crime and immigration. Area's predominantly Hispanic and Black population reacts with mixed feelings. Democrats plan counter-demonstration while Bodega Association and National Supermarket Association support event.
  • Man Charged with Rape, Strangulation after Allegedly Assaulting Unconscious Woman in Bronx, Leaving Her Dragged and Sexually Assaulted

    Man Charged with Rape, Strangulation after Allegedly Assaulting Unconscious Woman in Bronx, Leaving Her Dragged and Sexually Assaulted

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 39-year-old Kashaan Parks faces multiple charges, including rape and strangulation, after allegedly choking and dragging an unconscious woman with a belt before sexually assaulting her in the Bronx. The victim recognized her attacker due to his 'unusual teeth'. Parks has a history of public arrests and was recently living with his family in North Carolina before moving back to New York.
  • One Man Dead, Three Injured in Shooting by Suspects on Scooters in the Bronx

    One Man Dead, Three Injured in Shooting by Suspects on Scooters in the Bronx

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 A shooting in the Bronx left one man dead and three others injured on Tuesday evening. Four suspects on scooters approached a group of men at a corner, and two rear passengers pulled out guns, firing 10 rounds. The deceased victim was identified as a 29-year-old man. One person is in custody, but the motive behind the shooting remains under investigation. This tragic event comes amidst ongoing concerns regarding illegal scooters contributing to crime in the area, with over 9,500 confiscated citywide since January and 1,300 arrests in the Bronx alone.
  • Hospitals Across the US Implement Mask Rules Amid COVID-19 Surge and Flu Outbreaks

    Hospitals Across the US Implement Mask Rules Amid COVID-19 Surge and Flu Outbreaks

    Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024 The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in respiratory viruses, prompting many hospitals to require masks for visitors. Public hospitals in New York City have made mask rules mandatory due to the rise in cases of COVID-19, flu and RSV. Hospitals in California also require masks among patients and providers as well as Massachusetts and Illinois.