News 12 Long Island

News 12 Long Island is a local news service providing 24-hour access to local breaking news, traffic, weather, sports and more for residents of Nassau and Suffolk Counties in New York. The channel has received numerous industry and community awards since its launch in 1986. The primary topics covered by the articles include local news on events such as Dengue warnings, investigations into serial killers, changes in pharmacy pricing, state police searches related to cases, and weather updates.

84%

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

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Approximately one in four dengue infections are symptomatic, with symptoms beginning within 5-10 days
  • At least 41 New Jersey residents have contracted dengue fever this summer.
  • Dengue is a risk in parts of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
  • No vaccines recommended for travelers or those without previous infection
  • There is no specific medicine to treat dengue; most people recover after a week.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • TODAY: Cloudy and breezy with morning rain showers changing to a mix and snow showers around lunch time.

Recent Articles

  • Record-Breaking Number of Dengue Fever Cases in New Jersey and Illinois: What Travelers Need to Know

    Record-Breaking Number of Dengue Fever Cases in New Jersey and Illinois: What Travelers Need to Know

    Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 At least 68 Americans in New Jersey and Illinois have been infected with dengue fever after traveling to areas with known virus transmission, according to the CDC. With over 9.7 million reported cases in the Americas this year, dengue fever is experiencing a record-breaking surge. The mosquito-borne virus can cause symptoms such as fever, nausea, and joint pain but currently has no treatment or cure. Prevention includes avoiding mosquito bites and controlling their population growth.
  • 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.
  • Walgreens Joins Competitors in Cutting Prices on 1,500 Items Amidst Consumer Struggles with Inflation

    Walgreens Joins Competitors in Cutting Prices on 1,500 Items Amidst Consumer Struggles with Inflation

    Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Walgreens reduces prices on over 1,500 items in response to inflation and consumer pressure, following competitors like Target, Walmart, and Amazon. Essentials such as One A Day gummy vitamins and Nice! sour cream potato chips see price drops.
  • Massapequa Park Resident Rex Heuermann's Home Searched Again in Connection to Gilgo Beach Serial Killings

    Massapequa Park Resident Rex Heuermann's Home Searched Again in Connection to Gilgo Beach Serial Killings

    Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024 Long Island police search Massapequa Park home of suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann for potential evidence in Gilgo Beach murders of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello. Heuermann faces six counts of murder but is not a suspect in other deaths. Police spent two weeks at his home last year and returned recently after K-9s were seen digging in Manorville.
  • Powerful Storm System Brings Heavy Rain and Snow to Multiple Regions in the US

    Powerful Storm System Brings Heavy Rain and Snow to Multiple Regions in the US

    Broke On: Sunday, 07 January 2024
      A powerful storm system is bringing heavy rain and snow to multiple regions across the US. The first wave of extreme weather conditions began on Tuesday morning in Oregon and Washington, with high surf along California's coast before dumping precipitation over a large swath of the West. Another cross-country storm is expected to bring heavy rain and snow once again.