News 12 New Jersey

News 12 New Jersey is a local news service providing coverage of events in New Jersey. The channel focuses on breaking news, traffic, weather, sports and more for residents of the state. It is available to subscribers of Optimum Television, Xfinity, Spectrum and Service Electric. Since its launch in 1996, News 12 New Jersey has received numerous honors and awards including New York Emmy Awards, New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists Awards and Edward R. Murrow awards from the RTDNA. The channel is part of News 12 Networks, the first, largest and most watched regional news provider in the United States.

100%

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:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • Power outage occurred at both Amtrak and NJ Transit on Thursday afternoon.
  • Significant residual delays were expected after Amtrak service resumed.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Return to Hudson River in New York City: A Spectacular Annual Tradition Attracts Thousands

    Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Return to Hudson River in New York City: A Spectacular Annual Tradition Attracts Thousands

    Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 Thousands gathered along Manhattan's West Side Highway and across the river to witness the return of the Macy's 4th of July fireworks show to New York City's Hudson River. With 60,000 shells launched from barges between West 14th and West 34th Streets, spectators enjoyed a dazzling display visible from various locations. NYPD ensured safety with large presence and regulations for rooftop access.
  • 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.