UticaOD

UticaOD is a news site that primarily covers local news in Utica, New York. The site focuses on topics such as crime, politics, community events, and sports. Recent articles have reported on a vigil held for a 13-year-old boy who was fatally shot by police and the release of bodycam footage related to the incident. Other articles cover topics such as redevelopment projects in the area, local business news, and entertainment events like the Levitt AMP Utica Music Series. The site also includes obituaries and a crossword puzzle.

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

95%

Examples:

  • Anger rose from the crowd with shouts of 'No!' and attempts by some to calm the crowd down.
  • The mother said she doesn't want to be in the same room as killers.
  • Yells of indignation were heard by members of the crowd after learning that the three officers involved in the incident were placed on paid administrative leave during the course of the investigation, with one crowd member commenting how they're getting 'a paid vacation.'

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Anger rose from the crowd with shouts of 'No!' and attempts by some to calm the crowd down.
  • The mother said she doesn't want to be in the same room as killers.
  • Yells of indignation were heard by members of the crowd after learning that the three officers involved in the incident were placed on paid administrative leave during the course of the investigation, with one crowd member commenting how they're getting 'a paid vacation.'

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Nyah allegedly displayed what appeared to be a handgun during the chase.
  • Nyah and another boy were stopped by police due to descriptions matching suspects of an armed robbery and one jaywalking.
  • Nyah was taken to Wynn Hospital where he died from his injuries.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Anger rose from the crowd with shouts of 'No!' and attempts by some to calm the crowd down.
  • Myself and the translator had a conversation with the mother and her surrounding friends and family. She is not just distraught, she is grieving in the way that was shown downstairs.
  • The mother began yelling and screaming in her native language. A member of the community translated, saying 'She said she doesn't want to be in the same room as killers.'
  • What started as rumblings turned into screams from all sides as Utica Mayor Michael Galime, through the help of an interpreter, spoke to the mother and family of the 13-year-old boy.

Recent Articles

  • 13-Year-Old Nyah Mway Shot Dead by Police: Utica Community Demands Accountability After Justified Shooting of Karen Immigrant Boy Carrying Replica Gun

    13-Year-Old Nyah Mway Shot Dead by Police: Utica Community Demands Accountability After Justified Shooting of Karen Immigrant Boy Carrying Replica Gun

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 On June 28, 2024, in Utica, New York, 13-year-old Nyah Mway was shot and killed by police officers during a foot chase. Despite carrying a replica pellet gun that appeared to be a handgun, the shooting was ruled justified due to the officers' belief of imminent danger. The incident sparked outrage within the Karen immigrant community, leading to a candlelight vigil and ongoing investigations.
  • 13-Year-Old Nyah Mway Killed by Police: Community Demands Accountability After Fatal Shooting of Utica Boy

    13-Year-Old Nyah Mway Killed by Police: Community Demands Accountability After Fatal Shooting of Utica Boy

    Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024 In Utica, New York on June 29, 2024, a tragic shooting occurred when police officers Patrick Husnay, Bryce Patterson, and Andrew Citriniti fatally shot 13-year-old Nyah Mway during a foot chase. Initially believed to be armed with a handgun based on initial reports, it was later determined that Nyah possessed a pellet gun. The shooting ignited community outrage and investigations by the New York Attorney General Letitia James and local leaders due to concerns over bias in reporting and police actions towards minority communities.
  • 13-Year-Old Karen Refugee Shot Dead by Utica Police: Investigation Underway

    13-Year-Old Karen Refugee Shot Dead by Utica Police: Investigation Underway

    Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024 A 13-year-old Karen refugee, Nyah Mway, was fatally shot by a Utica police officer during a chase on June 28, 2024. The incident occurred after officers attempted to stop him and another person for an unclear reason. Nyah reportedly displayed what appeared to be a handgun but turned out to be a replica pellet gun. The shooting has sparked outrage within the Karen community, leading to a vigil, and is under investigation by the New York State Attorney General's Office.