UticaOD

UticaOD is a local news website that covers events in Utica and the surrounding areas. The site provides coverage of various topics including crime, politics, and community events. The articles often include details about ongoing investigations or incidents involving law enforcement. While there are some contradictions in specific reports, the site appears to provide balanced reporting with no clear biases.

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:

  • The site appears to provide balanced reporting with no clear biases.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest were identified.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • There are some contradictions in the reports about the incident involving Nyah Mway, specifically regarding the object pointed at officers and the description of suspects for armed robbery and jaywalking.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The site does not seem to employ any deceptive practices.

Recent Articles

  • Five Tornadoes Strike New York: Historic Buildings Damaged, Thousands Without Power

    Five Tornadoes Strike New York: Historic Buildings Damaged, Thousands Without Power

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 On July 16, 2024, several major storms hit New York and upstate areas, causing extensive damage including destroyed buildings and downed power lines. At least five tornadoes were confirmed in Rome and surrounding areas, leaving thousands without power. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency as cleanup efforts begin.
  • 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.