Latest Fact-Checks In New York

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Brad Holyman-Sigal
Brad Holyman-Sigal
stated on February 26, 2024 a press release
“Nearly a quarter million birds in New York City, and more than one billion across the country, die each year from collisions with buildings.”
Mostly True
By Jefrey Canova, Ciaran Conneely • March 24, 2024
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on March 18, 2024 a Truth Social post
The $454 million bond is “unprecedented, and practically impossible for ANY Company.”
Mostly False
By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman • March 22, 2024
Viral image
Viral image
stated on March 17, 2024 a Facebook post
Image shows “chaos unfolds on Senate floor — Chuck Schumer rushes out.”
False
March 21, 2024
Patrick Burke
Patrick Burke
stated on March 2, 2024 a press release
The Great Lakes account for “over 20% of the world’s freshwater and over 80% of North America’s freshwater.”
True
By David Scibilia • March 20, 2024
Jessica Ramos
Jessica Ramos
stated on February 6, 2024 a statement at a media event
“Half of the cities with the highest rates of child poverty are in” New York state.
False
By Claire Fisher, Rebecca Schneider • March 13, 2024
Instagram posts
Instagram posts
stated on January 30, 2024 a video
Video shows Erewhon grocery store in Brooklyn.
Pants on Fire!
March 8, 2024
Elise Stefanik
Elise Stefanik
stated on January 28, 2024 a television interview
“We’ve seen an 800% increase in the Swanton sector, which is the part of the northern border that I represent, in illegal crossings.”
True
By Jill Terreri Ramos • February 23, 2024
Instagram posts
Instagram posts
stated on February 20, 2024 Instagram posts
Migrants in New York City are receiving prepaid debit cards with up to $10,000 and no restrictions.
False
February 22, 2024
Linda Rosenthal
Linda Rosenthal
stated on February 6, 2024 a quote in a news article
“Each year, more than $1 billion is stolen from” workers in New York state through wage theft.
Mostly True
By Jefrey Canova, Ciaran Conneely • February 21, 2024
George Borrello
George Borrello
stated on February 5, 2024 a post on X
“NYC will give $1,000 taxpayer-funded credit cards to migrants.”
Half-True
By Mary McNaughton, Delainey Muscato • February 21, 2024
Charles Schumer
Charles Schumer
stated on January 29, 2024 a press release
“TSA found with metal detectors nearly 7,000 firearms at airports last year — an all-time high.”
Mostly True
By David Scibilia • February 21, 2024
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
stated on February 16, 2024 a statement to the media
President Joe Biden “directed New York AG Witch Hunt” into Donald Trump’s real estate.
False
By Amy Sherman, Louis Jacobson • February 20, 2024
Kirsten Gillibrand
Kirsten Gillibrand
stated on February 3, 2024 a newsletter for constituents
“Marijuana is currently classified in the same category of drugs as heroin and a more dangerous category than fentanyl or cocaine.”
True
By Conor Amendola, Brooke Johnpier • February 20, 2024
Nick LaLota
Nick LaLota
stated on November 18, 2023 a social media post
Under New York’s Clean Slate Act “violent crimes … will now be automatically sealed after a set time - like they never happened.”
Mostly False
By Jill Terreri Ramos • January 1, 2024
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on November 22, 2023 una publicación en Facebook
"Ataque terrorista islámico confirmado cerca de la frontera con Canadá en el puente del Arco Iris en las cataratas del Niágara".
False
By Loreben Tuquero • November 29, 2023
Social Media
Social Media
stated on November 22, 2023 social media posts
“Terrorist attack confirmed” in Niagara Falls, New York.
False
By Loreben Tuquero • November 27, 2023
Instagram posts
Instagram posts
stated on November 14, 2023 an Instagram post
Billboard in New York City shows “Stand with Israel” ad replacing “Stand with Ukraine” ad.
False
November 17, 2023
TikTok posts
TikTok posts
stated on November 3, 2023 a TikTok post
A “B-2 stealth bomber seen over New York” means “Hezbollah may declare war on Israel.”
Pants on Fire!
November 10, 2023
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on November 8, 2023 a video
New York’s fraud case against Trump “has nothing to do with his home in Mar-a-Lago.”
False
By Madison Czopek • November 10, 2023
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on October 30, 2023 a Facebook post
New York Attorney General Letitia James said President Joe Biden “is an embarrassment to all that we stand for.”
False
November 8, 2023
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