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New York Citizens Audit
New York Citizens Audit
stated on August 25, 2023 a report
A discrepancy in the number of ballots and voters in the 2022 general election in New York “appears to be a federal crime.”
False
By Jill Terreri Ramos • October 29, 2023
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stated on October 24, 2023 an Instagram post
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer “is a dual Israeli citizen.”
False
October 27, 2023
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Instagram posts
stated on September 20, 2023 an Instagram post
New York City is spraying unsafe pesticides to combat West Nile virus.
False
September 29, 2023
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Instagram posts
stated on September 24, 2023 an Instagram post
“Donald Trump exposes why 9/11 was an inside job.”
False
September 28, 2023
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stated on September 22, 2023 an Instagram post
A greeting message for Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said “Glory to Urine.”
False
September 27, 2023
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Instagram posts
stated on September 17, 2023 an Instagram post
Video shows New York City police “arrest two young people for sleeping on concrete blocks.”
False
September 21, 2023
Nicole Malliotakis
Nicole Malliotakis
stated on July 14, 2023 a radio interview
“You can work at some McDonald’s in this country for more money than … signing up for the military.”
Half-True
By Jill Terreri Ramos • July 28, 2023
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Facebook posts
stated on June 18, 2023 a Facebook post
Recent haze in New York City was caused by “Bill Gates’ sun-dimming technology.”
False
June 21, 2023
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stated on May 20, 2023 on social media
A printer error in Nassau County, New York, turned every registered voter Democratic.
Mostly False
By Conor Amendola • June 19, 2023
Nick LaLota
Nick LaLota
stated on March 29, 2023 a press release
“For every dollar in federal taxes my constituents pay, we get a mere 93 cents back.”
Mostly True
By Cameron Carr • June 19, 2023
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Instagram posts
stated on June 8, 2023 an Instagram post
“The United Nations replaces all 193 country flags with LGBT flags.”
False
June 16, 2023
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Instagram posts
stated on June 4, 2023 an Instagram post
Former President Donald Trump rescued deformed children who were born into sex slavery in tunnels under Central Park in New York.
Pants on Fire!
June 14, 2023
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Instagram posts
stated on May 20, 2023 an Instagram post
"NYC mayor plans to track and limit meat and dairy."
Mostly False
May 25, 2023
Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul
stated on May 9, 2023 a news conference
The New York state budget covers 96% of eligible preschoolers
Mostly True
By Jill Terreri Ramos • May 18, 2023
Charles Schumer
Charles Schumer
stated on March 28, 2023 a Senate floor speech
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is preventing military promotions “because he objects to women within the military getting access to reproductive care.”
Half-True
By Mary McNaughton • May 4, 2023
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Facebook posts
stated on March 1, 2023 a social media post
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants “quarantine camps” and “imprisonment” if you’re suspected of having a disease.
Pants on Fire!
By Jill Terreri Ramos • April 29, 2023
Paul Tonko
Paul Tonko
stated on March 20, 2023 a press release
“Individuals released from incarceration are 129 times more likely to die of a drug overdose during the first two weeks after release.”
Half-True
By Conor Amendola • April 26, 2023
Kirsten Gillibrand
Kirsten Gillibrand
stated on March 20, 2023 a speech at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
“Many law enforcement agencies didn’t submit their (hate crime) data to the FBI.”
True
By Cameron Carr • April 25, 2023
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Facebook posts
stated on April 6, 2023 a Facebook post
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg “has been arrested.”
Pants on Fire!
April 14, 2023
Ron DeSantis
Ron DeSantis
stated on March 20, 2023 a news conference
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg “has downgraded over 50% of the felonies to misdemeanors.”
True
By Jill Terreri Ramos • April 8, 2023
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