Among large states, NY has lowest imprisonment rate
New York is "leading the nation with the lowest imprisonment rate of any large state”
Biden nominee explores idea of eliminating private accounts, does not demand it
“Biden’s banking nominee demands all ‘private bank accounts’ be eliminated”
No scientific basis for claims of ivermectin’s success in Uttar Pradesh, India
No new COVID-19 cases in Uttar Pradesh, India, due to use of ivermectin
Supply chain problems are real, not manufactured
Product shortages are manufactured; goods are stuck in warehouses.
Brown overstates Walton tax increase
“Three percent is not a modest tax increase, if you own a $100,000 home in the city of Buffalo, that means an extra $300 a…
No jail time for rapists? Walton hasn’t said that
“My opponent’s plan for people who commit sexual assault, sexual predators, is no jail time.”
Budget fluctuated for some city services, but no evidence of defunding
Under Mayor Byron Brown, “we’ve been defunding community centers, our pools were closed this summer, we’ve been defunding senior and youth services.”
In Buffalo, crime has fallen during Brown’s tenure
Before 2020, “crime had been falling, every year, year after year, in the city of Buffalo.”
Espaillat’s claim has some truth to it, though average benefits likely lower
“40% of jobs in this country pay less than the average unemployment check of $750/week.”
Claim from Giuliani on Covid-19 spread ‘wrong on every level’
"The one good thing about the antibodies if you’ve had it, is it actually is even better than the vaccine, and here's why. With the…
Police violence is a leading cause of death for young Black men, but it doesn’t top the list
“Law enforcement violence is the leading cause of death for young Black men and women in the US.”
Krueger overstates findings on marijuana legalization and youth usage
"In fact, the data coming in from some states that have legalized marijuana is that they actually see a decrease in use over time, particularly…