Editorial Policy

New York Policy — Editorial Standards Last updated: September 2026

New York Policy exists to help readers understand the people, policies, decisions, and events shaping the United States and the world. These standards describe how we report, verify, and correct our work, and how we handle the use of technology — including AI — in that process.

1. Accuracy and Fact-Checking

Accuracy is our highest editorial priority.

Before publication, writers and editors verify factual claims against reliable, authoritative sources — government agencies, official records, academic research, recognized institutions, public data, court documents, and reputable news organizations.
We clearly distinguish factual reporting from analysis, commentary, and opinion.
When information is uncertain, developing, or disputed, we say so explicitly rather than presenting it as settled fact.

2. Sources

We prioritize primary sources — original documents, government data, academic research, and official statements — and link to them directly when possible so readers can verify claims themselves.
Anonymous or confidential sources are used only when the information is important, cannot reasonably be obtained on the record, and the source’s reliability has been independently assessed by an editor.
We do not knowingly publish fabricated sources, quotations, statistics, or events, whether human- or AI-generated.

3. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions — topics, headlines, framing, and conclusions — are made independently of advertisers, sponsors, and commercial partners.
Sponsored or promotional content is clearly labeled as such and produced separately from editorial content.
Staff and contributors do not accept payment, gifts, or favors that could compromise, or appear to compromise, editorial independence.

4. Fairness and Balance

We present political, social, and policy-related subjects in their proper context and represent relevant perspectives fairly.
Fairness does not require equal space for every viewpoint. The weight given to a claim or perspective reflects the strength of the evidence, its relevance, and its significance to the story — not an artificial balance between “sides.”
We avoid framing that is deliberately misleading or sensationalized.

5. Corrections

When we identify a factual error, we correct it promptly.
Minor corrections (typos, small factual slips that don’t affect the story’s meaning) are fixed without a formal note.
Significant corrections (errors that affect a reader’s understanding of the story) are noted transparently within the article, along with what changed and when.
Readers who believe an article contains an error are encouraged to contact us with specific details and supporting evidence for review.

6. Updates and Developing Stories

For stories that continue to develop, we may update the original article as significant new, verified information becomes available.
Substantial updates are noted with a timestamp so readers can track how a story has evolved.
Updates preserve the accuracy and context of the original reporting rather than silently overwriting it.

7. Opinion and Analysis

Opinion and analysis pieces are clearly labeled and visually distinguished from news reporting.
These pieces represent interpretation or perspective, grounded in fact, but should not be mistaken for independently fact.

8. Headlines

Headlines accurately represent the substance of the article.
We use engaging headlines to draw readers in, but not ones that materially misrepresent the story’s content or conclusions.

9. Use of Artificial Intelligence

AI tools may assist with research, organization, editing, transcription, or drafting support.
AI-assisted output does not bypass editorial review: all published content is reviewed by a human editor for accuracy, sourcing, relevance, and compliance with these standards before publication.
We do not knowingly publish AI-fabricated facts, quotations, sources, images, or events.
Where AI has played a material role in producing an article’s content (beyond routine editing assistance), that use is disclosed to readers.

10. Conflicts of Interest

Writers and contributors disclose relevant financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could reasonably affect the credibility or perceived independence of their work.
Where a conflict is significant, we disclose it to readers directly or reassign the story to another writer.

11. Respect for Readers

We aim to give readers context, not just headlines — helping them understand why a story matters, not only what happened.
We present information clearly and without unnecessary sensationalism.

12. Corrections, Questions, and Feedback

We welcome corrections, questions, and constructive feedback.
To report a possible error, contact us with the article in question and the specific details or evidence supporting your concern.
Our editorial team reviews credible correction requests and makes changes when warranted, per Section 5.

New York Policy reviews and updates these standards periodically as our publication grows. Substantive changes to this policy will be dated and noted above.