Ethics Policy
Accuracy, Fairness, and Transparency at NY Newsly
At NY Newsly, we are committed to providing accurate, fair, and transparent news coverage. Our goal is to present truthful, balanced reporting on all aspects of a story.
Accuracy
We strive for the highest level of accuracy in our reporting. Our process includes:
- Double-checking facts and sources before publication
- Multiple rounds of editorial review
- Rigorous fact-checking at various stages of the editorial process
Despite our best efforts, we acknowledge that content may occasionally contain errors. In the rare event of a significant mistake, NY Newsly will promptly issue a correction, clarification, or editor’s note as appropriate.
Fairness
Fairness is a core value at NY Newsly. We ensure fairness by:
- Accurately representing our sources’ intentions
- Striving for balance in our tone and presentation
- Including all relevant details in our stories
- Avoiding misleading information or presentation
- Providing subjects of our reporting ample opportunity to respond to claims or assertions, especially in cases involving accusations
We believe that fair coverage must be complete, relevant, and honest.
Transparency
Trust is built on transparency. NY Newsly is committed to avoiding conflicts of interest:
- We do not accept payments or gifts from our news sources
- We refuse funding from governments, government-funded agencies, government officials, political parties, or representatives advocating for controversial positions
- Our reporters and editors are prohibited from accepting compensation or gifts from subjects of their reporting
NY Newsly also values proper attribution for content on our website. We use anonymous sources only as a last resort and with explicit permission from the editor-in-chief. In such cases, reporters and editors must be prepared to justify the source’s credibility and necessity.