LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate ABC7 New York Least Biased based on balanced story selection and minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1947, WABC-TV is the flagship station of the ABC television network, licensed to New York, New York, United States. ABC7NY.com is the associated website that provides news, weather, and sports for the New York City Metropolitan region.
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Funded by / Ownership
ABC7 New York is owned by the ABC Owned Television Stations subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. Advertising and sponsored content generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the ABC7 New York website covers news, sports, crime, and weather for the New York City Metro area. Local news is covered through reporters with minimal bias, such as this Suspect killed in a police-involved shooting in Queens. Many local stories contain embedded videos from the TV station. National and world news is covered by ABC News, Associated Press, ESPN, and other ABC stations.
Editorially, ABC7 New York does not provide opinion pieces; however, they report on politics. They provide original reporting with minimal bias, such as this Post-debate poll: Who won the debate, Mike Pence or Kamala Harris? They also rely on political news from CNN and the Associated Press. In general, the news is reported factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate ABC7 New York Least Biased based on balanced story selection and minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 10/8/2020) Updated (01/05/2022)
Source: https://abc7ny.com/
Last Updated on January 5, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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