Troy Record is rated Least biased with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate The Troy Record as least biased based on sound journalism and balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact-check record and proper sourcing of information.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.0)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFc’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Troy Record is a newspaper published in Troy, New York, United States. TroyRecord.com is the website for the paper covering local news, sports, crime, lifestyle, and opinion.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Troy Record is owned by MediaNews Group and published by Digital First Media, which publishes 190 newspapers across the USA. Digital First Media is owned by Alden Global Capital LLC, a New York-Based Hedge Fund described as “Vulture Capitalists” by former Denver Post writers for the cuts made to newsrooms. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Troy Record publishes local and regional news through journalists with minimal bias, such as this: Legislator Tom Grant announces bid for East Greenbush Town Supervisor. National and international news comes from the Associated Press and Washington Post.
Editorially, The Troy Record publishes an appropriate mix of right and left-leaning opinions. In general, they report factually and with credible sources, while op-eds are mostly balanced with differing viewpoints.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate The Troy Record as least biased based on sound journalism and balanced editorial positions. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact-check record and proper sourcing of information. (D. Van Zandt 02/08/2023) Updated (06/05/2026)
Source: https://www.troyrecord.com/
Last Updated on June 5, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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