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We check specific, on-the-record claims made by New York officials and candidates against public records and primary documents. Every rating links to the sources behind it.
How we rate claims
- True The statement is accurate and nothing significant is missing.
- Mostly True Accurate, but needs clarification or additional context.
- Half True Partly accurate, but leaves out important details or takes things out of context.
- Misleading Contains some facts, but creates a false overall impression.
- Mostly False Contains an element of truth but ignores facts that would change the picture.
- False The statement is not accurate.
- Unproven The available evidence can neither confirm nor disprove it yet.
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