Editorial Standards
NYC Dayline is designed to be useful before it is prolific. These standards guide how we research, automate, write, update and correct New York City information.
Original value first
We do not republish another outlet’s article as our own. When a story or guide depends on facts published elsewhere, NYC Dayline aims to add original organization, context, explanation, comparison or practical planning value.
Prefer primary sources
For fares, taxes, rules, public services, weather, permitted events and government announcements, we prefer the agency or institution responsible for the information. Secondary reporting is useful for context, but it should not replace an available authoritative source.
Automation is a tool, not a source
Automated systems can collect public data, normalize records, identify updates and help organize drafts. Automation does not make an unsupported claim reliable. Facts still need a traceable source or clearly identified editorial judgment.
Separate facts from recommendations
A subway fare or tax rate is a factual claim. Saying a neighborhood is better for a particular type of trip is an editorial recommendation. We aim to make that distinction clear and explain the reasoning behind practical recommendations.
Avoid false precision
New York changes constantly. Restaurant prices, travel times, crowds and weather are variable. When an exact number would create a misleading impression, we use ranges, explain assumptions or point readers to the current official source.
Update meaningful changes
Pages that depend on fares, fees, regulations, opening conditions or transport systems should be reviewed when those underlying facts change. Evergreen pages are not treated as permanently finished simply because their URLs remain useful.