Purpose

This site documents publicly available statements and actions by New York’s 23rd Congressional District representative using official government records and archived sources.

Our Process

1. Source Collection

We monitor:

  • Official congressional website press releases
  • Official social media accounts
  • Congress.gov voting records
  • Floor statements and official remarks
  • Established news sources

2. Verification Standards

Every entry on this site must meet these criteria:

  • Primary sources only: We link directly to congress.gov, official websites, and archived pages
  • Complete context: Full quotes with dates and circumstances
  • Archived evidence: All sources archived via Archive.org for permanence
  • Factual accuracy: Claims verified against multiple official sources
  • No speculation: We document what was said and done, not motives or intentions

3. What We Document

Statements: Press releases, social media posts, newsletters, floor speeches, and public remarks

Actions: Congressional votes, bill sponsorships, committee participation

Comparisons: Side-by-side presentation of statements and corresponding actions

4. What We Don’t Do

  • Make accusations of criminal conduct
  • Speculate about motives or intentions
  • Present opinion as fact
  • Use anonymous or unverifiable sources
  • Selectively edit quotes to change meaning

Corrections Policy

Accuracy is paramount. If we make an error:

  1. We will correct it prominently and immediately
  2. We will note the correction with a timestamp
  3. We will explain what was incorrect and why

If you believe we’ve made an error, please contact us with documentation.

Independence

This is an independent research project by constituents of NY-23. It is not affiliated with any political campaign, party organization, or advocacy group.

Transparency

All sources are linked and archived. Readers can verify every claim independently.

Last updated: December 21, 2024