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Budget Lines Exposed
A city spending file that does not match the public pitch.
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Read source checks, whistleblower notes, and plain-English explainers that show what the record says. We sort claims, quotes, and files so you can see the proof fast.
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A city spending file that does not match the public pitch.
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Claim vs Record
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Source Notes: Aid Flows
01Brief
01. School Book Claims
A compact look at the bill, the memo, and the real text.
02Data
02. Police Stats Audit
Line-by-line notes on numbers shared in a press release.
03Records
03. Lobby Email Files
A quick read on who wrote, who replied, and what changed.
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Media Claim Log
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Source Desk
Whistleblower Notes
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TRENDS
Claim Track
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Media Watch
Tools for spotting spin, edits, and missing context.
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Investigations lead, Pine Street Review
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Renee Walsh
Media literacy teacher, Bronx Charter
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01What do you publish?+
We publish investigative stories, fact checks, source-file breakdowns, and short video explainers built on named records.
02How do you verify claims?+
We match each claim against court files, public records, direct quotes, and dated sources before we publish.
03Is the site free to read?+
Yes. Most articles are free to read. Some older files may link to outside records or public archives for extra context.
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05How often do you post new work?+
We post new reports each week, with quick fact checks when major claims start spreading online and need a fast read.
06Do you cover local news too?+
Yes. We track city, state, and national claims, especially when budget files, votes, or public records tell the real story.
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