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Has Mayor Eric Adams Built More Affordable Housing Than Bloomberg and de Blasio Combined?
The New York City mayor made the claim during a press conference in late July.
Ferdi Ferhat Özsoy · August 19, 2025
Is Shoplifting Decriminalized in New York?
First-time offenders might receive community service, but penalties may be severe.
Ferdi Ferhat Özsoy · August 13, 2025
Did New York City Record Its Lowest Number of Shootings and Homicides in the First Half of 2025?
There were 351 shooting incidents, 413 shooting victims, and 149 murders during the first half of the year.
Ferdi Ferhat Özsoy · August 9, 2025
Does New York Spend More Per Public School Student Than Any Other State?
New York school districts are budgeted to spend $89 billion on public education in the 2024–25 school year.
Ferdi Ferhat Özsoy · August 6, 2025
Did New York Undercount Covid-19 Nursing Home Deaths?
Then-Governor Andrew Cuomo repeatedly cited federal data placing New York state 38th or 39th nationally.
Ferdi Ferhat Özsoy · July 31, 2025
Will New York Focus Start Publishing Fact-Checks?
Yes. This claim is accurate.
New York Focus · July 29, 2025
Are More Working-Class Residents Leaving New York City Than Wealthy Residents?
Affordability concerns — especially housing and the cost of raising a family — are major drivers of population loss in New York state.
Ferdi Ferhat Özsoy · July 29, 2025