How Reliable is Online News? Pick Up a Local Newspaper You Can Trust 

Did you know that, according to 2010’s Project for Excellence in Journalism, as many as 95% of information and breaking news originated as some form of traditional media? Contrary to popular belief, newspapers are not “dying” or “dead.” Newspapers, including Rochester newspapers, are just as valuable as ever. What are some reasons to pick up a paper?

Accountability

Unlike tweets and Facebook shares, news stories and columns demand a certain level of accountability. Rochester NY newspapers’ sources are reliable, and research is thorough. If and when mistakes happen, readers know exactly who to contact, and corrections in newspapers are necessary, and expected.

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