Editorial Standards

How PennYanCitizens.com gathers, verifies, and publishes civic information.

Our Standards

We Cite Our Sources

Every factual claim is linked to a primary source document or official record

We Separate Fact from Opinion

News reporting and editorial commentary are clearly labeled

We Verify Before Publishing

Claims are verified against official documents before publication

We Correct Our Errors

Corrections are published prominently and promptly

We Protect Anonymity When Required

Source identities are protected when safety requires it

What We Cover

PennYanCitizens.com covers local government, civic issues, and public policy affecting the Village of Penn Yan, Town of Milo, and Yates County. We focus on decisions, records, and processes that directly affect residents — especially those that are difficult to access or understand without dedicated reporting.

What We Are Not

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