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
- Not a government website
- Not affiliated with any political party or candidate
- Not a nonprofit or registered charity
- Not professionally staffed journalism (yet)
- Not for-profit advertising driven