Terms of Service
Effective Date: October 5, 2026
Last Updated: October 5, 2026
Welcome to News & Crime NYC (“the Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by the Local News Media team and accessible at https://www.newsandcrimenyc.com.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service govern your use of News & Crime NYC. By continuing to browse or use the Site, you accept these terms in full. We may update these terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
2. Description of the Service
News & Crime NYC is an independent local news blog that provides information about crime, public safety, community issues, and other local topics related to New York City. Content is published for informational and news purposes only.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including articles, text, graphics, logos, images, and the overall design — is owned by or licensed to Local News Media / News & Crime NYC, unless otherwise noted.
You may:
- Read and share links to our articles for personal, non-commercial use
- Quote short excerpts with proper attribution and a link back to the original article
You may not:
- Copy, republish, or redistribute full articles without prior written permission
- Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
- Modify or create derivative works based on our content without permission
4. User Conduct
When using the Site, you agree not to:
- Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Site’s operation
- Post or transmit any harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable material (if comments or submissions are enabled)
- Scrape, harvest, or systematically collect content or data from the Site without permission
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Site for users who violate these terms.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
The content on News & Crime NYC is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no guarantees that the information is complete, current, or free from errors.
- The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
- We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
- Information on this Site does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice of any kind.
Readers should verify important information independently and consult appropriate professionals when needed.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Local News Media, News & Crime NYC, and their operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site or its content.
This includes, but is not limited to, damages resulting from errors or omissions in content, reliance on information published on the Site, or any interruption or cessation of the service.
7. Third-Party Links and Content
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or reference third-party content. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party sites.
Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their own terms and privacy policies.
8. Advertising
News & Crime NYC may display advertisements, including those served by Google AdSense and other third-party advertising partners. These ads may use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Privacy Policy.
We are not responsible for the content of advertisements or the products and services offered by advertisers.
9. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect information. Please review it carefully:
https://www.newsandcrimenyc.com/p/privacy-policy.html
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Local News Media, News & Crime NYC, and their operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms of Service.
11. Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. Changes to the Site
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the service.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Local News Media / News & Crime NYC
Website: https://www.newsandcrimenyc.com
Contact page: https://www.newsandcrimenyc.com/p/contact-us.html
