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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
61
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
4
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 4 REVIEW 5 FIX
F
Favicon & Branding
Action
1 icon(s) detected
FIX
1 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Missing
Apple Touch Missing
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Missing
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #0098fe
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModePartial Dark Mode
color-scheme meta Not set Dark theme-color Not set CSS indicators Not detected

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found Inline @media print Not detected
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
1 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 1 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Heading Hierarchy
No headings
REVIEW
No headings
Warning::
No headings found
Headings (H1-H6) create the document outline for screen reader navigation.

No headings found

Headings create the document outline for screen reader navigation.

Headings (H1-H6) create the document outline for screen reader navigation.

Why this matters

A page with zero headings is unnavigable by assistive tech and reads as one undifferentiated wall of text.

Learn more

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between H1-H6 elements. A page with no headings has no skip targets — users have to read every word linearly. Adding a heading hierarchy (one H1, then H2 sections, optional H3 subsections) makes the page skimmable for both AT and human readers.

Source: WCAG 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

0 pass 20 fail WCAG AA
title NJ news from Bergen, Passaic | Bergen Re…
1.66:1
#000000
on
#333333
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a News
1.48:1
#000000
on
#2B2B2B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area) · over background image/gradient
a Bergen
1.21:1
#000000
on
#1A1A1A
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area) · over background image/gradient
a Sports
1.64:1
#000000
on
#323232
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a HS Sports
1.41:1
#000000
on
#322420
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Real Estate
1.42:1
#000000
on
#322520
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Advertise
1.61:1
#000000
on
#32312E
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Obituaries
1.49:1
#000000
on
#252D2E
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a eNewspaper
1.51:1
#000000
on
#262E2E
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Legals
1.36:1
#000000
on
#02244C
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
div Condo in historic Hoboken building sells…
1.36:1
#000000
on
#02244C
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
div Before splitting for college, twin broth…
1.36:1
#000000
on
#02244C
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
div Which subway stations could be most affe…
1.36:1
#000000
on
#02244C
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
span This industrial campus would be demolish…
1.36:1
#000000
on
#02244C
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page
div Step inside Red Bulls' new $100M trainin…
1.36:1
#000000
on
#02244C
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page
div Which NJ counties have the worst air qua…
1.36:1
#000000
on
#02244C
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page
div Overturned dump truck left Route 17 cove…
1.20:1
#000000
on
#091A31
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page · over background image/gradient
div Watch Now
1.08:1
#000000
on
#150A07
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page
div Read (201) Magazine
1.07:1
#000000
on
#0A0C0D
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page
a In & Around
1.35:1
#000000
on
#242423
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page

3 contrast failures on background images/gradients

These failures are invisible to CSS-based accessibility tools like Lighthouse. The text may be fine on a solid background, but fails when rendered over an image or gradient.

Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
title NJ news from Bergen,…1.66:14.5:1
#000000
#333333
Fail
a News1.48:14.5:1
#000000
#2B2B2B
Fail
a Bergen1.21:14.5:1
#000000
#1A1A1A
Fail
a Sports1.64:14.5:1
#000000
#323232
Fail
a HS Sports1.41:14.5:1
#000000
#322420
Fail
a Real Estate1.42:14.5:1
#000000
#322520
Fail
a Advertise1.61:14.5:1
#000000
#32312E
Fail
a Obituaries1.49:14.5:1
#000000
#252D2E
Fail
a eNewspaper1.51:14.5:1
#000000
#262E2E
Fail
a Legals1.36:14.5:1
#000000
#02244C
Fail
div Condo in historic Ho…1.36:14.5:1
#000000
#02244C
Fail
div Before splitting for…1.36:14.5:1
#000000
#02244C
Fail
div Which subway station…1.36:14.5:1
#000000
#02244C
Fail
span This industrial camp…1.36:14.5:1
#000000
#02244C
Fail
div Step inside Red Bull…1.36:14.5:1
#000000
#02244C
Fail
div Which NJ counties ha…1.36:14.5:1
#000000
#02244C
Fail
div Overturned dump truc…1.20:14.5:1
#000000
#091A31
Fail
div Watch Now1.08:14.5:1
#000000
#150A07
Fail
div Read (201) Magazine1.07:14.5:1
#000000
#0A0C0D
Fail
a In & Around1.35:14.5:1
#000000
#242423
Fail

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 88/100 — 4 failing, 25 passed
REVIEW
88

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

ARIA

ARIA dialog elements without accessible names may prevent screen readers users from discerning the purpose of these elements. Learn how to make ARIA dialog elements more accessible.

Why this matters

Informational: a Permissions-Policy directive showing feature -> allowed origins.

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
Close Special Offer body > div#gnt_mol_oy

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Names and labels

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i
main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i main.gnt_cw > div.gnt_m > a.gnt_m_lm_a > img.gnt_m_lm_i

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Ad span.video-label-box > span.branding > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link
Ad span.video-label-box > span.branding > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link
Ad span.video-label-box > span.branding > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link
Ad span.video-label-box > span.branding > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link
Ad span.video-label-box > span.branding > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link
Sitemap footer.gnt_ft > div.gnt_ft_lw > div.gnt_ft_ls > a.gnt_ft_a
Our Ethical Principles footer.gnt_ft > div.gnt_ft_lw > div.gnt_ft_ls > a.gnt_ft_a
Advertiser Acceptance Policy footer.gnt_ft > div.gnt_ft_lw > div.gnt_ft_ls > a.gnt_ft_a
Support Local Businesses footer.gnt_ft > div.gnt_ft_lw > div.gnt_ft_ls > a.gnt_ft_a

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Ad span.video-label-box > span.branding > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link
Ad span.video-label-box > span.branding > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link
Ad span.video-label-box > span.branding > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link
Ad span.video-label-box > span.branding > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link
Ad span.video-label-box > span.branding > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link
Ad span.video-label-box > span.branding > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link
Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
Document has a `<title>` element
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
Links have a discernible name
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Identical links have the same purpose.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Input buttons have discernible text.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
Form elements have associated labels
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
A
Landmark Structure
18 landmarks
PASS
18 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Global navigation" MAIN ASIDE "advertisement" CONTENTINFO footer

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

A+
Alt Text Quality
All 47 images OK
PASS
All 47 images OK
Info::
47 decorative image(s) correctly marked
47 images 47 decorative
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
A
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
PASS
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
Info::
Search form present on 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Page Title Page Not Found (404) | North Jersey Media Group Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
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