Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.

SCORE

GRADE

FIX

REVIEW

PASS

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Checks

2 PASS 2 REVIEW 9 FIX

Landmark Structure

Action

11 landmarks

FIX

11 landmarks

No <main> landmark found

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

No <nav> landmark found

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

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

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The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

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.

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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

Alt Text Quality

Action

4 of 56 images have issues

FIX

4 of 56 images have issues

4 image(s) missing alt attribute

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

4 image-in-link without alt text

An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.

48 decorative image(s) correctly marked

4 image(s) with good alt text

56 images 4 good alt text 48 decorative 4 missing

Issue	Count
missing	4 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

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WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.

Why this matters

Image-only links with no alt create empty links — screen-reader users hear 'link' with no destination context.

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An <a><img></a> with no img alt is the worst-case for accessibility: AT announces the link but can't describe where it goes. Either add alt to the image OR add aria-label to the link.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

Link & Button Quality

Action

5 issue(s) across 170 links and 13 buttons

FIX

5 issue(s) across 170 links and 13 buttons

1 link(s) with no accessible text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

Got: #

1 link(s) with generic text

Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.

Got: https://abc7ny.com/newsletters/ ("here")

18 link(s) open in new tab without warning

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

Got: https://facebook.com/ABC7NY; https://twitter.com/ABC7NY; https://www.instagram.com/abc7ny/; https://abc7ny.com/newsletters; https://apps.apple.com/us/app/abc-7-new-york/id404607612; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abclocal.wabc.news&hl=en_US…; https://disneyprivacycenter.com/; https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/dnssmpi/; https://disneyprivacycenter.com/kids-privacy-policy/english/; https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/current-privacy-policy/your-us-st… (+8 more)

3 button(s) with no accessible text

Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.

Got: button.CarouselArrow (#138 on page); button[data-testid="webui-CarouselControl"]; button[data-testid="webui-CarouselControl"]

150 link(s) with descriptive text

170 links

1 empty

1 generic text

18 new tab

3 empty buttons

Element	Text	Issue	Suggested Fix
https://abc7ny.com/	ABC7 New York homepage	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
#	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-councilman-c…	NYC councilman among several a…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/bronx-fire-leave…	FDNY investigating cause of de…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/li-mom-shares-st…	Mom says blood donations saved…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/gucci-store-wood…	Thieves steal $30K of handbags…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/d4vd-arrested-ce…	Celeste Rivas Hernandez's auto…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/number-vacant-ny…	Number of vacant NYCHA apartme…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-public-schoo…	NYC students get late start on…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/live-updates/iran-war…	Live updates: IRGC says it sei…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-councilman-c…	NYC councilman among several a…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/rep-david-scott-…	Rep. David Scott, seeking his …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/newsletters/	here	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: here Suggested: Newsletters
https://abc7ny.com/post/li-mom-shares-st…	Mom says blood donations saved…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/gucci-store-wood…	Thieves steal $30K of handbags…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/nj-teen-among-10…	NJ teen among 10 youth winners…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/bridgeport-firef…	Suspect faces judge in shootin…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/best-mothers-day…	Best Mother's Day chocolates, …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/mothers-day-2026…	Best gift baskets made for mom…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/best-mothers-day…	2026's must-have Mother's Day …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/best-mothers-day…	Best Mother's Day gifts that w…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/mother-days-gift…	15 best Mother's Day gifts for…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-times-square…	Times Square ball to drop 8 ti…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/where-brooklyns-…	Where Brooklyn's battle began:…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/massive-travelin…	Massive traveling American Rev…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/live-updates/iran-war…	Live updates: IRGC says it sei…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/texas-court-inte…	Texas court interpreter detain…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/ghislaine-maxwel…	Ghislaine Maxwell again asks j…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/7-on-your-side-n…	Need 7 On Your Side? Contact N…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/special-needs-te…	Special needs teacher gets bac…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/7-side-whats-wha…	What's up with WhatsApp? New s…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/true-crime-nyc-s…	True Crime NYC: An Eyewitness …	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/number-vacant-ny…	Number of vacant NYCHA apartme…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/7-on-your-side-i…	Need a story investigated? Cli…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/eyewitness-gilgo…	'Eyewitness to Gilgo Beach': T…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/new-york-interna…	Watch 'In the Fast Lane:' An i…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://abc7ny.com/post/broadway-backsta…	Watch 'Broadway Backstage: Spr…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
https://facebook.com/ABC7NY	ABC7 New York on facebook	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://twitter.com/ABC7NY	ABC7 New York on twitter	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.instagram.com/abc7ny/	ABC7 New York on instagram	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://abc7ny.com/newsletters	Sign up for ABC7 New York news…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/abc-7-new-…	Download ABC7 New York on the …	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://play.google.com/store/apps/detai…	Download ABC7 New York on Goog…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://disneyprivacycenter.com/	Privacy Policy	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com…	Do Not Sell or Share My Person…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://disneyprivacycenter.com/kids-pri…	Children's Privacy Policy	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com…	Your US State Privacy Rights	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://disneytermsofuse.com/	Terms of Use	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com…	Interest-Based Ads	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/tv-profile/w…	Public Inspection File	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://abc7ny.com/fccapplications	FCC Applications	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://privacyportal-de.onetrust.com/we…	authorized agents	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://usprivacy.disney.com/dnssmpi	opt-out form	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com…	Your US State Privacy Rights	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.onetrust.com/products/cookie…	Powered by OneTrust Opens in a…	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label
<button>	(empty)	empty	Add button text or aria-label

160 links and buttons have descriptive text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

Why this matters

Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.

https://abc7ny.com/newsletters/ ("here")

Why this matters

Generic anchor text ('click here', 'read more', 'learn more') tells screen readers and search engines nothing about the destination.

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Out-of-context lists of links read by AT (one navigation pattern) become useless when every link says 'click here'. Use the destination's title or topic as anchor text. Doubles as SEO win — Google passes anchor-text relevance to the destination.

Source: WCAG 2.4.4 / Google Search Central

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

https://facebook.com/ABC7NY; https://twitter.com/ABC7NY; https://www.instagram.com/abc7ny/; https://abc7ny.com/newsletters; https://apps.apple.com/us/app/abc-7-new-york/id404607612; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abclocal.wabc.news&hl=en_US…; https://disneyprivacycenter.com/; https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/dnssmpi/; https://disneyprivacycenter.com/kids-privacy-policy/english/; https://privacy.thewaltdisneycompany.com/en/current-privacy-policy/your-us-st… (+8 more)

Why this matters

Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.

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Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.

Source: MDN target / OWASP

Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.

button.CarouselArrow (#138 on page); button[data-testid="webui-CarouselControl"]; button[data-testid="webui-CarouselControl"]

Why this matters

Buttons with no accessible text (icon-only, no aria-label) can't be activated by voice control or understood by screen readers.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 4.1.2

Favicon & Branding

Action

3 icon(s) detected

FIX

3 icon(s) detected

favicon.ico present at site root

HTML icon links detected

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 Present

✗ Apple Touch Missing

✗ SVG Favicon Missing

✓ Manifest Icons Present

✗ Multiple Sizes Missing

Web Manifest

Action

Valid manifest

FIX

Valid manifest

Name present: WABC Eyewitness News

No 192x192 icon

A 192px icon is required for PWA installation.

Display mode: fullscreen

PWA Install Criteria Not Installable

Name WABC Eyewitness News ✓192×192 icon ✗512×512 icon ✗Start URL ✗Display Mode fullscreen ✓

Name WABC Eyewitness News Display Mode fullscreen Icons 1 icon(s)

Dark Mode Support

Action

No dark mode signals

FIX

No dark mode signals

No dark mode signals detected

Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles

External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.

Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected

color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

Print Stylesheet

Action

No print styles

FIX

No print styles

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 ✗

Lighthouse Accessibility Audits

Action

Score 63/100 — 13 failing, 23 passed

FIX

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

Some ARIA parent roles must contain specific child roles to perform their intended accessibility functions. Learn more about roles and required children elements.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
7-Day Forecast Live The Loop Live Updates Iran war Knicks Playoffs Celebrate Am… `section.Carousel > div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer`

Some ARIA child roles must be contained by specific parent roles to properly perform their intended accessibility functions. Learn more about ARIA roles and required parent element.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
7-Day Forecast `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
7-Day Forecast `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-15438448 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Live `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
The Loop `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
The Loop `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-15434482 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Live Updates `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
Iran war `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
Iran war `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-18660808 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Knicks Playoffs `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
Knicks Playoffs `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-18912460 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Celebrate America `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
Celebrate America `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-18840412 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Mayor Mamdani `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
Mayor Mamdani `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-18151559 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
ABC Price Tracker `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
ABC Price Tracker `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-17786545 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Famous Deaths `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
Famous Deaths `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-15438456 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
More News `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
More News `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-17802984 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Submit News Tips `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
Submit News Tips `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-15431422 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
TV Listings `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
TV Listings `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-15454528 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Podcasts `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
Podcasts `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-15521845 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`

Focusable descendents within an `[aria-hidden="true"]` element prevent those interactive elements from being available to users of assistive technologies like screen readers. Learn how `aria-hidden` affects focusable elements.

Why this matters

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

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
NYC councilman among several arrested during demonstration in Brooklyn `div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.ueamt`
FDNY investigating cause of deadly Bronx apartment fire `div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.ueamt`
Watch 'In the Fast Lane:' An inside look at the New York International Auto Show `div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.ueamt`
Watch 'Broadway Backstage: Spring Preview' `div > div.lbJqa > div.qspDq > div.ueamt`

When an input field doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it with a generic name, making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn more about input field labels.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
7-Day Forecast Live The Loop Live Updates Iran war Knicks Playoffs Celebrate Am… `section.Carousel > div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer`

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

When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Next `div.fiKAF > section.Carousel > div.Carousel__Wrapper > button.CarouselArrow`
div.psGgK > div.PaginationContent > div.VZTD > button.hyWKA `div.psGgK > div.PaginationContent > div.VZTD > button.hyWKA`
div.psGgK > div.PaginationContent > div.VZTD > button.hyWKA `div.psGgK > div.PaginationContent > div.VZTD > button.hyWKA`

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
div.VZTD > div.VZTD > a > img.Hxa-d `div.VZTD > div.VZTD > a > img.Hxa-d`
div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd `div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd`
div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd `div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd`
div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd `div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd`
div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd `div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd`
div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd `div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd`
div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd `div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd`
div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd `div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd`
div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd `div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd`
div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd `div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd`
div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd `div.ewoUs > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > img.hsDdd`
div.VZTD > div.hyWKA > a.AnchorLink > img.hsDdd `div.VZTD > div.hyWKA > a.AnchorLink > img.hsDdd`
div.VZTD > div.hyWKA > a.AnchorLink > img.hsDdd `div.VZTD > div.hyWKA > a.AnchorLink > img.hsDdd`

Screen reader users rely on frame titles to describe the contents of frames. Learn more about frame titles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.VZTD > div.AMlza > div > iframe.rUrN `div.VZTD > div.AMlza > div > iframe.rUrN`

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
header.VZTD > div#NavigationContainer > div.VZTD > a.feature-local-expand `header.VZTD > div#NavigationContainer > div.VZTD > a.feature-local-expand`

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.

Tables and lists

Screen readers have a specific way of announcing lists. Ensuring proper list structure aids screen reader output. Learn more about proper list structure.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
7-Day Forecast Live The Loop Live Updates Iran war Knicks Playoffs Celebrate Am… `div.Carousel__Wrapper > div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner`
AccuWeather: Pick of the week NJ teen among 10 youth winners honored for conser… `div.GerEc > div.toGje > div.rUrN > ul.iNlEX`

These are opportunities to improve the experience of reading tabular or list data using assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

Users do not expect a page to refresh automatically, and doing so will move focus back to the top of the page. This may create a frustrating or confusing experience. Learn more about the refresh meta tag.

Why this matters

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

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
head > meta `head > meta`

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
7-Day Forecast `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
7-Day Forecast `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-15438448 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
The Loop `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
The Loop `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-15434482 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Iran war `div > div.Carousel__Outer > ul.Carousel__Inner > li.CarouselSlide`
Iran war `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-18660808 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Go to view 1 `div.PaginationContent > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > button.ToNh`
Go to view 2 `div.PaginationContent > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > button.Tmtov`
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information `div.tZYyx > div.NSTt > div.gYkWv > a.ot-sdk-show-settings`
Your US State Privacy Rights `div.tZYyx > div.NSTt > div.gYkWv > a.uvrxY`
Terms of Use `div.tZYyx > div.NSTt > div.gYkWv > a.uvrxY`

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html `html`

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
55° `div#NavigationContainer > div.VZTD > div.VZTD > a.Ihhcd`
7-Day Forecast `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-15438448 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
The Loop `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-15434482 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Iran war `li.CarouselSlide > div#wabc-subnavigation-menu-item-18660808 > h2.oQtGj > a.AnchorLink`
Baby girl in stroller abandoned in Times Square Authorities say the baby's fat… `div.CEhum > div.headline-list-item > div.QGHKv > a.zZygg`
ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream Stream New York's #1 news - AccuWeat… `div.zkpVE > div.LiveHubPlayerCard--mobile > div.QGHKv > a.zZygg`
AP Photo/Adam Gray `div.VZTD > section.VZTD > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
AP Photo/John Raby `div.VZTD > section.VZTD > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
Shekoh `div.GerEc > div.lpArJ > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
Best Mother's Day chocolates, find the perfect pick from our list Find Mother'… `div.lpArJ > div.headline-list-item > div.QGHKv > a.zZygg`
Amazon `div.lpArJ > div.VZTD > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
Nordstorm `div.lpArJ > div.VZTD > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
Amazon `div.lpArJ > div.VZTD > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
Macy's `div.lpArJ > div.VZTD > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
One Times Square `div.GerEc > div.lpArJ > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
Times Square ball to drop 8 times to mark America's 250th birthday For the fir… `div.lpArJ > div.headline-list-item > div.QGHKv > a.zZygg`
AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson `div.VZTD > section.VZTD > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
Courtesy: Amrita Singh `div.VZTD > section.VZTD > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
AP Photo/Jon Elswick `div.GerEc > div.lpArJ > div.headline-list-item > a.zZygg`
Ghislaine Maxwell again asks judge to vacate her conviction Jeffrey Epstein as… `div.lpArJ > div.headline-list-item > div.QGHKv > a.zZygg`
Need 7 On Your Side? Contact Nina Pineda here! Do you have an issue with a com… `div.lpArJ > div.headline-list-item > div.QGHKv > a.zZygg`
Need a story investigated? Click here! Do you have a story that needs to be in… `div.lpArJ > div.headline-list-item > div.QGHKv > a.zZygg`

○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

●Form elements have associated labels

●`[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

●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes

●ARIA toggle fields have accessible names

●Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio

●Document has a `<title>` element

●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute

●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute

●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.

●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements

●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0

●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order

●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used

●ARIA IDs are unique

●Identical links have the same purpose.

○`[accesskey]` values are unique

○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.

○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names

○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.

○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

○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

○`<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

○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`

○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.

Heading Hierarchy

119 headings

REVIEW

119 headings

No H1 heading found

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

H3 SubNav
H2 7-Day Forecast
H2 Live
H2 The Loop
H2 Live Updates
H2 Iran war
H2 Knicks Playoffs
H2 Celebrate America
H2 Mayor Mamdani
H2 ABC Price Tracker
H2 Famous Deaths
H2 More News
H2 Submit News Tips
H2 TV Listings
H2 Podcasts
H2 Baby girl in stroller abandoned in Times Square
H2 ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream
H2 NYC councilman among several arrested during demonstration in Brooklyn
H2 FDNY investigating cause of deadly Bronx apartment fire
H2 Mom says blood donations saved her life after postpartum hemorrhages
H2 Thieves steal $30K of handbags from Gucci outlet at Woodbury Common
H2 Celeste Rivas Hernandez's autopsy report released
H2 Number of vacant NYCHA apartments increases
H2 NYC students get late start on classes for next school year
H2 Live updates: IRGC says it seized 2 vessels in Strait of Hormuz
H3 More Eyewitness News
H3 AccuWeather: Pick of the week
H3 NJ teen among 10 youth winners honored for conservation impact
H3 'Sassy' baby Asian elephant is National Zoo's newest star
H3 This San Francisco store has an AI manager, and humans work for her
H3 NYPD detective saves K-9 partner exposed to Fentanyl on the job
H3 Grandson of mob boss John Gotti sentenced for COVID fraud
H3 Live Channels
H2 ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream
H2 ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream
H2 THE LOOP | NYC Weather and Traffic Cams
H2 ABC News Live
H2 Localish
H2 Car Chase Channel
H2 True Crime Channel
H2 On The Red Carpet Channel
H3 New York City News
H2 NYC councilman among several arrested during demonstration in Brooklyn
H3 AccuWeather: Pick of the week
H3 Baby girl in stroller abandoned in Times Square
H3 FDNY investigating cause of deadly Bronx apartment fire
H3 More News
H2 Rep. David Scott, seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
H3 Chemical leak at plant kills 2 people, sends 19 more to hospital
H3 Kalshi says 3 candidates bet on their own races
H3 Airlines, grocery retailers accused of surveillance pricing
H3 Trending Videos
H2 Baby girl in stroller abandoned in Times Square
H2 NYC councilman among several arrested during demonstration in Brooklyn
H2 FDNY investigating cause of deadly Bronx apartment fire
H3 Get Eyewitness News delivered to your inbox daily
H3 Local News
H3 Long Island News
H2 Mom says blood donations saved her life after postpartum hemorrhages
H3 Thieves steal $30K of handbags from Gucci outlet at Woodbury Common
H3 5 arrested during gang takedown in Hempstead
H3 Northern Suburbs News
H2 Thieves steal $30K of handbags from Gucci outlet at Woodbury Common
H3 Westchester high school under fire after incident with student flyer
H3 Young patient marks hospital discharge with special ceremony
H3 New Jersey News
H2 NJ teen among 10 youth winners honored for conservation impact
H3 Lucky lotto winner running out of time to cash in $5.9M ticket
H3 2 firefighters hurt in massive Ridgefield Park multi-home fire
H3 Connecticut News
H2 Suspect faces judge in shooting death of veteran firefighter
H3 Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of CT firefighter
H3 Suspects wanted for burglary, car thefts in NJ
H3 Shop ABC7 New York
H2 Best Mother's Day chocolates, find the perfect pick from our list
H2 Best gift baskets made for mom in 2026
H2 2026's must-have Mother's Day gifts for your wife
H2 Best Mother's Day gifts that will make her smile
H2 15 best Mother's Day gifts for new moms
H3 Celebrate America
H2 Times Square ball to drop 8 times to mark America's 250th birthday
H2 Where Brooklyn's battle began: The story of the Old Stone House
H3 Step back in time at Staten Island's Historic Richmond Town
H3 Piece of American Revolution still stands in New York's oldest fence
H2 Massive traveling American Revolution exhibit opens in Suffolk County
H3 American Revolution still lives on in NYC at Fraunces Tavern
H3 America the Beautiful: 'GMA' travels to 50 states in 50 weeks
H3 Trump Presidency and Local Politics
H2 Live updates: IRGC says it seized 2 vessels in Strait of Hormuz
H3 FBI Director Kash Patel responds to Atlantic report
H3 White House UFC event getting increased security
H2 Texas court interpreter detained by ICE speaks out
H3 VA voters approve redistricting that could help Democrats in midterms
H3 Embattled Dem Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick resigns
H2 Ghislaine Maxwell again asks judge to vacate her conviction
H3 7 On Your Side
H2 Need 7 On Your Side? Contact Nina Pineda here!
H2 Special needs teacher gets backpay with help from 7 On Your Side
H3 7 On Your Side helps mom get reimbursed for lost medical equipment
H3 New jobs blooming in New York City this spring
H2 What's up with WhatsApp? New scam going around
H3 What to do with clothes after a cleanout: Sell, trade or donate
H3 Single mom gets back stolen disability benefits
H3 7 On Your Side Investigates
H2 True Crime NYC: An Eyewitness News series
H3 'I was addicted': More teens behind cybercrime
H3 New NYC plan to cut down on sidewalk sheds, falling debris
H2 Number of vacant NYCHA apartments increases
H3 Squatters occupied hundreds of NYCHA apartments, report says
H3 Staffers may have violated procedure night of deadly plane collision
H2 Need a story investigated? Click here!
H3 Promotions
H2 'Eyewitness to Gilgo Beach': The horror by the sea -- and the hunt for justice
H2 Watch 'In the Fast Lane:' An inside look at the New York International Auto Show
H2 Watch 'Broadway Backstage: Spring Preview'
H2 Notice of Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing
H3 Manage Consent Preferences
H4 Selling, Sharing, Targeted Advertising
H3 Cookie List

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Why this matters

No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.

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The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

404 Error Page

HTTP 404, custom page

REVIEW

HTTP 404, custom page

Correct 404 status code returned

Got: HTTP 404

Custom styled 404 page

Navigation links present on 404 page

Homepage link present on 404 page

404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page

Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page Not Found | abc7ny.com - ABC7 New York ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗

Form Accessibility

1 of 7 controls have issues

PASS

1 of 7 controls have issues

1 control(s) rely on placeholder only

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

Got: <input type="text" name="newsletter-email-input">

6 control(s) properly labeled

7 controls

6 labeled

1 placeholder only

0 unlabeled

Control	Type	Label	Method
#ot-group-id-BG559	checkbox	Selling, Sharing, Targeted Advertising	for/id
#vendor-search-handler	text	Cookie list search	aria-label
#chkbox-id	checkbox	checkbox label	for/id
#select-all-hosts-groups-handler	checkbox	checkbox label	for/id
#select-all-vendor-groups-handler	checkbox	checkbox label	for/id
#select-all-vendor-leg-handler	checkbox	checkbox label	for/id
newsletter-email-input	text	(Email Address)	placeholder only

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

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Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman

A+

Color Contrast (Screenshot)

20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA

PASS

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

20 pass

Show all checked elements (20)

Element	Ratio	Required	FG	BG	Result
h2 Baby girl in strolle…	4.91:1	3.0:1	#000000	#647D95	Pass
h2 ABC7 New York 24/7 E…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 NYC councilman among…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 FDNY investigating c…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Mom says blood donat…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Thieves steal $30K o…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Celeste Rivas Hernan…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Number of vacant NYC…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 NYC students get lat…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Live updates: IRGC s…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 ABC7 New York 24/7 E…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 ABC7 New York 24/7 E…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 THE LOOP \| NYC Weath…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 ABC News Live	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Localish	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Car Chase Channel	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 True Crime Channel	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 On The Red Carpet Ch…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 NYC councilman among…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Rep. David Scott, se…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass

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.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.