Accessibility

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

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GRADE

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REVIEW

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Checks

1 PASS 5 REVIEW 7 FIX

Alt Text Quality

Action

18 of 69 images have issues

FIX

18 of 69 images have issues

2 image(s) missing alt attribute

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

1 image-in-link without alt text

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

16 image(s) with generic alt text

10 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters

1 decorative image(s) correctly marked

40 image(s) with good alt text

69 images 40 good alt text 1 decorative 16 generic 2 missing

Issue	Count
missing	2 image(s)
generic	16 image(s)
too long	10 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

Form Accessibility

Action

6 of 8 controls have issues

FIX

6 of 8 controls have issues

5 control(s) without accessible label

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

Got: <input type="submit">; <input type="range">; <input type="range" id="seek">; <input type="range">; <input type="submit">

1 control(s) rely on placeholder only

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

Got: <input type="email" name="name">

2 control(s) properly labeled

8 controls

2 labeled

1 placeholder only

5 unlabeled

Control	Type	Label	Method
s	search	Search for:	none
s	search	Search for:	none
name	email	(Enter your email)	placeholder only
input	submit	(none)	none
#seek	range	(none)	none
input	range	(none)	none
input	range	(none)	none
input	submit	(none)	none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

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

404 Error Page

Action

Soft 404 detected

FIX

Soft 404 detected

Soft 404: server returns HTTP 200 for non-existent pages

The server returns HTTP 200 for a path that does not exist. Search engines will index these pages, diluting your real content. Configure your server to return a proper 404 status code for missing pages.

Got: Status: 200 for /beavercheck-404-test-mhp4yh

404 Page Quality ✗ Soft 404 (HTTP 200)

Status Code: HTTP 200

The server returned HTTP 200 for a non-existent path. Search engines will index this page as real content. Configure your server to return HTTP 404 for missing pages.

Web Manifest

Action

Invalid JSON

FIX

Invalid JSON

Manifest contains invalid JSON

Manifest at https://nbcnewyork.com/manifest.json contains invalid JSON. Browsers cannot parse it.

Got: https://nbcnewyork.com/manifest.json

Manifest contains invalid JSON.

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 ✗

Heading Hierarchy

88 headings

REVIEW

88 headings

No H1 heading found

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

H3 At least 2 killed, nearly a dozen hurt in Bronx apartment building fire, officials say
H3 What happens when 3rd graders write their own policies for AI in schools
H3 Check your pockets! Deadline to claim $5.9 million NJ lotto ticket nears
H3 Woman killed, man hurt after car jumps curb in Bronx and plows into bench: Police
H3 Watch Live: News 4 New York 24/7
H3 Some parents say new NYC schools calendar ‘doesn't make sense'
H3 Judge postpones OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma's sentencing to let opioid victims atten...
H3 What to know as Trump extends ceasefire in Iran war
H3 Local
H3 Mamdani administration names the shadiest borough in NYC
H3 Karol G announces new tour, including stop at MetLife Stadium
H3 ‘Get out of the car!' NYPD bodycam shows dramatic Grand Central Parkway rescue
H3 Most Read
H3 Mamdani administration names the shadiest borough in NYC
H3 NYC schools calendar released for 2026-27: See first day, last day, holidays
H3 Some parents say new NYC schools calendar ‘doesn't make sense'
H3 20 shooting stars an hour? How to see the annual Lyrid meteor shower tonight
H3 Lamborghini thieves take police on 100 mph chase through New Jersey
H3 Tucker Carlson says he'll be ‘tormented' for ‘a long time' over his support for Trump
H3 Some parents say new NYC schools calendar ‘doesn't make sense'
H3 Judge postpones OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma's sentencing to let opioid victims atten...
H3 What to know as Trump extends ceasefire in Iran war
H3 Subscribe to our Newsletters
H2 Top Videos
H2 The Ocky Way: How one NYC deli took over the internet
H3 More
H4 Mayor Zohran Mamdani weighs in on messaging from national Democrats
H4 Rare books returned to family after stolen in 1980s
H4 Fuel costs create challenges for food pantries
H4 Gardeners concerned for their plants ahead of late-season overnight freeze
H2 U.S. & World
H3 Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on charges that it fraudulently paid informants in extremist groups
H3 Teen charged with killing Florida stepsister on cruise ship pleads not guilty
H3 Cause of death revealed for ‘Call of Duty' creator Vince Zampella in Ferrari crash
H3 Tucker Carlson says he'll be ‘tormented' for ‘a long time' over his support for Trump
H3 Flu vaccine no longer mandated for U.S. troops, Hegseth says
H3 Gun battle traps nearly 200 tourists at Rio viewpoint
H3 Gilgo Beach killer told ex-wife he killed 7 victims in their home, documentary says
H3 Democrat Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before House can sanction her
H2 NBA News & Highlights
H3 Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA Clutch Player of the Year
H3 Billy Donovan ‘stepping away' as Chicago Bulls head coach, team announces
H3 NBA highlights: Timberwolves 119, Nuggets 114
H2 New York Live
H3 ‘Abbott Elementary' star William Stanford Davis on his favorite Mr. Johnson moment – and what his first name should be
H3 Yes, ‘Widow's Bay' & ‘Office Space' star Stephen Root still gets red staplers sent to him
H3 Tracie Thoms talks ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,' ‘9-1-1,' & the legacy of ‘Rent'
H2 I-Team
H3 New Jersey mayor's weight-loss mailer criticized by challenger
H2 Better Get Baquero
H3 Surprise tow lands Manhattan woman in parking ticket turmoil
H3 Small business owner fights with New York State unemployment insurance
H3 Bitcoin chat scam costs New York retiree $160,000
H3 Woman fights for out-of-network reimbursement
H2 Moms Mean Business
H3 NJ mom offers eco-friendly goods at ‘Sustainable Haus Mercantile'
H3 Selling the hottest sneakers on the go in mobile NYC store
H3 Mom and daughter brew big business
H2 Sports
H3 Columbus gets the NWSL's 18th team to start play in 2028
H3 Ten years ago they won the Premier League. Now they're relegated twice
H3 Pittsburgh students move to remote learning as NFL draft consumes the city
H2 News
H3 Politics
H4 Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations
H4 Sen. Mark Warner's daughter dies of juvenile diabetes and other health issues at 36
H4 Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over report alleging excessive drinking and absences
H3 Health News
H4 Smoking weed as a teen might change your life for the worse, study shows
H4 Drug-resistant Shigella bacteria on the rise in US, CDC study reveals: What to know
H4 What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails
H3 Tech
H4 Chatbots often offer ‘problematic' cancer advice, study finds
H4 Age verification is coming for the internet — and it's already raising red flags
H4 Allbirds, once a buzzy shoe startup, pivots to AI
H3 In The Wings: Broadway
H4 ‘Redwood,' starring Idina Menzel, set to close on Broadway in May
H4 Luigi Mangione to be focus of new musical premiering in San Francisco
H4 ‘Buena Vista Social Club,' ‘Death Becomes Her' and ‘Maybe Happy Ending' lead 2025 Tony nominations
H3 Holidays
H4 56 restaurants open on Easter for a hoppy holiday
H4 Are dyed Easter eggs safe to eat? What to know
H4 Where did Easter baskets come from? A sweet history (and better ways to fill them)
H3 Good News
H4 Three hearts, two transplants and one mission: Saving lives through organ donation
H4 Red fox stows away on cargo ship, traveling from England to New York
H4 Teen driver thanks Long Island cops who saved his life by pulling him from fiery crash
H4 Follow Us

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

Link & Button Quality

1 issue(s) across 267 links and 14 buttons

REVIEW

1 issue(s) across 267 links and 14 buttons

1 link(s) with no accessible text

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

Got: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/weather/?__osource=wtvj_weather_widget

10 link(s) open in new tab without warning

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

Got: http://www.facebook.com/NBCNewYork; https://instagram.com/nbcnewyork; https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcnewyork; https://www.youtube.com/@NBCNewYork; https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/?brandA=Owned_Stations&intake=NBC_New_York/; https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/cookies#accordionheader2; http://www.facebook.com/NBCNewYork; https://instagram.com/nbcnewyork; https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcnewyork; https://www.youtube.com/@NBCNewYork

256 link(s) with descriptive text

267 links

1 empty

0 generic text

10 new tab

0 empty buttons

Element	Text	Issue	Suggested Fix
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/weather/?__os…	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
http://www.facebook.com/NBCNewYork	Facebook	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://instagram.com/nbcnewyork	Instagram	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcnewyork	TikTok	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.youtube.com/@NBCNewYork	Youtube	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/?br…	Privacy Policy	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/coo…	Ad Choices	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
http://www.facebook.com/NBCNewYork	Facebook	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://instagram.com/nbcnewyork	Instagram	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcnewyork	TikTok	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.youtube.com/@NBCNewYork	Youtube	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text

270 links and buttons have descriptive text

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

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/weather/?__osource=wtvj_weather_widget

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

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

http://www.facebook.com/NBCNewYork; https://instagram.com/nbcnewyork; https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcnewyork; https://www.youtube.com/@NBCNewYork; https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/?brandA=Owned_Stations&intake=NBC_New_York/; https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/cookies#accordionheader2; http://www.facebook.com/NBCNewYork; https://instagram.com/nbcnewyork; https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcnewyork; https://www.youtube.com/@NBCNewYork

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

Favicon & Branding

4 icon(s) detected

REVIEW

4 icon(s) detected

favicon.ico present at site root

HTML icon links detected

Apple touch icon present

Multiple icon sizes detected

✓ favicon.ico Present

✓ PNG Icons Present

✓ Apple Touch Present

✗ SVG Favicon Missing

✗ Manifest Icons Missing

✓ Multiple Sizes Present

Color Contrast (Screenshot)

Action

20 text elements analyzed, 3 fail WCAG AA

REVIEW

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

17 pass 3 fail WCAG AA 1 pass AA only

span Search

3.53:1

#000000

#496493

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · top of page (header area) · over background image/gradient

span Search for:

1.93:1

#000000

#1A3B75

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

a Weather

1.92:1

#000000

#1A3B74

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold

1 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)

Element	Ratio	Required	FG	BG	Result
h2 Top Videos	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 U.S. & World	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 NBA News & Highlight…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 New York Live	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 I-Team	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Better Get Baquero	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Moms Mean Business	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Sports	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 News	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h3 Watch Live: News 4 N…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h3 Local	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h3 Most Read	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h3 Subscribe to our New…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h3 More	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
title NBC 4 New York – N…	18.76:1	4.5:1	#000000	#F2F2F2	Pass
a Skip to content	18.76:1	4.5:1	#000000	#F2F2F2	Pass
span Main Navigation	5.62:1	4.5:1	#000000	#7085A9	Pass
span Search	3.53:1	4.5:1	#000000	#496493	Fail
span Search for:	1.93:1	4.5:1	#000000	#1A3B75	Fail
a Weather	1.92:1	4.5:1	#000000	#1A3B74	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.

Lighthouse Accessibility Audits

Score 82/100 — 6 failing, 25 passed

REVIEW

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

When an element 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 how to make command elements more accessible.

Why this matters