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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
56
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
3
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 3 REVIEW 5 FIX
F
Alt Text Quality
Action
16 of 61 images have issues
FIX
16 of 61 images have issues
Critical::
15 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Critical::
14 image-in-link without alt text
An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.
Warning::
1 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
15 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
6 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
24 image(s) with good alt text
61 images 24 good alt text 6 decorative 1 generic 15 missing
IssueCount
missing15 image(s)
generic1 image(s)
too long15 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

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
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
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 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.

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
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
3 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 3 <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
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
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
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page not found – New York Daily News ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
B
Favicon & Branding
4 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
4 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
A
Landmark Structure
67 landmarks
PASS
67 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
3 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
1 of 3 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Main Menu" MAIN ASIDE CONTENTINFO footer

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

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When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

A
Heading Hierarchy
78 headings
PASS
78 headings
Warning::
Multiple H1 headings (2 found)
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
Warning::
1 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
  • H3 Around the Web
  • H1 New York Daily News
  • H1 (empty)
  • H2 Featured
  • H3 Man killed by train after falling from Queens 7 subway platform
  • H3 The Knicks always had fatal flaws — and the Hawks just exposed them
  • H3 NYC public school classes will start late next school year, on Sept. 10
  • H3 Kylie Jenner sued for religious, racial discrimination and harassment
  • H3 Mamdani laughs off blame for Mets’ losing streak: ‘I am still keeping the faith’
  • H2 Latest Headlines
  • H3 Knicks timeout confusion, explained: What actually happened late in Game 2
  • H3 Sydney Sweeney’s cameo cut from ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’: report
  • H3 Ranking the all-time Knicks villains as CJ McCollum joins the club
  • H3 D4vd placed in segregation following Celeste Rivas murder arrest
  • H3 PBA sues city police watchdog over release of damning, unsubstantiated allegations against NYPD cops
  • H3 Tucker Carlson turns on Trump, apologizes for ‘misleading people’
  • H3 How Nick Swisher and an ex-Yankees coach began a boozy Bombers tradition
  • H2 Most Popular
  • H2 Crime and Public Safety
  • H3 AG James urges suspect in Queens teen slay to surrender, says cops ‘know who you are’
  • H3 Guard beaten, stabbed, pepper sprayed after breaking up argument at Bronx clinic
  • H3 Ex-NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran released on $300k bail while appealing Bronx manslaughter conviction
  • H3 John Keats’s stolen love letters, works of Joyce, Wilde, returned to Whitney family by Manhattan DA
  • H2 Local News
  • H3 NYC Council debates limiting social media time for young people amid mental health concerns
  • H3 Trial begins for 87-year-old accused killer who went shopping with victim’s dismembered leg
  • H3 Drug suspect, 51, falls ill in Brooklyn Central Booking, dies at hospital
  • H3 NYPD cops should have used body-worn cameras in Brooklyn liquor store rough arrest
  • H2 Sports
  • H3 Mets set date for Juan Soto to return from injured list: report
  • H3 Jets GM Darren Mougey says don’t look too much into canceling David Bailey’s visit
  • H3 St. John’s lands Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman in boost to new-look frontcourt
  • H3 Mike Brown: All Star-less minutes did not cost Knicks Game 2 vs. Hawks
  • H2 Free Fun & Games
  • H2 New York Daily News Store
  • H2 Photos
  • H3 See the red carpet looks at ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ movie premiere in NYC
  • H3 Remembering the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II on what would’ve been her 100th birthday
  • H3 Remembering the legendary reign of pop music’s Prince on the 10th anniversary of his death
  • H3 Bramhall cartoons for April 2026
  • H3 Remembering the tragic Columbine High School massacre 27 years after the shooting
  • H3 Puff, puff, pass! Revisit the most memorable stoner comedies in honor of 4/20
  • H3 Mass shooting leaves 8 kids dead in Louisiana
  • H3 Festival Fashion: See the looks at Coachella 2026
  • H3 Happy Birthday Kourtney Kardashian! Look back at the reality TV star’s hottest moments as she turns 47
  • H3 Look back at the TV show ‘Gilligan’s Island’ on the 59th anniversary of its final episode
  • H3 ‘Normal’ movie premiere in L.A.
  • H3 Shailene Woodley, Kit Harrington seen filming upcoming Hulu series in NYC
  • H2 National News
  • H3 The Onion signs new deal to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars
  • H3 Today in History: April 21, fire kills 322 inmates at crowded Ohio prison
  • H3 Nick Fuentes made nearly $1M in live-streaming donations since 2025: report
  • H3 Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker’s hardware leader
  • H2 Olympics
  • H3 Transgender women athletes banned from female Olympic events by new IOC policy
  • H3 Hall of Fame Olympic skier John Smart’s son killed by avalanche
  • H3 Olympian Alyssa Liu wants to become a professional piercer
  • H3 Iran won’t compete at Milan Cortina Paralympics as its only athlete can’t travel safely to Italy
  • H2 Best Reviews
  • H3 Best egg poacher pan
  • H3 The best shampoo for curly hair
  • H3 Cuisinart coffee grinder vs. Krups coffee grinder
  • H3 Keep hamsters safe with these top cages
  • H2 Education
  • H3 NYC parents tell Mayor Mamdani: ‘Slow your horses’ on AI in the classroom
  • H3 NYC parents could track school bus service with ‘dashboard’: Brooklyn councilman
  • H3 Mamdani wants private donors to help foot bill for pricey child care expansion
  • H3 Plan for NYC’s first AI-focused high school divides families
  • H2 Transportation
  • H3 NJ Transit says $150 World Cup train ticket price needed to offset extra security, labor costs
  • H3 Feds restore funding to Second Ave. Subway hours before court hearing
  • H3 Subway trespassers suspected in collision of parked A trains in Queens
  • H3 72nd St. crosstown bike lane proposed for Manhattan by Mamdani admin
  • H2 Opinion
  • H3 End New York City’s 24-hour workday
  • H3 Prosecute prosecutors like ex-DA Joe Hynes
  • H3 Don’t count on a pied-à-terre tax
  • H3 Readers sound off on NYPD brass, impeaching Trump and MLB analytics

A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.

Why this matters

Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.

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HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

A
Form Accessibility
1 of 2 controls have issues
PASS
1 of 2 controls have issues
Critical::
1 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="checkbox" id="push-user-spoof-control">
Info::
1 control(s) properly labeled
2 controls
1 labeled
0 placeholder only
1 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#mng-search-focustextType your searcharia-label
#push-user-spoof-controlcheckbox(none)none

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

<input type="checkbox" id="push-user-spoof-control">

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

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)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 New York Daily News18.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F0F0F0
Pass
h2 Featured18.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F0F0F0
Pass
h2 Most Popular18.43:13.0:1
#000000
#F0F0F0
Pass
h3 Around the Web20.29:13.0:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
Pass
title New York Daily News:…20.29:14.5:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
Pass
span Opens in a new windo…20.29:14.5:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
Pass
span Opens an external we…20.29:14.5:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
Pass
span Opens an external we…20.29:14.5:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
Pass
span This website utilize…20.29:14.5:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
Pass
span To learn more, view …20.29:14.5:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
Pass
a Cookie Policy20.29:14.5:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
Pass
a Google Privacy Polic…20.29:14.5:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
Pass
a Skip to content20.29:14.5:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
Pass
span All Sections20.29:14.5:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
Pass
span Subscribe Now20.29:14.5:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
Pass
span 51°F20.29:14.5:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
Pass
div Tuesday, April 21st …20.29:14.5:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
Pass
p Daily News e-Edition20.29:14.5:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
Pass
p Evening e-Edition20.29:14.5:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
Pass
span Home Page20.29:14.5:1
#000000
#FBFBFB
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.

A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 92/100 — 3 failing, 27 passed
PASS
92

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.

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
li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img
li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img
li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img
li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img
li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img
li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img
li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img
li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img
li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img
li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img
li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img
li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img
li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img
li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img li.bcRecommendedItem > a > span.bcWrapper > img
body.home > img#06db9294 body.home > img#06db9294

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.voltax-mp-placeholder > iframe#mplayer-aps-friendly-iframe-0-YENd-GtJh-UYGc-IoCN div.voltax-mp-placeholder > iframe#mplayer-aps-friendly-iframe-0-YENd-GtJh-UYGc-IoCN

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.

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
SPONSORED CONTENT div#Native_Top > section#ntv1229153-0-27095 > h2.entry-title > a
If You're Collecting Under $3950 In SS a Month: You're Eligible for These 10 Di… div.article-info > header > h3.entry-title > a.article-title
SILVERPENNY div.article-info > div.excerpt > span.ntv-byline > a.author-name
○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
●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
●`[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
●`<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
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●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"]`
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○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
○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.
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○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.
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