Editorial Standards & Media Policy

Last updated: October 25, 2026

Manhattan NYC is dedicated to delivering accurate, fact-checked, and timely information about neighborhoods, local businesses, cultural institutions, and public events across Manhattan.

This page outlines our editorial principles, event verification standards, and visual media licensing guidelines across all sections of manhattan-nyc.com.

1. Editorial Independence & Curation

Our editorial team independently selects and reviews Manhattan businesses, cultural landmarks, and public events. Inclusion in our curated guides and featured event listings is driven strictly by relevance to residents and visitors, cultural significance, and quality. No business or organizer can purchase preferential editorial evaluation or bypass our verification standards.

2. Event Verification & Accuracy Standards

Every event published on Manhattan NYC is subject to direct verification before being published:

Official Source Requirement: All listings must originate from or link directly to verified organizer websites, municipal agencies (such as NYC Parks or NYC Department of Transportation), or authorized ticketing partners.
Timestamped Verification: Each listing displays its last-verified timestamp so readers can determine currency. Automated monitors audit upcoming schedules regularly.
Schedule Changes & Concluded Events: When events are postponed, rescheduled, or concluded, our pages update to reflect their current status rather than quietly disappearing. Concluded events remain indexed as historical neighborhood records with clear archival notices.

3. Visual Media, Photography & Licensing

Visual media is essential to depicting the vibrant atmosphere of Manhattan's neighborhoods, parades, and cultural life. We adhere to clear media attribution standards:

Manhattan-NYC Editorial Imagery: Images credited as Manhattan-NYC Editorial are commissioned, produced, or curated under our editorial direction to illustrate articles and event cards. These works are protected by applicable copyright and are provided solely for editorial context on manhattan-nyc.com.
Organizer & Press Materials: Visual assets provided by event organizers or institutions for public promotional purposes are credited to the respective organization and link to their official sources.
Creative Commons & Public Domain: When utilizing open-licensed photography (such as CC BY or CC BY-SA), we provide full attribution to the photographer along with a direct link to the applicable license.
Alt Text & Accessibility: All published media items include descriptive alternative text (alt tags) to ensure accessibility for assistive technologies and screen readers.

4. Fact-Checking, Corrections & Inquiries

We take inaccuracies seriously and correct factual errors promptly. If you are an event organizer, photographer, venue manager, or reader and notice information or photo credit that requires updating, please reach out to us through our contact page. Inquiries are reviewed by our editorial desk within 1–2 business days.