Comments:Construction accident in New York City, one reported dead

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How is this newsworthy? It's an accident - there are hundreds of construction accidents everyday. And how does it get it's own picture? This is ridiculous!

Thanks for your comments. This article is newsworthy because it meets the criteria at Wikinews:Content guide. It was reported because a Wikinews contributor felt the urge to write about it. Anyone may report on whatever they like. The reason it is the lead with a big picture on the main page is because there is currently no better story to put as the lead. You are welcome to create an article on a more significant or notable news event, and then it will become the lead. - Borofkin 22:24, 14 January 2008 (UTC)Reply