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Fishy: NYC man makes sushi from bass he catches in Hudson River: ‘Crazy’

Nypost · · 496 words · By David Spector
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Fishy: NYC man makes sushi from bass he catches in Hudson River: ‘Crazy’ A Queens fisherman thinks he knows the best spot in NYC for fresh sushi and sashimi, and it’s not Nobu.

Claims checked 14
Techniques found 1
Topics 2

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What happened

Fishy: NYC man makes sushi from bass he catches in Hudson River: ‘Crazy’ A Queens fisherman thinks he knows the best spot in NYC for fresh sushi and sashimi, and it’s not Nobu.

Why it matters

enjoys eating striped bass sashimi he catches himself in the murky waters, and has been doing so for years.

Common ground

He began making Hudson sushi in 2014 as a lark.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/25/us-news/nyc-man-likes-eating-sushi-he-caught-in-th…

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 60% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The state Health Department cleared striped bass as safe to eat on April 1, relaxing restrictions on the lower Hudson for the first time in 50 years.”
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Claim 2: “Diaz, 35, who manages a Manhattan parking garage when he’s not chasing monster tautog, detailed his methodical process of preparing the peculiar dish.”
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The evidence provided for this claim includes LinkedIn and Twitter results mentioning 'Gilberto Diaz Jr,' and general Wikipedia entries for other people named Gilberto. However, none of the sources confirm that he is 35 years old or that he manages a Manhattan parking garage. The evidence is insufficient to confirm the specific details of the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of notable sub-national officials that endorsed the Kamala Harris 2024 presidential campaign.
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Claim 3: “Once the fish had moved on to the next world, Diaz will filet the fish from gill to tail, following the spine.”
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The evidence provided for this claim includes general guides on filleting fish, but none of the sources mention Diaz performing this action after killing the fish. The evidence is irrelevant to the specific claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — In practice, fish anatomy and fish physiology complement each other, the former dealing with the structure of a fish, its organs or component parts and how they are put together, as might be observed …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish_anatomy
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web search NEUTRAL — Sharpen your knives and come to attention because class is in session! Join Mike Cruz, manager of Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Wholesale, as he details the best...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcueSXGueJs
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web search NEUTRAL — Next, cut along the spine toward the tail, following the bone structure. Carefully lift the fillet away from the rib cage, using the knife to trace along the bones without cutting through them. Flip t…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/how-to-properly-split-and-le…
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Claim 4: “He said he’s eaten sushi and ceviche from fish he caught off Jones Beach and Captree State Park in Long Island too.”
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Claim 5: “The angler grew up in Washington Heights, and said his father would frequently take him to fish on the Hudson — but they never ate what they caught.”
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Claim 6: “He then flips the filet, scales down, and skins it before cutting quarter-inch sushi slices.”
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The evidence provided for this claim includes general guides on filleting and sushi slicing, but none of the sources mention Diaz performing this sequence of actions. The evidence is irrelevant to the specific claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sharpen your knives and come to attention because class is in session! Join Mike Cruz, manager of Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Wholesale, as he details the best...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcueSXGueJs
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web search NEUTRAL — Sushi Slicer at Cool Math Games: Are you a master sushi chef? Slice the flying sushi in half, but stay away from the bombs! How long can you last?Click and drag your mouse to slice the flying objects …
https://www.coolmathgames.com/0-sushi-slicer
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web search NEUTRAL — If it'll be flipped, always start pan frying fish flesh side down, so it lies flat and cooks evenly. The skin side, heated first, will immediately shrink, curling the filet so it won't lie flat when y…
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017360-pan-roasted-fish…
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Claim 7: “Gilberto Diaz Jr. enjoys eating striped bass sashimi he catches himself in the murky waters, and has been doing so for years.”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists only of general web search results and Wikipedia entries that do not mention Gilberto Diaz Jr. eating striped bass sashimi he catches himself in the murky waters for years. The evidence is irrelevant to the specific claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A list of notable television presenters (British) or MCs (USA), (Latin America), by country of production:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Union City is a city in the northern part of Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the city was the state's 18th-most-populous municipality, with a popul…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Yordenis Ugás Hernández (born 14 July 1986) is a Cuban professional boxer. He held the WBA (Super) welterweight title from 2021 to April 2022, having previously held the WBA (Regular) title from 2020 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yordenis_Ugás
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Claim 8: “First, he puts his catch out of its misery by stabbing it through its brain.”
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The evidence provided for this claim includes general web search results about killing animals or people, but none of the sources mention Diaz killing his catch by stabbing it through the brain. The evidence is irrelevant to the specific claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — The victims of violence against women, Ayşenur Halil and İkbal Uzuner, both 19 years old, were killed in the Eyüpsultan and Fatih districts, respectively. Fig.1 Çelik dismembered the body of İkbal Uzu…
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web search NEUTRAL — Santiago defends his catch by stabbing and clubbing the attackers, but they are persistent, and as the hours pass they consume more and more of the great fish. Exhausted, and having lost most of the c…
https://www.supersummary.com/the-old-man-and-the-sea/summary…
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Claim 9: ““I’ve caught striped bass, white perch . . . catfish, black sea bass, blackfish, eels. There’s a lot of eels in the Hudson,” he said.”
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The evidence shows general web searches about fishing in the Hudson River for species like striped bass and blackfish, but no source confirms that Diaz specifically caught this exact list of species (striped bass, white perch, catfish, black sea bass, blackfish, and eels) in the Hudson River.
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web search NEUTRAL — Fishing for Sea Bass, Porgy & Black Fish.Hudson River Striped Bass & Blue Fish Fishing. Roger J Muller Jr CPIA.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV3ovsxyOhZPcborAvjyp…
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web search NEUTRAL — Fishing the Hudson River for striper from New Jersey #Fishing #river #fishingvideo #nj #nyc #penn #fishinglife #shimano #fail #spot #striper #hudsonriver.Discover the best techniques for fishing in th…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/fishing-in-the-hudson-river-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Catching new fish improves your progress much faster than repeatedly farming the same species. Unlocking different entries in your fish collections is one of the most efficient ways to raise your fish…
https://www.oslink.io/blog/guide/heartopia-fishing-guide-and…
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Claim 10: ““Back then, early 2000s, the waters weren’t as clean as they are now,” he said.”
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Claim 11: “Diaz has been hooked on fishing in The Big Apple since he was 3 years old, when his father, a fire safety director, would take him on party boats in Sheepshead Bay.”
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Claim 12: “Diaz said some of his favorite fishing spots on the Hudson include Dyckman Pier in Inwood, and Battery Park.”
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The evidence provides general information about NYC landmarks like Gracie Mansion and the High Bridge, and mentions Edwin Díaz (a baseball player). It does not contain any information confirming that Diaz's favorite fishing spots are Dyckman Pier in Inwood and Battery Park. The evidence is irrelevant to the specific claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gracie Mansion (also known as Archibald Gracie Mansion) is the official residence of the mayor of New York City. Built in 1799, it is located in Carl Schurz Park, at East End Avenue and 88th Street in…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The High Bridge (originally the Aqueduct Bridge) is a steel arch bridge connecting Manhattan and the Bronx in New York City, New York, United States. Rising 140 ft (43 m) over the Harlem River, it is …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hudson Heights is a residential neighborhood within Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan, New York City. Most residences are apartment buildings, many of which are cooperatives, and most were constru…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_Heights,_Manhattan
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Claim 13: “He began eating stripers from the Hudson about 15 years ago after seeing dolphins chasing herring and striped bass in the river and took it as a “sign from God.””
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Claim 14: “He began making Hudson sushi in 2014 as a lark.”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists only of general web search results and Wikipedia entries that do not mention Gilberto Diaz Jr. starting to make 'Hudson sushi' in 2014. The evidence is irrelevant to the specific claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gilberto "Pulpo" Colón Jr. (Born December 28, 1953) is a pianist, composer, and band leader. He is credited for working with all three of the "Big 3" (Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez, & Machito Orchestras…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gilberto "Jimmy" Roy Duavit Jr. (born October 16, 1963) is a Filipino businessman, philanthropist, producer, and writer. He is the president and chief executive officer of GMA Network Inc., one of th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gilberto Ramírez Sánchez (born 19 June 1991) is a Mexican professional boxer and unified cruiserweight champion who has held the World Boxing Association (WBA) and the World Boxing Organization (WBO) …
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