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Flatbush Scoop · Sep 10, 2026

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City Council leaders are moving to tighten New York City’s press credentialing rules after controversy over official press passes being issued to supporters of Luigi Mangione. Speaker Julie Menin and Council Member Chris Banks are introducing legislation that would make it easier for the city to revoke credentials when rules are violated, while officials say legitimate journalists would continue to be protected.

City Council leaders are moving to tighten New York City’s press credentialing rules after controversy over official press passes being issued to supporters of Luigi Mangione. Speaker Julie Menin and Council Member Chris Banks are introducing legislation that would make it easier for the city to revoke credentials when rules are violated, while officials say legitimate journalists would continue to be protected.

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