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Jewish News 24 · Sep 10, 2026

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The New York City Council is moving to make it easier for the city to suspend or revoke press credentials, following controversy earlier this year over people wearing city-issued press passes while celebrating the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The bill, expected to be introduced Thursday, is backed by Council Speaker Julie Menin and sponsored by Councilman Chris Banks, according to City & State New York.

The New York City Council is moving to make it easier for the city to suspend or revoke press credentials, following controversy earlier this year over people wearing city-issued press passes while celebrating the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The bill, expected to be introduced Thursday, is backed by Council Speaker Julie Menin and sponsored by Councilman Chris Banks, according to City & State New York.

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