Press Passes Under Fire | New York City News

City council moves to overhaul press pass system after fans of Luigi Mangione, the man who killed a CEO, were seen flaunting press credentials at court — even cheering him on. The new bill would make it easier to revoke badges for non-journalists, with hearings still required, while officials vow to tighten issuance standards. Council Speaker Julie Menin, a former media chief, argues the system must protect real reporters’ access while ensuring badges aren’t misused for agendas or disruption — a crucial step to preserve journalistic integrity in high-stakes moments. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/44a0e3740ae2a64c