"Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill on Friday night that would've given credentialed news organizations access to encrypted police radios to provide the public with real-time breaking news state-wide. In a rejection memo, the governor remarked the bill to provide credentialed media with encrypted radio access, while a worthy goal for transparency, may not be technologically feasible. The veto came a day after the City Council approved a more detailed bill (Int. 1460-2025,) that instructs the NYPD to provide encrypted radio access to credentialed media."
"Bruce Cotler, president of the NY Press Photographers Association, whose members depend on police radio transmissions, said he is optimistic that a more modest proposal might win over the governor. We are thinking about reintroducing something different that may be palatable with the governor and law enforcement, said Cotler. There are options that we are exploring that could still maintain some transparency while preserving privacy and safety for officers an important measure for all. We look forward to trying something different."
The governor vetoed a bill that would have given credentialed news organizations access to encrypted police radios statewide, citing technological infeasibility and public-safety concerns. The City Council approved a local bill instructing the NYPD to provide encrypted radio access to credentialed media; that local measure now awaits the mayor's decision. Councilwoman Gale Brewer pledged to reintroduce the bill if the mayor vetoes and to present it to incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani. The NY Press Photographers Association signaled interest in a narrower proposal to balance transparency with officer privacy and safety. The veto memo cited diverse local technologies and challenges screening sensitive information as barriers to a statewide mandate.
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