Might be wishful thinking. But, I would think that many in the Mandami orbit would not be very pro-police encryption. Again, probably wishful thinking, but perhaps there will be some loosening of NYPD encryption under the new administration??
NY State bill (S.416/A.3516) to allow journalists access to encrypted police radio communications
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Danny37
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I was also thinking that last week when he won the election. He's all about showing the "truth" lol or just something politicians say to win votes but how would he "overhaul" the NYPD. He doesnt seem to know what he's doing but we'll see i guess.
He plans to get rid of NYPD. It's not a secret.
You would think, but it may not be high on his list of priorities. Reality sets in once a pol takes office and many promises fall by the wayside.
As much as I would like to see the Bill signed into law, I agree with the others here that it is going no where. "Radio" is not something that politicians care about, or understand for that matter, as @DaveNF2G stated.
I know I'm cynical, but the local news media here in NYS, is already tight with NYS government. I'd be totally shocked if there was actual investigative journalism by any of the news media here. The news media just waits for a formal press release by the government agencies, which could be NYS or any local govt. Also being cynical, I seriously doubt there is a "journalist" in any of the newsrooms who even knows what a scanner is, or why it would be important to listen to "police" radio comms. I doubt any of the mayors of the city governments would ever allow their encrypted LEO comms to be heard even by a local newsroom. The risk of comms being "accidentally" posted on Social Media is too much of a risk. Again, the news media here already has a pipeline to govt, no need for scanners in the newsrooms anymore.
Danny37
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I want to say 10 years ago, I remember a ham club that worked out of NYC news agency said they have scanners in the news room. Also I think the NYC area Red Cross used to be subscribed to BNN notifications for fires around the city for fire displacement and shelter. Also, I remember seeing a redcross member with a radio once at fire scene listening to the FG channel.
Another important point to make, the general public doesn't really care to keep informed of what goes on their city. As of today (11/14/2025) City of Albany, 17 homicides, 36 people shot, 61 stabbings. City of Albany, NY, population ~102K (2024 census). Statistically per capita, it's a crime rate worse than Chicago. the other facet is that the general public thinks a "scanner" is just an App on their Smartphone. But the news media in NY State will send the local weather man/woman/etc out in a snowstorm in the "Stormchase" SUV....to tell you it's snowing. Everything is fine, go get your free ice cream cone at Stewart's today. Remember, this is Upstate New York, not just NYC.
Not to get political, but the laughter at this is out of place. Mamdani has publicly announced his "plan" to replace NYPD with social workers, starting with the subways.
He ran on "defund the police".
Pols say a lot of things to get elected. Reality sets in when they take office.. No disrespect intended, Dave, as you know your stuff.
Anyway, back to the topic at hand.
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