New York S01689 amends the public officers law to define "professional journalist" and ensure press access to open meetings of agencies or.

New York S01689 amends the public officers law by defining "professional journalist" as someone engaged in news gathering for gain or livelihood. It mandates that open meetings of agencies or authorities must be accessible to professional journalists and prohibits policies or rules restricting such access. The bill also requires public notice of meetings to be given to local governments and the news media.

New York S01689 amends the public officers law to define "professional journalist" and ensure press access to open meetings of agencies or.

New York S01689 amends the public officers law by defining "professional journalist" as someone engaged in news gathering for gain or livelihood. It mandates that open meetings of agencies or authorities must be accessible to professional journalists and prohibits policies or rules restricting such access. The bill also requires public notice of meetings to be given to local governments and the news media.