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Gov. Hochul Proposes Raising Age to Buy Guns to 21 in NYS

May 26, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed raising the age to buy guns to 21 in addition to increasing police patrols of schools across the state. These actions came as response to the mass shooting in Texas that claimed the lives of at least 21 people, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gun Law, Jamestown High School, Jamestown Police, Jamestown Public Schools, Kathy Hochul, Washington Middle School

Antonio Delgado Sworn in as NYS Lt. Governor

May 26, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Democrat Antonio Delgado was sworn in as New York’s lieutenant governor Wednesday, becoming the state's first person of Latino heritage to serve in statewide office. Delgado was selected by Governor Kathy Hochul after the previous lieutenant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Antonio Delgado, Brian Benjamin, Gun Law, Kathy Hochul

Gov. Hochul Signs Adult Survivors Act

May 26, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Adult Survivors Act which will allow adult sexual abuse survivors the right to sue. The legislation creates a one-year lookback window for survivors of sexual assault that occurred when they were over the age … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Adult Survivors Act, Child Victims Act, Kathy Hochul

Governor Hochul Announces $2 Billion in Child Care Assistance

May 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the largest investment in child care subsidies in New York State history will be distributed. New York State will distribute $2 billion to increase the number of families receiving child care financial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care, Kathy Hochul, New York State Child Care Block Grant

Suspect Charged with Murdering 10 People at a Buffalo Tops Back in Court Thursday

May 20, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The White man charged with murdering 10 people at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo appeared briefly in court Thursday. The Associated Press reports prosecutors said that the suspect, 18-year old Payton Gendron, has been indicted on a first-degree … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo City Court, Buffalo Mass Shooting, Joseph Gramaglia, Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, Payton Gendron

Gov. Hochul Announces Measures to Strengthen Gun Control, Track Domestic Terrorism

May 19, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul introduced an array of executive orders and new legislation Wednesday in response to a mass shooting in Buffalo last week. The Associated Press reports Hochul's announcement came days after a White 18-year-old wearing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Mass Shooting, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, domestic terrorism, gun control, Kathy Hochul, Kevin Bruen, Letitia James, Red Flag Bill

Special Master Releases Draft Congressional, State Senate Maps Ahead of Friday Deadline

May 17, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The court appointed, special master tasked with redrawing New York’s Congressional and state Senate district maps released a draft version of both maps Monday. City and State report the interactive version of the maps were posted online by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 23rd Congressional District, 57th State Senate District, Congressional Redistricting, Gary Greenberg, Gavin Wax, Jonathan Cervas, Kathy Hochul, Manhattan State Supreme Court, New York State Assembly, Patrick McAllister, Paul Nichols, redistricting, State Senate, Stueben County Supreme Court

Gov. Hochul Promises New Gun Control Legislation Following Mass Shooting in Buffalo

May 16, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul promised to advance new gun control legislation following Saturday’s mass shooting at the Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo. WBFO reports an 18-year-old White male allegedly killed 10 people and injured three others … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Mass Shooting, gun control, Gun Law, gun trafficking, Hate Crime, Kathy Hochul, Payton Gendron, State of the State, Twitch

Gov. Hochul Announces $35 Million Investment to Abortion Providers

May 12, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $35 million investment to directly support abortion providers in anticipation of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Hochul directed the Department of Health to create a $25 million Abortion … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Abortion, Abortion Provider Support Fund, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Health, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Roe v. Wade, Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes, U.S. Supreme Court

Rep. Tom Reed Announces Resignation, Effective Immediately

May 11, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Congressman Tom Reed has announced his resignation, effective immediately. Reed made a statement on the House of Representatives floor Tuesday, saying, "After almost 12 years in Congress, today is my last day. It has been an honor to serve with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 23rd Congressional District, Claudia Tenney, Congressional Redistricting, George Borrello, Joe Sempolinski, Kathy Hochul, special election, Tom Reed

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