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Guns Banned in Many Public Places in NYS After Gov. Hochul Signs Law

July 5, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Guns will be banned in many public places in New York now that Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law that she says gives the state more ammunition in the fight against gun violence. State lawmakers passed the new law last week in an extraordinary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, Gun Law, Kathy Hochul, New York State Legislature, U.S. Supreme Court

State Legislature Passes Resolution Enshrine Equal Rights in State Constitution

July 5, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The State Legislature has passed a resolution to enshrine equal rights into the New York State Constitution, which will solidify the right to abortion access in New York State. The resolution was brought forward by Governor Kathy Hochul as part of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: abortion rights, Equality Amendment, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, New York State Constitution, New York State Legislature, Reproductive Health Act, Roe v. Wade, U.S. Supreme Court

[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – June 30, 2022

July 1, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State Senator George Borrello about the last state legislative session, gun control, and the extraordinary legislative session scheduled for June 30, 2022. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: George Borrello, gun control, New York State Legislature

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andy Goodell – June 30, 2022

July 1, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State Assemblyman Andy Goodell about the last state legislative session, including his thoughts on the extraordinary session called for June 30, 2022. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Andy Goodell, New York State Legislature

WENY: State Legislature to Resume Extraordinary Session Friday

July 1, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

WENY reports that at 2 a.m. Friday morning, New York lawmakers convened for an extraordinary session of the legislative body under the duress of Governor Kathy Hochul. The governor wants lawmakers to consider new ways to tighten the state's gun … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Equality Amendment, gun control, Gun Law, Kathy Hochul, New York State Legislature, U.S. Supreme Court

Possible NYS Gun Control Policy to Include Banning Guns in Public Places, Safe Storage Law Update

June 30, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

State legislation is being developed that will ban guns in government buildings, health facilities, places where children gather and public transportation in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision making it easier to legally carry firearms in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: abortion rights, Brett Kavanaugh, Clarence Thomas, Equality Amendment, gun control, Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns, Kathy Hochul, New York State Legislature, New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, Roe v. Wade, U.S. Constitution, U.S. Supreme Court

Governor Hochul Calls Special State Legislature Session for June 30 to Further Address Gun Legislation

June 27, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul said she is bringing state lawmakers back on Thursday, June 30 to consider gun safety legislation in response to the Supreme Court striking down key portions of the state's licensing law. The court on Thursday, June 23 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gun Law, Kathy Hochul, New York State Legislature, Second Amendment, U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns New York Handgun Law

June 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Constitution provides a right to carry a gun outside the home, issuing a major decision on the meaning of the Second Amendment. The 6-3 ruling was the court’s second important decision on the right to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alyssa's Law, George Borrello, Gun Law, Kathy Hochul, New York State Legislature, Second Amendment, U.S. Supreme Court

Governor Hochul Signs 10 Bills Strengthening Gun Laws in NYS

June 7, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul signed 10 bills Monday strengthening New York's gun laws following a wave of deadly mass shootings. New Yorkers who are under the age of 21 will now be prohibited from buying semiautomatic rifles under a new law. One of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Mass Shooting, Gun Law, Kathy Hochul, New York State Legislature

NYT: NYS Legislature Passes Gun Bills Package, Broaden Abortion Protections

June 3, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The New York Times reports the State Legislature has passed a broad package of gun bills that will raise the minimum age to buy a semiautomatic rifle to 21, ban most civilians from purchasing bullet-resistant body vests and revise the state’s red … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Abortion, abortion rights, Brad Hoylman, Buffalo Mass Shooting, Clean Slate Act, cryptocurrency mining, Gun Law, John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York, Kathy Hochul, New York Power Authority, New York State Education Department, New York State Legislature, Red Flag Bill, Roe v. Wade, U.S. Supreme Court

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