Senate Democrats are pushing a package of nine bills that would, among other things, restrict gun ownership for individuals who have committed hate crimes or who may be a danger to themselves or others. The bills would also create an institute to study gun violence, extend the time frame to […]
Tag: gun control
Gov. Cuomo proposes taking guns away from domestic abusers
In his upcoming State of the State Address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo will propose taking handguns, rifles and shotguns from New Yorkers convicted of domestic violence. In the last three years, Cuomo has begun releasing his major policy initiative for the coming year ahead of his actual State of the State […]
Dr. Chartock reaches into his mailbag
I have made up some letters that reflect the kind of mail and comments I have been getting lately. Here goes: Dear Doctor Chartock: I keep hearing that Andrew Cuomo is gearing up to run for president. He can’t win, can he? Sign me, Kate in Kingston Dear Kate: Of course […]
Taking guns from dangerous hands
Following Sunday’s mass shooting in a Texas church, Sen. Brad Hoylman is urging colleagues to take action on his legislation that would take guns away from domestic abusers. Hoylman, D-Manhattan, is calling on fellow senators to revisit and pass his Safe Homes Act (S.67) which would allow law enforcement […]
Assembly bill seeks to outlaw “bump stocks” and other rapid-fire devices
A new bill prohibiting the use of “bump-fire” rifle stocks and other rapid fire modifications has been introduced in the New York state Assembly. Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy, D-Albany, wrote the legislation that is similar to, but not the same as, a recent Senate bill (S.6902) that would close a loophole […]
Far-reaching bill package is aimed at curbing gun violence
Legislators were joined by New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, students and families affected by gun violence to announce bills and proposals aimed at further curbing gun deaths in New York. The ten bill package was presented by Assemblyman Brian Kavanagh, D-Manhattan, the chair of New York legislators for Gun Violence […]
The irony of Sen. Squadron’s hate crimes bill
I would like to comment on the April 18 article about Senator Squadron’s bill prohibiting gun ownership for those who commit so-called hate crimes. According to the article: “Squadron says New York has a duty to take actions that reject acts of …discrimination in any form because they violate […]
Legislation would prohibit gun ownership for those who commit a hate crime in New York
Discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability or sexual orientation would be a ‘serious offense’ under NY’s SAFE Act Senator Daniel Squadron, D-Brooklyn, introduced an amendment that would categorize hate crimes as serious offenses in relation to the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act, […]