Legion calls for rewriting of NY’s SAFE Act

Legion calls for rewriting of NY’s SAFE Act – The following letter, which I have included here, was sent to Gov. Andrew Cuomo on April 28: “On April 18, 2013, the Allegany County commander, the post commanders and members of the American Legion, Department of...

NY sheriffs fault new gun law, seek to join suit

NY sheriffs fault new gun law, seek to join suit – County sheriffs have asked to join the federal lawsuit challenging New York’s tough new gun restrictions, calling some provisions vague and impossible to enforce fairly.  The New York State...

DA will not prosecute man arrested under SAFE Act

DA will not prosecute man arrested under SAFE Act – The Columbia County District Attorney is making good on a promise not to prosecute a man arrested under the SAFE Act.  DA Paul Czajka told NewsChannel 13 he would not prosecute Gregory Dean Jr.  Dean...

Sheriffs: Cuomo asked for silence

Sheriffs: Cuomo asked for silence – The sheriffs thought they were being summoned to the Capitol to discuss ideas for changes to New York’s gun control law, the SAFE Act. Instead, Gov. Andrew Cuomo told them to keep quiet.  Opposition to the new law...