Legislative News
Cattaraugus officials upset over state’s use of seal for gun renewals – Since the inception of the New York SAFE Act, various county entities throughout the state have stood against various portions of the implementation of the measure. Cattaraugus County...
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Gun permit issue pulled from agenda – After questions were raised this week during a caucus of the Niagara County Legislature’s Republican majority, the local implementation of a federal law that allows retired police officers to carry concealed firearms without...
Legislative News
Cattaraugus County distances itself from SAFE Act – Cattaraugus County has become the latest to distance itself from the state’s controversial SAFE Act gun control law, seeking to block the state from using the county name and seal on paperwork related to the...
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No moves in Congress on 3-D gun ban renewal – A federal law banning firearms that cannot be detected by walk-through metal detectors expires in less than a month, but Congress has yet to act despite the rise of new technologies that can produce “3-D” plastic...
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Concealed carry likely for retired police in Niagara County – Retired police officers in Niagara County would be allowed to carry concealed guns without a permit, under terms of a county resolution that implements federal laws. A County Legislature...
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Massena resident calls out Mayor Hidy on lack of action on SAFE Act – A Massena resident criticized the village board for sidestepping an opportunity to oppose New York state’s SAFE Act. Mayor James F. Hidy indicated at last month’s meeting that the...