Henry’s 101st birthday

Past President and long-time director Henry Ristau will celebrate his 101st birthday on November 16.  He has devoted his life to the Association and without his dedication there wouldn’t even be a NYSRPA.  Birthday greetings can be sent to him at...

Sportsmen hope Goodell sticks to his word

Sportsmen hope Goodell sticks to his word — The results are in. The newly elected Assemblyman Andrew Goodell hit the campaign trail hard as did his opponent Nancy Bargar. Both candidates attended meetings of the Chautauqua County Federation of Sportsmen before...

Mike sticks to his guns

Mike sticks to his guns — Mayor Bloomberg insisted yesterday the city should reduce its high gun-licensing and renewal fees to stave off a likely lawsuit, but the City Council continued to express doubts about a bill that would sharply lower those...

Bloomy’s gun-plan backfire

Bloomy’s gun-plan backfire — Mayor Bloomberg’s plan to slash fees for pistol permits is facing a blaze of opposition in the City Council, with many members saying the move is a misfire for one of the nation’s leading voices against gun...