Madison County Legislature opposes NY SAFE Act

Madison County Legislature opposes NY SAFE Act – Many local municipalities have taken a stance on the issue of gun control. Tuesday, it was Madison County’s turn to pass a resolution opposing the SAFE Act. County Legislators voted 14 to 4 in favor of the...

Resident fires at armed robbers

Resident fires at armed robbers – Police in the Town of Newburgh are investigating a home invasion robbery in which shots were fired.  Residents of 109 South Plank Road told officers three men wearing mask and armed with handguns entered their home,...

Pistol permits soared in N.Y. in 2012

Pistol permits soared in N.Y. in 2012 – The number of pistol permits in New York soared 14% between 2011 and 2012 in advance of a gun-control law passed last month.  Amid concerns about tougher gun laws in New York and nationally, residents obtained nearly...