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Astorino gets $5,000 from NRA after NY gov debate
Astorino gets $5,000 from NRA after NY gov debate - The National Rifle Association donated $5,000 toward Republican Rob Astorino today, one day after he debated Gov. Andrew Cuomo and two other candidates. It's the first donation from the national gun-rights...
Camillus Sportsmen’s Club Taking Steps to Avoid Stray Bullets Hitting Homes
Camillus Sportsmen's Club Taking Steps to Avoid Stray Bullets Hitting Homes - The Camillus Sportsmen's Club is taking steps after stray bullets were found in a nearby neighborhood, but residents said they still don't feel safe.The vice president of the club said a...
Astorino’s running mate says he would defund Cuomo’s SAFE Act
Astorino's running mate says he would defund Cuomo's SAFE Act - Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Chris Moss said Friday that he and his running mate, Rob Astorino, would “defund” Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's gun control law as a first step to repealing the SAFE...
Conservative Party and NYS Rifle and Pistol Association Unite on Second Amendment!
Conservative Party and NYS Rifle and Pistol Association Unite on Second Amendment! - The President of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association (NYSRPA), Tom King, recommends that voters cast their votes on the Conservative line on November 4. His recommendation...
Legislators pledge help for Remington Arms
Legislators pledge help for Remington Arms - Six Mohawk Valley legislators want Remington Arms to remain the largest employer in Herkimer County and pledge their assistance should the company seek to build a new facility here. The delegation has sent to a letter to...
Report: 92 Percent of Mass Shootings Since 2009 Occurred in Gun-Free Zones
Report: 92 Percent of Mass Shootings Since 2009 Occurred in Gun-Free Zones - On October 9, the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) released a revised report showing that 92% of mass public shootings between January 2009 and July 2014 took place in gun-free...
Charges against Merrick gun shop owner dismissed
Charges against Merrick gun shop owner dismissed - Charges have been dismissed against a Merrick gun shop owner who had been arrested in 2011 as part of an effort to crack down on the sales of illegal assault weapons. All charges against Michael Marinello, who...
Local legislators reiterate support for Remington Arms
Local legislators reiterate support for Remington Arms - Six Mohawk Valley legislators want to make sure Remington Arms knows it’s wanted in Herkimer County, especially in light of the 2013 SAFE Act and the company’s recent out-of-state expansions, the latter of which...
Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Visits Remington Arms
Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Visits Remington Arms - Years ago, Remington Arms was the place to work in Herkimer County, but now some might say there's no job security. "Our area was lucky, most of the people were there more than two years and were able to stay...
Committee backs partial disclosure
Committee backs partial disclosure - In an advisory opinion issued Friday, the state Committee on Open Government says the State Police should not deny Freedom of Information Law requests seeking "aggregate" data such as the number of assault weapons that have been...