County opposes SAFE Act

County opposes SAFE Act – Niagara County is the latest county to go on record opposing the New York SAFE Act.  At Tuesday’s meeting, the Legislature a resolution opposing the “unfunded mandate of implementing provisions” of the New York Secure Ammunition...

Ulster County committee delays action on SAFE Act letters

Ulster County committee delays action on SAFE Act letters – Confusion and uncertainty about how pistol permit recertifications will be handled under the New York SAFE Act, and who will handle them, prompted members of an Ulster County Legislature committee to...

Two Niagara Lawmakers Oppose SAFE Act Funding

Two Niagara Lawmakers Oppose SAFE Act Funding – This week, two Niagara County legislators, Wm. Keith McNall and Anthony J. Nemi, sponsored a resolution opposing the “unfunded mandate of implementing provisions of the NY SAFE Act.”  The two...

Nassau lawmakers split on gun-crime registry

Nassau lawmakers split on gun-crime registry – A bill introduced last week by Democrats in the Nassau County Legislature would create an online database of all individuals convicted of gun-related crimes, including the offender’s photo, home address and...

Gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino appears at gun show

Gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino appears at gun show – When Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino visited the gun show at the City Center Sunday afternoon, he knew how to get the crowd’s attention.  “If I am elected governor, I will repeal the...