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Genesee sportsmen seek backing for use of rifles for deer hunting
Genesee sportsmen seek backing for use of rifles for deer hunting - The Genesee County Sportsmen’s Federation asked county lawmakers Monday to support the use of rifles to hunt deer in the county. Members of the federation — 12 fish and game clubs with a total of...
Shooting range noise in Islip has neighbors up in arms
Shooting range noise in Islip has neighbors up in arms - A decades-old Islip Town firing range utilized by hundreds of shooters each year -- including several government agency employees -- has itself come under fire from residents sick of continued gunshot sounds...
Andrew Cuomo Won the Primary, but Lost the PR War
Andrew Cuomo Won the Primary, but Lost the PR War - After losing to Governor Cuomo in Tuesday night's Democratic primary, Zephyr Teachout couldn't call the governor to concede because he didn't give her his phone number. That tells you pretty much everything you need...
In primary, gun group president says vote to “repudiate” the SAFE Act
In primary, gun group president says vote to "repudiate" the SAFE Act - A lot of people will be watching the Democratic primary today to see how months of bad press will affect the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo. One of those scrutinizing the outcome will be...
Homeowner, son hold two would-be burglars at gunpoint
Homeowner, son hold two would-be burglars at gunpoint - A homeowner and his son held two would-be burglars at gunpoint after the suspects tried to break into their home, according to Orchard Park Police. Officers were called to a home on Transit Road shortly after 1...
Constantinides, Vallone Intro Gun Registry Legislation
Constantinides, Vallone Intro Gun Registry Legislation - Councilmember Costa Constantinides (D-Astoria) announced on August 21 the introduction of legislation guaranteeing community access and mandating a community notification requirement within the city’s gun...
Astorino Finds Support at Sullivan Co. Friends with Firearms Gun Festival
Astorino Finds Support at Sullivan Co. Friends with Firearms Gun Festival - When Rob Astorino campaigns in rural upstate communities, he knows talk of repealing the New York Safe Act is like music to the electorate's ears. "What day do you want to repeal the NY SAFE...
Remington Arms’ layoffs “not about politics,” Cuomo says
Remington Arms’ layoffs “not about politics,” Cuomo says - Gov. Andrew Cuomo today dismissed criticism that Remington Arms, the Mohawk Valley gunmaker, has laid off workers in New York because of the state’s gun-control laws, saying the company is consolidating...
New opportunities open up for hunters
New opportunities open up for hunters - Legislation and regulations enacted in recent months has increased opportunities for hunters in the form of new hunting arms, more access to hunting lands and more liberal seasons for both deer and bear. Perhaps the most...
NRA launches ad campaign attacking Michael Bloomberg
NRA launches ad campaign attacking Michael Bloomberg - The National Rifle Association is taking the unusual step of launching a multimillion-dollar ad campaign designed to turn Michael Bloomberg into a political bogeyman in this year's midterm elections, and...