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Tish James supports this too, but there is no presser from her office -> AG Nessel Files Amicus Brief In Support Of Federal Firearm Regulations

Peacemakers awarded $100k grant from Everytown for Gun Safety.

The 2022 NYC budget is out. New Yorkers Against Gun Violence receives another $55,000 grant for FY2022, same as the past two years: Last year I FOILed the City Council to get more information about it. Shockingly, I have not heard back from them.

New York State Top 50 Lobbyists 2021: Everytown's firm Ostroff Associates is #5. NSSF's firm Park Strategies is #7.

Senator Benjamin and Senate Majority Passes Sweeping Anti-Gun Violence Legislation To Protect New Yorkers.

State agencies work to address lead ammunition.

BREAKING: the NRA's upcoming Annual Meeting has been cancelled due to to COVID.

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Exploring a Run for Governor.

Kathy Hochul's evolving stance on gun control.

Lewis County sheriff talks gubernatorial bid.

Attorney General James Takes 98 Guns Off the Streets at Utica Gun Buyback.

Letter from Legislator Ellen W. Birnbaum - Thankful for State Action on Gun Safety.

Attorney General James Urges DOJ to Regulate Dangerous Ghost Guns.

NRA's 'unabated' corruption justifies shutting it down, New York says.

At 11:00am today Assemblymen Charles Fall and Michael Cusick will make a state funding announcement addressing "gun violence" on the North Shore. Richmond University Medical Center Ambulance Receiving Area, 355 Bard Avenue, Staten Island.

Yates looks at weapons ban in county buildings.

At 11:20 am NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Community Capacity Development, and anti-gun advocates will gather outside the New York Stock Exchange to call on corporations to take an active role in community safety by investing in and supporting people and communities most affected by "gun...

Readout of Senior White House Meeting with State Attorneys General on Efforts to Hold Gun Manufacturers Accountable.

Congresswoman Maloney and Senator Markey Applaud Inclusion of $50 Million in Gun Violence Research Funding in House Appropriations Bill.

The 2nd Circuit Court revived and remanded a lawsuit challenging Nassau County’s revocation of a pistol license, saying that “the district court failed to treat the right to keep and bear arms as an individual right.” The case is Henry v. County of Nassau. Here is the order (PDF).

An End Run Around the Gun Industry Liability Shield.

NRA Continues Its Decline.

At 10:30am today Erie Co. Exec. Mark C. Poloncarz will be joined by Erie Co. Legislature Chair April Baskin, members of the Legislature’s Majority Caucus, members of the Erie Co. District Attorney’s office, and Erie Co. Commissioners to make a major announcement about "gun violence" in Erie...

Mayor Walsh and Chief Buckner Urge Participation in Gun Buyback Program.

At 10:45am today Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams will announce the "Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking & Crime Prevention Act", Brooklyn Borough Hall Steps, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn.

False NRA fraud charges leveled by Democrats show the left is desperate, and deluded.

FPF Files Brief Urging the Supreme Court to Uphold Second Amendment Right to Publicly Carry Arms.

There will be a public hearing on proposed Local Law No. 4 Of 2021, Authorizing Participation In The Hunting Pilot Program For 12 – 13 Year Old Deer Hunters in Ulster County on Tuesday, July 13 @ 6:15pm in the Legislative Chambers, 244 Fair Street, Kingston.

New bill A-8149, Provides for the posting of firearm signage in certain areas: “… IN AREAS IN WHICH THE RATE OF GUN VIOLENCE IS ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE, THE DIVISION SHALL NOTIFY THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY SERVING SUCH AREA TO POST SIGNAGE IN THE FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE DIVISION …” I...

Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Leads Congressional Amicus Brief to Supreme Court in Defense of Second Amendment Rights.

Cuomo declares NY state of emergency to address surge in gun violence.

The Greene County Legislature passed RES 149-2021 at their last meeting calling for Gov. Cuomo to veto the gun industry liability bill A-6762B/S-7196.

Attorney General James Takes 147 Guns Off the Streets at Rockland County Gun Buyback

Maloney, Colleagues Reintroduce 3D Printed Gun Safety Act.

What gun control advocates hope pending bill can do.

Attorney General James Moves to Dismiss NRA’s Counterclaims in Ongoing Lawsuit

Gillibrand: Bar people with hate crimes convictions from owning guns.

Primary Candidates for NYC Mayor. Openly #2A hostile Democrats: Eric Adams Scott Stringer Andrew Yang Kathryn Garcia Raymond McGuire Maya Wiley Less #2A hostile Democrats: Art Chang Aaron Foldenauer Dianne Morales Paperboy Love Prince Joycelyn Taylor Isaac Wright Jr. Openly #2A...

Statement From Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Fifth Anniversary of Orlando Pulse Nightclub Shooting

At 3:45 pm today Attorney General Letitia James and Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz will hold a press conference following a gun buyback event with the NYPD, St. Mary Magdalene R.C. Church, 136-20 219th St., Queens.

List of gun control bills which passed in 2021. A-613A/S-14A, Criminalizes the sale of ghost guns and requires gunsmiths to register and serialize firearms, rifles, shotguns, and unfinished frames or receivers they assemble. A-2111/S-5952, Provides taxpayer gifts for gun violence research...

NRA declines to file brief in Supreme Court Second Amendment case

New York State Legislators to Vote on Gun and Ballot Bills as Session Winds Down

At 1:10 pm today Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will kick off the Gun Violence Summit hosted by Clergy For Safe Cities. Register here.

A-6762B, Relates to the dangers to the safety and health of the public caused by the sale, manufacturing, importing and marketing of firearms, has been amended and resubmitted to Assembly Codes. Companion S-7196 has been introduced to Senate Rules. Last scheduled session day before recess is...

Reps. Watson Coleman, Pallone, Sires and Espaillat Lead Introduction of Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

Attorney General James Responds to NRA Dropping Countersuit

RES 1642-2021, Resolution calling upon the New York State Assembly to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.14/A.613, the Jose Webster Untraceable Firearms Act, has been introduced to the Public Safety Committee.

At 12:00pm today Councilmember Vanessa Gibson will join with community groups, clergy and advocates during Gun Violence Awareness Month for a rally with mothers impacted by gun violence in the Bronx. 489 East 169th Street, Claremont Neighborhood Center, The Bronx.

New York mayors call for new gun control bill