The New York Times reports the State Legislature has passed a broad package of gun bills that will raise the minimum age to buy a semiautomatic rifle to 21, ban most civilians from purchasing bullet-resistant body vests and revise the state’s red … [Read more...]
Ten Bills Tightening Gun Laws to Be Considered by NYS Legislature
Ten bills tightening gun laws have been introduced in the New York State Legislature. The agreement comes in the wake of mass shootings at a Texas elementary school and a Buffalo supermarket that left dozens dead and prompted renewed calls for … [Read more...]
Over 60 Attend ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ Rally to Memorialize Those Killed in Mass Shootings, Advocate for Change
Over 60 people attended a "Love Thy Neighbor" rally in City Hall to honor the memory of those killed and injured in the Buffalo mass shooting on May 14th and those killed in the elementary school shooting on May 24. The event was organized by the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – May 26, 2022
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel spoke with WRFA for his monthly interview about a variety of topics including comments on the recent mass shootings, changes to the County's Worker's Compensation Plan, and Memorial Day activities. … [Read more...]
‘Love Thy Neighbor’ Rally to be Held at Noon Friday
Local faith leaders will be holding a "Love Thy Neighbor" rally at noon, Friday, May 27 on Tracy Plaza in Jamestown. The rally is to honor the lives of those killed and injured in the Buffalo mass shooting. The rally is being hosted by the … [Read more...]
NYS Regents Exam for U.S. History Canceled Following Buffalo Mass Shooting
The State Department of Education has announced it will cancel this year’s Regents exam for U.S. history and government over the concern of worsening student trauma following the recent mass shooting in Buffalo that left 10 people dead and three … [Read more...]
Suspect Charged with Murdering 10 People at a Buffalo Tops Back in Court Thursday
The White man charged with murdering 10 people at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo appeared briefly in court Thursday. The Associated Press reports prosecutors said that the suspect, 18-year old Payton Gendron, has been indicted on a first-degree … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Measures to Strengthen Gun Control, Track Domestic Terrorism
Governor Kathy Hochul introduced an array of executive orders and new legislation Wednesday in response to a mass shooting in Buffalo last week. The Associated Press reports Hochul's announcement came days after a White 18-year-old wearing … [Read more...]
President Biden Speaks In Buffalo Following Mass Shooting
"White Supremacy is a poison. It's a poison.." That statement came from President Joe Biden during a visit to Buffalo Tuesday following a racially motivated mass shooting in a predominantly Black part of the city that left 10 people dead on … [Read more...]
President Biden, First Lady to Visit Buffalo to Meet with Shooting Victims’ Families
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Buffalo today to meet with the families of victims of Saturday's deadly shooting at a grocery store. WBFO reports the trip comes three days after a gunman opened fire in a Tops Friendly … [Read more...]
