Gubernatorial primaries for the Democratic and Republican parties are today in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul is trying to make history as the first female governor elected in the state with just 10 months in office under her belt. She is … [Read more...]
U.S. Senate Develops Bipartisan Gun Legislation
A bipartisan agreement has been developed in the Senate offering modest gun curbs and stepped up efforts to improve school safety and mental health programs. The Associated Press reports the proposal falls far short of tougher steps long sought by … [Read more...]
Reed Says Country Needs to Focus on Causes of Gun Violence, Not the Weapon
WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is holding firm to his belief that the federal government should not ban the AR-15 or any other assault-style rifle. Reed, who represents Chautauqua County in the House and who’s received an "A+" … [Read more...]
John Plumb Receives Endorsement from Region’s Largest News Publication, Reed Gets NRA Support
BUFFALO - Candidate for Congress John Plumb (D-Lakewood) has picked up an endorsement from the largest news publication in the region. The Buffalo News gave its endorsement to Plumb in Thursday’s edition. As part of the endorsement, the News … [Read more...]
NRA Gives Reed “A” Rating, Plumb Receives “?” Rating
WASHINGTON - The National Rifle Association has given Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress a positive score for his support of the Second Amendment. The NRA released its scores for all candidates running for election in 2016, including … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Challenges to NY SAFE Act to be Considered by Court
ALBANY - The effort to fight new gun regulations that were recently approved in Albany is picking up steam. Last week, Buffalo attorney James Tresmond filed a lawsuit contending the NY SAFE Act's ban on certain assault weapons to be … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Gun Law Sees Backlash from Upstate Counties
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany will be hearing from a lot of county governments in the coming weeks. More than two dozen county legislatures across New York State – including Erie and Cattaraugus Counties – have formally condemned New York’s new … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Signs Gun Legislation into Law
ALBANY - New York State is fighting back. That’s the message from Gov. Andrew Cuomo as he signed into law a sweeping gun control bill in Albany Tuesday afternoon. The signing took place just one hour after the Secure Ammunition and Firearms … [Read more...]
