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Senate Codes Committee will livestream Monday at 11:30am. On the posted agenda are S-13, Enacts the “Scott J. Beigel unfinished receiver act” in relation to unfinished frames or receivers, and S-14, Enacts the Jose Webster untraceable firearms act. S-13 defines “unfinished receiver” as so to...

Rep. Maloney, Sen. Markey Reintroduce Bill to Fund Gun Violence Prevention Research at the CDC

Suffolk County bill IR 1001-2021, Conducting a Preliminary Environmental Site Assessment in support of an environmental hazard mitigation plan for lead waste after County-owned recreational shooting ranges close, passed the county legislature.

Attorney General James Fights to Defend States’ Abilities to Protect Residents from Gun Violence

Court Orders Attorney General James’ Lawsuit Against NRA to Continue in Manhattan Court.

AG James: NRA's Move Won't Deter Dissolution Case.

Bills S-51, Includes attachments to electronic devices within the meaning of the term "imitation weapon", and S-687, Clarifies the definition of imitation weapon, have been Reported.

Maloney Urges Biden to Block New OCC Rule Requiring Lending to Gun Manufacturers.

Another “ghost guns” bill has been introduced A-2556, Relates to requiring all firearms manufactured, crafted or built by private individuals to have an identifying serial number. I believe this bill will be voted on this session. No Senate companion yet.

Rep. Maloney and Sen. Markey Statement on Trump Effort to Freeze Gun Violence Prevention Funding.

Governor Cuomo Announces Proposal to Prevent Individuals with Active Warrants from Purchasing Guns as Part of the 2021 State of the State.

Letter from Wayne.

Gov. Cuomo announces proposal to prevent those with active warrants from purchasing guns.

Rep. Boebert Calls Out Rep. Maloney's Lies.

Everytown/Mike Bloomberg has renewed Ostroff Associates lobbying contract for New York State @ $10,000 per month.

Suffolk Co. range bill IR 1001-2021.

Gun control in the ’21 State of the State.

The mandatory firearms storage bill has been reintroduced for the current session in the Assembly as A-1180. This is one of the program bills the antis have pushed for years. No Senate companion yet.

Gov. Cuomo is delaying his State of the State address until Monday the 11th.

"Red flag" gun control mentioned - Mimi Rocah sworn in as new Westchester County district attorney

A-352, Relates to the unlawful purchase or possession of a body vest, Codes 1/6/21 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A352 A-353, Relates to the unlawful wearing of a body vest, Codes 1/6/21 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A353 A-383, Adds ammunition to the list...

At 1:30 pm today NYC Mayoral candidate Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and City Council Member Vanessa Gibson will hold a press conference to address the "citywide surge in gun violence", Boston Road and 166th Street, Bronx.

Gun Use in US Suicides Kept Secret With 2nd Circuit Ruling.

Congresswoman Maloney and Senator Markey Applaud Inclusion of $25 Million in Gun Violence Research Funding in Omnibus Funding Package.

Text scam targeting pistol permit holders in New York State.

Update on the Suffolk County shooting range bills. Res 1801-2020, Requiring an environmental hazard mitigation plan to address lead waste upon closure of County-owned recreational shooting ranges for 90-days or longer, has been tabled. No action on Res 1652-2020, Requiring legislative approval...

Tenney leads Brindisi by 19 votes after count of Chenango County ballots

James joins anti-Ghost Guns coalition

According to the NYPD: It’s not just the City that has seen a big increase, it’s all over the state (Albany, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo). Has any elected called out the Governor and/or the legislature for the obvious failure of the state’s gun control laws including Cuomo’s signature...

The Otsego County legislature will consider a resolution making the county a “gun-law sanctuary” at the next meeting of the Public Safety & Legal Affairs Committee scheduled for Thursday, December 10 @ 12:00pm. The meeting will be live streamed off their Facebook page.

Democrats won SD-50. Will have 43 seats in State Senate, a super-majority +1.

At Warren, Maloney, and Kelly Request, Independent Watchdog Agrees to Evaluate Federal Health Care Costs Associated With Firearm Injuries.

Andrea Stewart-Cousins announced Democrats have a super-majority in the State Senate.

Rob Astorino's lead down to 3000 with 24K ballots left to count in SD-40.

New York City mayoral candidate Maya Wiley will attend "A Prayer Vigil Against Gun Violence", hosted by the 79th Precinct Clergy Council at 3:00pm today at the corner of Fulton St. and Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn.

Michele Hinchey declared victory in SD-46. Democrats at 41 in State Senate. 42 required for super-majority.

Ex-Rep. Tenney Wins by 106 Votes in Nail-Biting NY-22 Race.

NRA settles insurance violation case for $2.5M.

At 9:15 am today NYC Council Member Robert Cornegy joins with "anti-violence groups" to speak out against "gun violence" in response to a shooting that left a 70-year-old senior injured in Bedford-Stuyvesant, 1407 Fulton Street, Brooklyn.

Suozzi Takes Lead Over Santos In NY's 3rd Congressional District.

Senator Kevin Thomas (D-6) has declared victory after absentee vote count.

At 2:00pm today Mayoral candidate Maya Wiley will attend a press conference with the family of Shyheim McLean and the Community Education Council of District 16 to denounce gun violence and demand community support Register for the Zoom meeting here.

NYSBA Recommends New Laws To Reduce Mass Shootings.

Two bills of interest are on the agenda for the Suffolk County Legislature’s Environment, Parks & Agriculture Committee meeting on Monday, November 9 @ 10:00am: Res 1652-2020, Requiring legislative approval for future contracts involving recreational shooting ranges on County property. Res...

Everytown has been lobbying on BB/pellet guns in Albany. Something is brewing on that.

A-1054B, Requires the creation and imposition of restrictive commercial practices and stringent recordkeeping and reporting to prevent gun and ammunition sales to criminals, has been amended and resubmitted to Economic Development. I do not believe the legislature will return to Albany this...

SAF, FPC CHALLENGING RESTRICTIVE N.Y. CITY CARRY LAW IN FEDERAL LAWSUIT

Preliminary election coda. Republicans appear to have knocked out the following: Congress: Tom Suozzi CD-3 Max Rose CD-11 Anthony Brindisi CD-22 State Senate: Monica Martinez SD-3 James Gaughran SD-5 Kevin Thomas SD-6 Pete Harckham SD-40 Jen Metzger SD-42 State Assembly: Steve Englebright...