New York lawmakers overhauled the state’s gun laws and started the process of amending the state Constitution to cement the right to an abortion.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Friday aimed at keeping weapons out of sensitive areas as lawmakers began the process of adding an amendment to the state Constitution to protect abortion rights
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday laid out her plans for legislation on gun reform in New York that would restrict locations where concealed carry would be allowed, require in-person training for concealed carry permits, and background checks to purchase ammunition. Photo: Fox
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