Month: July 2022

Hochul signs legislation to strengthen gun laws
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Hochul signs legislation to strengthen gun laws

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation, on July 1, to strengthen New York’s gun laws and bolster restrictions on concealed carry weapons. This package of new laws—drafted in close collaboration with the state Legislature—is devised to align with the Supreme Court’s recent decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen. As a result […]

BOL approves  Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access act
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BOL approves Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access act

On Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators voted to approve a law ensuring safe access to reproductive health care facilities. The measure passed by a 15-2 vote. Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed the act into law immediately after its approval by the board. The new law, which takes […]