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 […]
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 […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday, at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, signed the landmark John. R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York into law cementing New York state’s place as a national leader on voting rights and fulfilling a key part of the governor’s 2022 State of the State […]
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced a comprehensive gun safety plan following a sweeping series of state and local legislation strengthening New York’s gun safety laws in the aftermath of the Uvalde and Buffalo shootings. “As a mother of two schoolaged children here in Westchester, I feel the […]
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has signed into law legislation that would require the posting of notices warning of the dangers of weapons or firearms at the point of sale and at the point of the issuance of a firearm license. Latimer said: “We as a County are limited as […]
