Gun Control

The legislation revealed Monday includes a statewide ban on open carrying that is expected to draw strong opposition from gun rights supporters.

The Supreme Court recently ruled that the controversial law can remain in effect as legal challenges move forward.

The measure to prevent guns in certain areas and enhance background checks was recently put on hold by a federal judge.

NY Attorney General Letitia James is asking the court to bar six national gun distributors from selling and shipping ghost gun parts in the state.

The state Republican and conservative parties are joining forces to challenge the legality.

Following the Democratic Primary, Gov. Kathy Hochul reveals her plan to address gun control.

The case, brought by the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, took issue with New York’s laws, on the books since the early 1900’s, that made it a crime to possess a firearm without a license, and that required anyone who wanted to carry a concealed firearm outside the home to obtain an additional permit.

The Siena College poll finds Democratic and Republican voters back the new gun control laws and abortion protections approved by Hochul and the legislature

Majority Leader Schumer says Congress appears to be embracing new legislation to combat gun violence, the first time in 30 years.

An update on COVID trends in the region, plus a look at what's happening in New York's Capitol.