Buffalo mass shooting suspect Payton Gendron pleaded guilty on Monday to all 25 state charges. He pleaded guilty to 10 counts of first-degree murder, 10 counts of second-degree murder as a hate crime and three counts of attempted murder as a hate … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General’s Office Receives $4.6 Million to Support Red Flag Law
The State Attorney General's Office is receiving $4.6 million to support the state's Red Flag Law use to prevent gun violence. Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced the funding comes on the heels of the number ERPOs … [Read more...]
State Police Requests Under Red Flag Law Increased 93% from 2021
State Police requests for protection orders under New York's updated Red Flag law have increased 93% from 2021. Governor Kathy Hochul said more Extreme Risk Protection Orders applications have been filed in the last three months than in all of … [Read more...]
GA Family Services, Human Rights Commission Accepting Donations for Buffalo Community Affected by Mass Shooting
G.A. Family Services and the Jamestown Human Rights Commission are partnering to help support the community affected by the mass shooting that left 10 people dead in Buffalo in May. G.A. Family Services and the Human Rights Commission are … [Read more...]
Federal Charges Filed Against 18-Year Old Accused in Buffalo Mass Shooting
Federal charges are being filed against the 18-year-old accused of fatally shooting 10 people at the Tops store in Buffalo. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York has filed a 26-count criminal complaint against Payton … [Read more...]
U.S. Senate Develops Bipartisan Gun Legislation
A bipartisan agreement has been developed in the Senate offering modest gun curbs and stepped up efforts to improve school safety and mental health programs. The Associated Press reports the proposal falls far short of tougher steps long sought by … [Read more...]
JPS School Board President Paul Abbott Calls on Officials to Take Action Following TX School Schooting
Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott called for more action from elected officials on gun control in the wake of recent school shooting in Texas. Following a moment of silence for the 21 victims of the school shooting in Texas, Abbott, … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs 10 Bills Strengthening Gun Laws in NYS
Governor Kathy Hochul signed 10 bills Monday strengthening New York's gun laws following a wave of deadly mass shootings. New Yorkers who are under the age of 21 will now be prohibited from buying semiautomatic rifles under a new law. One of the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Juneteenth Celebration Planning Continues, Volunteers Needed
Jamestown's Juneteenth committee is gearing up for the annual celebration set to take place June 17 through 19. A free showing of the movie "Sister Act" will take place at the National Comedy Center on Friday, June 17 with other activities planned … [Read more...]
NYT: NYS Legislature Passes Gun Bills Package, Broaden Abortion Protections
The New York Times reports the State Legislature has passed a broad package of gun bills that will raise the minimum age to buy a semiautomatic rifle to 21, ban most civilians from purchasing bullet-resistant body vests and revise the state’s red … [Read more...]
