New York declares a “disaster emergency” – DER SPIEGEL

Accordingly, among other things, a special police unit to combat the trade in firearms is to be created. In addition, Cuomo wants to appoint a representative for the prevention of armed violence who is linked to the health authorities. He is supposed to act at the interface of social services, prisons, police forces and other authorities.

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In addition, the governor announced that it would invest millions in prevention programs. According to this, $ 76 million alone should flow into job creation for young people.

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Compared to other states, New York already has very strict gun laws. However, it is easy to get guns in the neighboring states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Cuomo signed a new legal text on Tuesday to make it easier for civilians to file lawsuits against arms manufacturers and dealers. Weapons manufacturers have largely been exempted from liability across the US. A second order, signed on Tuesday, aims to prevent wanted criminals from acquiring a weapon.

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Homicides increased by 30 percent

In New York, as in the rest of the United States, there had been a sharp rise in crime since last summer. In the country’s major cities, the number of homicides rose by 30 percent in 2020.

President Joe Biden made proposals to curb gun violence in June. The opposition Republicans, however, accuse Biden of negligence in prosecution and block his plans in Congress.

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