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New York City suffers a shooting nearly every day, according to police reports. Gun violence has prompted the state administration to expand the so-called red flag law, which allows police and even doctors and teachers to obtain a court order for the seizure of weapons, even if legally obtained, from those who behave at risk.
More than 9 locations with high shooting rates are primary targets of the authorities. The new legislature also limits the purchase of weapons to people with symptoms that may pose a public threat. Tired of facing danger on the streets, some Big Apple residents are even advocating stricter regulations.
New York leads the country with the strictest gun laws. Just a few days ago, Mayor Eric Adams ratified the protection of gun-free zones in Times Square and other sensitive areas of the city.
The state has also tripled the budget for fighting gun violence to $ 227 million, funds that officials hope will help reduce the danger of firearms. Ángela González, Voice of America, New York.
