New York lawmakers on Friday approved a sweeping overhaul of firearms licensing rules in the state, seeking to preserve some limits on firearms after the Supreme Court ruled that most people are entitled to carry a firearm in public for personal protection. The measure, signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul after passing both houses by wide … Read more
Today is primary election day and it’s the last chance for New Yorkers who didn’t vote early to go to the polls. In addition to deciding the outcome of the New York State Democratic and Republican primaries for governor and lieutenant governor, it will determine the candidates that will appear on the ballot in the … Read more
The decision of the Supreme Court on the possession and carrying of weapons will allow people to carry them wherever they go. But the decision of 6 in favor and 3 against leaves the door open for restrictions in some “sensitive” places, which are not detailed in the document issued on Thursday. IT MAY INTEREST … Read more
A New York court is evaluating from today the law that allows immigrants with permanent residence in the US or with a work permit to vote in the New York City elections after several Republican legislators denounced that law as unconstitutional. The law was approved by the City Council in December and signed by Mayor … Read more
On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Congressman Adriano Espaillat and Manhattan Councilman Shaun Abreu marched through upper Manhattan. Together with members of the community, Espaillat and Abreu offered a press conference to honor the victims and survivors of violence with firearms, which the representative of upper Manhattan in the City Council assures has touched everyone. … Read more
Several families attended the Memorial Day event at the Blvd. Gardens housing complex in Woodside, Queens. For Salvador Rodiles, a resident of the area, he attended with his son because he says it is important that they understand what this day means: It is good for them to know that people who have obviously served … Read more
As politicians show skepticism about the feasibility of toughening gun control laws, New York students took to the streets to demand as their banners read: “Enough.” After holding a moment of silence for each of the 10 victims of the deadly racially motivated shooting in Buffalo, Luis held back tears as he read the names … Read more
The city takes the first steps to modify the regulation of street vending in the city. According to the municipal government, the reform aims to modernize this activity and create more opportunities. Among the changes announced by Mayor Adams is simplifying the requirements for displaying merchandise, as well as allowing food vendors to keep products … Read more
Mayor Eric Adams signed Emergency Executive Order 98, declaring a state of emergency related to a shortage of infant formula milk supply. RELATED STORIES: The order will empower the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to prevent the rise in prices of powdered milk for babies. This after 78,000 pounds of this product arrived … Read more
New York has $2 billion in state and federal funding available for families who need help finding affordable child care. State Governor Kathy Hochul was in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn to give details on the plan, approved last month as part of the state budget law. The measure includes free childcare for both students … Read more