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'Outrageous, Appalling': Hochul Lambastes Santos Over Proposed Bill Making AR-15 'National Gun' 'Outrageous, Appalling': Hochul Lambastes Santos Over Proposed Bill Making AR-15 'National Gun'
'Outrageous, Appalling': Hochul Lambastes Santos Over Proposed Bill Making AR-15 'National Gun' New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is joining the growing chorus of criticism over proposed federal legislation that would designate a “national gun,” which is being co-sponsored by embattled Long Island Rep. George Santos. "It's outrageous and appalling that New York Congressman Santos would attach his name to legislation that would designate the AR-15 as the 'national gun of the United States,’” Hochul said in a statement Thursday, Feb. 23. Earlier Report: AR-15 Would Be 'National Gun Of America' Under Bill Co-Sponsored By Nassau Rep. George Santos She went on to describe the AR-15 rifle as a …

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by Michael Mashburn
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AR-15 Would Be 'National Gun Of America' Under Bill Co-Sponsored By NY Rep. George Santos AR-15 Would Be 'National Gun Of America' Under Bill Co-Sponsored By NY Rep. George Santos
AR-15 Would Be 'National Gun Of America' Under Bill Co-Sponsored By NY Rep. George Santos This story has been updated to include a statement from Rep. Santos' office.  The American flag. The bald eagle. The Statue of Liberty. All unmistakable symbols of the United States. Now a new official symbol could be on the horizon under legislation being co-sponsored by embattled New York Rep. George Santos: the semi-automatic rifle. Santos, a Republican representing the 3rd District, which includes parts of Nassau County and Queens, is co-sponsoring a House bill that would officially make the AR-15 style rifle the “national gun” of the United States. Related story: 'I've Been A Ter…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Trump Impeachment Attorney Running For NY AG Trump Impeachment Attorney Running For NY AG
Trump Impeachment Attorney Running For NY AG The trial attorney who served as the majority counsel during former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trials announced that he is running to become “The People’s Lawyer of New York.” Dan Goldman, a Democrat who was the lead prosecutor in the first impeachment probe and as a staff counsel in the second, announced that he is running to replace New York Attorney General Letitia James, who previously announced a gubernatorial run. Related story - 'I'm Running For Governor': NY AG Letitia James Makes It Official The 45-year-old Goldman took to social media to announce his "people-powered ca…

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by Zak Failla
News
NY Files Lawsuit To Dissolve NRA 'For Years Of Self-Dealing, Illegal Conduct' NY Files Lawsuit To Dissolve NRA 'For Years Of Self-Dealing, Illegal Conduct'
NY Files Lawsuit To Dissolve NRA 'For Years Of Self-Dealing, Illegal Conduct' Citing "brazen illegality," New York State has filed a lawsuit to dissolve one of the country's most powerful organizations, the National Rifle Association. The announcement by New York Attorney General Letitia James follows an 18-month investigation that found evidence the non-profit gun-rights organization is "fraught with fraud and abuse," contributing to the loss of more than $64 million in just three years. The move is a civil, not criminal action, so no charges were made to any individuals. "We are seeking to dissolve the NRA for years of self-dealing and illegal conduct that violate…

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by Joe Lombardi
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People Are Fleeing NY 'Because Of High Taxes And Yes, Even Oppression Of Sorts,' Trump Says People Are Fleeing NY 'Because Of High Taxes And Yes, Even Oppression Of Sorts,' Trump Says
People Are Fleeing NY 'Because Of High Taxes And Yes, Even Oppression Of Sorts,' Trump Says President Donald Trump is accusing the New York Attorney General’s office of illegally investigating the National Rifle Association's finances, alleging that this is part of the reason the state has seen a recent exodus of residents moving away. On Saturday, April 27, New York Attorney General Letitia James' office announced that it had launched an investigation into the NRA and had issued subpoenas to the organization, but did not confirm what the probe was in regard to. "The NRA is under siege by (New York Gov. Andrew) Cuomo and the New York State A.G., who are illegally using the S…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Leonard Spano, Patriarch Of Westchester Political Dies, Dies Leonard Spano, Patriarch Of Westchester Political Dies, Dies
Leonard Spano, Patriarch Of Westchester Political Dies, Dies The first father of politics in Westchester, Leonard Spano, died over the weekend at the age of 88. Spano, who served as a Westchester County legislator for 22 years and as the county clerk for more than a decade before his retirement in 2005 died on Sunday, his family announced. The cause of death was reportedly heart failure brought on by complications from lymphoma. Born on Aug. 5, 1930, to Nicholas and Mary Spano, he was one of four children who grew up in southwest Yonkers. He attended St. Peter's School and worked alongside his father, who emigrated from Italy, learning the famil…

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by Zak Failla
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Cuomo Goes National In Battle Against NRA Cuomo Goes National In Battle Against NRA
Cuomo Goes National In Battle Against NRA The National Rifle Association, the nation's top pro-gun lobby and one of its most powerful interest groups, said regulatory efforts by Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle could make it “unable to exist as a not-for-profit or pursue its advocacy mission." Cuomo, on Twitter, responded: "If I could have put the @NRA out of business, I would have done it 20 years ago. I'll see you in court." In a July 20 amended complaint, first reported by the New York Law Journal, the NRA accused Cuomo, as well as state Department of Financial Services Superintendent Maria Vullo, of issuing a “ser…

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by Jon Craig
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NRA Rallies Supporters To Fight Cuomo Proposal On Troubled Students NRA Rallies Supporters To Fight Cuomo Proposal On Troubled Students
NRA Rallies Supporters To Fight Cuomo Proposal On Troubled Students With elected officials pushing on New York State lawmakers to enact a Red Flag Gun Protection bill allowing educators to prevent potential school shootings by pursuing court intervention, the National Rifle Associate is pushing back. Last week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo began his push of an “Extreme Risk Protection Order” bill, which would permit teachers and school administrators to have the power to petition a judge to remove guns from the homes of students deemed troublesome. Family members and law enforcement agencies would also be able to approach the court about the removal of guns fr…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Just One Major Company Still Giving Discounts To NRA Members Just One Major Company Still Giving Discounts To NRA Members
Just One Major Company Still Giving Discounts To NRA Members With national pressure continuing to rise regarding the National Rifle Association in the wake of several violent incidents in recent months, one company has dug its heels in the ground and continues to support the much-maligned, oft-discussed organization. Although several major companies - including Enterprise, Holdings, First National Bank, MetLife and Symantec - have cut ties with the NRA following the most recent school shooting in Florida, FedEx has stood its ground and continues to partner with the NRA. The carrier’s FedEx Advantage discount program remains available to members of th…

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by Zak Failla
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Cuomo To Delta: Move To New York If Your Home State Can't Control Gun Sales Cuomo To Delta: Move To New York If Your Home State Can't Control Gun Sales
Cuomo To Delta: Move To New York If Your Home State Can't Control Gun Sales Gov. Andrew Cuomo invited Delta Airlines to move its headquarters to New York on Tuesday, Feb. 27, boasting that the Empire State's gun-control laws are superior to Georgia, where Delta is headquartered. Cuomo, seen as a potential presidential candidate in 2020 said gun politics ain't so peachy in the Peach State. The Democratic governor's invitation followed Georgia's Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle attack on Atlanta-based Delta for ending a discount program for members of the National Rifle Association.  Delta is one of a expanding list of national corporations -- including Dick's Sporting Goods --…

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by Jon Craig
Business
Dick's Will Stop Selling Assault Rifles, Require Gun Buyers Be 21 Dick's Will Stop Selling Assault Rifles, Require Gun Buyers Be 21
Dick's Will Stop Selling Assault Rifles, Require Gun Buyers Be 21 Dick's Sporting Goods is putting in place strong steps to curtail the sale of firearms in its 700-plus stores, including many in the tristate area. Dick’s, one of the nation’s largest sports retailers, announced Wednesday morning it is ending sales of assault-style rifles and banning the sale of guns to people younger than 21. The move was a direct response to the latest school shooting, which occurred Feb. 14 in Parkland, Florida, claiming the lives of 17 people, including 14 students. "Based on what’s happened and looking at those kids and those parents, it moved us all unimaginably…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cuomo Lashes Out At NRA In Heated Clash Cuomo Lashes Out At NRA In Heated Clash
Cuomo Lashes Out At NRA In Heated Clash Gov. Andrew Cuomo ripped the National Rifle Association's chief executive officer on Thursday for “peddling lies” after Wayne LaPierre named the governor in an attack on national Democratic leaders, The Hill and various media outlets reported.  “If Wayne LaPierre is attacking you, you know you’re doing something right,” Cuomo said in a statement. “As a father and a gun owner, I think it would be nice if the NRA listened to the millions of children across the country who are asking the President and the GOP Congress to stop this senseless gun violence,” Cuomo said.. Cuomo, considered a likl…

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by Jon Craig