Issues: Murder or Homicide

State Sen. Michael Gianaris crafting package of bills to give New York the nation's toughest gun laws

The Daily News wrote about a package of gun control bills that Senator Gianaris is planning on introducing in the Senate in the wake of the recent shootings we have experienced in New York City and across the country.

State Sen. Michael Gianaris points to recent gun violence in New York City, not to mention the Colorado massacre, as he crafts a package of bills to give New York the country’s toughest gun laws.

And that was before a gunman opened fire at a Sikh temple in Milwaukee.

Gianaris, a top Senate Democrat from Queens, puts at the centerpiece of his legislative program a bill to limit handgun purchases in the Empire State to one per person per month — a move supporters say would help to curtail gun trafficking.

August 8, 2012
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SENATOR ADDABBO’S STATEMENT ON RECENT GUN VIOLENCE

Queens, NY, August 6, 2012 -- Yesterday’s tragic shooting in Wisconsin reminds us again that illegal and criminal gun violence poses a serious threat to communities across the country, and cannot be tolerated.  When innocent people going about their daily lives, such as going to the movies, playing in a park or praying at a religious site, are fatal victims to brutal crimes, action must be taken.   

August 7, 2012
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Senator Rev Ruben Diaz: It’s Time to Support Stop and Frisk

July 23, 2012

For Immediate Release

PRESS RELEASE

 

Senator Rev Ruben Diaz: It’s Time to Support Stop and Frisk

 

New York State Senator Reverend Ruben Diaz (D-Bronx) has released the following statement in response to the fatal shooting of 4-year old Lloyd Morgan who was killed in the Morrisania section of the Bronx during a basketball game.

“I wish I could find a way to offer some comfort to the family and neighbors of 4 year Lloyd Morgan. My thoughts and prayers are with them.

July 23, 2012
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Video: Ranzenhofer's floor comments on domestic violence legislation

June 12, 2012 - Senator Ranzenhofer comments on the floor of the State Senate about the passage of domestic violence legislation. Click here for more information.

June 28, 2012
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