Newsbits

Thursday’s Newsbits:

At 10:30am this morning Gov. Kathy Hochul will make a “gun violence prevention announcement,” CAMBA, 1667 Pitkin Ave., Brooklyn.

Jurisprudence:

• Gun rights group sues to block New York assault weapons ban
• Attorney General James Demands National Gun Distributors Immediately Stop Selling and Bringing Illegal Ghost Gun Parts Into New York

Legislation:

• New York Passes Gun Legislation in Response to Supreme Court Decision Overturning Licensing Restrictions for Concealed Carry Permits

Politics:

• Gun permit applications up 150% on LI after Supreme Court nixes NY concealed carry law
• Griffo, Buttenshon, Miller, Salka, Smullen, Picente, Hood and Maciol express concerns with recent gun legislation
• County, state leaders take aim at New York’s new gun laws
• Sheriffs’ views mixed on new gun laws
• Mayor Adams’ Statement on Confirmation of Steven Dettelbach as Director of ATF
• Westchester County District Attorney’s Office will host a virtual forum discussing “Gun Safety in Our Community” on Monday, July 18