Newsbits

Wednesday’s Newsbits:

Elections:

• Democrats line up for Queens DA primary

Legislation:

• U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres Announces Federal Legislation Banning Ghost Guns, Expanding Gun Free School Zones
• Rep. Ryan and Gun Violence Prevention Task Force push for vote on assault weapons ban
• New York legislature passes bill to end wildlife killing contests
• Ordinance regarding the carrying of a firearm withdrawn to make way for larger changes

Politics:

• Hochul: $36M will keep New York illegal gun seizures at historic highs
• New York court officials post ‘red flag’ data online
• Mayor Evans extends gun violence state of emergency for 11th time
• Rensselaerville residents ask gun club for compromise on noise