Cuomo signs two gun control bills

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After being embarrassed in the press, Governor Cuomo signed two gun control bills today, A-2684/S-2448 and A-2690/S-2374.

According to Cuomo’s press statement:

“For too long gun violence has plagued communities across our nation and while the federal government turns a blind eye, New York continues leading the way forward to protect our families and our children,” Governor Cuomo said. “By signing these measures into law we are strengthening our nation-leading gun laws – banning devices whose sole purpose is to create the most bloodshed in the shortest timeframe and providing law enforcement the tools they need to stop firearms from falling into dangerous hands.”

Senator Gianaris was equally smug about it:

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Primary challenge for Kevin Parker

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Kevin Parker is a piece of garbage for a lot of reasons, gun control being the least of them.

It appears there will be an opportunity next year to boot him from office:

With low primary turnout gun owners can push him out.

Rep. Maloney tries to intimidate BB&T executive

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Congresswoman Maloney tries to intimidate a BB&T executive over their lack of a specific gun control policy for dealing with the firearms industry at a Congressional hearing today:

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Signup to volunteer to man Assemblyman DiPietro’s table at the Wyoming County Fair.

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Everytown behind A-7752/S-6151

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I’m not surprised to see Everytown was behind A-7752/S-6151, although the sheer number of people they lobbied on the bill is impressive.

From their disclosure report,on the Assembly bill they lobbied:

On the Senate bill they lobbied:

Notice they wasted no time with any Republicans.  They are a total non-factor in the legislative process.

Schuyler Co. judicial candidates

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Figuring out which judicial candidates to support can be difficult if they don’t already have an established record as many of them will refuse to answer direct questions regarding 2A. Absent a record on guns, as a general rule, gun owners are better off backing those candidates with declared personal interests in firearms/shooting.

The Star-Gazettee offers one such candidate up:

“The Schuyler County Democratic and Republican committees have endorsed candidates for county judge. The Republican Committee has endorsed Steven Getman, current Schuyler County attorney … He is an endowment life member of the NRA and a member of Schuyler County SCOPE, Shooters Committee On Political Education. He also is a member of the Millport Hunting and Fishing Club, Community Conservation Club and the Watkins Glen-Montour Falls Lions Club …”

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Friday’s Newsbits:

Volunteer coordinator needed for Wyoming County Fair August 10-17. Volunteer would be responsible to set up / organize staff / take down the “Assemblyman DiPietro” booth in the commercial building. Email Vanessa at Dipietro4you@gmail.com if you are interested in the coordinator position or to volunteer to man the booth during Fair week.

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An unwanted gun is a dangerous gun

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