Maloney apologizes for Clinton crime bill

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Found this nugget at QCP:

“… During the debate, Patel criticized Maloney’s support for the 1994 crime bill, which is credited for the increase of mass incarceration in America, contrasting his outspoken support for legalizing marijuana and lessening marijuana convictions. Maloney admitted her regret for the bill whilst explaining most of the Democrats also voted for that bill. “I think that we have evolved as a nation and seen that it doesn’t work. We have more research now that shows that having strict mandatory sentences does not deter crime; it does not solve the problem. I regret that vote,” said Maloney …”

The bill in question is the infamous omnibus crime bill which was known primarily for the Clinton AWB.  Even though she isn’t being questioned on the main gun part it is most amusing to see her acknowledge this policy failure.

People v. Wallace

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The New York Court of Appeals issued a ruling last month in the case of People v. Wallace.

Briefly:

“… Defendant was working as a swing manager at a McDonald’s restaurant when a gun in the pockets of his pants fired, causing an injury to the lower part of his right leg. Defendant was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, in violation of N.Y. Penal Law 265.03. Defendant moved to dismiss the indictment, arguing that the “place of business” exception to section 265.03(3) applied because he possessed the firearm at his workplace. Supreme Court denied the motion and convicted Defendant. The Appellate Division affirmed. The Court of Appeals affirmed, holding that because Defendant was not the principal operator of the McDonald’s when he possessed the loaded firearm in the establishment, the “place of business” exception to section 265.03(3) was inapplicable …”

Read the full decision here.

Newsbits

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Thursday’s Newsbits:

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A-5826A on agenda

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Microstamping bill A-5826A is on the Assembly floor calendar and could be voted on as soon as tomorrow.

No action on Senate companion S-470A.

Governor Cuomo is going hard after the Republicans for his ‘red flag’ bill.  I am concerned they are going to cave on something (everything).

A-11184 passed Assembly

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A-11148 passed the Assembly this afternoon.

How a bill becomes law in New York

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Cuomo’s bill A-11184

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Governor Cuomo’s ‘red flag’ proposal has been formally introduced in the Assembly as A-11184. The bill is currently on the floor calendar and will likely be voted on by the Assembly next week.

No companion bill has been introduced in the Senate yet. The legislature is scheduled to go into recess next Wednesday the 20th.

Juanita Perez Williams’ gun control ad

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One of the two Democrat contenders in CD-24, Juanita Perez Williams, has released this ad which is currently running on cable stations in the Rochester and Syracuse markets:

I don’t think this is a very effective ad and will most likely go unnoticed.

She is making gun control a central issue in her campaign:

“… She addressed the mass shootings that have occurred and the need to take action at the federal level to combat gun violence. She pledged to fight for gun safety reforms and said the AR-15, a semiautomatic rifle that has been used in several mass shootings, doesn’t belong on the streets. She criticized U.S. Rep. John Katko, the incumbent Republican congressman, for accepting donations from the National Rifle Association and for not pushing for tougher gun control laws. “We’ve got to have someone we can trust,” she said …”

The Congressional primary is June 26.

Newsbits

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Tuesday’s Newsbits:

At 9:00am Governor Andrew Cuomo and Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul will hold a rally to pass the “red flag” gun bill, White Plains High School, 550 North St., White Plains.

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VanBlarcum looking for signature help

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Sheriff Paul VanBlarcum intends to run in the Democrat primary this September. To do that he needs 1000 signatures of registered Ulster County Democrat Party voters by June 29.

To sign a petition e-mail the campaign at sheriffpaulvanblarcum@gmail.com and they will meet with you to get your support. You can also stop at Academy General Insurance at 237 Fair Street in the City of Kingston and see Maryann any weekday between 9:00am and 4:00pm to sign a petition.