Here is the new advertisement the Governor is running:
I do not think it is very effective. It reminds people about his phony SAFE Act which is still very unpopular north of I-84.
Newsbits
Tuesday’s Newsbits:
Legislation:
- Assembly approved gun control package heads to state Senate
- Kingston lawmakers to support more stringent gun safety protocols
- Queens lawmakers help Assembly pass new round of gun reform measures in wake of Florida massacre
Politics:
- Cuomo, Dems target Collins, Reed on gun issue
- Clinton gun show on schedule despite petition
- Forum on SAFE Act draws backers – and a few critics – of gun rights
- Beacon gun forum touches on arming teachers, school threats
Elections:
Intimidation and jello
“Nearly a month after the Parkland, Fla., school mass shooting, Gov. Cuomo is set to kick off a gun-control campaign touting his work on the issue and targeting seven New York congressional Republicans. The six-figure campaign, which kicks off this week, will include a mix of television and digital ads and an online petition effort organizers say is meant to galvanize grassroots support …”
Baloney. Gun control does not have grassroots, only astroturf.
This is Cuomo’s attempt to intimidate Congressional Republicans. It’s not an inherently bad idea on his part considering the backbones of local Republicans have the structural integrity of warm jello when confronted by loudmouth leftists. If these guys are smart (and for most that’s doubtful) the targeted Republicans will turn this attack on them around and use it to fundraiser off of.
Greene Co. license amendments
Larry DiDonato at the Register-Star writes:
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to disseminate the following notification to all Greene County Pistol Permit holders:
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, NO AMENDMENTS TO YOUR PISTOL PERMIT WILL BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PERMIT RECERTIFICATION. THIS POLICY HAS BEEN INSTITUTED BY THE GREENE COUNTY COURT.
Batavia rallies for 2nd Amendment rights
Better choice for Republicans
The Poughkeepsie Journal reports:
“Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro hasn’t even publicly launched his campaign for governor. Behind the scenes, though, Molinaro’s maneuvering already has him within striking distance of locking up the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the fall. The Dutchess Republican has secured about 41 percent of the weighted vote of New York’s Republican delegates in the last week, assuming they vote for who their county chairs endorsed …”
Good. Senator John DeFrancisco’s campaign has been as bad as Brian Kolb’s.
If the Republicans are to have any chance of knocking out Cuomo their candidate needs to be a contrast to the current administration. Molinaro has done a decent enough job as County Executive so he can run on that. There are no major scandals in his administration to distract from real issues and he’s not eligible for AARP which is a big plus.
Newsbits
Saturday’s Newsbits:
Legislation:
- Bill aims to keep guns away from risky people
- No New Yorker Younger Than 21 Should Own A Gun, Politician Says
Politics:
- Group looks to have Clinton Arena gun show moved
- State continues to process pistol permit re-certifications
- Vassar professor Sarah Kozloff to help organize “March for Our Lives” Hudson Valley protest against gun violence on March 24, 2018
- Viewpoint: Suffolk School Superintendents Appeal for Action on Guns
- Gun-rights speaker points way to reasonable compromises
Elections:
#NY21 Candidates for Congress on Gun Control
Saratoga Springs bans gun shows at city-owned properties
Newsbits
Thursday’s Newsbits:
Legislation:
- Senate, Assembly pass bills addressing gun safety
- NY Assembly passes gun control bills
- Assemblyman Ryan challenges State Senate to take up new gun laws
- Saratoga Springs City Council To Consider Ban On Gun Sales At City Center
Politics:
- Colleen M. O’Neill: Pistol permit process lengthy
- Long Island Students Planning Gun Protest Walkout Next Week
- UB officials announce support for students protesting gun violence
- Local students unite to call for change in fight against gun violence
Elections: