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July 8, 2022 | Vol. 10, Number 27 | www.eastchesterreview.com
Hochul signs legislation to strengthen gun laws
DISC CATCHING ON!
Mike Kobyra of the New York Empire lays out to catch a disc during an AUDL game against Montreal on July 1. The Empire—a professional disc team based in New Rochelle—is currently undefeated on the year. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith
Latimer announces free COVID-19 vaccines for youngest children Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that the county Health Department is offering free pediatric Moderna COVID-19 vaccines this summer. The vaccine clinics will be held on Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon, by appointment only, for children ages six months to five years. The vaccine clinics will be held at the Health Department, 134 Court St. in White Plains. Last week, the county gave 109 young
children their first COVID-19 vaccines. “Contrary to popular belief, young children can and do get COVID-19, and unfortunately, some do become very sick. Now that we can give the youngest among us the same protection available to the rest of us, I strongly encourage every parent and guardian of a young child to get their little ones fully vaccinated against COVID-19,” said county Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler.
The Moderna vaccine is given in two doses, at least 28 days apart. The county will also be offering all other COVID-19 vaccines for the other age groups from 1 to 3 p.m. on Fridays. To make an appointment, go to: https:// health.westchestergov.com/2019-novel-coronavirus, select the Vaccine and Clinic Information drop down, and click on the link for the vaccine you want. More appointments will be added, so please check back frequently.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation, on July 1, to strengthen New York’s gun laws and bolster restrictions on concealed carry weapons. This package of new laws—drafted in close collaboration with the state Legislature—is devised to align with the Supreme Court’s recent decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen. As a result of this decision, the state has taken steps to address the consequences of the Supreme Court decision and the resulting increase in licenses and in the number of individuals who will likely purchase and carry weapons in New York state. “A week ago, the Supreme Court issued a reckless decision removing century-old limitations on who is allowed to carry concealed weapons in our state— senselessly sending us backward and putting the safety of our residents in jeopardy,” Hochul said. “Today, we are taking swift and bold action to protect New Yorkers. After a close review of the NYSRPA vs. Bruen decision and extensive discussions with constitutional and policy experts, advocates, and legislative partners, I am proud to sign this landmark legislative package that will strengthen our gun laws and bolster restrictions on concealed carry weapons.” Research has shown that violent crime involving firearms increases by 29% when people are given the right to carry handguns, caused in part by a 35% increase in gun theft and a 13% decrease in the rate that police solved cases. This legislative package furthers the state’s compelling interest in preventing death and injury by firearms by: • Expanding on eligibility requirements in the concealed carry permitting process, includ-
ing completed firearm training courses for applicants. • Allowing the state to regulate and standardize training for license applicants. • Restricting the carrying of concealed weapons in sensitive locations and establishing that private property owners must expressly allow a person to possess a firearm, rifle or shotgun on their property. Individuals who carry concealed weapons in sensitive locations or in contravention of the authority of an owner of private property will face criminal penalties. • Establishing state oversight over background checks for firearms and regular checks on license holders for criminal convictions. • Creating a statewide license and ammunition database. • Strengthening and clarifying the law relating to the sale of body armor to include hard body armor, such as the type worn by the suspect in the Buffalo shooting and the safe storage of firearms. The law will take effect on Sept. 1, 2022. In addition, an appeals board will be created for those applicants whose license or renewal is denied or revoked, which will take effect on April 1, 2023.
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