The bill, which would prohibit concealed weapons in a number of public places, such as theaters, colleges, and health care facilities, is now being considered by the State Assembly.
Tag: New York State
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New York Moves to Enshrine Abortion Rights in State Constitution
The Equal Rights Amendment prohibits discrimination against anyone based on race, ethnicity, national origin, disability or sex — specifically sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy.
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Discussing Dobbs With an Abortion Rights Champion of the ’70s
Fifty years ago, Nancy Stearns, a lawyer, was on the front lines of the battle to secure legal access to terminations for American women.
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How Zeldin’s Anti-Abortion Stance May Affect the N.Y. Governor’s Race
Representative Lee Zeldin, the Republican candidate for governor, said the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was a victory for family, life and the Constitution.
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New York Files Landmark Lawsuits Against a Flood of ‘Ghost Guns’
The legal complaints are the first to be brought under a new state law intended to hold gun manufacturers accountable for gun violence.