A survivor of a horrific act of gun violence, @GabbyGiffords has fought tirelessly to make it a thing of the past.
To call her a hero would be an understatement.
Honored to have her with us as we made New York’s gun laws — some of the strongest in the nation — even stronger. pic.twitter.com/rbOnErgpJ8
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) October 9, 2024
Day: October 9, 2024
A law moving many town/county elections in NY to even-numbered years to align them with state/federal races was struck down by a state judge
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If you’re heading out tonight, grab a jacket. 🧥@MAutovinoWx says to expect a breezy night, with temperatures in the high 50s. 🌃 pic.twitter.com/yUxH4SNPB6
— NY1 Weather (@NY1weather) October 9, 2024
A roundup of Brooklyn’s cultural offerings this week, from comedy to theater to music to art, and what critics are saying about them.
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New York City has begun reducing speed limits in key areas — starting with the intersection where 12-year-old Sammy Cohen Erickson was killed by a car going too fast.
Thanks to Amy Cohen’s advocacy in honor of her son, I was proud to sign Sammy’s Law. Slower speeds save lives. pic.twitter.com/nt5ETR4fXp
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) October 9, 2024
A law moving many town and county elections in New York to even-numbered years to align them with state and federal races was struck down by a state judge, providing a win to Republicans who claimed it was a partisan effort by Democrats to gain an electoral edge. Sponsors of the bill approved by the Democrat-led state […]
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