Local leaders react to supreme court overturning Roe v. Wade
The 1973 decision that established the right to an abortion across the country.
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The 1973 decision that established the right to an abortion across the country.
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session.
In a blue state like New York, political experts say the ruling is the political equivalent of manna from heaven.
New York could very well become the country's abortion capital.
Murphy called the Supreme Court's ruling on firearm carry laws an outrage.
The bill represents the most significant legislation addressing guns in nearly 30 years.
Installing Clark and the pressure campaign on the Justice Department was "essentially a political coup," committee chair Rep. Bennie Thompson said in his closing statement at Thursday's hearing.
The ruling marks a disappointment to many New Yorkers who think federal gun regulations should be stronger, not weaker.
The mayor and police commissioner warned New Yorkers that the ruling shouldn't be interpreted as the Supreme Court waving a magic wand.
Thursday's ruling strikes down the ability for cities and states to limit who can carry a concealed weapon, and that's already having an impact on what kinds of guns people are buying.
They say New York's rule was arbitrary, adding the more people carrying guns to protect themselves, the safer we'll all be.
Fifteen Republicans joined Democrats to pass the bipartisan-negotiated bill.
It's a stunning retreat from the solo subway patrols inaugurated with great fanfare by hizzoner.
"The system held — but barely — and the question remains, will it hold again," committee member Rep. Adam Schiff said.
