New York lawmakers in special session to pass gun control, abortion rights bill
Republicans have been opposing the measures, but Democrats have supermajorities in the Assembly and Senate, CBS2's John Dias reports.
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Republicans have been opposing the measures, but Democrats have supermajorities in the Assembly and Senate, CBS2's John Dias reports.
The high court ruled guns could be banned in "sensitive places," but it wasn't clear about what locations qualify.
Gov. Kathy Hochul called an emergency session to pass legislation to lessen the impact of the Supreme Court decision striking down century-old gun carry laws, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The Supreme Court ruled guns could be banned in "sensitive places," but it wasn't clear about what locations qualify, CBS2's John Dias reports.
She is focusing on Thursday's special session of the Legislature to find ways to limit the effect of the Supreme Court ruling.
Thursday, the New York state legislature will take up a new gun bill to replace the one struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, but there are already questions about whether it could survive a court challenge. CBS2's Dick Brennan has more on Gov. Hochul's proposal.
Fresh off her primary victory, Gov. Kathy Hochul is responding to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn New York's century-old gun laws. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says the governor outlined the laws she wants lawmakers to act on.
The battle lines have been drawn in the New York governor's race. After Tuesday's primary, it will be Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul versus Republican Lee Zeldin. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says it didn't take long for the governor and the Long Island congressman to start firing off broadsides.
Just hours after making history as the first woman to head the state Democratic party ticket, Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out an extensive agenda to limit gun permits and the places where weapons can be carried. CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke with Chris Wragge and Mary Calvi after winning the Democratic primary for governor in New York.
Hochul automatically became governor when she replaced Andrew Cuomo. But this time, she got this far on her own. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul made history Tuesday night, becoming the first woman to accept the Democratic Party nomination at the top of the ticket, running for governor of New York. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin will go toe-to-toe to win the votes of New Yorkers in November.
Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke at her campaign headquarters on Tuesday night after she was projected to win the Democratic nomination for governor of New York.
The Associated Press projected Tuesday night that Gov. Kathy Hochul has won the Democratic nomination for governor of New York. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer was at Hochul's campaign headquarters.
Congressman Tom Suozzi is one of the Democratic contenders trying to unseat Gov. Kathy Hochul. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Gov. Hochul will take on two challengers for the Democratic nomination, and there's a four-way Republican free for all.
As political reporter Marcia Kramer reports, Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is looking to flex her political muscle as never before.
In 2022 so far, there have been 118 assaults, up 23 percent from last year, and more than 2,500 incidents of harassment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the 25-minute show will kick off at 9:30 p.m. on Independence Day.
There have been 118 assaults in 2022, so far. That's up 23 percent from last year, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The bill raises the crime to a second-degree felony.
Union leaders say transit workers face an increasing number of attacks. At least seven workers have been assaulted in the last month, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Hochul called the decision "reckless and reprehensible" as she announced she will convene a special session.
There was a major step forward in the fight against gun violence Saturday as President Joe Biden signed the first significant piece of gun legislation in decades. While the law benefits New York, state legislators are also trying to work around the Supreme Court ruling that now makes it easier for everyone in the state to carry a gun in public. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
