end gun violence

A precarious balance has been reached in a proposed bill to mitigate gun violence in the United States. This bipartisan effort was led by party leaders Chuck Schumer, D-NY and Mitch McConnell, R-KY. Senate representatives who worked on the bill are calling it a balance between common sense gun laws while not infringing on second […]

Yesterday, Governor Kathy Houchl announced that $18.2 million in funding will support law enforcement agencies participating in the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative, making this the largest state investment in the program since it was created in 2014. Governor Hochul stated: “Over the past few weeks, we have seen gun violence cause unimaginable […]

Last night’s Met Gala was a hit and while there are many looks to talk about, NYC Mayor Eric Adams made a statement to ‘end gun violence on the back of his jacket. The tuxedo jacket featured iconic features of New York, such as the Brooklyn Bridge, and also displays a large handgun with a […]

Yesterday, Mayor Lovely Warren, joined by Rochester City Council Vice President Willie Lightfoot and other supporters, declared June 4 as ‘Gun Violence Awareness Day on the steps of City Hall in Rochester. Willie Lightfoot informed that the community needs to raise awareness about the public health crisis of gun violence; “We have to deal with […]