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It's time for some honesty about Social Security
Last week, Governor Cuomo gave his third State of the State address, and touched on many of the major issues facing our state — Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery, job creation and economic growth, and gun control. more
The gun statistics speak for themselves
There is a lot of emotion surrounding the current debate about making our gun-control laws more rational, and not too many facts. more
School shootings leave communities heartsick
I have, over the years, written about tragedies that have touched our lives. more
The time to talk about guns is now
We share the nation’s overwhelming grief in the wake of the senseless murder of innocents in Newtown. more
Firing, amid shouts, in a crowded movie theater
Reasonable citizens of all parties, from way liberal to far right, agree that while the First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, we can’t shout “Fire!” in a crowded theater if there’s no fire. more
America's cowboy culture takes a horrific toll
Within three days last week, two 4-year-old boys were shot and killed in two separate incidents, one in the Bronx and one in Virginia. more
Boater arrested for firing assault weapon in ocean
Two miles off of Atlantic Beach, Marine Bureau police officers arrested a Harbor Isle, NY man for criminal possession of a weapon on June 10 at 2:10 p.m. more
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Five charged with selling assault weapons
Five Nassau County gun shop owners –– including an East Meadow resident who owns a shop in Merrick and a Bellmore resident who owns shops in New Hyde Park and Seaford –– have been arrested and charged with illegally selling assault weapons, Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced on Thursday. UPDATE: On April 19, 2012, all charges against Michael Marinello and South Shore Sportsman, Inc., were dismissed by Judge F. Ricigliano in First District Court, Nassau County. more
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Carolyn McCarthy
Congresswoman McCarthy reacts to Giffords shooting
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, a longtime advocate of gun control, spoke out regarding the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 19 others in Arizona last Saturday. Shooting suspect Jared Loughner appeared in Federal court in Phoenix on Tuesday. more
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Next time we may not be so lucky
On May 1, a Pakistani-born American citizen, Faisal Shahzad, attempted to detonate a car bomb in Times Square. His intent was simple — to kill innocent American citizens and create economic chaos. more
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