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Hochul directs state enforcement, education and potential legislation to blunt ATF firearm rule rollbacks

Governor Hochul announced stepped-up state police inspections of dealers tied to crime guns, an expanded interstate task force, a dealer education campaign and plans to seek a law requiring in-person firearm sales to blunt proposed ATF rollbacks.

Sen. Gillibrand applauds unanimous Senate passage of Older Americans Act reauthorization

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand praised the Senate’s unanimous July 15 passage of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act, which would renew key senior services through fiscal 2030 and now moves to the House for consideration.

Ten WNY cannabis dispensaries unite for regional Toys for Tots drive

Ten licensed cannabis dispensaries across Erie and Niagara counties have joined a regional Toys for Tots donation drive organized by Herbalwai Cannabis. Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted Nov. 1–Dec. 18 at 10 participating locations.

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Live: Sen. Schumer remarks after Democrats take Senate

After a big night for Democrats, Senator Chuck Schumer...

Fact Check

Maine law allows interpreters to help voters mark ballots, despite fraud claims

A conservative news outlet claimed footage shows Somali interpreters filling out ballots in a "blatant violation of state law."

National News

‘Dark scene’: Trump watch party emptied so fast the Cheesecake Factory food went untouched

President Donald Trump’s election night watch party at the White House turned into a ghost town as Democrats swept to power in Congress, according to a new report.Cabinet officials, political advisers and MAGA allies filed into the East Room on Tuesday evening, where trays of…