In the wake of a deadly shooting in Midtown Manhattan that killed multiple individuals, including a police officer, Governor Kathy Hochul is urging immediate federal action for a nationwide ban on assault weapons. Speaking during a CNN interview just blocks from where the attack occurred, Hochul condemned the use of an M4 rifle by the shooter, who obtained the weapon legally in Nevada before traveling to New York, where such firearms are banned under state law.
Hochul emphasized that New York’s stringent gun laws contribute to its status as having the lowest homicide rate by guns among large states, yet believes that similar regulations need to be enforced across the country. She criticized Congress, particularly Republicans, for failing to reinstate the federal assault weapons ban that lapsed nearly 20 years ago. As Hochul continues to engage with affected families and attend vigils, she expresses a desire for tangible actions rather than mere thoughts and prayers in the wake of such tragedies.
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