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NY Leaders Demand Urgent Federal Gun Control After Shooting

7/30/2025

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In the wake of a tragic mass shooting in Manhattan, New York leaders, including Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams, urgently called for federal gun control measures. They pointed to the difficulties posed by lenient laws in surrounding states, while advocates underscored the necessity of local initiatives to curb violence and aid affected victims.

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In the wake of a tragic mass shooting in Manhattan, New York leaders, including Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams, urgently called for federal gun control measures. They pointed to the difficulties posed by lenient laws in surrounding states, while advocates underscored the necessity of local initiatives to curb violence and aid affected victims.