State lawmakers return to Albany later this week after Governor Kathy Hochul ordered a special session so the Legislature can pass new gun safety legislation after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down New York’s concealed carry law. It required permit applicants to demonstrate a need to carry a gun in public.
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https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-extraordinary-session-new-york-state-legislature-begin-june-30