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Landmark gun control legislation advances
Gov. Andrew Cuomo introduced sweeping gun violence prevention legislation on Monday after hours of anticipation, waiting and private conferences in both chambers of the state Legislature. Posted on January 14, 2013.
State Sen. Hugh Farley, R-Niskayuna, (left) talks with Sen. James Seward, R-Milford, (right) on Monday afternoon on the Senate floor in between numerous private conferences on sweeping gun control legislation in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2014.
Governor Andrew Cuomo introducing the NY SAFE Act in the Red Room at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
Governor Andrew Cuomo and Lt. Gov. Bob Duffy after introducing the NY SAFE Act in the Red Room at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
Governor Andrew Cuomo introducing the NY SAFE Act in the Red Room at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
Governor Andrew Cuomo introducing the NY SAFE Act in the Red Room at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
Governor Andrew Cuomo introducing the NY SAFE Act in the Red Room at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
State Senator Thomas W. Libous, a Binghamton Republican, on Monday afternoon on the Senate floor in between numerous private conferences on sweeping gun control legislation in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
State Assemblyman Tony Jordan (R) on Monday afternoon on the Assembly floor in between numerous private conferences on sweeping gun control legislation in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
Joseph Dougherty, a lobbyist for Heinman-Straub, left, and Manuel Vilar, president of the New York State Police Benevolent Association, right, look over the NY SAFE Act outside the Senate chambers at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
Joseph Dougherty, a lobbyist for Heinman-Straub, left, and Manuel Vilar, president of the New York State Police Benevolent Association, right, look over the NY SAFE Act outside the Senate chambers at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
A Senate aide passes out the NY SAFE Act inside the Senate chambers at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
The NY SAFE Act inside the Senate chambers at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
Senator Daniel Squadron - D, Manhattan, looks over the NY SAFE Act inside the Senate chambers at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
Senator Daniel Squadron - D, Manhattan, looks over the NY SAFE Act inside the Senate chambers at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
Senator William Larkin - R, New Windsor, reads American Legion magazine while Senators look over the NY SAFE Act inside the Senate chambers at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos - R, Rockville Center, looks over the NY SAFE Act inside the Senate chambers at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos - R, Rockville Center, speaks outside the Senate chambers at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
Senator Greg Ball - R, Patterson, explains his "no" vote for the NY SAFE Act inside the Senate chambers at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
The New York State Senate after passing the NY SAFE Act inside the Senate chambers at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
Senator Kathy Marchione - R, Clifton Park, speaks with the media after voting "no" for the NY SAFE Act inside the Senate chambers at the Capitol in Albany on Monday, January 14, 2013.
