On Saturday, New York State Attorney General Letitia James hosted a successful gun buyback program, resulting in over 3,000 firearms being surrendered across the state. The program, which offered gift cards in exchange for firearms, was held at nine locations throughout New York, including two in New York City. Among the surrendered firearms were assault-style rifles and “ghost guns.” In Syracuse, where homicides have seen a significant increase this year, 751 firearms were turned over by community residents. The buyback program aims to curb gun violence and protect communities across New York state. Mayor Ben Walsh of Syracuse has recently spoken out against the proliferation of guns in his community, citing it as a contributing factor to the rise in violent crime. The success of the program was described by Attorney General James as a “landmark event” in the fight against gun violence.
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South Carolina prisons are shaking things up and cracking down on contraband cell phones with a proposed felony bill. Finally, a step towards a safer and more secure environment for both inmates and staff!