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Do You Support NY's New Gun Laws?

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:37:32 +0000

New York State is now the first in the country to pass gun control legislation in the wake of the Newtown shooting.

Connecticut State Representative DebraLee Hovey Apologizes For Comments Made About Gabby Giffords During Newtown Visit

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:13:43 +0000

Hartford, CT (WIBX) - DebraLee Hovey is apologizing for comments that she made on her Facebook page about former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' visit with the families of the Newtown shooting victims.

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NY Paper Publishing Gun Owners' Names And Addresses Hires Guards

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:22:21 +0000

White Plains, NY (WIBX) - The Gannett newspaper that published the names and addresses of gun owners in Westchester and Rockland Counties has hired armed guards for its building.

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Why Do People Want Piers Morgan Deported?

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:00:21 +0000

Washington, DC (WIBX) - A petition on the White House website is getting thousands of signatures calling for the deportation of CNN talk show host Piers Morgan.

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Whitestown Police Department Delivers Toys To Newtown, CT

Gino Geruntino — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:27:27 +0000

Whitestown, NY (WIBX) - A truckload of toys and donations are being delivered today to the families at Sandy Hook Elementary School, thanks to the Whitestown Police Department.

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We Are Observing A Moment Of Silence This Morning In Honor Of Victims Of Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting In Newtown, Connecticut

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:41:01 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - Although many are saying that December 21, 2012 marks the Apocalypse, the parents and families of the victims of last week's shooting in Connecticut will tell you that last Friday felt like the end of their world.

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Governor Cuomo, Legislators Draft Tougher Gun Laws

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:44:37 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Even as funerals are being held for the victims of last week's Connecticut school massacre, Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders are quietly negotiating a package of strengthened gun laws for New York State.

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Winthrop Basketball Coach Pat Kelsey Speaks Out About Connecticut School Shooting

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:28:11 +0000

Winthrop men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey took full advantage of the microphone sitting in front of him at a recent post-game news conference after his team lost, 65-55, to Ohio State, but rather than focusing fully on the game, Kelsey shared his thoughts on the deadly school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT last week.

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Local Retailers Suspending Assault Rifle Sales Following Newtown Shooting

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:30:35 +0000

New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - In the wake of the Newtown, Connecticut shooting, several gun retailers are removing firearms from their shelves.

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NRA Breaks Silence, Plans Press Conference on Friday

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:57:56 +0000

The National Rifle Association went quiet after last week's shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, and many have been wondering what the gun-advocacy group would have to say. On Tuesday, the NRA released an official statement:

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Westboro Baptist Church Twitter Account Hacked By Anonymous

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:06:51 +0000

Just when you thought the Westboro Baptist church couldn’t get any lower, they did. The radical group, which has gainedÂ notorietyÂ for protesting military funerals and blaming the deaths on America’sÂ acceptanceÂ ofÂ homosexuality, announced that they would picket a vigil that is being held this week for victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting. In response, theÂ hacktivist group [...]

Golden Retrievers Help Newtown Mourners Deal With Their Grief

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:05:01 +0000

There is nothing anyone can do to take away the pain the community of Newtown, Connecticut is going through right now. But a charity group from Illinois is using man's best friend to provide a little comfort to those who are mourning the loss of life from last Friday's mass school shooting.

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Johnson Honors Sandy Hook Victims

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:03:08 +0000

Nashville, TN (WIBX) - Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson honored the victims of the Sandy Hook School shooting during last night's Monday Night Football Game against the New York Jets.

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Talking to Children About Tragedy in Wake of Connecticut School Shooting

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:07:03 +0000

How do you explain the unexplainable to children? Today, parents across the country, including myself, were faced with this -- fumbling over words while explaining the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown - located only 20 miles away from my own daughter's elementary school.

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Has The Shooting Changed Your Mind About Guns?

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:29:41 +0000

The nation is mourning. Any loss of life brings sadness but the losses in Newtown, Connecticut during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting are not only senseless but selfish, as the victims were truly innocent and helpless.

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Dog Owner Offers Out Hugs to Heal Newtown

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:30:52 +0000

In an attempt to heal not only the ones directly connected to the tragedy at Newtown, CT, this past Friday, but the entire town, retired special education teacher Michael Cragin has decided to offer out hugs — not from him, but from his beloved bulldog Truman.

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Connecticut Tragedy Has Local Connection

Matt Herkimer — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 12:24:48 +0000

While the nation and the world are mourning the deaths of the victims of Friday's horrific Connecticut school shootings a local couple are grieving a much more personal loss.

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Utica Mayor Orders Municipal Flags to be Lowered to Half-Staff

Branden Block — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:46:49 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri has ordered all municipal flags in the city to be flown at half-staff out of respect and sympathy for the victims and families of Newtown, Connecticut. The Mayor went on to say that during this season of peace we can pray that those suffering will be consoled knowing that others mourn with them

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Names of Victims in Newtown, Connecticut Massacre Revealed

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:58:00 +0000

Authorities have released the names of the victims of Friday's mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, in which Adam Lanza, 20, reportedly killed 27 people, as well as himself. Lanza's rampage began when he shot and killed his mother, Nancy, at her home before he drove to Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed six adults and 20 children before taking his own life.

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New York Responds to the Newtown, Connecticut School Shooting

Eric Meier — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:47:05 +0000

Across the nation, we try to make sense of the horrific elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut today. Newtown is just a few miles from the New York state line along Interstate 84. New Yorkers respond to today's event:

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