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New York is extending the waiting period for certain gun purchases from three days to 30 days to give authorities more time to run background checks. The change signed into law Monday by Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo will apply when a federal instant background check returns inconclusive results for a potential gun buyer. Instant background checks are used to instantly approve or deny gun purchases. But dealers are directed to delay the sale when a check turns up details requiring further scrutiny. Top Tri-State News Photos News 4 New York Cuomo says the 30-day wait will give authorities time to prevent dangerous people from obtaining firearms. The change takes effect in September. Cuomo also signed legislation banning bump stocks, devices that increase the firing pace of semi-automatic weapons. … [Read more...] about New York Extends Waiting Period for Some Gun Purchases

Gov. Cuomo signed legislation Monday decriminalizing marijuana use in the state of New York. The law reduces unlawful possession of marijuana to a violation punishable by a fine. Additionally, it also creates a process for individuals convicted of certain marijuana offenses to have their records expunged. "Communities of color have been disproportionately impacted by laws governing marijuana for far too long, and today we are ending this injustice once and for all," Cuomo said. Top Tri-State News Photos News 4 New York Get the latest from NBC 4 New York anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow NBC New York … [Read more...] about Cuomo Signs Law Decriminalizing Marijuana Use in New York

New York state is widening its anti-discrimination laws to apply to public school children. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the measure Thursday. Public school students had been exempted from the law under a 2012 court decision. The new rules, approved by lawmakers earlier this year, would allow the state's Division of Human Rights to investigate allegations of bullying, harassment or other forms of discrimination. The anti-bias law is intended to prevent discrimination based on factors such as race, religion, national origin or sexual orientation. Top Tri-State News Photos News 4 New York Cuomo, a Democrat, says the expansion will ensure public school students are protected against bullying, harassment or bias. Get the latest from NBC 4 New York anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow NBC New York Copyright Associated Press … [Read more...] about New York Expands Anti-Discrimination Law to Public Schools

Police in a New York town have released surveillance video of a group of alleged thieves in connection to a string of robberies over the holiday. According to authorities, Pearl River area residents, in Orangetown, New York, woke up Christmas Eve to find that items were stolen from unlocked vehicles. Car break-ins were reported on South Magnolia Street, West Park Avenue, Rizzio Circle, Fairview Avenue and Springsteen Avenue. In the surveillance video taken Christmas Eve, police say that the suspects apparently “have no intention of forcefully breaking into vehicles, but are rather looking to target vehicles left unlocked. These subjects methodically went through Pearl River vehicles looking for anything unlocked and removed valuables.” Top News Photos: Hawk in Train Station, Tsunami and More NY Police Department The suspects seen on surveillance are on foot, attempting to open vehicle doors, police say, adding that they move from vehicle-to-vehicle trying to find … [Read more...] about String of Car Break-Ins Hits New York Town Over the Holiday, Police Say