NY Assembly passes bills aimed at reducing gun violence

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The Democrat-controlled state Assembly on Tuesday passed legislation aimed at reducing gun violence in the state, a day after Republicans who control New York's Senate approved bills that focus on school safety but don't address the gun control issue.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said the majority's five-bill package approved Tuesday is another example of New York serving as "a national model for sensible gun laws" in the aftermath of mass shootings in the U.S.

"We will continue fighting to ensure that we have the strongest and smartest gun laws possible to keep citizens and communities safe," said Heastie, a Bronx Democrat.