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NY: New York City Mayor Adams Makes Public Safety Announcement With DOE Head David Banks
NEW YORK (77WABC) — New York state’s legislature passed a package of legislation Thursday banning anyone under age 21 from buying or possessing a semi-automatic rifle along with other measures, now on their way to the governor for her signature.
New York city Mayor Eric Adams also announced the formation of the gun violence prevention task force. The task force will be headed by co chairs A.T. Mitchell — the founder of Brooklyn-based anti-violence group Man Up! — and Deputy Mayor for Strategic Initiatives Sheena Wright.
Mitchell is known for dispatching teams of violence interrupters to neighborhoods with high shooting rates to prevent tragedies before they strike. Members of the task force will meet regularly to solve problems in real-time and ensure that all agencies are held accountable for making and keeping New York neighborhoods safe.
The actions follow the mass shooting in Buffalo, NY which left ten people dead and three hurt.
