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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Gov. Andrew Cuomo insists he's not rolling back a major element of the nation's most restrictive gun control measure that he pushed into law a month after the Newtown, Conn., shootings.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The provision taking effect Saturday requires checks by a licensed gun dealer, who can charge $10 and issue a form showing the prospective buyer passed.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  New York authorities say most of the state's gun show operators have agreed to new rules to make sure weapon sales are properly tracked and done safely.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The wait is about 14 months from applying for a pistol permit until the processing begins.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Onondaga County may join a growing list of counties calling for repeal of the NY SAFE Act. Legislator Kevin Holmquist told reporters Friday that he will sponsor a resolution at the Onondaga County Legislature's session on March 5 calling upon the New York State Legislature to repeal the state's newest set of gun control laws.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Khalid Bey, Syracuse City Councilor and Chairman of the Committee for Economic Development, offered his interpretation of the proposed legislation that would remove the question on criminal background on a job application.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  CenterState CEO says bill would make it a crime for private companies to conduct criminal background checks.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Residents of Onondaga County who want a pistol permit will have to wait a year and a half or more before it's approved, due to a shortage of personnel and an increased demand for firearms.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  President Barack Obama is announcing a $500 million package of executive actions and legislative proposals aimed at reducing gun violence a month after a mass shooting in Connecticut killed 20 elementary school children.

Monday, January 07, 2013  A new proposal would require criminal background checks to keep sex offenders from landing jobs at senior care facilities.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  State officials say they've reached an agreement with two New York gun show operators to restrict illegal sales.

Friday, May 18, 2012  A lawsuit against the Oswego County Clerk over access to criminal records has been dismissed.

Monday, April 09, 2012  The mayor says background checks are done on people who are applying for jobs where they are most likely to come into contact with children.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  Should Social Service agencies check the wanted status of people applying for public assistance?

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  It's the kind of stuff that gives moms nightmares: a machete near a play area, household chemicals accessible to preschoolers, and instructors teaching without a criminal background check.