Gov. Hochul unveils $347M anti-gun violence plan
The governor emphasized the importance of sustained investment in community safety.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new initiative to combat gun violence across the state, allocating nearly $350 million in new funding for prevention programs and tougher enforcement of existing gun laws on Monday.
The governor emphasized the importance of sustained investment in community safety.
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“Part of it starts with the money,” Hochul said. “This is an area we have not invested enough in for many years. So collectively, with our legislators, $2.6 billion has been spent in the last four years with effective, proven crime-fighting strategies.”
The new plan focuses on eliminating the flow of illegal firearms into New York City, strengthening current gun laws, and expanding community-based intervention programs.
Hochul did not take questions during the announcement.
According to NYPD data, citywide shootings have declined by nearly 23% compared to the same time last year, a trend Hochul said she hopes will continue under the new initiative.
