NY State Dumps $1M to Fight Gun Violence | Buffalo News

New York State is pouring a million dollars into the fight against gun violence in Western New York, following a deadly Fourth of July weekend. Erie County and Buffalo get $350K, Niagara County and Niagara Falls receive $150K to expand their GIVE programs. Another $500K supports community initiatives like Project RISE and SNUG, aimed at stopping violence before it starts. After 11 shootings in Buffalo and two deaths in Niagara Falls over the holiday, Governor Hochul reaffirmed her commitment to safety, citing stronger gun laws and targeted investments to protect communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a980dc376c535162