New York City and state officials are speaking out about gun-free zones across the city as Times Square prepares to become a 'sensitive area' on Thursday. elijahwestbrook has more on an announcement made by Gov. Hochul and city leaders on Wednesday.
CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more on an announcement made byThere will be a slew of changes coming to New York City starting Thursday, some of which we've heard already, includingBut there's also an educational component city and state leaders are pushing online and on the air waves to make sure all New Yorkers and those visiting are informed about those changes.
Preparations are underway to make Times Square a"sensitive area," a term used to describe any location throughout the city where it's illegal to carry a gun.is banning guns from 40th Street to 53rd Street between Sixth Avenue and Eighth Avenue, and from 40th Street to 48th Street between Eighth Avenue and Ninth Avenue.
We also now know subways, schools, houses of worship, and restaurants, to name a few, will be listed under the umbrella of sensitive locations. "As governor, my number one responsibility is keeping New Yorkers safe. That's why when it came down to the Supreme Court decision, we were ready for it," Hochul said.
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