Database of lawmakers with handgun licenses includes CNY's John DeFrancisco and Darrel Aubertine.
From the Albany Times Union:
ALBANY -- Who's packing in the Legislature? You might be surprised.
Asked to describe the average handgun owner, some will conjure the image of an Upstate, conservative Republican male. But the short list of lawmakers with handgun permits manages to reflect New York's diversity at least a little -- with men and women, conservatives and liberals represented, albeit not in equal numbers.
» Central New York state Sens. John DeFrancisco and Darrel Aubertine have permits. Read the full story: Armed, and representing [Albany Times Union]
In other state news:
» Thanks to Leandra's Law, after Sunday New Yorkers convicted of driving while intoxicated will be required to install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles for at least six months [Watertown Daily Times]
» Upstate Tea Party to host debate between Matt Doheny, Doug Hoffman Sept. 1 in Plattsburgh [Adirondack Daily Enterprise]
» Carl Paladino to file 28,000 signatures for new "Taxpayers" ballot line [The Daily Politics]