Flare guns are a surefire way to request assistance in the event of an emergency. Many people consider them indispensable for seaside getaways, climbing expeditions, or backwoods journeys. However, ...

New bills would tighten access to flare guns and make their use as a weapon illegal. Lawmakers said they were prompted by a violent Fourth of July in Albany. A chaotic July 4th left a building in ...

State Sen. Patricia Fahy is pictured during a news conference in June in Albany. State residents may have to show state-licensed identification to prove they are over the age of 21 before purchasing a ...