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New York lawmakers built on the state’s 2013 gun control law yesterday. A series of measures easily passed the Assembly and Senate - both now with Democratic majorities.

The southern and northern borders of the U.S. cut across a handful of sovereign native territories, including the Akwesasne Mohawk reservation near Massena.

Tribal officials say there are ways the U.S. can work with native people to keep the border safe while respecting indigenous rights and traditions.

Saranac Lake is almost ready for the 10-day annual Winter Carnival. It opens Friday night with the Coronation of the king and queen. There are activities all day Saturday, including fireworks over the Ice Palace that night.

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse are hailing the passage of the Child Victims Act at the New York State Capitol, which will give victims their day in court.

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on Friday, Jan. 25.

Many federal workers in the North Country say they suffered because of the standoff between President Donald Trump and Democrats in Congress. Some labor leaders are giving Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik high marks for how she handled the shutdown.

It’s a rainy day when I pull off Hurricane Mountain Road into Craigardan. It's a hilltop property nestled in the trees and mountains of the Adirondacks.

Two of the Adirondack Park's environmental groups are suing the state of New York to block construction of a new snowmobile bridge over the Cedar River. State officials say the bridge will create a new connector trail linking some of the Park's most remote communities in Essex and Hamilton Counties. Green groups say the bridge is unnecessary and illegal.

The New York State Legislature is expected to strengthen the state’s gun control laws soon. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the measures include the so-called "red flag" bill and further restrictions on bump stocks.

The Child Victims Act is scheduled to be approved in the state Legislature next week. Sponsors said they have fixed a perceived flaw in the legislation that opponents said could provide a loophole for public schools in sexual abuse cases.