Newtown
New Playground Honors Teacher Killed In Newtown Massacre
A new effort was launched Saturday to remember one of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown, Conn.
Moment Of Silence, Calls For Action Mark 6 Months Since Newtown
Two sisters of slain teacher Victoria Soto asked the crowd gathered at Edmond Town Hall for a 26-second moment of silence, honoring the 20 children and six adults gunned down at the school on Dec. 14.
Blumenthal Marks 6-Month Anniversary Of Newtown Massacre; WH Meets With Victims’ Families
In his remarks on the Senate floor, Sen. Blumenthal said now that the world is watching, it is important for Congress to act on meaningful gun control legislation.
Playground Inspired By Sandy Hook Victim To Open; Groundbreaking Set For Another
The playgrounds are the fourth and fifth being built as part of the Sandy Ground Project: Where Angels Play, an effort spearheaded by the Firefighters’ Mutual Benevolent Association of New Jersey. Most are planned for communities in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut hit hard by Superstorm Sandy, linking the two tragedies that have a name in common.
Bloomberg Pressures Donors Over Gun Control Votes
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is stepping up his gun control campaign by asking donors not to support four Democratic senators who opposed a bill to expand background checks.
Newtown Congresswoman Proposes Incentives To Get Donations To Build New School
Under the proposal, defense contractors that make financial or in-kind donations to help rebuild elementary or secondary schools affected by violent or traumatic events would receive preference for Department of Defense contracts.
Newtown, Conn. Schools Put On Lockdown After Phone Threat
The school system in Newtown, Conn., was briefly placed on lockdown Monday, after someone made a threatening phone call to a school near the site of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.
Woman Accused Of Running Bogus Newtown Charity Pleads Guilty
Nouel Alba, 37, of the Bronx, pleaded guilty in Bridgeport, Conn., to wire fraud and making false statements, the U.S. attorney’s office said.
Conn. Lawmakers Pass Bill To Keep Sandy Hook Photos Private
The negotiated bipartisan legislation came after days of closed-door talks and speculation about whether an agreement could be reached before the Wednesday’s midnight adjournment.
Federal Funding Made Available For School Security Post Sandy Hook
Gov. Dan Malloy announced the first round of funding on Friday for the competitive grant program included in the General Assembly’s response to the Newtown shooting.
New Jersey Lawmakers Give Final Green Light To 3 Gun Control Bills
The New Jersey State Assembly on Monday gave final approval to three gun control bills, sending them to Gov. Chris Christie for his signature.
Conn. Lawmakers Want Federal Funds To Tear Down, Rebuild Sandy Hook
Newtown, Conn. officials decided last week to tear down and rebuild Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Conn. Gov: ‘Guns Aren’t Making You Safer In Your House’
Mayor Michael Bloomberg met Gov. Dannel P. Malloy at City Hall to discuss Connecticut’s new gun control law.
NY Gun Owners Must File Form To Keep Permit Info Private
Starting Wednesday, the records of anyone who has asked to be exempt from the state Freedom of Information Law will be kept secret. But the information will be available for gun owners who haven’t acted.
DA: Bronx Woman Indicted In Connection With Newtown Charity Scheme
A grand jury indicted Nouel Alba, 37, on scheme to defraud and identity theft charges, prosecutors said. Bail was set at $10,000 bond or $1,000 cash.


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