Albany County legislators limit flare gun sales, pass budget

The Albany County Legislature passed a $902 million budget for 2026 Monday, as well as a bill limiting the sale and use of ...
Times Union

Albany lawmakers seek crackdown on flare guns after holiday violence

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 ...
The Post-Journal

Misuse Of Flare Guns Lead To A New Bill

On its face legislation requiring those who want to purchase flare guns to show proof they are over the age of 21 makes sense. The proposal includes criminal penalties for those who sell flare guns to ...
The Post-Journal

Albany-Area Legislators Seek Flare Gun Age Limits

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 ...