Legislation re-introduced by Kennedy to restrict body armor

'This land holds stories': 5/14 memorial to be built near site of tragedy, groundbreaking expected in 2026

On the eve of the third anniversary of the racially motivated mass shooting at the Tops grocery store on Jefferson Avenue, city and community leaders have announced the permanent site for a memorial to honor the 10 lives lost.The memorial titled "Seeing Us," was first unveiled to the public one year ago. It will now stand at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Best Street just one mile from the site of the shooting near the Johnny B. Wiley Pavili…

Legislation honors Lockport resident killed in Buffalo mass shooting

Joined by families of victims of the May 14, 2022, racially motivated mass shooting at Tops Supermarket in Buffalo, Congressman Tim Kennedy announced that he will introduce the Aaron Salter, Jr. Responsible Body Armor Possession Act.

Legislation re-introduced by Kennedy to restrict body armor

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) re-introduced legislation Monday that would restrict the purchase and possession of "enhanced" body armor in the United States. Kennedy made the announcement at the site of the May 14, 2022, Tops mass shooting. Wednesday marks three years to the day since the shooting. The bill, officially called the Aaron Salter, Jr. Responsible Body Armor Possession Act, would establish a federal framework…