But the law didn't apply to misdemeanor domestic violence crimes. (weny.com)
Domestic violence groups have been successful in making domestic violence a crime and thus reducing its frequency. (divorcemag.com)
Lawmakers said talks were still ongoing over several issues, including plans to force people convicted of domestic violence crimes to surrender any weapons they possess, expanded school safety provisions in the wake of the Parkland and other school shootings, and a push by Cuomo to require public disclosure of funding details about each school within a school district. (buffalonews.com)