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Journal News removes gun permit map from website

White Plains - The Hudson Valley newspaper that created controversy by publishing a map showing the names and addresses of gun permit holders in two New York state counties has taken down the map.

In the Media by Arthur Weinreb - 3 comments

Newspaper gun map leads to threats, new legislation proposals

Only weeks after The Journal News posted an interactive map outlining the names and addresses of gun permit holders, problems are already emerging. This includes inmates reciting home addresses of correction officers.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 14 comments

Newspaper that 'outed' gun owners hires armed security guards

West Nyack - In the wake of receiving perceived threatening calls and emails after publishing the names and addresses of gun permit holders in two New York state counties, the Journal News has hired armed guards to patrol its offices.

In the Media by Arthur Weinreb - 6 comments

Putnam County rejects newspaper's request for gun permit holders

Carmel - New York's Putnam County is expected to announce tomorrow that it will not be providing information on its gun permit holders to The Journal News in response to the newspaper's recent inquiry.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 1 comment

Controversy over published map of NY gun permit holders escalates

Recently a Hudson Valley, New York news website sparked controversy when it published the names and addresses of individuals holding handgun permits. A blogger turned around and published the personal information of staff members at the news agency.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 11 comments

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