New York Democratic governor signs law limiting concealed carry of firearms in wake of Supreme Court ruling

New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed into law a bill restricting the concealed carry of firearms in locations such as government buildings and schools after the US Supreme Court last week struck down the state's century-old law that placed restrictions on carrying a concealed handgun outside the home.

Hochul, who called the legislature into an extraordinary session Thursday to address the issue, announced that she had swiftly signed the bill after passage.

"I just signed a new law to keep New Yorkers safe -- even in the face of...