Pepper spray, aka mace, is an effective, non-lethal form of self-defense. And yet, it’s just about impossible to get in New York, thanks to a state law that bans shipping it to addresses here and only ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New Yorkers could soon find it easier to buy pepper spray under a bill introduced by state Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton. Scarcella-Spanton, a Democrat who represents the North ...

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LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission faces a hefty agenda Wednesday. Here are three issues the commission will consider during its Wednesday meeting. which ...