Gun Buyback Program Set For Newburgh

NEWBURGH, NY — The office of New York Attorney General Letitia James is hosting a community gun buyback program in collaboration with the Newburgh Police Department.

It will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 22 at The Cathedral At The House, 131 Broadway in Newburgh.

The following are the payouts:

• Assault rifle: $250
• Handgun: $150
• Rifle or shotgun: $75
• Non-working or antique gun: $25

Payments will be made by prepaid gift card at the site.

If you turn in a working handgun or assault rifle, you can receive an iPad (one per person, subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis).

Guns must be unloaded and placed in a plastic bag, a paper bag or a box. To transport a gun, it must be unloaded and in the trunk in a plastic bag, paper bag or box.

Anyone can surrender as many firearms as they wish. No identification is required; this is an amnesty program. No questions will be asked.

Licensed gun dealers and active or retired law enforcement officers are not eligible to participate in this program.

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