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Updated: Jan 16, 2013 5:41 PM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Rochester Wednesday afternoon, attending a ceremonial signing of the state’s new, tough gun laws.

MORE | See a full list of provisions that are now law in NYS as well as which WNY lawmakers voted for and against the bill

Lawmakers passed the bill Tuesday, limiting the amount of ammunition allowed in a clip for some automatic weapons.

The governor has been passionate about the legislation, inspired by the Christmas Eve shootings of four firefighters in Webster.

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