STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Authorities removed 50 firearms from the streets of Staten Island at a gun buyback event held Saturday at Christ Assembly Lutheran Church in Stapleton.

The “no questions asked” Cash for Guns program, organized by the NYPD and Richmond County District Attorney Michael E. McMahon, collected 25 revolvers, 17 semi-automatic pistols, one assault weapon, four rifles and three other weapons, which included BB guns, pellet guns, air guns and replicas, according to a spokesperson for McMahon.

“Prosecuting dangerous criminals who carry, brandish, and use illegal firearms, and ensuring that they face serious consequences in the courtroom will always be my office’s top priority,” McMahon said. “However, prevention is also deeply critical to mitigating acts of gun violence and e

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