The state's overall crime rate has dropped once again, although there was a slight increase in violent crimes. According to the 2005 FBI report, violent crime was up a little more than one percent last year.

That reflects similar numbers for the rest of the country. Officials from Governor Pataki's office say an increase in gun crimes led to the bump in the overall violent-crime rate.

But the governor says he's already boosted money for gun violence prevention by $16 million for this year.