Jimmy Vielkind is reporting in the Times Union many Democratic state lawmakers, led by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, are anxious to tweak New York's gun laws after the recent shootings in Newtown, Conn., and they are contemplating a special session to do so as early as next week. Cuomo pushed to bring legislators to the Capitol this week, according to media reports, but the idea was rejected by a top negotiator for Senate Republicans because it was believed the Senators could not be rallied on such short notice. The governor's aides are now looking at Fri., Dec. 28, as a possible day to bring lawmakers back to Albany. The Legislature is scheduled to return to regular session in January. Read the full story in the Times Union.