Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a statement this afternoon called for a “wake-up call” following the shooting at a Connecticut elementary school that has left nearly 30 people dead.

In the statement, Cuomo said that society needs t “crack down” on guns, and pledged support for aggressive action.

Cuomo’s statement is in line with his reaction to the shooting over the summer at a movie theater in Auroa, Colorado, when he said he would support new gun control measures in 2013.

The governor’s full statement:

“I was shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School this morning in Newtown, Connecticut. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the innocent victims – many of whom were young children – whose lives were claimed by this senseless and horrific act of violence. During times of such unthinkable tragedy, all New Yorkers stand together with the people of our neighboring state to grieve the loss of life and help bear the pain and anguish that will be felt by so many in the weeks, months, and years to come.

“While we don’t have all the facts and our focus must be on the victims, this is yet another senseless and horrific act of violence involving guns. We as a society must unify and once and for all crack down on the guns that have cost the lives of far too many innocent Americans. Let this terrible tragedy finally be the wake-up call for aggressive action and I pledge my full support in that effort.”

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, too, called for a discussion to address “our country’s culture of violence.”

“My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the horrific shooting in Newton, Connecticut this morning. Our schools should be a safe and nurturing environment for our children and parents should never have to fear for their safety when they are learning. If ever there is a time to finally have a serious discussion about our country’s culture of violence that time is now,” Silver said.

Earlier, Rep. Jerry Nadler called for stronger gun-control laws on the federal level in a statement.

President Obama is expected to address the nation at 3:15 this afternoon, but Press Secretary Jay Carney said earlier in the day that “today is not the day” to discuss gun control measures.

“I think that day will come, but today’s not that day, especially as we are awaiting more information about the situation,” Carney told reporters at the White House daily briefing.

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