Topic: Albany

New York governor signs gay marriage into law

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill legalizing gay marriage, delivering a powerful victory for gay rights advocates in one of the most populous and influential states of the union.Gay rights activists chanted and danced in the streets of ...

New York lawmakers debate allowing gay marriage

ALBANY (Reuters) - New York could become the sixth state to allow gay marriage if one more Republican senator supports the move in a possible vote Friday.The state-by-state battle over gay marriage has become a contentious social issue ahead of the presidential ...

New York Assembly backs gay marriage, Senate showdown next

ALBANY (Reuters) - The New York state Assembly approved same-sex marriage on Wednesday and the bill is likely to face a vote in the Senate on Friday, where it only needs support from one more senator to pass.The Democrat-dominated Assembly voted 80 ...

NYC begins commitment ceremonies for gay couples

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City officials began offering wedding-like ceremonies for same-sex couples on Thursday, drawing as much criticism as praise from gay rights advocates who want nothing short of full marriage rights.The ceremonies provide no new rights or advantages ...
Paterson calls for action on same-sex marriage during budget crisis address to LegislatureGov. David Paterson on Monday urged lawmakers to legalize same-sex marriage in New York, calling it "an issue that touches on the very core of our citizenship. "His request raises ...