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Gov. Patterson promises vote on gay-marriage before break

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:11:32 +0000

(Albany) New York Gov. David Patterson revealed Sunday night that plans to have the State Senate vote on same-sex marriage before it breaks for the summer, according to the New York Times. He(...)

NY governor asks senators to resolve differences

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:36:45 +0000

(Albany, N.Y.) New York Gov. David Paterson called on state senators to resolve the power struggle that has roiled the Capitol since Monday, saying it has “humiliated the process, even by Albany(...)

Caroline ends bid to replace Hillary

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:25:55 +0000

(Albany, New York) Caroline Kennedy has ended her quest for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Hillary Rodham Clinton, halting a campaign that began with popular support but withered quickly over(...)

Gay aide to NY gov. quits over tax flap

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:23:50 +0000

(Albany, New York) Gov. David Paterson’s embattled top aide resigned Friday, after a week of escalating criticism over his failure to pay $300,000 in taxes on time and a questionable excuse for(...)

Newsom, Paterson Host Gay Marriage Fundraiser

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:53:12 +0000

Funds raised to support a California ban on same-sex marriage are outpacing funds to defeat the ban and keep gay marriage by nearly a third, so San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will head to New York on Thursday to seek cash.

NY gov seeks dismissal of gay marriage order suit

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:36:45 +0000

(New York City) Lawyers for a group of New York taxpayers and lawmakers told a court in the Bronx Thursday that Gov. David Paterson acted illegally when he issued a directive ordering state agencies to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages. “The governor should respect New York’s marriage laws over the laws of foreign jurisdictions. Governor Paterson [...]