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NYC Mayor on gay marriage: ‘It is not a matter of if – but when’

Jennifer Vanasco — Thu, 26 May 2011 18:22:01 +0000

This is the speech I wish Obama would give.

Today, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivered a soaring explanation of why he supports gay marriage – and why all New Yorkers should.

Fittingly,(...)

NYC mayor to speak out for gay marriage

Jennifer Vanasco — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:16:40 +0000

(New York) Mayor Michael Bloomberg is planning to deliver a speech Thursday making the case for gay marriage.

The New York City mayor has been a vocal supporter of legalizing same-sex marriage.(...)

Withers: Cuomo promises gay marriage vote

James Withers — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:14:46 +0000

After making Albany heel when it comes to the budget, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has promised a gay marriage vote in the upcoming six to eight weeks.

Cuomo has always promised he would tackle marriage(...)

Mayor Bloomberg joins the fight for gay marriage

logointern3 — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:00:16 +0000

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has vowed to push New York State Senate Republicans to support gay marriage.

“If there’s a chance to pass a bill, I will do it,” Bloomberg told the(...)

Withers: No money to the DNC?

James Withers — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:11:17 +0000

You have to hand it to the Democrats. They have the rhetoric down. Most now in predictably blue states will say they support gay marriage. From Chuck Schumer to possible candidate Harold Ford,(...)

Withers: MSNBC calls, then changes its mind

James Withers — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:07:03 +0000

MSNBC and NBC called NYC for Michael Bloomberg. But just now, the folk on the radio station WNYC said they have retracted that. The New York Times is still saying Bloomberg has won his third term. Maine is getting tighter and tighter.

Withers: Bloomberg wins third term

James Withers — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:46:25 +0000

The New York Times is calling the election for Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Withers: There is a race for mayor in New York City

James Withers — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:06:47 +0000

The political gods are screwing with Bill Thompson. By all rights he should be giving New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg a run for his considerable money; however, Thompson’s vision is(...)

NYC takes new action for gay youth

Kameron Zach — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:43:26 +0000

New York City is trying out a new initiative aimed at preventing LGBT homelessness, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced Monday.

The New York City(...)

Withers: Ten random thoughts

James Withers — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:09:08 +0000

1. Keep fighting the good fight Atlanta.

2. The New York Jets won on Sunday. My neighbor Carlo has been dancing the happy dance ever since.

3. Are you ready for the Equality March? And please(...)