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Ball Rejects Same-Sex Marriage Lawsuit

Sen. Greg Ball, R-Patterson, Putnam County , voted against the same-sex marriage bill on June 24, but he doesn’t support the lawsuit filed by same-sex marriage opponents.

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A look at some of the gay couples married in NY

Dale Getto, left, and Barb Laven both of Albany, N.Y., celebrate their marriage after Albany Mayor Gerald D. Jennings D-Albany, performed the city s first legal same-sex marriage ceremony at City Hall at 12:01 a.m. in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, July 24, 2011.

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Everyone wins in NYC gay marriage lottery

Supporters of same sex marriage celebrate after Senate members voted and approved same-sex marriage in June at the capitol in Albany, N.Y. msnbc.com news services msnbc.com news services updated 1 hour 33 minutes ago 2011-07-22T00:15:31 NEW YORK – When gay marriage becomes legal Sunday in New York, 823 couples will say their vows in New York City, …

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NY becomes 6th state to legalize same-sex marriage

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law late Friday that legalizes same-sex marriage, just hours after it was passed by the Legislature. It was a breakthrough victory for gay activists, in the state where the gay rights movement was born.

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Senate Republicans still on the fence on same-sex marriage

Senate Republicans still on the fence on same-sex marriage Comments Sen. Thomas Libous speaks about same-sex marriage: Sen.

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Some gay-rights foes claim they now are bullied

In this Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 file picture, New York state Sen. Ruben Diaz, D-Bronx, right, speaks during a debate over same-sex marriage in the New York state Senate at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y. Diaz complained in May 2011 that he’s received death threats because he opposes legislation to legalize same-sex marriage.

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Gay marriage picking up support in NY suburbs

In New York, a Siena College poll this month found a new high for support — 58 percent. The poll showed reliable voters 55 and older were divided on the issue, not strongly opposed, and that the influential independent vote favored same-sex marriage

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From Albany: Back to the Negotiating Table (WNYC New York Public Radio)

New York State lawmakers are back at the Capitol today for another special session to deal with the state’s deficit, and possibly act on a same-sex marriage bill. For more on what’s ahead in Albany ….

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NY Senate fails to put gay marriage to vote (Middletown Times Herald-Record)

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — After weeks of uncertainty and pleas for action by Gov. David Paterson, New York’s Senate failed to vote on a bill legalizing same-sex marriage during a special session Tuesday.

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NY Senate not expected to vote on gay marriage (The Auburn Citizen)

ALBANY — After weeks of uncertainty and pleas for action by Gov. David Paterson, New York’s Senate wasn’t expected to vote on a bill legalizing same-sex marriage during Tuesday’s special session.

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