State Senate Republicans Wrestle With Legalizing Gay Marriage
The issue of gay marriage in New York was in the hands of the State Senate's Republicans Thursday who were divided over whether to bring the controversial measure to a vote.
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The issue of gay marriage in New York was in the hands of the State Senate's Republicans Thursday who were divided over whether to bring the controversial measure to a vote.
David Tyree, best known for his astounding helmet-catch for the Giants in Super Bowl XLII, is railing against same-sex marriage and warning of "anarchy" if the measure is approved.
A critical vote by the state Senate could take place this week if the chamber's Republican majority brings the measure to the floor.
On Tuesday, a second Republican senator said he would support Gov. Andrew Cuomo's same-sex marriage bill, less than two years after he was part of a GOP-led defeat of a similar bill that dealt a blow to the national effort to legalize gay marriage.
Using the power of his deep pockets, Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Thursday demanded that state lawmakers vote to legalize same-sex marriage this year.
A poll said the New York Legislature's top priority heading into the final weeks of the 2011 session should be passing a property tax cap. The Siena College poll said the next priorities should be an ethics reform law followed by extending rent control laws in New York City.
"I'm extremely optimistic that when the bill gets to the floor, it will pass, the governor will sign it and marriage equality will finally be the law of our great state," Quinn said.
A Toronto broadcaster has been fired after he posted on Twitter about the debate surrounding Rangers forward Sean Avery's support of same-sex marriage.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he doesn't want to bring a bill to legalize gay marriage to a floor debate and vote in the state Senate unless he's certain there are enough votes to pass it.
Most pro athletes would just as soon try to catch a puck with their teeth as speak out about a societal issue that risks forcing fans to really choose sides. There have been exceptions, of course, most notably Muhammad Ali. Now we have Sean Avery.
Rangers agitator Sean Avery got tough on opponents of same-sex marriage last week in a video released by the Human Rights Campaign. But not everyone is throwing their support toward Avery and New Yorkers for Marriage Equality.
A Venezuelan salsa dancer who legally married an American man in a same-sex ceremony last year has had his deportation placed on hold.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, closely allied with the Senate Republican majority that once blocked gay marriage, said he's now optimistic it will be legalized in New York.
Fashion designer Marc Jacobs is teaming up with the Human Rights Campaign to promote marriage equality for same-sex couples.
Lady Gaga on stage on Long Island this weekend, actors Kevin Bacon, Julianne Moore and Kyra Sedgwick on video and Gov. Andrew Cuomo in Albany are headliners in New York's growing push to legalize gay marriage, a fight that may already be won thanks to shifting voter sentiment and a concerted, disciplined campaign.
The decision "puts to rest the idea that out-of-state marriages of same-sex couples could be vulnerable to attack," said a gay rights legal group's attorney.
The Human Rights Campaign, a national gay rights organization, has released a video featuring 29-year old Barbara Bush.
The Empire State Pride Agenda said their count after the November elections shows a net gain of two votes for gay marriage. The group also notes Senate Republican leader Dean Skelos has promised to bring the issue to the floor again.
Most of the tension that surrounded the first few weeks of class titled "Special Topics in Political Theory: Gay Marriage" has disappeared.
A firestorm has engulfed New York's race for governor. Republican candidate Carl Paladino is on the hot seat over comments he made about homosexuals.
Gay couples can't legally marry in New York, so the City Council has voted to require the clerk to tell them where they can go to get hitched.
A CBS News New York investigation found online loopholes may be putting New York City's effort to prevent lithium-ion battery fires at risk.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a rare visit to Staten Island on Monday to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving.
Nico Hischier recorded his first career hat trick to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Red Wings rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2.
The St. Louis Blues beat the New York Rangers 5-2 in Jim Montgomery's coaching debut.
A CBS News New York investigation found online loopholes may be putting New York City's effort to prevent lithium-ion battery fires at risk.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a rare visit to Staten Island on Monday to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving.
The mystery behind a wealthy New York couple's 1980 disappearance is starting to unravel after a team found their missing car in a Georgia pond.
New data shows car thefts at Port authority parking lots are spiking by more than 50% this quarter amid the annual holiday travel surge.
New York City is taking action against the contractor who was doing construction work on a building in the Bronx that partially collapsed in 2023.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
New data shows car thefts at Port authority parking lots are spiking by more than 50% this quarter amid the annual holiday travel surge.
A fire in Newark Saturday left more than 80 people - mostly senior citizens - homeless just days before Thanksgiving.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a rare visit to Staten Island on Monday to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Nico Hischier recorded his first career hat trick to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Red Wings rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2.
The St. Louis Blues beat the New York Rangers 5-2 in Jim Montgomery's coaching debut.
The Buccaneers rushed for four touchdowns in a 30-7 victory over the Giants and new starting quarterback Tommy DeVito on Sunday.
The New York Rangers lost to the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Saturday night.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
A CBS News New York investigation found online sellers may be putting New York City's effort to prevent lithium-ion battery fires at risk. Tim McNicholas reports.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden took a rare trip to Staten Island to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
President-elect Donald Trump says he will impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on day one in office. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Though messy weather is on the way, the problems at Newark Airport started because of a shortage of air traffic controllers. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed on a moving train in Queens, police said.
