Bloomberg says New York City will appeal yesterday’s ruling that declared the state’s same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional. He also apparently made this hilarious statement: “The mayor, who supports same-sex marriage, said if the decision were not appealed there could be chaos in the city–with thousands coming from everywhere to get married.”

Gary Hirte insanity claim nixed; faces life prison sentence for murder of Glenn Kopitske. Related: Gay Panic the New Black in Midwestern Murders.