Those familiar to the case that gutted DOMA, Windsor v. United States, know that the suit was prompted by the over $300,000 in extra estate taxes that … [Read more...] about NY To Refund Estate Taxes Paid By Same-Sex Couples Prior To DOMA Ruling
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NY Senate Passes Landmark Gun Control Bill as Obama Prepares to Take Action Federally: VIDEO
The New York Senate has passed a landmark gun control bill that would ban assault weapons, the NYT reports:The state Senate, controlled by a coalition … [Read more...] about NY Senate Passes Landmark Gun Control Bill as Obama Prepares to Take Action Federally: VIDEO
Former and Current NY Governors Blast Conservative Rabbi for Blaming Hurricane Sandy on Gay Marriage: AUDIO
Last week, Right Wing Watch reported on Rabbi Noson Leiter of Torah Jews for Decency, who blamed Hurricane Sandy on gay marriage in an October 30 … [Read more...] about Former and Current NY Governors Blast Conservative Rabbi for Blaming Hurricane Sandy on Gay Marriage: AUDIO
New York City Subways At 80% Operation, Says MTA
Many feared it would be a few weeks before inter-borough travel would be restored in New York City post-Sandy, but we received some good news today. … [Read more...] about New York City Subways At 80% Operation, Says MTA
Free, Limited Subway Service For NYC Today
It may still be weeks before New York City's subway tunnels damaged by Hurricane Sandy are completely restored, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo today … [Read more...] about Free, Limited Subway Service For NYC Today
New York’s Highest Court Rejects Evangelical Group’s Challenge to State’s Marriage Equality Law
The NY Daily News reports: New York's top court today refused to hear an appeal challenging the state's gay marriage law. Without … [Read more...] about New York’s Highest Court Rejects Evangelical Group’s Challenge to State’s Marriage Equality Law
Cuomo and Bloomberg Back Embattled Pro-Gay GOP Incumbents
New York State Senators Stephen M. Saland and Roy J. McDonald, two of the four Republicans to vote for marriage equality in the Empire State, are … [Read more...] about Cuomo and Bloomberg Back Embattled Pro-Gay GOP Incumbents
Four Arrested as LGBT Groups Protest Lack of Funding for LGBT Homeless Youth in NY Governor’s Budget
Four activists from the group Queer Rising — Natasha Dillon, Jake Goodman, Melissa Kleckner and Ted McGuire — were peacefully arrested yesterday … [Read more...] about Four Arrested as LGBT Groups Protest Lack of Funding for LGBT Homeless Youth in NY Governor’s Budget
Queer Rising to Protest Cuomo, Demand More Beds for LGBTQ Homeless Youth
Activist Group Queer Rising will stage a demonstration today in front of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's office, demanding more beds and shelter … [Read more...] about Queer Rising to Protest Cuomo, Demand More Beds for LGBTQ Homeless Youth
Challenging Marriage Equality: The Case of Conservatives v. Albany
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANIn the many glorious days since the passage of the Marriage Equality Act in New York, there have been more than a few marriages, … [Read more...] about Challenging Marriage Equality: The Case of Conservatives v. Albany