N.J. lawmaker pushes for passage of gay marriage legislation

With the legalization of gay marriage in New York just shy of passage, a New Jersey lawmaker says it's time to pick up the conversation here. "They're talking about it in New York," said Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer), the state's only openly gay lawmaker, who proposed a bill (A4130) on Monday to legalize same-sex marriage. "Why aren't we talking about it in New Jersey?"...

New Jersey On-Line • Jun 18, 2011

Gay couple's dispute with Glen Ridge Country Club renews calls for same-sex marriage

Barry Schrager, president of the country club's nine-member board, said Norton and his partner, Stewart D. Grossman, 62, were victims of an unfortunate misunderstanding that stemmed from the employee's error in stating the club's membership policy. The club abides by state law, which recognizes same-sex couples as civil unions and domestic partners, he said. Grossman and his partner did not pursu...

New Jersey On-Line • Apr 3, 2009