Slow start: No rush for same-sex weddings in Vt.

After the civil unions law took effect July 1, 2000, there were 1,704 civil unions established in th...

Newsday • Aug 29, 2009

Gay couples call on NY Senate to OK equal marriage

Sen. Thomas Duane (D-Manhattan) and his partner, Louis Webre, cited similar difficulties. Duane is t...

Newsday • Jun 2, 2009

Equality bill evokes unity in NY

After nearly four hours of what many consider the best debate Albany has seen in at least a decade, ...

Newsday • May 16, 2009

Paterson: Same-sex marriage is civil right

Newly installed Archbishop Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York said he would challenge any ...

Newsday • Apr 16, 2009

Poll: Half of NJ voters support gay marriage

About half of New Jerseyans believe that gay couples should be allowed to marry, according to a new ...

Newsday • Feb 19, 2009

Smith: Deal off with dissident NY Senate Democrats

Smith said the three renegades were motivated by "personal interests." He also said he wouldn't subj...

Newsday • Dec 10, 2008