Silver wants Assembly to vote on gay marriage today

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, D-Manhattan, told reporters this morning that he would like his house to vote on gay-marriage legislation today but needs what's called a "message of necessity" from Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Getting a message would mean legislators wouldn't have to wait for the bill, which came out yesterday, to "age" before voting on it....

The Journal News • Jun 15, 2011

Gay couples watch Albany marriage debate, feel accepted by public, but not state

Gay and lesbian couples, along with their family members, see a deeply personal stake in Albany politics this month as lawmakers weigh whether to establish the right to same-sex marriage by the end of the session June 20. They are closely watching a handful of state senators who have not declared an official stance, including as Fessler's own representative, Republican Sen. Greg Ball of Carmel. A...

The Journal News • Jun 13, 2011