New state Senate co-leader says coalition can be more effective

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:42:10 +0000

The new co-leader of the New York stat Senate, Senator Jeff Klein, says he knows the new coalition of five Democrats and around 30 Republicans will have to prove itself in the coming months and deliver on key pieces of legislation. But he says they stand a better chance of success than if just the Democrats alone were in charge of the Senate.

Same sex marriage celebrates its first anniversary

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:06:55 +0000

It's been a year since gay marriage became legal in New York state. Since the initial rush the Syracuse City Clerk's office says it has seen a steady number of same sex licenses applications. Through Mid-July, that means 135 marriage licenses issued to gay and lesbian couples.