abortion

Central New York group pushing for Women's Equality Act

Ellen Abbott — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:16:33 +0000

Supporters of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 10-point Women's Equality Act are ramping up efforts to get support for the proposed legislation. The Women's Equality Coalition just launched a statewide television ad to raise awareness about the agenda, and supporters in one small central New York County are also raising their voices.

State GOP leader not happy with potential abortion law reform

Karen Dewitt — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:57:31 +0000

Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to update New York’s antiquated abortion laws to reflect rights affirmed in the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. But Senate GOP leader Dean Skelos says it goes to far.

State Senate coalition leaders disagree over abortion rights

Karen Dewitt — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:25:12 +0000

State Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos says he’s strongly opposed to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Reproductive Health Act, saying it would lead to too many late-term abortions. Pro-choice lawmakers and advocates say they disagree with the senator’s interpretation.

Catholics worry about provisions in women's equality act

Karen Dewitt — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:53:00 +0000

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal for a Women’s Equality Act has been praised by many legislators and women’s groups. But not everybody is applauding.

Candidates display varied positions in 24th congressional district debate

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:50:41 +0000

The candidates running for the 24th congressional district seat offered three distinct choices for voters in the first televised debate featuring all three candidates last night. The budget deficit, jobs, and health care reform were major issues discussed in the WCNY studios, but the most pointed comments mirrored a dispute in the campaign over abortion and the definition of rape.

Gillibrand and Long square off in only debate in Senate race

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:17:29 +0000

Voters got their only chance to watch the candidates for U.S. Senate from New York State debate last night. The two candidates tangled on issues ranging from abortion to hydrofracking.