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Q: What effect does the United States Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Windsor have on the New York estates of individuals who were married to same-sex spouses? A: In Technical Memorandum … more

By Jayson J.R. Choi | 9/11/13

A monumental week for the Supreme Court

Whether you agree with it or not, the highest court in the land has spoken on two monumental issues that will impact our society for a lifetime. more

7/3/13

Support the Women’s Equality Agenda — all of it

Recently, I traveled to Albany to join with a group of lay persons and clergy from Reform Jewish Voice of New York State, representing 100 Reform congregations, to urge our lawmakers to support … more

By Rabbi Marc A. Gruber | 6/21/13

Faith leaders, led by the Reverend Reginald Tuggle, second from left, and politicians, including County Executive Edward Mangano, third from right, and State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, third from left, sang “We Will Overcome” at the 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Celebration at St. Brigid’s Catholic Church on Jan. 15.

Leaders from all faiths remember Dr. King

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a revolutionary figure and a leader in the civil rights movement. He is remembered today for his actions, his words and most importantly, his dream for equality. more

By Shannon Koehle | 1/20/12

Malvernites Therese Lendino, left, and her partner of 18 years, Laura Casini, finally tied the knot at Queens Borough Hall on Sunday, the first day same-sex couples could get married in the state. Their daughter, Gianna, 11, joined them for the ceremony.

Malverne same-sex couple ties the knot

Malvernites Therese Lendino and Laura Casini started the next chapter of their lives where the first began — on Queens Boulevard, near Borough Hall and the Criminal Court House. It was there … more

By Lee Landor | 8/1/11

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed the Marriage Equality Act just before midnight on June 24.

New York says 'yes' to gay marriage

With a vote in the Senate of 33-29, New York became the sixth state in the nation to allow same-sex marriage — but the nine senators from Long Island, all Republican, voted against the bill, … more

By Mary Malloy | 6/29/11

New York says yes to gay marriage

With a vote of 33-29, New York became the sixth state in the nation to allow same-sex marriage — but the nine Long Island senators, all Republican, voted down the proposal which was signed into law shortly before midnight on June 24. more

By Mary Malloy | 6/26/11

The NAACP state conference honored Lakeview activist Hazel "Scottie" Gourdine-Coads.

NAACP state conference honors Lakeview activist

The New York State National Association for the Advancement of Colored People honored a local activist during its 74th Conference in Rochester on Oct. 10, bestowing upon her its highest … more

Lee Landor | 11/3/10

Jeff Friedman, left, of Rockville Centre is the president of the Marriage Equality New York political action committee. He described the changing support for marriage equality in Albany.

Forum explores the long path to marriage equality in N.Y.

Over 70 people from different parts of Long Island gathered at the United Church of Rockville Centre late last month to hear the stories of seven lesbian and gay couples, and to learn why marriage … more

Rev. Dr. Robert W. Gunn | 7/7/10

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