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Now’s the time to get involved in the election

The 2018 election is rapidly shaping up to be one of the most contentious in recent memory, if not in U.S. history. The nation is polarized, with people divided . . . more

9/27/18

This year, every vote counts

Voters will head to the polls on Nov. 8, but it won’t be just to decide the next president. Many other federal, state, county and local seats are . . . more

10/6/16

Our state legislators don’t get a fair shake

The people of America are in a bad mood, and it’s hard to understand why. Unemployment is the lowest it’s been in years. Oil prices have hit rock bottom, and you can fill up your car for $25. New cars are selling at the fastest pace . . . more

1/21/16

The Rev. Christopher Hofer, left, and his partner, Kerry Brady, were married in August 2011 at the Wantagh Episcopal church.

Priest applauds marriage equality ruling

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling allowing same-sex marriage in all 50 states is a monumental victory for civil rights, says the Rev. Christopher Hofer, rector of the Church of St. Jude in Wantagh. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/15/15

Supreme Court rules same sex marriage is legal in America

After years of grass roots organizing, legal battles, marches and protests same sex marriage has been declared the law of the land. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 7/1/15

Wills, Trusts & Estates

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

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

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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