Activists press borough politicians on marriage equality

New York Daily News
June 23, 2009
The State Senate coup may have thrown Albany into a panic, but it hasn't lessened the determination of local gay activists to push for the freedom to marry. They have been demonstrating outside the offices of key Queens senators for weeks, encouraging the lawmakers to support their cause. "We're certainly determined to do everything we can to achieve marriage equality this year," said Breandan Fay of Western Queens for Marriage Equality. Fay has protested outside the office of Sen. George Onorato (D-Astoria) over the last few weeks. Demonstrations were also held outside the offices of Sens. Hiram Monserrate (D-East Elmhurst) and Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica). [Link]