Freedom to Marry Waiting on Divided Senate

New York Times
June 28, 2009
The hopes of Gov. Paterson and gay rights advocates who have been pushing for the freedom to marry have collided with a political maelstrom in Albany. Like every other major public-policy issue before the State Legislature — from local sales taxes to control of New York City’s school system — marriage equality for gay couples is on hold until Republicans and Democrats in the State Senate reach a compromise over who will control the chamber. [link]