Same-sex marriage, New York State: Timeline
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A chronology on the subject of gay marriage in New York State
Most recent events listed first:
2011, March 9
Governor Andrew Cuomo meets with gay advocates of same-sex marriage, saying he will give the cause his "full attention" this coming spring. Richard Socarides, president of the gay rights group Equality Matters, who participated in the hour-long meeting inthe Capitol, said:
- This meeting was intended to send a statement directly from the governor that this state is going to lead on this issue -- and he is going to lead it.
In a sign of Mr. Cuomo’s determination to be closely engaged, he will assign his most senior aide, Steven M. Cohen, to oversee the administration’s efforts on the issue.[1]
Notes
- ↑ Michael Barbaro and Nicholas Confessore, "Cuomo Vows Personal Push to Legalize Gay Marriage". New York Times, Published online: March 9, 2011, print edition March 10, page A25.
