Same-Sex Marriage

Marriage Resolution Heading to City Council

This should be an interesting vote to watch.

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn:

“In the coming weeks, the New York City Council will be introducing a resolution in support of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and restore the rights of all lawfully married Americans to receive the Read More

Bloomberg to Swear-In Republican Council Members

Michael Bloomberg will be swearing in the new Republican City Council members tomorrow in the Council chambers, according to press release from those members.

Peter Koo from Flushing and Dan Halloran from Bayside will join the three Republican members already in the Council: Eric Ulrich of Howard Beach, Vinny Ignizio from the South Shore of Read More

Oddo Crushed That Giuliani Is Out

Jimmy Oddo, a Republican city councilman, is sad to see the Rudy Giuliani out of the 2010 races.

“I am disappointed obviously, but respect his decision. I know there are many would-be, lower-on-the-ballot Democratic candidates who privately are breathing a sigh of relief.  Maybe a couple of high-on-the-ballot candidates too.”

Giuliani wasn’t a Read More