Even in the midst of a power battle for for the New York senate between the Democrats and Republicans, Governor David Patterson has promised a vote before the legislative sessions ends. The governor can force discussion on the topic, but whether the bill comes to a vote is the decision of the senators themselves.
The senators below just want to vote on a tax bill and end the session without giving a fair chance for the marriage equality bill. It is essential to call them if you reside within their district.
Sen. Diane Savino (Staten Island, BK – Southwest): 518-455-2437
Sen. Daniel Squadron (Lower MH, BK – Northwest): 518-455-2625
Sen. Liz Krueger (Manhattan- UES): 518-455-2297
Sen. Eric Schneiderman (NW Manhattan): 518-455-2041
Sen. Jeff Klein ( Bronx, Lower Westchester): 518-455-3595
New Yorkers, be sure to email your state senator and let them know you demand a vote in the affirmative on marriage equality for same-sex couples, regardless of their previous stated position.
HRC has phone banks set up across New York State, email them now to help volunteer:
NYC: 111 W. 40th St. (@6th Ave.) 5th Floor from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. *Additional time can be provided if needed. To RSVP, please e-mail roryjomalley@gmail.com with your name, cell phone number and availability. Note: To clear security, all volunteers need valid ID and to be on the RSVP list.
Rochester: e-mail Jeremy at jpmull@gmail.com or call 617-669-4412
Syracuse: e-mail David at HRCSyracuse@gmail.comor call 301-651-8518
Westchester: e-mail Brendan at nymon02@gmail.com or call 914-420-3596
Monday, June 22, 2009
Tell NY Senate to Take Up Gay Marriage Vote!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Take Action to Pass Marriage Bill in New York
The New York Civil Liberties Union has unveiled a project called Marriage NY that gives the tools necessary to battle for marriage equality.
There are only 14 days left in the legislative season, time is of the essence!
1. Goto the site, spread the word on twitter, and email friends and family.
2. Send a letter to your senator.
3. Look up and call your senators office.
4. Send a free fax to your senator ONLINE without a fax machine!
Join the phone bank for marriage fairness.
• Thursday, June 11
• Tuesday, June 16
• Thursday, June 18
Volunteer at Pride Events!
• Brooklyn: Saturday, June 13
• Long Island: Sunday, June 14
• Albany: Sunday, June 14
• Syracuse: Saturday, June 20
• Bronx: Saturday, June 20
• New York City: Sunday, June 28
• Rochester: Saturday, July 18-19
• Pride in the City (Black Pride): Aug 7 – 8
Contact Lead Organizer Erica Braudy to get involved!
ebraudy@nyclu.org | 212.607.3361
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Support Marriage Fairness in New York
With just a few days left in the legislative season to take action, the New York Civil Liberties Union is urging residents of the state to contact senators to bring up the same-sex marriage bill for a vote.
NYCLU has a form for New York residents to urge the senate leader Malcolm Smith and individual senators that represent particular districts to take action.
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