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High school sweethearts Jeffrey Friedman and Andrew Zwerin of Rockville Centre adopted their son, Josh, almost six years ago and were married in California in August 2008, but they say they still don't have the same rights as other married couples.

“I think in this day and age we're not asking for special laws,” said Malverne resident Robert Powers. “We're asking for equal laws.” Powers, who married his husband, Howard Costa, in a Connecticut ceremony last year, said he is disappointed with the New York state Senate, which rejected a bill on Dec. 2 that would have allowed same-sex couples to marry. The bill had been approved by the state Assembly three times, including the same day it headed to the Senate, but was rejected 38-24 as several Democrats joined Republicans to vote against it. more

Ariella Monti | 12/9/09

The Rev. Robert Dunn officiated over the union of Malverne residents Howard Costa, left, and Robert Powers at the Unity Church of Rockville Centre on Sept. 12.

Senate rejects marriage bill

“I think in this day and age we’re not asking for special laws,” said Malverne resident Robert Powers. “We’re asking for equal laws.” more

Ariella Monti | 12/9/09

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