After years of grass roots organizing, legal battles, marches and protests same sex marriage has been declared the law of the land.
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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7/1/15
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“What a great name for today!” Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray told Harley Nemzer, of Wantagh, on Feb. 13. Harley and his wife, Ellen, had just walked down a motorcycle-lined aisle at …
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By Julie Mansmann
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2/18/15
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Sixteen couples renewed their wedding vows in a large, joyous celebration on Jan. 25 at Temple Beth Am of Merrick and Bellmore.
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2/21/14
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Q: What effect does the United States Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Windsor have on the New York estates of individuals who were married to same-sex spouses?
A: In Technical Memorandum …
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By Jayson J.R. Choi
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9/11/13
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Last week, the Supreme Court declared the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, and Long Island residents seemed particularly pleased by the decision.
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By Amanda McKelvey
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7/8/13
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Whether you agree with it or not, the highest court in the land has spoken on two monumental issues that will impact our society for a lifetime.
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7/3/13
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My niece Amy was always the quiet one at the table. Through years of rude, noisy family dinners, she listened more than she talked.
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2/7/13
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Kristen Fox of East Rockaway wed Ryan Kosiba of Bristol CT on Sept. 22 at St. Raymond’s Catholic Church in East Rockaway.
Kristen is the daughter of Gordon and Bernadette Fox, East …
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11/7/12
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Lynbrook residents Meyer and Annette Lipshitz said that the secret to a successful marriage is mutual respect. “You treat the person the way you want to be treated,” said Annette, 82. “Our …
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By Mary Malloy
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7/18/12
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Last week, Barack Obama became the first sitting president to announce support for same-sex marriage.
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5/17/12
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