Does every state want its legislature to operate like Albany? How does Cuomo suggest 31 states with constitutional amendments veto the people's will?

...Cuomo is calling for [redefining marriage] to happen elsewhere, with a loud demand for a national marriage equality and gay rights platform.

"We need marriage equality in every state in this nation, otherwise no state really has marriage equality, and we will not rest until it is a reality," said Cuomo.

Closer to home, advocates are demanding greater civil rights for transgendered New Yorkers.

... There are also future elections, which several notable guests were thinking about as they mingled. -- NY1