William C. Duncan in NRO’s The Corner last night: One of the facts about tonight’s debate over same-sex marriage that will be neglected in the adulatory coverage is the really extraordinary process that brought this innovation to the Empire State. New York law, for instance, requires bills to be published 72 hours before a vote. […]

Grassroots is essential, but deep pockets helped coax passage of SSM in Albany: This year’s nationally scrutinized battle in New York over whether to legalize gay marriage has attracted big money. One longtime Albany lobbyist describes it as a “limitless” amount of lobbying dollars and campaign contributions from gay marriage advocates. Susan Lerner of the good-government […]

The New York Times: Lawmakers voted late Friday to legalize same-sex marriage, making New York the largest state where gay and lesbian couples can wed, and giving the national gay-rights movement new momentum from the state where it was born. The same-sex marriage bill was approved on a 33 to 29 vote, as four Republican state […]

This is especially encouraging considering Senator Lanza was apparently the widely-rumored “32nd vote” for SSM: Spokeswoman says Andrew Lanza of Staten Island, seen as a pivotal vote on #gaymarriage, will vote no. — Thomas Kaplan of the NYTimes

Things are moving fast in Albany with the end probably in sight (really) later today or late tonight. Please keep contacting the undecided Senators and encourage the Senators who are with us to stand strong! Here are the most important updates we’ve been tracking so far today: BREAKING: Sen. Lanza Says He Will Vote NO! […]

But despite the misleading headlines, the Republicans have yet decided. Don’t stop contacting your senators! The Cuomo administration and legislative leaders have reached agreement on language that would protect religious institutions from obligations to recognize same-sex marriage, two people involved in the negotiations said on Friday afternoon, potentially paving the way for a vote on […]