Beyond New York, Gay Marriage Faces Hurdles

Gay-rights groups say they have learned lessons that will help as they seek approval of marriage bills in other states.

FiveThirtyEight: Cuomo, Obama and the Realm of the Possible

With Cuomo riding a wave from his recent successes, there are natural comparisons to Obama and his handling of the Republican opposition.

Behind N.Y. Gay Marriage, an Unlikely Mix of Forces

To get same-sex marriage passed in New York, a strategic governor, Wall Street donors and gay-rights advocates showed more might than an ineffective opposition.

No Senate Decision Yet on Holding Gay Marriage Vote

Senate Republicans, most of whom oppose the measure, pledged to decide late on Thursday whether to allow a vote.

For SUNY and CUNY, Top Lawmakers Support Plan to Raise Tuition $300 a Year

More than 350,000 students would be affected by the proposed legislation, which is intended to make tuition increases more predictable.

College-Readiness Low Among State Graduates, Data Show

Only 37 percent of students in New York State who entered high school in 2006 left four years later adequately prepared for college.

College-Readiness Low Among State Graduates, Data Show

Only 37 percent of students in New York State who entered high school in 2006 left four years later adequately prepared for college. In New York City, the rate was only 21 percent.

Albany Money Flows to Clients of Firms Employing Legislators

An ethics law just passed by the Legislature will require new disclosures on outside work by lawmakers who also work as lawyers.

Despite Plan to Enter Rehab, Weiner Still Faces Calls to Resign

Top Democrats in the House intensified pressure on Representative Anthony D. Weiner to resign his Congressional seat on Sunday.

Governor Seeks Sharp Tuition Increase in Five-Year Plan for SUNY

The plan was offered as an alternative to larger, one-time increases, and as a means to strengthen research and academics.

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