Bloomberg States Case, Emphatically and Personally, for Same-Sex Marriage

In a speech at Cooper Union, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg frames the issue as a promotion of freedom and tolerance, and a question of civil law and not faith.

Conservative Party Is Obstacle to Gay Marriage

An unshakable and potent opponent, Michael R. Long uses his party’s ballot line to block legalization in New York.

New York Voters Pass 93% of School Budgets in State

Administrators facing sharp reductions in state education aid offered plans to cut staff and programs, tap into reserves and keep tax increases relatively low.

In a Place of Fragile Alliances, a Romance Endures

Two Democratic state senators have maintained a much-spoken-about personal relationship in a legislative chamber more familiar with fragile alliances.

N.Y. Budget Deal Cuts Aid to Schools and Health Care

The $132.5 billion budget would end an income tax surcharge on high earners and impose big spending cuts on education and health care.

City Is Planning Major Cuts in the Construction of Schools

Education officials are expected to approve a budget that reduces the number of new schools constructed through the next three years by just over half.

Party Seeks One Voice. Schumer Steps Forward.

Senator Charles E. Schumer of New York is responsible for honing the Democrats’ message and reconciling it with party policies.

Cuomo Seeks Cap on School Superintendents’ Pay

The proposal would tie salaries to the size of school districts, but local voters would be allowed to opt out.

Cuomo Seeks to Curb Aid to Schools Sharing Tasks

Many education officials oppose Gov.

Cuomo, Pushing School Cuts, Offers a Target: Superintendent Salaries

Gov. Andrew M.

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