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Ronda Rousey, who is lobbying for the MMA, poses with her bronze medal. (Credit: TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/Getty Images)

State Senate Votes To Approve Legislation To Legalize MMA In New York

The state Senate voted 43-14 Wednesday to again approve legislation to make New York the 46th state to legalize and regulate the sport, though opposition remains in the Assembly

2012/04/18

City Hall - New York, NY - Oct 23, 2008 - Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

NYC Clerk Prepares Gender-Neutral Marriage Forms For Possible Gay Marriage Legalization

The current form asks for one bride’s name and one groom’s name. The gender-neutral versions would allow each person to choose whether he or she is a bride, groom or spouse.

2011/06/17

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch is seen at Gracie Mansion - New York, NY - Jun 17, 2010 - Photo: Donald Bowers/Getty Images for Historic House Trust of New York City

Koch: GOP Senate Punts On Redistricting Reform

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch said the state Senate’s Republican majority was “dishonorable” for putting off the critical redistricting reform they promised in last fall’s election.

2011/03/01

New York State Senate (credit: CBS 2)

Vote Recount Returns NY Senate Majority To GOP

Republicans on Saturday regained control of New York’s Senate beginning in January after a recount in a key seat on Long Island certified that the GOP candidate won.

2010/12/04

(Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

NY State Senate Control Unknown Amid Close Races

A wild night of seesawing race totals and margins as close as a single vote Tuesday have left majority control of New York’s state Senate uncertain, but with Republicans having a good chance of seizing control of the chamber.

2010/11/03

New York Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., prepares to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in Brooklyn, New York.  (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

NY Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Both Seek New Term

New York’s Democratic Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand both sought a new term Tuesday, a political novelty stemming from Gillibrand’s appointment last year.

2010/11/02

David Mejias - File / Photo: New York League of Conservation Voters

Senate Candidate Accused Of Stalking Drops Out Of Race

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) – Former Nassau County legislator David Mejias has dropped out of the race for a New York state senate seat, eight days after he was arrested on charges of stalking and harassing […]

2010/09/09

New York Senate Floor (File)

New York Legislature Due Back For Possible Budget Vote

The budget battle continues in New York as the state Legislature gets ready to return to session Tuesday. The budget was originally due April 1.

WCBS 880–2010/08/02

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