New York State Sen. George Onorato, who voted against gay marriage last month, will not seek re-election to the seat he’s held for nearly three decades. At age 82, Onorato can easily say he’s leaving office for health reasons or to spend more time with his family, having spent 27 years in the State Senate and accomplishing much that he hoped. Or you could believe “insiders,” who say his “no” vote “made him vulnerable to a primary challenge [against Assemblyman Michael Gianaris], worrying party leaders who urged him to step aside.”
Cam
Good, about time that they felt some pressure FROM us instead of AGAINST us.
RobinNYC
Excellent…now we Astorians may have a chance to inch us closer to marriage equality.
Eric
Awesome. The man’s vote was a disgrace, as was the way I was treated when I called his Astoria office to register my displeasure at his vote.
Brian
Amen, Robin! As my senator, I’m elated to see him go! Let’s get someone in there who really understands just how gay Astoria is 🙂
RobinNYC
All you have to do is walk down the street to see how gay Astoria has become. In the 6 years I’ve lived there, the change is remarkable.
And now we even have some fun new(ish) gay bars. I highly recommend a Saturday night a Mix on 41st Street and 30th Ave.