Cuomo Says He Expects Gay Marriage Bill to Pass – New York Times
Other Republican lawmakers appear to be seriously considering lending their support if Mr. Cuomo agrees to amend the proposal to give greater protection to religious organizations. The State Assembly passed the same-sex marriage bill on Wednesday.

Religious Organizations Fight to Stop New York Gay Marriage Bill – Christian Post
Evangelicals , Jews and Catholics in the state are urgently mobilizing their communities to bring a stop to the legalization of gay marriage. Senators offices are being inundated with calls with the Senate expected to vote on the Marriage Equality Act

More than 100 organizations in Licking County lose IRS exemption – Newark Advocate
NEWARK — More than 100 nonprofit organizations in Licking County have lost their tax-exempt status through the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS last week released a list of 275,000 organizations nationwide that automatically lost their nonprofit status