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Gay Marriage and other issues facing New Yorkers -

By Chris Ulanowski

Syracuse NY –
State Senator John Defrancisco doesn't believe the State Legislature will address the issue of same-sex marriage. WRVO's Chris Ulanowski asked the GOP lawmaker and trial lawyer for his interpretation if whether New York law on the matter is clear. Senator Defrancisco also discusses efforts to raise NY's minimum wage and his support for a major economic development project in Syracuse, NY.

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