this happened today.

New York lawmakers rejected a bill Wednesday that would have made their state the sixth to allow gay marriage, disheartening advocates already stung by a similar decision by Maine voters just last month. (via)

here are the 8 new york democrats who voted against...

Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr.
Sen. Darrel Aubertine
Sen. Ruben Diaz, Sr.
Sen. Shirley Huntley
Sen. Carl Kruger
Sen. Hiram Monserrate
Sen. George Onorato
Sen. William Stachowski

...6 of whom are from the 5 boroughs.   ;(

(thx 2 sen. daniel squadron for stickin' to the game plan.)