State Sen. George Onorato, a veteran Queens Democrat, won’t seek reelection to the seat he has held since 1983, clearing the way for a run this fall by Assemblyman Michael Gianaris. At 82, Onorato is the Senate Democrats’ oldest member. His recent “no” vote on gay marriage made him vulnerable to a primary challenge, worrying party leaders Read More »
George Onorato, the New York state senator who represents this district, has come under heavy fire this year for his vocal stance against gay marriage. This criticism was particularly strong when he voted against the senate bill earlier this month that called for “marriage equality.” That bill didn’t pass, dashing the hopes of its supporters. Onorato was panned for voting against the bill by many Read More »
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