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North Fork women share stories of struggle and triumph as they celebrate Supreme Court’s landmark ruling

by Jun 29, 2015
The North Fork Women for Women Fund's party celebrating pride month Saturday took on special meaning after Friday's Supreme Court ruling that same-sex marriage is a constitutionally protected right.

What today’s Supreme Court decision on gay marriage means to local residents

by Jun 26, 2015
From a gay rights activist who’s been working toward this moment for more than two decades to a school principal who’s only just begun to publicly acknowledge her sexual orientation, the local LGBT community is celebrating today’s historic U.S. Supreme Court ruling that same-sex marriage is a constitutionally protected right.