Gov. David Paterson has been pushing for legalization of same-sex unions. Now, he's called a special session to force New York lawmakers to vote on the issue Tuesday.
State Sen. Ruben Diaz Jr., D-Bronx, said he doesn't believe lawmakers up for re-election will vote for the measure.
"They are running for cover, and they will be so afraid to bring it to a vote next year," he said, "that the homosexual community will lose."
