New York votes in favor of Proposition 1

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) - The polls have closed and New York voters have approved Proposition 1.

The amendment to the New York constitution would forbid discrimination based on "gender identity" and "pregnancy outcomes." The vote on the proposition is serving as a referendum on transgender and abortion rights.

Pushback against proposed Equal Rights Amendment

The state constitution currently forbids discrimination based on race, creed or religion. However, the...