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No signs mark the district office of State Senator Ruth Hassell Thompson, and there's no sign from the senator herself on the bill to allow same sex marriage in New York.

"It's happening in many states and many places so I think she should let us know where she stands on it," said one Bronx resident.

"It's ok for me to be undecided, but in her position I think she should be coming to a decision soon," said another Wakefield resident.

While many of her constituents say they want to know which way she is leaning, others say it's her right to remain silent about her opinion right up to the moment of the vote.

"Just 'cause she's a political figure, all your personal things I don't think need to be put out there," said one Wakefield resident.

Many of Hassell Thompson's constituents aren't shy about their opinions. In a part of the Bronx where there are a dozen houses of worship within a few blocks, many residents NY1 spoke with say religion guides their viewpoints.

"I would hope she would use her biblical judgement to make the decision," said one Wakefield resident.

"I feel it's a sin. I try to follow the bible and God meant it to be a man and a woman," said another Wakefield resident.

Regardless of how they feel about gay marriage, constituents NY1 spoke with say Thompson's vote on gay marriage won't sway them one way or the other at the ballot box.

"People are entitled to their opinions, so it will not affect my vote for her," said one Wakefield resident.

While Hassell Thompson declined to speak with NY1 on the issue, last week she told the Legislative Gazette in Albany that she is looking "very closely at this critical legislation." She says she's meeting with advocates on both sides of the debate and that she's confident the Senate will address the matter in due time.