New York Gay Marriage: First Gay Couples Marry At Midnight

Gerald · 07-24-11, 09:41 AM

NEW YORK — Gay couples cheered by supporters have begun marrying in New York City on the first day same-sex weddings are legal in the Empire State.

New York City officials expect to host hundreds of same-sex weddings Sunday. Clerks in New York City and about a dozen other cities statewide are opening their doors Sunday to cater to same-sex couples.

In Manhattan, the first of about 100 couples waiting in line on a sweltering Sunday began exchanging vows in a city clerk's office. Judges waived a mandatory 24-hour waiting period that allowed couples to exchange vows moments after receiving their licenses.

A small number of same-sex couples got married at the stroke of midnight around the state.

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Note: 07/24/11 09:47 AM ET

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	New York Gay Marriage: First Gay Couples Marry At Midnight NEW YORK — Gay couples cheered by supporters have begun marrying in New York City on the first day same-sex weddings are legal in the Empire State. New York City officials expect to host hundreds of same-sex weddings Sunday. Clerks in New York City and about a dozen other cities statewide are opening their doors Sunday to cater to same-sex couples. In Manhattan, the first of about 100 couples waiting in line on a sweltering Sunday began exchanging vows in a city clerk's office. Judges waived a mandatory 24-hour waiting period that allowed couples to exchange vows moments after receiving their licenses. A small number of same-sex couples got married at the stroke of midnight around the state. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0..._n_907901.html Note: 07/24/11 09:47 AM ET __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie