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Stonewall celebrates passage of marriage equality in New York (Video)
Thousands gathered in the street and inside Stonewall on Friday night, the site of the birth of the day rights movement, to celebrate the passage of marriage equality in New York.
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History in NY state – Almost 42 years after Stonewall, marriage equality passes
Today, June 24, 2011, New York state gay and lesbian committed couples cross a great milestone to being equal citizens by being allowed to enjoy the rights of marriage.
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New York becomes sixth, most populous U.S. state to legalize marriage equality
New York State on Friday night, June 24, became the sixth and most populous state to legalize marriage for same-sex couples.
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NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs Marriage Equality Act just before midnight
Update: Complete coverage on marriage equality vote here. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed New York’s gay marriage bill, starting what is expected to be a crush of gay weddings starting in 30 days, reports the Associated Press. The Democratic governor signed the measure shortly before midnight Friday, following up on a promise to put his […]
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Christine Quinn: ‘This is a monumental occasion for myself, my family, and the LGBT community’
This is a monumental occasion for myself, my family, and the LGBT community. Today true equality is closer than ever.
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HRC: ‘Victory sends a message that marriage equality across the country will be a reality very soon’
Update: Gov. Andew Cuomo signs the Marriage Equality Act just hours after Senate’s passage. Story here. Update: Complete coverage on marriage equality vote here. Statement from the Human Rights Campaign: In a history making, bipartisan vote, the New York Senate today passed a widely popular marriage equality bill after the most aggressive state legislative campaign […]
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Wolfson: New York marriage equality ‘a watershed moment for our country’
Winning the freedom to marry in New York is without a doubt a watershed moment for our country and our campaign.
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New York state legislature approves marriage equality for same-sex couples
In a historic late night vote — the last vote of the legislative session, after years of failed efforts to align votes in both Assembly and the Senate, and on the eve of New York City pride — the New York state Senate late Friday approved a marriage equity bill.
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Replay: New York state Senate votes on marriage equality (Video)
Update: As of 9:00 p.m. ET, the Senate is on a 15 minute break. When the Senate reconvenes, the marriage equality bill — Senate Bill 5857 — is expected to come out of the Rules Committee for a vote. Watch a live stream of the vote here.
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History unfolding as New York state Senate nears vote on marriage equality
Gay rights advocates from around the nation are watching and waiting on the New York state Senate to call for a vote on marriage equality tonight.