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Hamilton Heights

March 28, 2013

Marriage Equality Sign Stirs Storm in a Harlem Coffee Shop

The Chipped Cup in Hamilton Heights posted a gay-marriage equality symbol on its sandwich board.

New York City

July 24, 2012

Gay Marriage Has Generated $269M to City Economy, Officials Say

Since same-sex marriage became legal in New York, there have been 8,200 weddings and a $259M windfall.

Meatpacking District

May 19, 2012

The Big Day: Christine Quinn to Marry Long-Time Love

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn will marry her long-time patner, Kim Catullo, Saturday evening.

New York City

May 09, 2012

New Yorkers Celebrate Obama Coming Out For Gay Marriage

President Barack Obama expressed his support for gay marriage for the first time Wednesday.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

February 07, 2012

Prop 8 Decision Inspires Celebration at Historic Stonewall Inn

Prop 8 was declared unconstitutional in California, and New Yorkers celebrated.

Manhattan

January 20, 2012

Mayor Bloomberg to Announce New Gay Marriage Coalition in Washington, D.C.

The mayor plans to launch the Mayors for Freedom to Marry Campaign, a bipartisan coalition, on Friday.

Manhattan

December 30, 2011

From Cathie Black to Gay Marriage, 2011 Was a Busy Year for Bloomberg

Bloomberg rode a wave of highs and lows in 2011, from Cathie Black's resignation to Hurricane Irene.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

October 28, 2011

Gillibrand to Introduce LGBT Adoption Bill

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's new bill would help eliminate discrimination against LGBT families who want to adopt.

Lower East Side & East Village

July 26, 2011

Forum Will Explore Hurdles Still Facing Same-Sex Couples

Elected officials will discuss a range of issues LGBT couples still face in aftermath of the legalization of gay marriage in New York.

Manhattan

July 19, 2011

Gay Couples Will Need to Win Lottery To Wed Sunday

The city will hold a public lottery for couples wishing to marry on Sunday to cope with high demand.

Manhattan

July 06, 2011

City Clerk's Office to Open Early for Gay Marriage

The office will open Sunday, July 24, in honor of the first day of gay marriage in New York.

Manhattan

June 21, 2011

Wait Drags on for Gay Marriage Vote

Advocates on both sides of the gay marriage debate will have to wait another day as legislator continue to hammer out a deal.

Manhattan

June 20, 2011

Gay Marriage, Rent Guidelines Remain in Limbo

The state senate voted to extend rent regulations 24 hours longer as both sides continue to debate.

Midtown

June 19, 2011

Kiss-In at Herald Square For Marriage Equality

LUSH Cosmetics held a kiss-in in Herald Square Saturday in support of marriage equality.

Manhattan

June 14, 2011

Gov. Cuomo Unveils Bill to Legalize Gay Marriage

The bill was introduced as religious leaders on both sides of the issue faced off at City Hall.