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Greenwich Village

April 23, 2013

Gay Marriage Proponents to Be Honored at NYU Commencement

Lawyer David Boies, who argued against Prop 8 at the Supreme Court, will deliver NYU's graduation speech.

Concourse

March 28, 2013

Bronx Borough President Backs Gay Marriage After 'Years' of Reflection

Ruben Diaz Jr. now supports same-sex marriage, while his namesake father fiercely opposes it.

New York City

July 27, 2012

Bloomberg Says Chick-fil-A Welcome in New York Despite Its Anti-Gay Stance

Bloomberg said that governments shouldn't consider political views when issuing permits.

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.

Rosedale

June 15, 2012

Fifth Grader Allowed to Give Same-Sex Marriage Speech, Walcott says

Kameron Slade was prohibited from delivering the speech at P.S. 195 by principal on Wednesday.

Chelsea

June 04, 2012

State Sen. Tom Duane Won't Seek Reelection

New York's first openly gay state Senator won't seek another term after 14 years in office.

Meatpacking District

May 19, 2012

Council Speaker Christine Quinn Weds Longtime Love in NYC-Themed Wedding

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn said 'I do' to her longtime partner, Kim Catullo, Saturday evening.

SoHo

May 17, 2012

Pro-Israel Gay Rights Mural Installed in Hudson Square

A mural on Leroy Street from the group Birthright Israel touts Israel's LGBT rights record.

Jackson Heights

May 11, 2012

Queens LGBT Community Thanks Obama For Endorsing Same-Sex Marriage

Members of Queens' LGBT community, including Councilman Daniel Dromm, thanked the president Thursday.

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 25, 2011

Group Files Lawsuit to Challenge Same Sex Marriage

New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms says it has filed a lawsuit against the governor, the State Senate and others, claiming the the historic Marriage Equality Act was passed illegally.

Upper East Side

July 25, 2011

Wedding Bells Ring as Mayor's Staffers Say 'I Do'

Mayor Michael Bloombrg capped off a day of celebration by officiating the wedding at Gracie Mansion.

Manhattan

July 24, 2011

Jubilant Couples Flock to Clerk's Office for First Day of Gay Marriage

Hundreds of couples lined up in everything from wedding gowns to cargo pants to tie the knot during New York's first day of legal same-sex marriage.

Downtown

July 24, 2011

Mazel Tov! 'Avenue Q' Puppets Tie the Knot

Puppets from the musical comedy "Avenue Q" exchanged vows Sunday with Congregation Beit Simchat Torah.

Midtown

July 22, 2011

Diamond District Jewelers Conflicted on Ring Sales to Gays

Diamond District jewelers are trying to attract a new wave of same-sex couples shopping for rings, but some Orthodox Jewish merchants in the area say they don't approve of the union.