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.

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

The City Clerk's office has a list of tips and information that couples getting married on New York's first day of same-sex marriage will need to know.

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.

"Avenue Q" characters Rod and Ricky will join the gay couples getting married at City Hall on Sunday.

On July 30, gay couples will be able to get married for free at two "pop-up chapels" at the Merchants' Gate entrance to Central Park.

So far, about 750 couples have applied for their chance to wed on the first day gay marriage is legal in the state.

Evan Wolfson of Freedom to Marry will testify before the US Senate Wednesday in an effort to repeal the  Defense of Marriage Act.

Some couples say the city's last-minute decision to limit the number of gay marriages on Sunday won't stop them from going ahead, while others are calling off the party.

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

The mayor volunteered to preside over the ceremony, which will be held the first day gay marriage is legal in the state.

The all-inclusive congregation of Beit Simchat Torah is moving into 130 W. 30th St.

Community Board 12 unanimously approved a resolution calling on Congress to approve same sex marriage.

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

Online marriage applications spiked 20 percent Tuesday, despite a glitch that forced couples to be "bride" and "groom."