Same Sex Marriage

Report: NJ Democrats To Bring Gay Marriage Bill To Legislature

New Jersey recognizes civil unions, but marriage equality advocates argue that they don’t offer the legal protections of marriage as intended.

2012/01/07

Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) announces his resignation June 16, 2011 in Brooklyn. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

The 11 Most Talked About Stories Of 2011

From a protest that swept New York, the nation and the world, to a social media-based political sex scandal, CBSNewYork.com is taking a look back at the most captivating stories of 2011.

2011/12/26

Joseph and Jim pose for a photo as they wait to be officially married at the City Clerk's Office - New York, NY - Jul 24, 2011 (credit: Anthony Behar-Pool/Getty Images)

Forum To Address Challenges NYC Same-Sex Married Couples Face

Even though New York is one of the few states in the nation to recognize same-sex marriage, St. Sen. Daniel Squadron points out that the federal government still doesn’t.

2011/08/16

Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie (credit: Matthew Simmons/Getty Images)

Sesame Street: Bert and Ernie Are ‘Just Friends’ In Response To Online Marriage Petition

Sesame Street responds to those who think that puppet roommates Bert and Ernie should get married.

2011/08/11

Francisco Fuertes and Patrick Simeone were married in North Hempstead, NY (credit: CBS 2)

Lawsuit Filed To Overturn New York’s Gay Marriage Law

The lawsuit, filed Monday, claims the state Senate violated its own procedures and the state’s open meetings law when the bill was approved last month.

2011/07/25

Mayor Bloomberg officiates at same-sex wedding of John Feinblatt and Jonathan Mintz (credit: WCBS 880)

Mayor Bloomberg Officiates At Same-Sex Wedding Of 2 Staff Members Sunday

Consumer Affairs Commissioner Jonathan Mintz and Criminal Justice Coordinator John Feinblatt tied the knot after being together for 14 years. Their daughters Maeve, 8, and Georgia, 6, were witnesses and ring bearers.

2011/07/24

Maira Garcia (R) and Maria Vargas hold hands while waiting on line to get married at the Brooklyn City Clerk's office on July 24, 2011 in New York City. Today was the first day gay couples were allowed to legally marry in New York state. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Demonstrators Hold Rallies To Call For Same-Sex Marriage Referendum

By far the largest group marched to the United Nations to demand that all New Yorkers, all 20 million residents, not just the 212 members of the legislature, be given a say on whether same sex marriage should be legal.

2011/07/24

Hundreds Of Same-Sex Couples Exchange Vows In NY

Gay couples cheered by supporters began marrying Sunday in New York City on the on the landmark day that New York became the sixth and largest state to recognize same-sex weddings.

2011/07/24

Marchers hold signs thanking Governor Andrew Cuomo for keeping his campaign promise and legalizing Same-Sex Marriage during the 2011 NYC LGBT Pride March on the streets of Manhattan on June 26, 2011. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

A Look At The History Of Gay Rights In New York State

The fight to legalize same-sex marriage in New York state didn’t happen overnight. Gay rights advocates have been fighting for decades to make it happen.

2011/07/24

Mayor Bloomberg Heads Same-Sex Wedding Between Two NYC Officials

On Sunday, New York became the sixth state to allow same-sex couples to marry, seeing hundreds of couples exchange vows.

2011/07/23

Same-Sex Couples Celebrate Bachelor Parties, Showers In New York City

Couples all over New York state are aglow with pre-wedding plans.

2011/07/22

Gay Marriage (file / credit: DANIEL KFOURI/AFP/Getty Images)

NYC Expands Gay Weddings On Day 1 To Include All

New York City is expanding its same-sex marriage plans for Sunday so all 823 couples who entered the city’s nuptial lottery will have the chance to wed on the first day gay marriage is legal.

2011/07/21

Lesbian Couple (file / credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Attorney Advises Caution For Gay And Lesbian Couples And Marriage

With same sex marriage becoming a reality in New York State this Sunday, an attorney has some advice.

2011/07/20

Greenburgh Town Hall To Be Open Sunday For Gay Marriage Licenses, Ceremonies

Greenburgh town supervisor Paul Feiner says it’s a moment in history.

2011/07/20

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NYC Holding Lottery For First Same-Sex Weddings On July 24

The demand has been overwhelming. Same-sex couples who want to get married Sunday — the first day it’s legal in New York — will have to enter a city lottery.

2011/07/19

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