Politics & Government

#TogetherInPride: Looking Back On 10 Years Since New York Legalized Same-Sex Marriage

It was nearly midnight on June 24, 2011, when the bill passed. Same-sex marriage became legal in New York.

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June 25, 2021

Ten years ago, New York became the sixth and largest state to legalize same-sex marriage.

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It was just the beginning of an awakening of acceptance that would sweep the country, CBS2’s Natalie Duddridge reported Thursday.

It was nearly midnight on June 24, 2011, when the bill passed. Same-sex marriage became legal in New York.

Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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