Now that domestic partnerships can come with a ceremony, Council Speaker Christine Quinn is pushing for same-sex couples to get another step closer to marriage. She is backing a plan that would require clerks to inform same-sex couples applying for the partnerships of the five states and countries where they could legally wed. She hopes the plan would inspire lawmakers to legalize same-sex marriage in New York, telling the Daily News, "It think it will speak volumes about the inequality in our state. And the need for our state Senate to follow the lead of other states." So far, just two same-sex couples have taken advantage of the new domestic partnership ceremonies. more ›

The City Clerk's office began offering marriage-like ceremonies for couples entering into domestic partnerships on Thursday, but so far just two couples have taken advantage of the new service. Geared towards same-sex couples as an alternative to marriage, the ceremonies cost $25 more than the standard domestic partnership registration fee. However, just two same-sex couples have partaken in the wedding-like ceremonies. San Francisco circa 2008 it's not. more ›

Starting June 3rd, the City Clerk's office will begin performing marriage-like services for couples registering for a Domestic Partnership—about 30% of whom are gay. Up until now, any couple applying for a Domestic Partnership would just receive a piece of paper signifying their commitment. City Clerk Michael McSweeney told the Daily News, "We thought it was a good idea." more ›

Two lawsuits currently wending their way through New York courts are forcing judges to grapple with the legal ramifications of “gay divorce.” more ›