New York made history last night by becoming the sixth and largest state to legalize gay marriage.
The state Senate passed the bill by a 33-29 margin and Gov. Cuomo quickly signed it five minutes before midnight.
Now, the rush to the altar can begin in 30 days when the law takes effect.
“This state, when it’s at its finest, is a beacon for social justice,” said Cuomo, who spearheaded the effort. “We reached a new level of social justice this evening.”
New York joins Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Iowa, as well as Washington, D.C., in legally recognizing gay marriage.
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