Updated: July 25, 2011 at 7:21 AM
First day of same sex marriage in New York (19 images)
A state law signed June 24 by Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo went into effect at 12:01 on Sunday, allowing hundreds of couples statewide to tie the knot.
Connie Kopelov and Phyllis Siegel react after being the first couple to enter into a same sex marriage in the state of New York at the Manhattan City Clerk's office at 141 Worth Street in New York City on July 24, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo
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Couples wait on line to enter into a same sex marriage on the first day ever in the state of New York at the Manhattan City ClerkÕs office at 141 Worth Street in New York City on July 24, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo
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Couples wait on line to enter into a same sex marriage on the first day ever in the state of New York at the Manhattan City ClerkÕs office at 141 Worth Street in New York City on July 24, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo
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