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.
Joseph and Jim of New York sit waiting to be officially married on the first day of Same-Sex Marriage ceremonies taking place at New York City Clerk's Office on Sunday July 24, 2011, in New York, NY. UPI/Anthony Behar/Pool
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Protesters hold up signs on the day when couples enter into a same sex marriage for the first time 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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Protesters hold up signs on the day when couples enter into a same sex marriage for the first time 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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Nevin Cohen and Daniel Hernandez react after entering 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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