Same-sex marriage in New York

Legal recognition of
Same-sex unions

Same-sex marriage

Belgium
Canada
Netherlands

South Africa
Spain

Recognized in some regions

United States (MA, CA eff. On January 30, 2003, Belgium became the second country in the world to legally recognise Same-sex marriage, with some restrictions On July 20, 2005, Canada became the fourth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide with the approval of the Civil Marriage Act. The Netherlands has allowed Same-sex marriage since 1 April 2001, the first nation in the world to do so Same-sex marriage became legal in South Africa on 30 November 2006 when the Civil Unions Bill was enacted after having been passed Same-sex marriage in Spain was legalized in 2005 In 2004 the nation's newly elected Socialist government led by President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero Same-sex marriage, also referred to as gay marriage, is a Marriage between two persons of the same sex Same-sex marriage in the US state of Massachusetts began on May 17, 2004, as a result of the Supreme Judicial Court Same-sex marriage in the United States - editing that article for size and clarity 2008-6-16 at 5:01 p. m. )

Foreign marriages recognized

Aruba
Israel
Netherlands Antilles
United States (NM, NY, RI)

Civil unions and
registered partnerships

Andorra
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary (eff. The recognition of Same-sex marriages became legal in Aruba after three Courts all ruled gay marriages must be recognized Same-sex marriage in Israel is currently unlikely since all marriages in Israel are performed under the auspices of the religious authority of the religion to which the couple belongs In April 2007, the Netherland's Supreme court, the Hoge Raad der Nederlanden, ruled in favor of two lesbians who sought to register their marriage in Same-sex marriage, also referred to as gay marriage, is a Marriage between two persons of the same sex Same-sex marriages are not performed in the state of New Mexico, which also does not provide Civil unions or Domestic partnerships New Mexico Same-sex marriages cannot currently be performed under the laws of the state of Rhode Island. In March 2005, the Principality of Andorra first recognized the right of Same-sex couples to join in Civil unions. The Czech Republic grants unregistered Cohabitation status to "persons living in a common household" that gives couples inheritance and succession Civil unions in Finland were created for same-sex couples in the form of Registered partnerships in 2002 In France, a pacte civil de solidarité ( English: "civil pact of solidarity" commonly known as a PACS /paks/ (or 2009-1-1)
Iceland

Luxembourg
New Zealand
Norway
Slovenia
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Uruguay

Recognized in some regions

Argentina (C, R, VCP)
Australia (TAS, SA, ACT, VIC eff. Registered partnerships for Gay and Lesbian couples were introduced in Iceland in 1996. Civil unions in Luxembourg for same-sex and opposite-sex couples were legalised through legislation in 2004 ("loi relative aux effets légaux de certains Slovenia currently recognizes same-sex Civil unions giving same-sex partners access to one another's pensions and property Registered partnership was granted in Sweden in 1995. Sweden was the third country to legally recognise same-sex unions after Denmark and Norway In a nationwide Referendum on June 5, 2005, the Swiss people approved by 58% a Registered partnership law granting On January 1, 2008, Uruguay became the first Latin American country to have a national Civil union law In Argentina, Marriage is allowed only between a man and woman Buenos Aires is the Capital and largest city of Argentina. It is geographically located on the southern shore of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern Río Negro is a province of Argentina, located at the northern edge of Patagonia. Villa Carlos Paz is a city in the center-north of the province of Córdoba, Argentina, in the south of the Punilla Valley, lying on the western Tasmania 's Relationships Act 2003 provided for registration and recognition of a type of Registered partnership in two distinct categories Significant Relationships South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country } The Australian Capital Territory (ACT is the Capital territory of the Commonwealth of Australia and its smallest self-governing internal territory 2008-12-1)
Brazil (RS)
Canada (QC)
Mexico (Coah., DF)
United States (CA, CT, DC, HI, ME, NH, NJ, OR, VT, WA)

Unregistered co-habitation

Australia
Austria
Brazil
Colombia

Croatia
Israel
Portugal

Recognition debated

Recognition granted,
same-sex marriage debated

Czech Republic
Denmark
France
Hungary
Iceland
New Zealand

Norway
Portugal
Sweden
United Kingdom

United States (CT, DC, HI, ME, NH, NJ, OR, VT, WA)

New Paltz marriages

On February 27, 2004, New Paltz Mayor Jason West married 25 same-sex couples before a cheering crowd, in front of the Village Hall. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " New Paltz is both a village and town in the US state of New York. Jason West is a former mayor of the village of New Paltz New York. In the United States, a village hall is the seat of government for Villages It functions much as a City hall does within cities Not long thereafter, an Ulster County Court judge charged West with two dozen misdemeanors in connection with these marriages. A misdemeanor, or misdemeanour, in many common law legal systems is a "lesser" criminal act A court later dismissed the charges against West, a ruling which the state appealed. Ulster County Court Judge J. Michael Bruhn ruled in favor of the state, reinstating the charges against West, arguing that that this criminal case did not concern whether the state constitution mandates same-sex marriage, but rather whether West violated his oath of office in performing allegedly illegal marriages. Same-sex marriage (also referred to as gay marriage) is a term for a legally or Socially recognized Marriage between two people of the same The May 2005 charges against West were reinstated; these were dropped by the prosecutor on July 12. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. After Liberty Counsel filed a civil lawsuit challenging the validity of the marriages, a state court judge issued a permanent injunction barring Mr. West from solemnizing same-sex marriages. ^[7] Mr. West was subsequently voted out of office in 2007. ^[8]

These weddings, coming on the heels of San Francisco's mayor Gavin Newsom led other New York mayors to act. The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city Gavin Christopher Newsom (born October 10 1967 is the current mayor of San Francisco. On February 27, 2004, Nyack mayor John Shields announced that he would recognize the New Paltz marriages and on March 1, 2004, Ithaca's mayor Carolyn K. Peterson declared that she would recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Nyack (ˈnaɪæk is a village in the Town of Orangetown Rockland County, New York, United States located north of South Private John Shields (1769–1809 born in Harrisonburg Virginia was at 34 the second oldest member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The City of Ithaca (named for the Greek island of Ithaca) sits on the southern shore of Cayuga Lake, in Central New York Carolyn K Peterson is Ithaca, New York 's first female Mayor, first elected in 2003 and reelected in 2007 Several months later, 25 same-sex couples sued Ithaca for having denied their requests for marriage licenses.

Two days later, then-Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, who supports same-sex marriage, issued an “informal opinion” stating that municipal clerks should not issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples since the New York state legislature had not intended, according to Spitzer, that same-sex couples be covered under the Domestic Relations Law. Eliot Laurence Spitzer (born June 10, 1959) is an American lawyer and former politician of the Democratic Party.

Civil suits for same-sex marriage

Hernandez case

March 5, 2004: Five same-sex couples, backed by Lambda Legal, file suit challenging the constitutionality of limiting marriage to only opposite-sex couples. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Lambda Legal (Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund is a United States Civil rights organization that focuses on gay men, Lesbians bisexuals The complaint relied on both equal protection and due process claims.

February 4, 2005: New York County Supreme Court Judge Doris Ling-Cohan issues an opinion in Hernandez v. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Manhattan Island, in New York Harbor, is much the largest part of the Borough of Manhattan, one of the Five Boroughs which form the City of New York Doris Ling-Cohan ( is a judge on the New York State Supreme Court, to which she was elected in 2002 Robles ruling that the New York State Constitution guaranteed basic rights to gays and lesbians, rights which the state violates when it prevents them from marrying. Ling-Cohan stayed her ruling for a 30 day period, giving the state time to appeal. See Judge Ling-Cohan's ruling in Hernandez v. Robles (trial)

September 13, 2005: Oral arguments are heard by the Appellate Division (First Judicial Department). Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

December 8, 2005: The Appellate Division (First Judicial Department) reverses the trial court with one dissent in a 4-1 decision that said the issue should be handled by the legislature. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. See Appellate ruling in Hernandez v. Robles (appellate)

May 31, 2006: Oral arguments are heard by the New York State Court of Appeals (New York's highest court). Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

July 6, 2006: The Court of Appeals issues a 4-2 decision upholding New York's existing marriage statutes and declining to judicially mandate the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Court's ruling states that same-sex partners do not have the right to marry each other under the New York Constitution. [9]

Shields case

March 11, 2004: Ten same-sex couples file suit to obtain an order requiring their town clerk to issue them marriage licenses and the Department of Health to recognize them. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " If the statutory argument fails, the suit challenges the constitutionality of the Domestic Relations Law. John Shields, Mayor of Nyack, is one of the parties to the suit. Nyack (ˈnaɪæk is a village in the Town of Orangetown Rockland County, New York, United States located north of South

October 18, 2004: Rockland County Supreme Court Judge Alfred J. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Rockland County is a County located in the US state of New York, 12 miles north-northwest of New York City. Weiner issues an opinion in Shields v. Madigan rejecting the statutory interpretation and constitutional challenges for same-sex marriage. The Domestic Relations Law was determined to allow only opposite-sex marriages, and equal protection and due process claims were both denied. See Judge Weiner's ruling in Shields v. Madigan (trial)

March 28, 2006: Oral arguments are heard by the Appellate Division (Second Judicial Department). Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

July 6, 2006: The Court of Appeals issues a 4-2 decision in the four other marriage cases. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. This case is now effectively moot. In United States law, a matter is moot if further legal proceedings with regard to it can have no effect or events have placed it beyond the reach of the law

Samuels case

April 7, 2004: Thirteen same-sex couples, backed by the American Civil Liberties Union, file suit to have declared unconstitutional a state law that denies them marriage. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The American Civil Liberties Union ( ACLU) consists of two separate Non-profit organizations the ACLU Foundation a 501(c(3 organization which focuses Daniel O'Donnell, New York State Assemblyman, is one of the parties to the suit.

December 7, 2004: Albany County Supreme Court Judge Joseph C. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Albany County is a County located in the US state of New York, generally located in the vicinity of Albany New York, the Capital Teresi issues an opinion in Samuels v. New York State Department of Health rejecting the four constitutional claims for same-sex marriage. Equal protection based on sexual orientation, equal protection based on gender, due process, and free speech were all argued to be violated by New York's Domestic Relations Law, but none was found to have merit. See Judge Teresi's ruling in Samuels v New York State Dept. of Health (trial) <--- PDF

October 17, 2005: Oral arguments are heard by the Appellate Division (Third Judicial Department). Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 2006: The Appellate Division (Third Judicial Department) affirms the trial court in a 5-0 decision that consolidated all three cases (Samuels, Seymour, and Kane) on appeal in its jurisdiction. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. See Appellate ruling in Samuels v New York State Dept. of Health (appellate)

May 31, 2006: Oral arguments are heard by the New York State Court of Appeals (New York's highest court). Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

July 6, 2006: The Court of Appeals issues a 4-2 decision upholding New York's existing marriage statutes and declining to judicially mandate the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Court's ruling states that same-sex partners do not have the right to marry each other under the New York Constitution. [10]

Seymour case

June 2, 2004: Twenty-five same-sex couples, backed by the city of Ithaca, file suit to have the Domestic Relations Law include same-sex marriage. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The City of Ithaca (named for the Greek island of Ithaca) sits on the southern shore of Cayuga Lake, in Central New York If the law is determined not to apply to same-sex couples, the suit challenges the prohibition on a constitutional basis.

February 23, 2005: Tompkins County Supreme Court Judge Robert C. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Tompkins County is a County located in the US state of New York, and comprises the whole of the Ithaca Metropolitan area. Mulvey issues an opinion in Seymour v. Holcomb rejecting Ithaca's standing to sue, the statutory claim, and the constitutional claims based on equal protection, due process, and free expression. See Judge Mulvey's ruling in Seymour v. Holcomb (trial)

October 17, 2005: Oral arguments are heard by the Appellate Division (Third Judicial Department). Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 2006: The Appellate Division (Third Judicial Department) affirms the trial court in a 5-0 decision that consolidated all three cases (Samuels, Seymour, and Kane) on appeal in its jurisdiction. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. See Appellate ruling in Seymour v. Holcomb (appellate)

May 31, 2006: Oral arguments are heard by the New York State Court of Appeals (New York's highest court). Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

July 6, 2006: The Court of Appeals issues a 4-2 decision upholding New York's existing marriage statutes and declining to judicially mandate the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Court's ruling states that same-sex partners do not have the right to marry each other under the New York Constitution. [11]

Kane case

June 16, 2004: Two same-sex couples file suit to obtain marriage licenses that would make official their marriage ceremonies from three months earlier. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The ceremonies were held by a Unitarian Universalist Minister on March 27, 2004. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "

January 31, 2005: Albany County Supreme Court Judge E. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Albany County is a County located in the US state of New York, generally located in the vicinity of Albany New York, the Capital Michael Kavanagh issues an opinion in Kane v. Marsolais rejecting both statutory and constitutional claims. The opinion also rejected the notion that their marriages were valid because of a section of the Domestic Relations Law that recognized marriages solemnized by ceremonies even if the couple failed to obtain a license. This section of the law was held only to apply to those who were legally qualified to be married. See Judge Kavanagh's ruling in Kane v. Marsolais (trial) <--- PDF

October 17, 2005: Oral arguments are heard by the Appellate Division (Third Judicial Department). Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 2006: The Appellate Division (Third Judicial Department) affirms the trial court in a 5-0 decision that consolidated all three cases (Samuels, Seymour, and Kane) on appeal in its jurisdiction. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. See Appellate ruling in Kane v. Marsolais (appellate)

May 31, 2006: Oral arguments are heard by the New York State Court of Appeals (New York's highest court). Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

July 6, 2006: The Court of Appeals issues a 4-2 decision upholding New York's existing marriage statutes and declining to judicially mandate the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Court's ruling states that same-sex partners do not have the right to marry each other under the New York Constitution. [12]

Official recognition of unions performed in other states

In October, 2004, State Comptroller Alan Hevesi indicated that the state’s retirement system would recognize same-sex marriages performed outside New York State for purposes of state retirement and pension benefits. Alan G Hevesi (born January 31, 1940) is a Democratic politician who served as a New York State Assemblyman from 1968 to 1993 as Comptroller Not long thereafter, mayor Michael Bloomberg stated that he would ask that the city’s five pension systems recognize domestic partnerships, civil unions and same-sex marriages of city employees performed in other jurisdictions (such as Massachusetts, Canada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Vermont, Oregon, Maine, Hawaii, Connecticut, California, the District of Columbia and Washington). Michael Rubens Bloomberg (born February 14, 1942) is an American businessman and the Mayor of New York City. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page New Hampshire ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Vermont ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. Oregon ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The State of Maine ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the Connecticut ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. These decisions are being challenged in court.

In February 2008, the Appellate Division, Fourth Department ruled that a same-sex marriage in Canada should be recognized in New York. In Martinez v. County of Monroe, the court reasoned that because out-of-state opposite-sex marriages that would not have been legal in New York nonetheless are recognized unless such recognition would violate the public policy of the state, out-of-state same-sex marriages must be similarly recognized. The Appellate Division reversed a trial judge's ruling in 2006 that Monroe Community College did not have to extend health benefits to an employee's same-sex spouse. Monroe County subsequently announced its intention to move for leave to appeal the decision to the Court of Appeals. [13] However, the Court of Appeals refused to hear the case on May 6, 2008, allowing the lower court's ruling to stand for the time being. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [14] [15] The case could be re-appealed once the trial court has made a determination regarding the amount of money damages to be awarded. [16]

As a result of the governor's directive, New York may become the first state that does not allow same-sex marriages but requires its state agencies to recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. In addition, since California does not have a residency requirement for marriages [17], same-sex couples in New York may now have the option to travel to California to get married and have their marriages fully recognized by New York State agencies. However, the governor's directive has been challenged as both premature and unconstitutional in an Article 78 proceeding filed by the Alliance Defense Fund against Governor Paterson on behalf of five state legislators and several pro-family leaders in New York. The Alliance Defense Fund ( ADF) is a conservative Christian Nonprofit organization with the stated goal of "defending the right to hear and speak the Truth through [18]

Post-2006 election

Eliot Spitzer was elected to become governor of New York on 2006-11-07; he stated that he would introduce legislation to legalize same-sex marriage,^[2] and did so on 27 April 2007. Eliot Laurence Spitzer (born June 10, 1959) is an American lawyer and former politician of the Democratic Party. The New York gubernatorial election of 2006 was a race for the governorship of this U Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[3] This legislation passed the State Assembly on June 19, 2007, but died in the State Senate and was returned to the Assembly. The New York State Assembly is the Lower house of the New York Legislature, the state legislature of the U The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms [19] On March 12, 2008, Eliot Spitzer resigned his position as Governor of New York. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Eliot Laurence Spitzer (born June 10, 1959) is an American lawyer and former politician of the Democratic Party. [20]

Following Spitzer's resignation, David Alexander Paterson (then Lieutenant Governor of New York) was sworn in as the 55th Governor of New York, at the New York State Capitol on March 17, 2008, by New York Chief Judge Judith Kaye. David Alexander Paterson (born May 20 1954 is an American politician and the current Governor of New York. A Lieutenant Governor is a high officer of state whose precise role and rank vary by jurisdiction New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Year 55 was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Julian calendar. A governor is a governing official usually the executive (at least nominally to different degrees also politically and administratively of a non-sovereign level of government New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous The New York State Capitol is the state capitol building of the U Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Judith S Kaye, Chief Judge of New York (born August 4 1938) was appointed by Governor On April 9, 2008 the new governor pledged that he would continue to push for full marriage equality for LGBT New Yorkers. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** LGBT (also GLBT) is an initialism referring collectively to Lesbian, Gay, bisexual, and Transgender / transsexual The new governor said he was "proud to have run on a ticket with now former Gov. Eliot Spitzer that was the first in the country to advocate for marriage equality and to win on that premise. "

"We will push on and bring full marriage equality in New York State," Paterson said. [21] [22]

Timeline

February 26, 2004: Jason West, mayor of the village of New Paltz, announces that the village would start performing same-sex civil weddings. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Jason West is a former mayor of the village of New Paltz New York. New Paltz is a village in Ulster County in the US state of New York. Although the village would not attempt to issue licenses for such weddings, couples in New York State have six months from the wedding to seek such a license, and weddings are not invalid solely for not having a license. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous [23]

February 27, 2004: John Shields, the mayor of Nyack, New York, announces that his Village would recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Nyack (ˈnaɪæk is a village in the Town of Orangetown Rockland County, New York, United States located north of South [24]

March 2, 2004: West is charged with 19 misdemeanor counts of "solemnizing marriages without a license" by Ulster County District Attorney Donald Williams. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " A misdemeanor, or misdemeanour, in many common law legal systems is a "lesser" criminal act Ulster County is a County located in the state of New York, USA. West announces that he intends to continue performing same-sex ceremonies.

March 3, 2004: Shields announces that he will begin officiating at same-sex marriages, and that he and his fiancé would join other gay and lesbian New Yorkers in seeking marriage licenses from municipal clerks' offices. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " [25]

March 3, 2004: The Office of Attorney General Eliot Spitzer issues an "informal opinion" that clerks should not issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples as the state legislature had not intended same-sex marriages to be covered by the domestic relations law. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " In most Common law jurisdictions the Attorney General, or Attorney-General, is the main legal advisor to the government and in some jurisdictions may in addition Eliot Laurence Spitzer (born June 10, 1959) is an American lawyer and former politician of the Democratic Party. [26] The same opinion states that same-sex marriages performed elsewhere were recognizable in New York state under a recent judicial decision recognizing the validity of a Vermont civil union as granting the benefits of marriage, Langan v. St. Vincent's Hospital, 196 Misc. 2d 440 (N. Y. Misc. , 2003).

March 5, 2004: New York state judge Vincent Bradley issues a temporary restraining order barring West from performing any such ceremonies for a month. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " An injunction is an Equitable remedy in the form of a Court order, whereby a party is required to do or interact with in certain ways all right or to refrain from West indicates that he will abide by the judicial order while evaluating his legal options.

March 15, 2004: Two Unitarian Universalist ministers who had been performing same-sex weddings in Mayor West's stead are charged with 13 counts of solemnizing a marriage without a license by District Attorney Williams. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Unitarian Universalism ( UUism) is a theologically liberal Religion characterized by its support for a "free and responsible search for truth

March 20, 2004: Six Unitarian Universalist ministers — including one of the two ministers charged earlier — defy the District Attorney by performing 25 more same-sex marriage ceremonies in New Paltz. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "

March 22, 2004: Following an opinion requested in January from their attorney, the Rochester city council announces that Rochester will recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York State, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Rochester is across Lake Ontario from Toronto, where same-sex marriages have been legal since 2003. Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar.

June 6, 2004: An Ulster County Supreme Court judge makes the temporary restraining order against Mayor West permanent. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "

June 10, 2004: A New Paltz Town Court Justice dismisses the charges against Mayor West, ruling that the district attorney had failed to show that the state had a legitimate interest in preventing the marriages, or that the law under which West was charged was constitutional. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The district attorney said that he would appeal the ruling, and also indicated that he intended to continue forward with charges against the Unitarian Universalist ministers.

July 13, 2004: Another New Paltz Town Court Justice dismisses all of the charges against the Unitarian Universalist ministers, for essentially the same reasons. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "

Mayor Carolyn K. Peterson of Ithaca, New York, in conjunction with her city clerk, has planned to provoke a court hearing by sending marriage applications from five local gay couples to the New York State Department of Health, while offering the backing of Ithaca's legal resources if their applications are denied. Carolyn K Peterson is Ithaca, New York 's first female Mayor, first elected in 2003 and reelected in 2007 The City of Ithaca (named for the Greek island of Ithaca) sits on the southern shore of Cayuga Lake, in Central New York

October 8, 2004: The state comptroller, Alan G. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " A comptroller or controller (kənˈtroʊlər ˈkɑmˌtroʊ- also financial controller, abrv Hevesi, indicated in a letter to a state employee that the state retirement system will recognize same-sex marriages contracted elsewhere for the purposes of retirement benefits for New York state employees. [27]

February 4, 2005: State Supreme Court Justice Doris Ling-Cohan ruled that New York City could not deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples, based on the equal protection clause of the state's constitution. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Supreme Court of the State of New York is New York State 's Trial court, and is of General jurisdiction. The City of New York The order was stayed for 30 days, pending an appeal (the Supreme Court is a trial-level court in New York, and the decision could be appealed either to the Appellate Division or directly to the Court of Appeals). The New York Supreme Court Appellate Division is the intermediate Appellate court in New York State. New York Court of Appeals is the highest court in the US state of New York.

December 8, 2005: The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court overturns Ling-Cohan's decision. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. ^[28]

May 31, 2006: The New York Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, hears oral arguments. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

July 6, 2006: The Court of Appeals in its Hernandez v. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Robles decision declines to judicially mandate the legalization of same-sex marriage in New York. The Court's ruling stated that same-sex partners did not have the right to marry under the New York Constitution. [29]

May, 2007 : A Massachusetts trial court judge rules that marriage licenses obtained by New York same-sex couples prior to the Hernandez v. MAY ( also known as: Mei メイ 메이 is a Korean singer well known in South Korea for singing the song "Miracle" Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Robles decision are valid under Massachusetts law. As a result, these couples' marriages are also valid under New York State law. [30]

June 19, 2007: The Democrat-controlled New York State Assembly approves Governor Spitzer's bill to legalize same-sex marriage in New York, in an 85-61 vote. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [31] The bill moves to the Republican-controlled Senate; majority leader Joseph L. Bruno said it would not be voted upon in that chamber this year. [32]

December 27, 2007: In Matter of Langan v State Farm Fire & Cas. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. , the Appellate Division, Third Department holds that parties to civil unions from other states are not entitled to make claims as surviving spouses under New York's Workers' Compensation Law; the court also holds that the relevant provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law are not unconstitutional. [33]

January 9, 2008: Governor Spitzer's bill to legalize same-sex marriage dies in the New York State Senate and is returned to the New York State Assembly. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms The New York State Assembly is the Lower house of the New York Legislature, the state legislature of the U [34]

February 1, 2008: In Martinez v. County of Monroe, the Appellate Division, Fourth Department rules that a same-sex marriage in Canada should be recognized in New York, because out-of-state opposite-sex marriages that would not have been legal in New York nonetheless are recognized unless such recognition would violate the public policy of the state. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Appellate Division holds that the same treatment must be applied to out-of-state same-sex marriages, but the ruling could be overturned on a finding that same-sex marriage violates New York's public policy. The decision reverses a trial judge's 2006 ruling that Monroe Community College did not have to extend health benefits to an employee's same-sex spouse.

February 22, 2008: Monroe County announces its intention to move for leave to appeal the Martinez decision to the Court of Appeals. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [35]

March 12, 2008: Eliot Spitzer resigns his position as Governor of New York. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Eliot Laurence Spitzer (born June 10, 1959) is an American lawyer and former politician of the Democratic Party. [36]

March 17, 2008: Following Spitzer's resignation, David Alexander Paterson (then Lieutenant Governor of New York) is sworn in as the 55th Governor of New York at the New York State Capitol by New York Chief Judge Judith Kaye. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Judith S Kaye, Chief Judge of New York (born August 4 1938) was appointed by Governor

April 9, 2008: Governor (David Alexander Paterson) pledges in a speech that he will continue to push for full marriage equality for LGBT New Yorkers. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common David Alexander Paterson (born May 20 1954 is an American politician and the current Governor of New York. LGBT (also GLBT) is an initialism referring collectively to Lesbian, Gay, bisexual, and Transgender / transsexual [37] [38]

May 29, 2008: It is widely reported on this day that Gov. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common David A. Paterson directed all state agencies to begin to revise their policies and regulations to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions. "In a directive issued on May 14, the governor’s legal counsel, David Nocenti, instructed the agencies that gay couples married elsewhere 'should be afforded the same recognition as any other legally performed union. '” [39] [40] Proponents of traditional marriage raised the possibility of a legal challenge. [41]

June 3, 2008: Governor Paterson's directive is challenged as both premature and unconstitutional in an Article 78 proceeding filed by the Alliance Defense Fund on behalf of five state legislators and several conservative leaders in New York. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Alliance Defense Fund ( ADF) is a conservative Christian Nonprofit organization with the stated goal of "defending the right to hear and speak the Truth through [42]

References

"New York State Clergy Support Gay Marriage" from 365gay.com
"New York Court Rules Gays Must Be Allowed To Marry" from 365gay.com
"NY Court Coy On Gay Marriage Appeal" from 365gay.com
"Odd Man Out" from the Village Voice
New York gay marriage: a timeline
"Charges reinstated against New Paltz mayor"
"NY High Court Ends Session With No Decision on Same-Sex Marriage" from the New York Lawyer
"Gays have ‘equal right’ to marry opposite sex, NY judge rules" from The NewStandard. The NewStandard ( TNS) was an independent nonprofit ad-free news service
Couples plot next maneuver in same-sex court struggle from the Ithaca Journal
^ N.Y. court reverses gay marriage ruling

External links

Hernandez v. Robles text [43]
Hernandez v. Robles Analysis
The Road to Gay Marriage After New York, JURIST

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