Hundreds of gay couples have wed in New York after it became the sixth and most populous state in the US to recognize same-sex unions as legal. Newly-weds brandished their marriage certificates as ceremonies were held from Manhattan to Niagara Falls. Civil rights activists argue the US Congress should now repeal a federal law defining [...]

This month, enjoy a cosmopolitan atmosphere at the Cosmo Bar by Axel Hotel Buenos Aires with the Thursday concerts. On 12 Sabrina Gonzalez, Argentina exquisite singer dedicated to Blues and Jazz, will perform hits of African American music accompanied by guitarist Maximiliano Hraceck and special guests. Their repertoire will not forget the standards of jazz [...]

(New York) Facebook on Thursday added civil unions and domestic partnerships to the list of relationships that its users can pick from to best describe their romantic status. The world’s largest online social network also gives its users the option to list themselves as single, married, in an open relationship or “it’s complicated,” among others. [...]

Chris Hughes, cofounder of Facebook plans to marry longtime boyfriend Sean Eldridge, political director for Freedom To Marry, reports New York Post. The Post reports Eldridge announced his engagement to Hughes at the New York City reception in Support of Freedom To Marry at the couple’s SoHo loft before guests that included City Council Speaker [...]

Our Kate Lucadamo is on scene at the Empire State Pride Agenda’s Fall Dinner, where just a short time ago, Andrew Cuomo told attendees he wants to make their hopes of legal same-sex marriage a reality. “I don’t want to be the governor who just proposes marriage equality. I don’t want to be the governor [...]

New York City police announced Friday that 7 males have been arrested and 2 more are sought in connection with a series of anti-gay hate crimes, NY1.com reported. “Three victims were held against their will by as many as nine assailants who beat them” in an apartment, and “the fourth individual was beaten and robbed [...]

Bethenny Frankel, Chely Wright and Andy Cohen were among the celebrities attending the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation’s (GLAAD) second annual Media Awards in Advertising on Wednesday in New York City. Mad Men star Bryan Batt, who is openly gay, hosted the event, which recognizes and honors individuals and projects in the advertising and [...]

New York Governor David Paterson has signed an adoption bill that allows gay couples to jointly adopt a child, New York-based NY1 reported. Paterson, a Democrat and a gay ally, signed the bill on Sunday. The law allows unmarried partners to jointly adopt a child in New York State. The bill also replaces the term [...]

‘Heritage of Pride Parade’ Marches Through Manhattan NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Thousands of marchers and a rainbow of floats filled the streets of Manhattan Sunday as people celebrated gay pride. Participants in the annual parade, including Mayor Bloomberg and Gov. David Paterson, made their way down Fifth Avenue toward Greenwich Village. Throngs of people turned out [...]

Following the repeal of gay marriage in Maine, the National Organization of Marriage (NOM) believe if same sex marriage bills do not pass in both New York and New Jersey then it will be a sign that same sex marriage is not wanted in the country with Maggie Gallagher, the president of NOM starting ” [...]