New York's gay couples begin to marry

Gay couples cheered by supporters have begun marrying in New York City on the first day same-sex weddings are legal in the Empire State.

New York City officials expect to host hundreds of same-sex weddings today.

Clerks in New York City and about a dozen other cities state-wide are opening their doors to cater to same-sex couples.

In Manhattan, the first of about 100 couples waiting in line on a sweltering day began exchanging vows in a city clerk’s office.

Judges waived a mandatory 24-hour waiting period that allowed couples to exchange vows moments after receiving their licences.

A small number of same-sex couples got married at the stroke of midnight around the state.