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Phyllis Siegal, 76, (standing) and Connie Kopelov, 84, emerge from City Hall as the first same-sex couple to be legally married by the City Clerk’s office.

Photo: Gregg E. Simmons

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By: Dan Avery
On: Jul 24, 2011
Tagged: gay marriage, marriage equality, New York, new york city, photo

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No. 1 · L-InAustin
Now, this is a picture that warms my heart. Knowing that they have had to put up with rumor, hate and unacceptance for so long… and now they’re hitched.
I am very very happy for both of you.

Jul 25, 2011 at 12:45 am · @Reply · Flag
No. 2 · MikeE
Just beautiful.
Nothing says love and commitment like two people who have stood by each other for so long.
They are truly an inspiration.

Jul 25, 2011 at 1:10 am · @Reply · Flag
No. 3 · Qwerty
Maybe the phrase “confirmed bachelor” should also hit the slag heap.

Jul 25, 2011 at 4:14 am · @Reply · Flag
No. 4 · Niki
*tear*

Jul 25, 2011 at 4:42 am · @Reply · Flag
No. 5 · PLAINTOM
This is the threat to the sanctity of marriage?

Jul 25, 2011 at 9:24 am · @Reply · Flag
No. 6 · Mark
Congrats to Phyllis and Connie as well as the other couples in NY. It is definitely a proud moment to see that their love is being recognized, as it should have been all along. :)

Jul 25, 2011 at 2:38 pm · @Reply · Flag
No. 7 · the crustybastard
Mazel tov!

Jul 25, 2011 at 2:58 pm · @Reply · Flag