State Court Recognizes Gay Marriages From Elsewhere

A New York court ruled Friday that valid out of state marriages of same sex couples must be legally recognized in New York just as the law recognized those of heterosexual couples. Lawyers for both sides said the ruling applied to all private and public employers in the state. A Canada same sex couple fought the system and won against their employer's refusal to provide proper benefits based on discrimination regarding their sexual orientation. The Legislative branch may deny the ruling at a later date but for now the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court ruled that New York must recognize such unions/marriages. This is good news.

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