You feel the deal is real

A bit of good news in the run-up to Gay Xmas!

New York has become the sixth and most populous US state to allow same-sex marriage.

The Republican-controlled state senate voted 33-29 for a bill that had earlier been approved by the lower house, which has a Democratic majority.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo quickly signed the bill into law. Gay weddings are expected to start within 30 days.

A glint of light on the horizon for equality in the Big Apple, at last! Of course, the happy couples and their guests will have to go to New Jersey to smoke...

An appropriate song methinks:

Pet Shop Boys - New York City Boy

New York City Boy
you'll never have a bored day
'cause you're a New York City boy
where Seventh Avenue meets Broadway

New York City boy
This is your reward day
'cause you're a New York City boy
where Seventh Avenue meets Broadway

Then when the evening falls
you can return its calls

You feel the deal is real
You're a New York City boy
So young, so run
into New York City

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