Maj. Jeffrey McGowan, left, and and Billiam van Roestenberg, right, celebrate their marriage, Feb. 27, 2004, in New Paltz, N.Y., after they were married by New Paltz Village Mayor Jason West. Jennifer Smits, left, 25, and Dana Wegener, 27, leave New Paltz Village Hall with their marriage affadavit in hand after being married by Mayor Jason West, Feb. 27, 2004. San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom stan
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