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PR12-07-090
Contact: Mike Loughran, (212) 669-3747 July 24, 2012
Contact: Mike Loughran, (212) 669-3747 July 24, 2012
LIU STATEMENT ON ECONOMIC IMPACT OF SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
NEW YORK, NY – City Comptroller John C. Liu stated the following on the announcement that same-sex marriage has contributed $259 million to the City’s economy:
“Thirteen months ago our legislators did the right thing and voted to make same-sex marriage a reality, ensuring that New York State was among the leaders in equality. Today’s announcement is simply the icing on the wedding cake.”
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