New York City officials on Tuesday, July 19, unveiled a lottery system designed to accommodate the crush of couples who hope to tie the knot on the day the state’s marriage equality law takes effect.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and City Clerk Michael McSweeney announced the lottery, which will allow 764 same-sex or heterosexual couples access to one of the City Clerk’s five offices on Sunday, July 24, at a City Hall press conference. The lottery opened at noon on Tuesday, July 19, and will close at noon on Thursday, July 21.
"We are going to make history on Sunday, with the eyes of the nation once again turning to New York City," said Bloomberg. "We’ve done our homework, and it’s clear that the number of couples who want to marry on Sunday is more than the City Clerk’s offices could possibly handle. And the last thing we want is for couples to wait on line for hours and hours, only to walk away upset on what was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives. The fairest way to determine who gets the chance to wed on Sunday and ensure everyone can properly plan for their own big day is through an even-handed lottery system. Nobody puts on big events like New York and we will be ready on Sunday for what will no doubt be an historic and unforgettable moment."
Source - http://www.wickedgayblog.com/2011/07/nyc-unveils-lottery-to-accommodate.html
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