VOICED: New York chapel offers gay marriage service

The video covers a wedding ceremony between John Portacio and Omarius, highlighting the lack of legal recognition for gay marriages in New York State. Despite this, the couple participates in a symbolic ceremony at a Manhattan wedding chapel, which offers both mock and legal weddings. The chapel has seen increased demand as it provides a local alternative to traveling for such services. Currently, gay marriages are recognized in six states, but John Portacio hopes for legal recognition in New York City.

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