NYC HOLDING LOTTERY FOR FIRST DAY OF GAY WEDDINGS:

So many applications have come in from gay and lesbian couples who want to get married in New York City this Sunday (July 24th), the first day that it will be legal after the state approved gay marriage last month, that the city is conducting a lottery for who can marry on that day. Mayor Mike Bloomberg said that's the fairest way to decide, since too many applications have come in for ceremonies on that day. Couples can register in the lottery until noon on Thursday (July 21st) if they want to get married Sunday at any of the five city clerk's offices, and winners will be chosen at random.