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Can a mayor refuse to perform a same-sex marriage in New York state?
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A mayor is not required to perform marriages in New York State. However, if he does choose to perform marriages, he may not discriminate against same-sex couples. If a mayor does not wish to perform same-sex marriages, then he must stop performing any marriages.
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