Celebs React To Same-Sex Legalization In New York

By Larry Yepez Jr.

New York' NYC Pride parade this year was euphoric because of the legalization of same-sex marriage, which turned the celebration into a huge engagement party. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the law late Friday, which is estimated to bring around $284 million to the state's economy, according to a report by the Independent Democratic Conference.

Celebrities showed their support throughout the weekend and here are some of their tweets:

"I can't stop crying. We did it kids.  The revolution is ours to fight for love, justice+equality. Rejoice NY, and propose. We did it!!" - Lady Gaga

"Time to celebrate!!! Marriage Equality for NYers! Its about... love!" - Ricky Martin

"I'm thrilled about the news from NY. Marriage equality! Every day we get a little closer. What an amazing feeling." - Ellen DeGeneres

"tonight we're all New Yorkers! Straight & gay alike, let's all celebrate marriage (hash)equality. The right side of history!" - Kathy Griffin

"Alec! Now we can get married!" - Steve Martin to Alec Baldwin, on Twitter.

"Ok. But if you play that ... banjo after eleven o'clock..." - Baldwin's response.

"I sing it every night, but now it has better meaning: 'New York- concrete jungle where dreams are made of, there's nothing you can't do.' As if I didn't already have enough to celebrate and enjoy today. A big hug for New York from my lone hotel room in London." - Darren Criss

"Proud to be FROM NY! - Lindsay Lohan

"I have never been prouder to be a lifelong New Yorker than I am today with the passage of marriage equality." - Cyndi Lauper

"happy gays r here again !!!!!" - Rosie O'Donnell

"As a proud New Yorker, I applaud the work of our state gov't and all of the advocates on tonight's vote to legalize same sex marriage." - Russell Simmons

"CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! ABOUT TIME!"-  Pink

"NEW YORK! I [love] U! You're OFFICIALLY the coolest place on the planet!" - Katy Perry

What do you think about same-Sex marriages in New York?

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