In this Friday, July 20, 2012 photo, Carol Anastosio and Mimi Brown, who were among the first couple to wed under New York's gay marriage law, hold hands showing wedding bands made by a friend. Officials estimate gay marriage has had an economic impact of $259 million on New York City in the past year. The figure was issued Tuesday, July 24, 2012 by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn. (AP Photo/ Fay Abuelgasim, File)