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Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg summoned his chief policy adviser, John Feinblatt, to his desk at City Hall a few days ago for what seemed like a routine conversation with the boss. 'Let's get a cup of coffee,' the mayor told him, motioning to the office kitchen. There, Mr. Bloomberg made an unusual offer. He did not know if Mr. Feinblatt and his longtime partner, Jonathan Mintz, the city's commissioner for consumer affairs, wanted to marry. But if they did, and were looking for somebody to officiate, he knew just the man for the job. 'If you'd like me to do it, I'd really love to,' Mr. Bloomberg said. Mr. Feinblatt, thrilled by the offer but wary of unilateral decision-making in matters of the heart, said he needed to consult with Mr. Mintz, who quickly gave his approval. City Hall's first gay wedding was on. 'The mayor and John,' Mr. Mintz recalled, 'popped the question.' |
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Pretty hilarious, how this was approved right before NY ban
by Jill Herendeen on Saturday, Jul 9, 2011 at 9:09:14 AM