Marriage Officer In Nyack

After the legalization of same sex marriage in New York the village board of Nyack has decided to name John Shields, former mayor of Nyack our first  marriage officer. Shields filed a lawsuit against the Orangetown town clerk and the state asking that marriage licenses be issued to same-sex couples. Shields' term begins July 24, when the state's Marriage Equality Act takes effect.  The position of marriage officer is without salary,  and will last for one year.