inheritance rights, insurance benefits, so many things and just the societyial benefit of knowing that niklas is growing up where his parents are married. >> reporter: they hope new york's action is a step toward the legalization of same sex marriage nationwide. 30 states now have constitutional amendments banning it. >> we don't have a right to change the meaning of marriage. >> reporter: gay rights believe a nationwide law will have to come through. six years ago got married in canada where same sex marriage is the law of the land. >> the new law takes effect in 30 days. susan mckinis, new york. >>> the events in new york are just another reason to celebrate. pride week was in full swing. this year at the castro street party are -- they are inspecting wanting to check for weapons as well, but new york's efforts to allow same sex marriage is encouraging to the lbg community. >> kicking off pride celebrations with full marriage quality in the entire state. it really was a dream come true and it. >> the 41st annual pride street kicks off early tomorrow morning. there will be street closures an