Does the state of New York recognize civil unions legally performed in Vermont?

Yes, New York recognizes civil unions legally performed in Vermont. New York State recognizes the validity of all legally performed same-sex marriages and civil unions from other jurisdictions, including Vermont. This means that same-sex couples who were legally married or in a civil union in Vermont are considered legally married or in a civil union in New York State. They are entitled to all the same rights and responsibilities as opposite-sex couples who are married or in a civil union in New York.