Author: BGHV

Yes, it's been an exciting week here in the Empire State! Last night the New York State Assembly passed the Marriage Equality Amendment, and now it's off the New York Senate. According to New York State Senate Majority Leader, Malcolm Smith, the bill does not have the 32 votes necessary for passage - so now [...]

Gay Gamers everywhere, hold onto something sturdy because this is big. Real big. Artsy-grunge hub Beacon can now add one more piece of flair to its already impressive Main Street. The Retro Arcade Museum has recently opened its doors (privately during the week, longer on weekends) for your sheer nostalgic enjoyment. Boasting a game room of over [...]

Hey Everyone - The wheels just keep rolling forward in the movement for marriage - congrats to Maine!  We've said it before and we'll say it again - if you have yet to call your reps and express your approval of gay marriage legislation in New York...do it now! In other news, Big Gay Hudson [...]

Hey Everyone! It's been a busy political week (or shall I say month, for that matter).  As measures to adopt gay marriage moved forward in New Hampshire and Maine, New York also continues to push forward.  Just two days after 2,000 LGBT New Yorkers and our allies went to Albany to show the power of [...]

  As the battle for marriage equality in NYS continues this week, a recent poll shows 53% of the state in favor of the legislation!  If you haven't done so yet, be sure to contact your local representatives to express your approval of this measure and encourage them to do the same.     [...]

Welcome to the weekend everyone! Spring is in the air, with that comes an incredible variety of LGBTQ events and happenings over the next five days. From lesbian dance parties to film screenings and live theatrical performances and dinner parties, there is no shortage of Big Gay Hudson Valley happenings this week. But [...]

Hey everyone - what a monumental week!  Celebrating marriage equality in both Iowa and Vermont gives all of us in the LGBTQ community something to be proud of.  Next stop New York! For most of you we know that the oncoming Easter holiday will mean a long weekend, so for those staying local this weekend, [...]

Hey everyone - Happy Weekend!  Thanks to everyone who checked out our newly added Event Calendar and posted their events!  Don't forget to register with the site or link up to your Facebook profile with our FB Connect link on the right side panel of the homepage to share your upcoming event with the community. [...]