Hudson Valley New Year’s Eve Round-Up
Happy New Year, Everyone! Well, not just yet.... but 2010 is almost here, and if you don't yet have plans to usher in the New Year, below are a few suggestions courtesy of our local tourism agencies. Do you have any event that should be here? Please tell us about [...]
Home For The Holidays, But For All The Wrong Reasons – “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Sends Local Soldier Home From Iraq
A few months ago, while Marriage Equality was winding its way through the New York State Senate, we learned about another great injustice that was playing out here in the Hudson Valley: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. The military policy that was created in the 1990’s to support gay service members, [...]
BGHV Chats with Stewart Lewis, Gay Singer & Songwriter, Who Will Perform in Poughkeepsie this Saturday, January 9th @ 7pm
Fresh from his fabulous tour of the West Coast, out and proud NYC based Singer/Songwriter Stewart Lewis will perform live at Cafe Bocca, located at 14 Mt Carmel Place in the Poughkeepsie's Italian District for a very rare, intimate performance this Saturday, January 9th at 7pm. Stewart Lewis [...]
BGHV Weekend, Dec 17th: Big Gay Giveaways, Holiday Parties & Every Christmas Story Ever Told
Happy Holidays BGHV Residents! We hope that many of you have taken some time over the last few weeks to shop locally and support many of our 12 Gay of Christmas friends. As you know, they've given us some great prizes to give-a-way, and we just posted the full list [...]
Congratulations to our Big Gay Winners!
We hope that you have enjoyed having the opportunity to learn more about businesses in our area that are either gay-owned, or supportive of the LGBTQ community through the 12 Gays of Christmas. As we promised, many are also offering prizes, and here is a quick re-cap of the winners! [...]
Governor Paterson Extends Protection to Transgender Employees of NYS
Gov. David Paterson has signed an executive order protecting transgender state workers from discrimination in the workplace. The order is limited because it doesn't provide protection for those in the private sector. But the governor says today's signing should be seen as a stepping stone to broader protections. "As much [...]
Holiday Open Houses at Historic Hudson Valley Mansions: Could It Get Any Gayer?
Happy Hudson Valley Holidays to everyone! With so many historic estates along the Hudson River, there is no shortage of gilded gay fabulousness to soak up this season! The best news? The most fabulous of the occasions is coming up this weekend with the annual Vanderbilt Holiday Open House in [...]
BGHV Weekend, December 10th: Winter Lights at the CIA, Vanderbilt Open House & Rhinebeck Choral Club Concert
Hello Big Gay Hudson Valley Residents! With the holidays now in full swing, we hope you are all out there having a Gay 'Ol Time! With a fresh six inches of snow on the ground, it certainly now LOOKS like the holidays! If you are still out there shopping, we [...]
HRC Releases 2010 Buyers Guide of LGBT Friendly Businesses
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has released their annual Buyers Guide of LGBT-friendly businesses. The political advocacy group's annual review lists major manufacturers and service providers based on the company's commitment to banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, providing benefits for LGBT employees and their families and [...]
BGHV Weekend, December 3rd: World AIDS Day, Holiday Festivities & Happy Hours
As many of you are likely aware by now, today the New York State Senate voted against creating Marriage Equality for all New Yorkers. You can read the full story online in the Albany Times-Union. Yes, this was very disappointing news for those of us that have worked so hard [...]
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