Our Neighbors Are Doing It, Why Not Us?
This just in; Our neighbor, Vermont, has become the fourth state to legalize gay marriage — and the first to do so with a legislature’s vote. The Legislature voted today to override Gov. Jim Douglas’ veto of a bill allowing gays and lesbians to marry. The vote was 23-5 to [...]
Big Gay Twittering
Hello Big Gay Hudson Valley Residents! Big Gay Hudson Valley.com is now part of Twitter, and we encourage you to join us in the "Twittersphere" so that you can stay connected to our vibrant community here in the Hudson Valley. We'll be twittering about last minute event announcements and all [...]
Scott Murphy: Get Out The Vote This Tuesday!
As many of you know, when Sentator Gillibrand took the position as NY's Junior Senator, it opened up a NY State Senate seat in NY's 20th District. Seeing the huge gains that the NY State Democrats have seen in the Senate, and how close issues like Gay Marriage are to [...]
Your Big Gay Weekend: March 26, 2009
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 [...]
Sen. Schumer on Gay Marriage: “I Do”.
Well, there it is; Apparently NY's Sen. Charles Schumer has changed his mind and is now in full suppport of gay marriage rights here in New York State. This is a big opportunity for our community, as the reversal marks a significant shift for the Senator, and gives further momentum to gay marriage in [...]
Our Big Gay Public Radio Debut
Word about Big Gay Hudson Valley is spreading! So much so that we actually participated in our first local media interview with WAMC Northeast Public Radio on Tuesday afternoon. The subject of the interview? How urbanites are continuing to move out of places like New York City for the Mid-Hudson [...]
Dr. Franklin Kameny: A Gay You Should Know… But Likely Don’t.
This past weekend, Patrick and I went and visited our friends in Washington DC for a performance of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC. The show was called "From Gay to Z!", and it's focus was the wide range of influential issues and individuals that are of importance to [...]
Natasha Richardson: When Dreams Come True
Here is a sweet-and-sour tale of Manhattan life. It’s all true. I share this story in the wake of the tragic and sudden death of Natasha Richardson. It’s a tale that exemplifies her abundance of spirit and sly playfulness. This story should be classified under the “be careful what you [...]
Your Big Gay Weekend: March 19, 2009
Hey hey everyone - welcome to Your Big Gay Weekend for March 19, 2009. A couple of exciting new site features were launched this week: We now have a working Event Calendar! For those visually inclined viewers, click the link in the bar at the top of the homepage to [...]
Men At Work: Walkway Over The Hudson
I love crossing the Mid-Hudson Bridge from Highland to Poughkeepsie each morning, although I must admit that lately I have been captivated by the construction happening on the parallel crossing; the old Highland-Poughkeepsie Rail Bridge. Later this year, the long-anticipated Walkway Over The Hudson will open - transforming this derelict [...]
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