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    Marriage Equality Day in Albany; Tuesday, Feb 8th – Come on Hudson Valley, our voices are needed to help make equal rights in New York State

    New York State has a new Governor, and in his State of the State Address, Andrew Cuomo pledged his determination to make Marriage Equality in New York State a reality. With that, comes the need to help change the hearts and minds or our legislators in Albany. We're going to work to do that on [...]

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    BGHV Is Offering Up Some Big Gay Bucks For All You Writers Out There!

    BGHV has got big plans brewing for 2011, and to share more of our big gay backyard with you, we're looking to hire freelance writers from across the region to expand our editorial content. If you enjoy writing and have been thinking about wanting to get paid for your work, or if you are a [...]

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    New Year’s Eve for a Sparkling Purist : selecting the perfect toast for your new year’s eve

    Ringing in the New Year with a glass of bubbly is a hand-in-hand tradition dating back as far as anyone I hunted down could recall.  Pursuant to that, with each annual descent of Times Square's ceremonial ball comes the ever pressing question:  "With so many bottles to choose from, which should I get?"  Luckily our [...]

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    Fill Your Holiday Packages with BGHV’s Second Annual “Big Gay Holiday Guide”!

    Since starting Big Gay Hudson Valley in February of 2009, we have met a tremendous amount of gay-owned, and gay-friendly businesses throughout our area. Recognizing that it is critical for our community to support one-another to make our presence stronger, we created The Big Gay Holiday Guide to keep all of us informed about our [...]

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    Only One Spot Remaining: “Men Drawing Men” Workshops with Gay Local Artist, William Noonan – Classes Start Sunday, Jan 23rd

    BGHV is proud to announce the return of  Men Drawing Men, with local gay artist, William Noonan. Last year more than a dozen of you participated in the series, and with interest being so strong, the artist has offered to host the classes again. Held at his home studio in Marlboro, NY, each class features [...]

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    Make the Yuletide Gay with Holiday Events Ranging from Hyde Park to Hudson; December 3rd through the 5th

    With the Holidays rapidly approaching, there is no shortage of holiday events and happenings to enjoy! However, some are much more gay than others. That said, here's a short list of some of our favorites for you to consider checking out this coming weekend! Friday, December 3rd Christmas in Little Italy; Poughkeepsie @ 8pm Start [...]

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    Do Gay People Need Gay Places? Paul Saladino MD Reflects on “Gay Doctors for Gay People”

    "You shouldn't have to lie to your physician.  Your sexuality, who you're with, who you love - these are all things that should be ok to talk about."  That's one of the guiding principles of Dr. Paul Saladino's career as a medical professional.Currently in residency at his practice, Cross Valley Health & Medicine, in Newburgh, [...]

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    Election Season is Upon Us – November 2nd is Election Day!

    With the political season upon us in the Valley, the race being most closely watched in our region this year is in the 41st Senate district between incumbent Senator Steve Saland and challenger Didi Barrett.  Those of you following BGHV routinely will remember Didi from our Pride Preview Party earlier this summer.  Her campaign has [...]

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Do you remember this iconic shot from 2012? This Do you remember this iconic shot from 2012? 

This image features Brandon Morgan - wrapping himself around his husband - on the day of his homecoming from Afghanistan. Don't Ask, Don't Tell had been rescinded, and this Gay Marine, and so many other service members, could finally be 'out'. 

This Marine is joining us as our stage hunk for BRONCO on Friday, April 24th.

Meet the cast and grab your tickets now via link in profile or by stopping by biggayhudsonvalley.com 

#biggayhudsonvalley #gayhudsonvalley #bronco #burlesque #boylesque
Are you ready for Pride Season? Big Gay Hudson V Are you ready for Pride Season? 

Big Gay Hudson Valley has partnered with our friends at the LGBTQ+ owned Mischief Mates to create a new shirt to get us all ready for Pride! 

Inspired by Big Gay Hudson Valley’s Pride In The Sky - returning to Poughkeepsie and Highland on Saturday, May 30, 2026 - these shirts celebrate the diversity of our community. 

So whether you’re carrying one of the world’s largest pride flags across the Walkway Over The Hudson, or marching down Main Street, this shirt is your opportunity to showcase your Hudson Valley Pride! 

Want one? Please be sure to pre-order your shirt online by May 1st via the link in profile or by visiting biggayhudsonvalley.com - all proceeds from the sale of these shirts helps to keep Pride In The Sky free for all! 

Tag a friend below that needs one - and we’ll see you looking sharp all throughout Pride season!

#hudsonvalley #gayhudsonvalley #biggayhudsonvalley #lgbtqpride #pride
Queer joy + laughter filled the air! Thanks to all Queer joy + laughter filled the air! Thanks to all that joined for a Gay Gasp at the Rosendale Theatre on Saturday night, April 11th. 

Cheers to our hilarious and super cute cast - and to our friends at the Rosendale theatre for hosting us! 

✨ @alejandroelgreat 
✨ @sheriamattiscomedy 
✨ @sureni 
✨ @jcritty 

Please tag and share your photos - we’d love to see them!

#hudsonvalley #thegaygasp #gayhudsonvalley
Cheers to all the queers that came out to revel in Cheers to all the queers that came out to revel in the magic of Sheaster at Unicorn Bar in Kingston on Sunday afternoon!

From the chocolate bunnies to the sexy Jesus’s - and everything in between - you all dressed to impress and you looked fabulous!

Thank you to all the fabulous homosexuals at queer conspiracy for producing such a fun afternoon! 

Let’s please do it again next year! 

#sheaster #hudsonvalleygays #hudsonvalley #kingston

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