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    The New York State Senate Denies Residents Marriage Equality

    New York State Senate's Vote Denying Marriage Equality From Marriage Equality New York On the afternoon of Wednesday, December 2nd, The New York State Senate voted 24 to 38 against marriage equality for all families in New York State. “Today equality was denied to New York State families. The State Senate voted against equal civil [...]

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    Celebrate BGHV’s “12 Gays of Christmas”; Don Your Gay Apparel And Deck Your Holiday Halls With Those Who Support Us!

    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 12 Gays of Christmas to keep all of us informed about our [...]

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    BGHV Weekend, Nov 19th: Nunsense, Art Exhibition Sale & Finding the Perfect Turkey Day Wine

    Welcome to another edition of BGHV Weekend! As the holidays approach, it seems gay life in the Valley seems to quiet down a bit. As you might notice, the listings are a little lighter than normal this week. That said, if you have something to share with the community, please let us know and we'll [...]

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    BGHV Weekend, Nov 12th: “Spruce” Up Your Home, Erotic Art Opening & Gay Games 101

    Welcome to another edition of BGHV Weekend! Thank you to everyone that showed up for our candlelight vigil and rally in New Paltz last Sunday night – with more than 150 of you and our allies there for the event – we put on quite a show of support for Marriage Equality! With stories running [...]

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    Marriage Equality Rally in the News: Kingston Freeman and Mid-Hudson News.com

    From the Mid-Hudson News Network, Please use this link to see the online story. NEW PALTZ — Well over 100 people rallied on Main Street in New Paltz on Sunday evening as part of a series of statewide candlelight vigils urging the Senate to approve same-sex marriages when it comes to vote today. “It’s time [...]

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    BGHV’s Very-Own Stephan Hengst on WAMC Speaking to the Battle for Gay Rights: Listen Now

    The Monday following our candlelight vigil for Marriage Equality in New Paltz, I received a call from Susan Barnett of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. She wanted to know more about the importance of the vote that we had hoped would come last Tuesday, but alas did not. Hopefully it will come soon. Check out the [...]

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    BGHV Weekend, November 5th; Rally for Equality, Pippin in Rhinebeck, and Bluecashew Grand Reopening Party!

    Welcome to Another Big Gay Hudson Valley Weekend! This latest edition is coming to you under less than ideal conditions; Marriage Equality has been defeated in Maine by Proposition 1, and closer to home, the openly-gay Deborah Schneer lost her race to Judge Don Williams, the previous Ulster County District Attorney that was the first [...]

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    BGHV Weekend, Oct 29th: Rocky Horror, New Paltz Halloween Parade, and Alix Dobkin Live

    With Halloween finally upon us, there's plenty of haunted homo fun floating around this weekend.  While we've listed some happenings down below, check out our buddy, Donna's Haunted Hudson Valley directory of the spookiest spots in the Valley.  She's got an amazing calendar of haunted events for the weekend! On the gay marriage radar, things [...]

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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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