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For those of you that haven't heard yet - we're getting married! In honor of the long-standing relationship between the city of Amsterdam and New York (reference the quadricentennial festivities), a campaign was created by the Dutch called I Do. I Amsterdam. Partnering with Marriage Equality New York, they set out with goal [...]

Happy 40th Anniversary of Stonewall Everyone! Yes, that's right - this year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, so come on out and celebrate Gay Pride with your "family" and friends in New York City this Sunday! If you are looking to March in the Parade, come join Patrick and I by marching [...]

Happy Weekend Hudson Valley Friends! So, Are you Prided-Out yet? We sure hope not! There is a lot going on this weekend; Greene County is celebrating its first River Pride festival in Catskill on Saturday, and Central NY Pride is also celebrating Pride in Syracuse this weekend. While we realize Syracuse is far for most, [...]

It was great to see all of you at Hudson Valley Pride last weekend!  As you heard then, our next gathering is on June 27th as BGHV sets sail on a 3-hour tour of Bannerman's Island.  Reservations are pouring in, so be sure to sign up - Tickets are available now. Also, be sure to check [...]

Since launching Big Gay Hudson Valley.com back in February, Patrick and I have heard from many of you - our readers - as to items that you would be interested in purchasing with the BGHV logo upon them. After considering T-Shirts, Hats, and Fanny-Packs (just kidding - no fanny packs), we decided to first start [...]

This just in; The Hudson Valley Rebels women's' rugby team is looking for new recruits! Never even seen rugby played? No problem! The ladies of the HV Rebels Women's Rugby Team will teach you all about it. Worried that you might not be in good enough shape to start? Don't worry! Rugby is a sport [...]

First of all, thank you to all that came out to join us for the Big Gay Hudson Valley Pride Preview Party last Friday, May 29th at Locust Grove in Poughkeepsie!  More than 400 of you joined us for our first big gay event and we were thrilled to see such a diverse [...]

SOLD OUT! Now, if you are anything like myself, you too must be captivated by the ruins of Bannerman's Castle in the middle of the Hudson River. Taking Metro North down to the city from Poughkeepsie, I always marvel at the huge stone turrets and architectural wonders that make the appearance of this "Ghost of [...]