Category: Blog

Yes, it's been an exciting week here in the Empire State! Last night the New York State Assembly passed the Marriage Equality Amendment, and now it's off the New York Senate. According to New York State Senate Majority Leader, Malcolm Smith, the bill does not have the 32 votes necessary for passage - so now [...]

Gay Gamers everywhere, hold onto something sturdy because this is big. Real big. Artsy-grunge hub Beacon can now add one more piece of flair to its already impressive Main Street. The Retro Arcade Museum has recently opened its doors (privately during the week, longer on weekends) for your sheer nostalgic enjoyment. Boasting a game room of over [...]

Last week Big Gay Hudson Valley told you all about the upcoming performance of Alpha Psi Ecdysia scheduled for this coming Thursday night, May 14th at Joe’s East West in New Paltz. Not being able to wait until this coming Thursday to learn more about the neo-burlesque troupe based right here in New Paltz, BGHV [...]

For certain Hudson Valley gay boys, and gay girls, summer means sitting poolside or beachside with a tall, frosty Pina Colada while ogling passing sculpted beach bodies.... Did you say it’s too early for such cavorting? That the weather isn’t cooperating? Well, here’s the next best thing: attending a performance of Psycho Beach [...]

Hey Everyone - The wheels just keep rolling forward in the movement for marriage - congrats to Maine!  We've said it before and we'll say it again - if you have yet to call your reps and express your approval of gay marriage legislation in New York...do it now! In other news, Big Gay Hudson [...]

Cavemen, Dinosaurs, Rollergirls, Oh My! The Hudson Valley Horrors, the worlds first non-urban flat track roller derby team are preparing to start new season, and they are throwing a special season kick-off party this Saturday, May 9th at Snapper McGee's on North Front Street in Kingston, NY. Doors open at 9pm, with a live show [...]

Hey Everyone! It's been a busy political week (or shall I say month, for that matter).  As measures to adopt gay marriage moved forward in New Hampshire and Maine, New York also continues to push forward.  Just two days after 2,000 LGBT New Yorkers and our allies went to Albany to show the power of [...]

You're invited to lose your virginity all over again by walking into the bedrooms of ten women (including a lesbian or two), ages 16 to 89, to hear intimate stories of their sexual first times. The showings are this weekend, and will benefit Planned Parenthood of the Hudson Valley. Screenings will be held at Upstate [...]