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While I am sure that many of your have plans for Memorial Day weekend that will likely take you out of town, for those that will be in the Poughkeepsie area on Memorial Day Monday, I would encourage you all to come and take a tour of the Half-Moon with your Big Gay Hudson Valley.com [...]

For those that have been following, recently the New York Legislature voted in favor of Gay Marriage. At this point, the bill moves on to the New York Senate - where, if it passes, it will be signed into law by Governor Patterson. For those of us in Dutchess and Columbia Counties, we are represented [...]

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 [...]