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Dutchess County voter registration deadline is Saturday. Early voting starts the same day.
Saturday, October 24 is the last day Dutchess County residents can register to vote in the November 3 general election, and also the first day of early voting. Any registered county voter may vote at any of the seven early voting sites through November 1. Election Day polls are open 6 AM to 9 PM on Tuesday, November 3.
The Pause That Isn't: New York's Data Center Moratorium and the Holes Big Enough to Build Through
New York's executive order pausing large data center permits has real gaps: a 50-megawatt floor, no coverage of local permits, and exemptions for projects already in the pipeline. A reporting tour of East Fishkill, Massena, Orangetown and Chateaugay finds the developers the state was aiming at have gone quiet, not gone away.
Storm Arrives This Weekend, Ending the Hudson Valley’s Long Dry Streak
A coastal storm will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the Hudson Valley beginning Sunday, capping a 13-day dry stretch. Here is what residents need to know and do before conditions change.
Power Plays in New York with Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado & Mayor Eric Adams: Hochul’s Moves Raise Eyebrows Amid Political Shifts
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is once again making headlines as she moves to curb the authority of prominent Black Democratic officials, raising eyebrows over the timing of these actions during Black History Month. Following her recent sidelining of Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, Hochul is now reportedly working to limit the power of New York City Mayor Eric Adams amid his ongoing federal corruption investigation. While she has stopped short of removing him from office, insiders suggest she is imposing new "guardrails" on his administration.
Democart Political Showdown: Hochul Strips Delgado of Power Amid Rumors of Gubernatorial Challenge!"
On February 24, 2025, Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado publicly announced that he would not seek re-election alongside Governor Kathy Hochul in the 2026 gubernatorial race. In his statement, Delgado expressed a commitment to complete his current term but emphasized his intention to explore future political opportunities, stating, "All options are on the table, and I will be exploring them."