Town of Rochester Democrats

03/28/2026

Town of Rochester: Property Re-Valuation Support Sessions - Starting SATURDAY MARCH 28! https://www.townofrochester.ny.gov/news_detail_T7_R151.php

We are opening the doors at the Community Center for "clinic-style" help.
No appointments necessary—just show up with your questions and your recent assessment letter!
Tomorrow (March 28): 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
April 4: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (located at the Town Hall this day)
April 18: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
April 19: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

What we can do together:
Verify your property data for accuracy.
Help you submit an informal review directly with the Assessor.
Explain how to file a formal grievance if you are unsatisfied with the May 1st Tentative Roll.

11/03/2025

11/03/2025

Vote Row A all the way for all our fine candidates, and vote YES on the two Town Ballot Propositions. Learn more at www.rochesterdemocrats.org

11/03/2025

ALERT ⚠️Due to a plumbing emergency at the Accord Firehouse, the Ulster Board of Elections will be polling voters in Rochester Districts 1 and 5 at the Harold Lipton Community Center. 21 To***co Rd, Accord, NY 12404. 🗳️ TUESDAY Nov 4th is Election Day, hours are 6am-9pm.

11/01/2025

TODAY! Rochester Democrats Chili & Cornbread Social – November 1st 5:30-7pm. Free family event. Come meet your neighbors and candidates at the Harold Lipton Community Center.

10/28/2025

It is very important to vote YES on this referendum because it gives residents in the Town of Rochester an opportunity to have a voice in future priorities and the growth of our town and to have a say in what things are important to them. It is another tool that we can use for land and resource conservation without raising taxes on our residents or without relying on some outside entity to come in and preserve a special piece of land.
We have to ask: What is the priority? What do we want to protect or access? Whether that ends up being farmland protection, protecting an aquifer, a recreation space, a special viewshed, a historic property, or creek access. It’s an amazing opportunity.

10/28/2025

The two-year term for the Supervisor’s office has long been the default under New York State law, but state law also gives towns the authority to extend that term to four years through a local referendum. This isn’t a theoretical or untested idea. In fact, voters in Rochester already supported a similar extension for the office of the Town Clerk in recent years, recognizing that continuity in critical local government roles helps improve performance, consistency, and long-range planning. Now, we have the opportunity to apply that same logic to the Town’s highest elected executive officer—the person responsible for managing the budget, overseeing daily operations, and representing Rochester’s interests at the county, regional, and state levels.
https://rochesterdemocrats.org/2025-ballot-prop-1.html

10/27/2025

EARLY VOTING DAYS continue

MONDAY October 27 9 AM—5 PM
TUESDAY October 28 12 PM—8 PM
WEDNESDAY October 29 9 AM—5 PM
THURSDAY October 30 12 PM—8 PM
FRIDAY October 31 9 AM—5 PM
SATURDAY November 1 9 AM—5 PM
SUNDAY November 2 9 AM—5 PM

Poll sites nearest Rochester:

Ellenville Public Library (40 Center St., Ellenville)
New Paltz Community Center (3 Veterans Dr, New Paltz)
Olive American Legion Hall (26-28 Mountain Rd., Shokan)
Midtown Neighborhood Center (467 Broadway, Kingston)

07/11/2025

ToR Dems 🪕 Summer Strum ☀️ this Saturday 🎶 5-9pm 🍺 Arrowood

Show your support with a contribution.

07/08/2025

🎼 Tor Dems 🫏 SUMMER STRUM '25 🪕 SAT 7/12 🎶 5-9pm 🍺

JOIN US for Live Music, Sunset, and Conversation!

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/summerstrum2025

07/07/2025

Rochester Democrats 🫏 SUMMER STRUM 🪕 Live Music, Sunset, & Conversation ☀️ this Saturday July 12 🎶 5-9pm 🍺 Arrowood Farms & Brewery

Come meet your neighbors and candidates for 2025! The Rochester Democrats invite you to Arrowood Farm & Brewery for a engaging summer night. Food & Drink available for purchase.