October 9 is the deadline to register to vote in New York in the November election. That is the last day to postmark an application for the general election, which must be received by the local board of elections by Oct. 14. October 9 is also the last day an application can be received by board of elections in person to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 3 election. Anyone honorably discharged from the military, or who has become a naturalized citizen since October 10, may register in person at the board of elections up until October 24. Changes of address must be received by the board of elections by Oct. 14. In Columbia County, early voting begins Oct. 24 at the Columbia County office building at 401 State St. in Hudson. In Greene County, early voting begins Oct. 24 at the Greene County Office Building, 4th floor, Suite 430 at 411 Main St, in Catskill. Both early voting sites have unique hours, so call or check the board of election websites (Greene, Columbia) before heading to the polls.