News10 in Albany reports that there was a rally for abortion rights June 25 in Hudson's Public Square, the day after the Supreme Court allowed states to ban the medical procedure. “I’m outraged,” Kathleen Fernandez said. “I just see our country going so far back and there’s no reason for it.” Some attending the event handed out voter registration cards. “It’s going to be really ever more important for people to vote in state and local elections, as more rights are taken away at the federal level and given to the states,” Kaitlyn Curtin, volunteer with the Columbia County Democratic Committee, said. There were also similar rallies locally June 24 in Albany and June 25 in New Paltz, and around the country. Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, who will represent Rensselaer County if re-elected in November, praised the decision. “It will save countless innocent children, House republicans are incredibly grateful for the pro-life movement’s tireless efforts for decades leading to this day to give a voice to the voiceless,” Stefanik said. Read more about this story at the News10 website.