The polling site at Monroe College saw a surge of voters at its doors during rush hours, including a visit from state Sen. Gustavo Rivera. 

Rivera spoke with community residents on the significance of this upcoming elections, not only for the country but also for their communities at home. 

He backed Gov. Kathy Hochul for the gubernatorial election, saying that his experience with Zeldin in the state Senate showed that Zeldin’s values go against his.