Rock Stream, New York Public Records

New York residents can register to vote online through the New York State Board of Elections at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov, by mail using the New York State Voter Registration Form, or in person at the Schuyler County office. The registration deadline falls 25 days before Election Day, and applicants need either a driver's license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number. As an unincorporated hamlet, the community doesn't hold municipal elections for mayor or city council. Instead, residents cast ballots for Town of Reading offices including Town Supervisor, Town Council members, and Town Justice in odd-numbered years during November general elections. Voters can find their assigned polling location using the Poll Site Locator at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by calling the Schuyler County Board. Polling places are typically at the Reading Community Center or Reading Town Hall. Under New York Election Law, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though personal information is restricted. Campaign finance reports for state and county candidates are available through the New York State Board of Elections website at elections.ny.gov/campaign-finance. New York's Senate seats are not up in 2026 (next elections in 2028). New York voters can request absentee ballots online at absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov or by contacting their county board of elections; absentee ballot applications must be received by the Board of Elections at least 7 days before Election Day, or the day before Election Day if applying in person. Early voting is available in New York for 9 days before Election Day at designated early voting sites announced by the Schuyler County Board of elections.