Members of the Latino Democratic Committee pose for a picture during at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

Maria Vazquez-Doles offers remarks at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

Sonia Ayala offers remarks at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

The Hon. Frank Skartados was the keynote speaker for the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

Chairperson Maria Vazquez-Doles (right) receives a Trailblazer award from Sonia Ayala during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

Orange County Legislator Noel Spencer (right) receives a Trailblazer award from Sonia Ayala during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

The Hon. Frank Skartados (right) receives a Trailblazer award from Sonia Ayala during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

DJ Eddie Scissor Handz provided the entertainment for the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

Luisito Rosario and his Latin band, which provided the entertainment for the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

The Hon. Frank Skartados was the keynote speaker for the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

A birthday cake was presented to Latino Democratic Committee member Judy Battista during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

Latino Democratic Committee member Judy Battista makes a wish and blows out the candles on a birthday cake presented to her during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

City of Newburgh Council candidate Karen Mejia and Orange County Legislator Jim Kulisek who is seeking re-election, at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

LDCOC chairperson for fundraising Judy Battista and Miriam Arroyo at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

Assemblyman Frank Skartados, City of Newburgh Council candidate Karen Mejia and Orange County Legislator Jim Kulisek who is seeking re-election, at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

The Hon. Frank Skartados receives a Trailblazer award from Sonia Ayala during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

Assemblyman Frank Skartados and Orange County Legislator Jim Kulisek who is seeking re-election, at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

Judy Battista poses with Luisito Rosario and his Latin band, which provided the entertainment for the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

Orange County Legislator Noel Spencer at Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

Orange County Legislator Noel Spencer and Mr. Santana at Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

Latino Democratic Committee member Judy Battista poses for a picture during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

Members of the Latino Democratic Committee pose for a picture during at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

The Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County held its sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

The Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County held its sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

Luisito Rosario and his Latin band provided the entertainment for the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance at the Meadowbrook Lodge on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.

The table inside the Meadowbrook Lodge was filled with campaign literature from candidates running for public office at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's sixth annual dinner dance on Saturday, September 26, 2009 in New Windsor, NY.