Keynote Speakers Zephyr Teachout addresses those gathered for the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

NYS Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther was honored during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Juana Leandry-Torres presents NYS Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther with an award during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Vanessa Tirado introduces NYS Assemblyman Frank Skartados during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

NYS Assemblyman Frank Skartados is honored during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

NYS Assemblyman Frank Skartados is honored during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Vanessa Tirado presents NYS Assemblyman Frank Skartados with an award during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Vanessa Tirado presents NYS Assemblyman Frank Skartados with an award during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Vanessa Tirado presents NYS Assemblyman Frank Skartados with an award during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

NYS Assemblyman James Skoufis is honored during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Connie Calderin presents NYS Assemblyman James Skoufis with an award during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Keynote Speakers Zephyr Teachout addresses those gathered for the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Keynote Speakers Zephyr Teachout addresses those gathered for the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Keynote Speakers Zephyr Teachout receives an award from Sonia Ayala at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Keynote Speakers Zephyr Teachout receives an award from Sonia Ayala at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Mr. Tirado introduces the elected official and candidates at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Keynote Speakers Zephyr Teachout with NYS Senate 39th District candidate Gay Lee at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Keynote Speakers Zephyr Teachout with NYS Senate 39th District candidate Gay Lee at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Sonia Duran, Lisseth Morales and Laura Garcia at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Laura Garcia, OC Legislator James Kulisek and OC Legislator shannon Wong at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

OC Family Court Judge candidate Christine Stage, Jacobowitz & Gubits Partner John Cappello, Jacobowitz & Gubits attorney Jennifer Echevarria and OC Democratic Women President Willa Freiband at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

OC Family Court Judge candidate Christine Stage, Jacobowitz & Gubits Partner John Cappello, Jacobowitz & Gubits attorney Jennifer Echevarria and OC Democratic Women President Willa Freiband at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Laura Garcia and NYS Assemblyman James Skoufis at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

NYS Assemblyman James Skoufis and Fred Cook at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

A display for the honorees at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

A NY State Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month and a letter from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand were on display at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Norma and Eddie Ramirez are presented with a birthday cake during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

The Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County held their Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Norma and Eddie Ramirez are presented with a birthday cake during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

People dance to the music provided by DJ Barry Ruzzi during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

People dance to the music provided by DJ Barry Ruzzi during the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Keynote Speakers Zephyr Teachout with NYS Senate 39th District candidate Gay Lee at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

Keynote Speakers Zephyr Teachout with NYS Senate 39th District candidate Gay Lee at the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County's Eleventh Annual Fall Dinner Dance at the Meadowbrook in New Windsor, NY on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.