Reporting by Nickie Hayes, Poughkeepsie Journal
No Kings protests will return in towns and cities across America on Oct. 17, with 12 scheduled around the mid-Hudson Valley, according to organizers.
Nineteen No Kings rallies were held in the region during the last nationwide demonstration on March 28.
The No Kings movement was launched by Indivisible, a nonprofit coalition of political action groups, working to stand up to authoritarianism.
Indivisible 845, along with a coalition of partner community organizations, is holding an event from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 17, at Memorial Park, located on Robert Cahill Drive in Beacon, as part of the “No Kings: Vote Early” nationwide action.
The goal is not only to protest, but also to bring the community together to plan to vote early, ensure eligible voters understand all voting options and make sure voter voices are heard.
The event will also include picketing, musical guests and speakers, including Dutchess County Comptroller Dan Aymar-Blair.
A coordinated day of nonviolent action, the rallies across the country target what organizers are calling the rise of political dynasties and anti-democratic power.
Indivisible 845 formed after Inauguration Day in 2024, and includes over 200 volunteers in the lower Hudson Valley.
Here’s where “No Kings: Vote Early” protests are happening in the mid-Hudson Valley on Oct. 17.
Where mid-Hudson Valley No Kings protests will be held Oct. 17
Dutchess County
- Beacon: noon to 2 p.m.; Memorial Field Parking, Robert Cahill Drive, off of Fishkill Avenue.
- Poughkeepsie: 1-3 p.m., 302A Mill St.
- Poughkeepsie: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Hudson Heritage Plaza across from Marist University, 5 Winslow Gate Road.
- Rhinebeck: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lions Minipark, South Parsonage Street and North Park Road.
Orange County
- Monroe: 1-2 p.m., Lake Street and Route 17M.
- Newburgh: 12-1:30 p.m., 2nd and Water streets.
- Warwick: 10-11:30 a.m., Railroad Avenue.
Sullivan County
- Monticello: 1-2 p.m., Courthouse sidewalk, 414 Broadway.
Ulster County
- Highland: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., U.S. 9W and Haviland Road.
- Kingston: noon to 4 p.m., Franklin Street at Broadway.
- New Paltz: 10-11 a.m., Village of New Paltz Firehouse, 25 Plattekill Ave.
- Woodstock: 12-1 p.m., 13 Tinker St.
For more information, visit nokings.org.
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