Allison Dunne

After New York 19th District Congressman Antonio Delgado was introduced Tuesday as the state’s next lieutenant governor, the Democratic candidacy for November’s congressional election is up for grabs. At least two Democrats currently in elected office are considering a run.

In late October, the New York state Department of Environmental Conservation denied an air permit for the Danskammer Energy Center in Orange County. The permit is required for the repowering of the plant to move forward. Danskammer officials appealed the decision to DEC and, about one month later, filed an appeal in court. DEC held a public hearing earlier this month.