Delgado swears oath in Hudson
A ceremonial swearing-in for freshman U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado was conducted Saturday in the city of Hudson. State and local leaders were among those who welcomed the new 19th Congressional District representative, a Democrat who defeated incumbent Republican John Faso in November’s election. Above, Lacey Schwartz Delgado looks up at her husband as he takes his oath during the event at Hudson Hall. The crowd applauds. At left, next to Sen. Charles Schumer, Delgado embraces his family after being sworn in. With the federal government in the midst of its longest partial shutdown on record, Delgado has asked those affected to seek help by contacting his office.