The qualifications for voting in New York State are as follows:
Be a U. S. citizen
Be 18 years old by the date of the primary, general or other election
Live at your present address at least 30 days before an election
Not be in jail or on parole for a felony conviction and
Not claim the right to vote elsewhere

MAIL REGISTRATION Sec. 5-210 (3)
Applications must be postmarked not later than August 21 to be eligible to vote in the Primary Election.

IN PERSON REGISTRATION Secs. 5-210, 5-211, 5-212
You may register at your local board of elections or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the Fall primary, your application must be received no later than August 21.

MAIL REGISTRATION Sec. 5-210 (3)
Applications must be postmarked not later than October 9 to be eligible to vote in the General Election.

IN PERSON REGISTRATION Secs. 5-210, 5-211, 5-212
You may register at your local board of elections or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the November general election, your application must be postmarked no later than October 9 except, if you have been honorably discharged from the military or have become a naturalized citizen or a registered voter who has moved within the county after October 9, you may register in person at the board of elections up until October 23.