Groups in the Capital Region are gathering Monday night to watch the presidential debate.

The first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will be broadcast beginning at 9 p.m. from Hofstra University on Long Island.

Schenectady: A free screening of the debate will be at the GE Theatre at Proctors on State Street.

Proctors will host a party with prizes, conversation and a cash bar with red- and blue-themed drinks.

Beginning at 8 p.m., The League of Women Voters of Schenectady County will assist those needing help in getting ready to cast their ballots.

The Schenectady broadcast is sponsored by "Unelectable You: The Second City's Completely Unbiased Political Revue," which arrives at Proctors on Oct. 28.

For details, call 346-6204 or go to www.proctors.org

Albany: A group of Clinton supporters called Hillary for America will be at the Madison Theater, 1036 Madison Ave., 8:30–11 p.m.

Among those expected are Capital Region Democratic elected officials, county Democratic officials, the RFK Democrats, Albany County Young Democrats and the University at Albany College Democrats.

A cash bar and concession stand will be open.

Info: https://www.hillaryclinton.com/events/view/PIAURBWBZBZTUWMT/