AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Afton New York. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/afton-ny 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/afton-ny https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:19:14 -0600 Activities: Inflatables and Rides Games Blacklight Mini Golf Bumper Cars Build a Bear Over 50 Vendors Food Truck Kid Zone Hay Rides Headless Horseman https://www.americantowns.com/news/1st-annual-afton-fall-harvest-festival-31701379-afton-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/1st-annual-afton-fall-harvest-festival-31701379-afton-ny.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kathy Hochul and the Long Island Sound Study today announced an initial $2.25 million in new federal funding provided by the Bipartisan https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-225-million-in-federal-funding-to-improve-long-island-water-quality-and-reduce-pollution-31496498-albany-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-225-million-in-federal-funding-to-improve-long-island-water-quality-and-reduce-pollution-31496498-albany-ny.html Government and Politics Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Encourages New Yorkers to Keep Using the Tools to Protect Against and Treat COVID-19: Vaccines, Boosters, Testing and Treatment 43 Statewide https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-updates-new-yorkers-on-states-progress-combating-covid19-31496504-syracuse-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-updates-new-yorkers-on-states-progress-combating-covid19-31496504-syracuse-ny.html Government and Politics Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 State Employees Urged to Participate in Working Caregiver Initiative; Explore Resources Available to Assist Unpaid Caregivers Initiative Launched https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-initiative-to-aid-working-caregivers-31496505-ithaca-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-initiative-to-aid-working-caregivers-31496505-ithaca-ny.html Government and Politics Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 TROY, NY – Congressman Paul D. Tonko visited Emma Willard School in Troy today to recognize Robyn Wu (they/them), the winner of the 2022 https://www.americantowns.com/news/tonko-honors-2022-ny20-congressional-app-challenge-winner-at-emma-willard-school-31496613-troy-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tonko-honors-2022-ny20-congressional-app-challenge-winner-at-emma-willard-school-31496613-troy-ny.html Government and Politics Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan calling for the FTC to take steps to https://www.americantowns.com/news/tonko-calls-for-agency-to-protect-consumers-from-cyber-grinch-bots-during-the-holiday-season-31496610-amsterdam-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tonko-calls-for-agency-to-protect-consumers-from-cyber-grinch-bots-during-the-holiday-season-31496610-amsterdam-ny.html Government and Politics Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 2022 Clean Energy Industry Report Shows Green Jobs Are Helping Lead New York's COVID-19 Economic Recovery New York Continues Building Clean Energy https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-record-level-of-clean-energy-jobs-reached-in-new-york-state-31497177-farmingdale-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-record-level-of-clean-energy-jobs-reached-in-new-york-state-31497177-farmingdale-ny.html Government and Politics Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 $56.5 Million Allocated Through the Long Island Investment Fund to Date State Investments Leverage $122 Million in Workforce Training and Technology https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-465-million-from-long-island-investment-fund-to-support-three-transformative-regional-projects-31497179-lindenhurst-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-465-million-from-long-island-investment-fund-to-support-three-transformative-regional-projects-31497179-lindenhurst-ny.html Government and Politics Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 ICYMI: Congresswoman Tenney Joined Newsmax to Discuss the Situation at Our Southern Border and the Ongoing Protests in China Washington, DC – https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-congresswoman-tenney-joined-newsmax-to-discuss-the-situation-at-our-southern-border-and-the-ongoing-protests-in-china-31497294-dale-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-congresswoman-tenney-joined-newsmax-to-discuss-the-situation-at-our-southern-border-and-the-ongoing-protests-in-china-31497294-dale-ny.html Government and Politics Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 "We are pleased with today's decision to keep provisions of the Concealed Carry Improvement Act in effect. Common-sense gun laws keep our streets and https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-governor-kathy-hochul-and-attorney-general-letitia-james-on-federal-court-decision-on-new-yorks-concealed-carry-gun-laws-31497181-patchogue-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-governor-kathy-hochul-and-attorney-general-letitia-james-on-federal-court-decision-on-new-yorks-concealed-carry-gun-laws-31497181-patchogue-ny.html Government and Politics Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 "We congratulate Hakeem Jeffries on his historic election to House Minority Leader. Everyone who has had the pleasure of working with Rep. Jeffries https://www.americantowns.com/news/chairman-jay-s-jacobs-releases-statement-on-hakeem-jeffries-historic-election-to-house-minority-leader-31497779-elmira-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/chairman-jay-s-jacobs-releases-statement-on-hakeem-jeffries-historic-election-to-house-minority-leader-31497779-elmira-ny.html Government and Politics Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the start of construction of the 339-mile Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line, being developed by https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-start-of-construction-on-339mile-champlain-hudson-power-express-transmission-line-to-bring-clean-energy-to-new-york-city-31497784-albany-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-start-of-construction-on-339mile-champlain-hudson-power-express-transmission-line-to-bring-clean-energy-to-new-york-city-31497784-albany-ny.html Government and Politics Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Vital Brookdale Complex Features 160 Apartments and Health-Focused Community Space in Energy-Efficient Modern New Building in Central Brooklyn First https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-completion-of-82-million-affordable-and-supportive-housing-development-in-brownsville-31497790-ithaca-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-completion-of-82-million-affordable-and-supportive-housing-development-in-brownsville-31497790-ithaca-ny.html Government and Politics Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Ten Downtown Revitalization Projects Increase Housing, Enhance Public Spaces and Streetscapes, and Support Small Business Part of a Strategic Goal to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-transformational-projects-for-tupper-lake-as-part-of-10-million-downtown-revitalization-initiative-award-31497792-schenectady-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-transformational-projects-for-tupper-lake-as-part-of-10-million-downtown-revitalization-initiative-award-31497792-schenectady-ny.html Government and Politics Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State's agreement with Li-Cycle, a Canadian lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, to create https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-agreement-with-canadian-firm-licycle-to-create-nearly-270-jobs-in-monroe-county-31497794-huntington-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-agreement-with-canadian-firm-licycle-to-create-nearly-270-jobs-in-monroe-county-31497794-huntington-ny.html Government and Politics Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600