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 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:44:32 -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 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Ryan Coogler has expressed his gratitude to moviegoers of his new horror film Sinners with an emotional open letter. The director shared a heartfelt https://www.americantowns.com/news/ryan-coogler-heartfelt-thanks-to-moviegoers-of-his-film-sinners-31738699-afton-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ryan-coogler-heartfelt-thanks-to-moviegoers-of-his-film-sinners-31738699-afton-ny.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 The all new Afton Fair kicks off August 5 - 9,  2025 in Afton, New York and features a blend of exciting free shows, agriculture, motorsports, https://www.americantowns.com/news/afton-fair-2025-31758247-afton-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/afton-fair-2025-31758247-afton-ny.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Hochul: “Sometimes you have to stand up and have the courage to do what's right in the face of adversity, because God will reward you. https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-audio-photos-and-rush-transcript-governor-hochul-delivers-remarks-at-the-national-action-network-convention-31658328-albany-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-audio-photos-and-rush-transcript-governor-hochul-delivers-remarks-at-the-national-action-network-convention-31658328-albany-ny.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York Board of Directors has appointed Robert J. Rodriguez as https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-appointment-of-robert-j-rodriguez-as-acting-president-and-ceo-of-dormitory-authority-of-the-state-of-new-york-31658329-albany-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-appointment-of-robert-j-rodriguez-as-acting-president-and-ceo-of-dormitory-authority-of-the-state-of-new-york-31658329-albany-ny.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of an $8 million expansion to the Commission for Economic Opportunity’s Community Resource https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-completion-of-newly-expanded-8-million-community-center-in-troy-31658330-albany-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-completion-of-newly-expanded-8-million-community-center-in-troy-31658330-albany-ny.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 In honor of National Fair Housing Month, Governor Kathy Hochul today reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to combatting housing https://www.americantowns.com/news/during-fair-housing-month-governor-hochul-reaffirms-commitment-to-combatting-housing-discrimination-in-new-york-31658336-albany-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/during-fair-housing-month-governor-hochul-reaffirms-commitment-to-combatting-housing-discrimination-in-new-york-31658336-albany-ny.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Westchester, N.Y. - Today, the New York State Democratic Committee officially designated U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand as their candidate for U.S. https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-york-state-democratic-committee-officially-nominates-us-senator-kirsten-gillibrand-for-reelection-31658795-new-york-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-york-state-democratic-committee-officially-nominates-us-senator-kirsten-gillibrand-for-reelection-31658795-new-york-ny.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 "We owe it to the public to carefully review these maps, especially in light of serious concerns being raised by various communities of interest. https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-chairman-jay-s-jacobs-on-redistricting-31658796-new-york-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-chairman-jay-s-jacobs-on-redistricting-31658796-new-york-ny.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 NEW YORK – In a recent interview on 710 WOR, MAGA Mike Sapraicone, GOP candidate for U.S. Senate, proposed the possibility of a seven week https://www.americantowns.com/news/maga-mike-sapraicone-floats-seven-week-abortion-ban-31658798-new-york-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maga-mike-sapraicone-floats-seven-week-abortion-ban-31658798-new-york-ny.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Following President Biden’s State of the Union, New York State Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs released the following statement: https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-york-state-democratic-party-statement-on-president-bidens-2024-state-of-the-union-31658799-new-york-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-york-state-democratic-party-statement-on-president-bidens-2024-state-of-the-union-31658799-new-york-ny.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 NEW YORK, NY - This week, Donald Trump once again made it clear that he is responsible and proud of his role in overturning Roe v. Wade and the https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-york-house-republicans-have-extensive-antiabortion-records-31658808-new-york-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/new-york-house-republicans-have-extensive-antiabortion-records-31658808-new-york-ny.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Albany, NY - NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released the following statement: “With Nikki Haley’s suspension of her campaign for President, President https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-nygop-chair-ed-cox-on-presidential-primary-31658832-albany-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/statement-from-nygop-chair-ed-cox-on-presidential-primary-31658832-albany-ny.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Albany, NY - NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released the following statement: “Senator Schumer’s speech criticizing Israel today was a https://www.americantowns.com/news/cox-schumer-a-disgrace-31658834-albany-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cox-schumer-a-disgrace-31658834-albany-ny.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Albany, NY - NYGOP Chair Ed Cox released the following statement regarding Kathy Hochul’s proposal to ban a key chemical component of https://www.americantowns.com/news/cox-first-hochul-banned-gas-stoves-now-this-31658836-albany-ny.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cox-first-hochul-banned-gas-stoves-now-this-31658836-albany-ny.html Government and Politics Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600