President Trump is trying to use the levers of the federal government, along with personal influence over state and local lawmakers, to reshape the rules governing the 2026 midterms and future elections in extraordinary ways.

Big turnout all across the region - we are unified in our rejection of the imperial presidency.

AVfC Annual Meeting , March 29 @ 4:30, features live music, snacks, a live youtube broadcast, and a chance to mingle with your friends and neighbors!

If you've enrolled in a party, you will be able to vote in a June primary. Primaries will be held for parties that have more than one candidate, but you won't get a special notice if that happens. Check your voting status and polling place at https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/

Join us for our annual meeting March 22, featuring live music and special guests Stephanie Koff and Greg Olear

Our 2nd meeting of the Climate Committee is on Tuesday, March 3 at 5:00. We will meet in person at the Community Hub, 28 Broadway, Saranac Lake. If anyone would prefer to join us virtually, let us know and we will also set up a Zoom link. Some agenda items will be: Recap of our visit with Assemblymember Michael Cashman to discuss Renewable Heat Now priorities to Support Energy Affordability and Climate Solutions in the NYS budget. Threats to NY’s 2019 signature Climate Law (t

Donald T. Kinsella, a former longtime federal prosecutor in New York's Northern District, was appointed interim U.S. attorney on Wednesday by a panel of federal judges. The White House fired him less than five hours later. (Times Union file) ALBANY — The White House on Wednesday evening fired a new interim U.S. attorney in New York’s Northern District less than five hours after a panel of federal judges had appointed Donald T. Kinsella to the position. Under federal statutes,

If you want to vote in a primary in New York and you are registered as an independent or unaffiliated voter, make sure you enroll in a party by February 14! That is the last day that your County Board of Elections will allow any change in registration to be processed for the June primaries. If you aren't sure of your registration status, look it up at https://www.vote.org/ Any other questions? Contact your County Board of Elections. https://publicreporting.elections.ny.gov/Co

Postcards to voters

Written on January 27, 2026 and released on January 28, Bruce honors the brave people confronting violent militias in their neighborhoods, and grieves Alex Pretti and Rene Good, along with other victims of state brutality. The song we needed right now.

Dr. Seuss's 1972 cartoon film "The Lorax" is coming to the Community Hub for Saranac Lake's Winter Carnival. This wonderful 25 minute cartoon delivers a poignant message about protecting our environment and respecting the earth we live on, a message that resonates with all ages.

Assemblymember Michael Cashman (NY115) has put out a statement indicating his support for the " NY for All" Act , currently languishing in the New York legislature. This bill would keep local law enforcement resources in local hands and limit cooperation with ICE and other federal enforcement agencies. The measure is backed by many immigrant rights groups and passage has become more urgent as the lawlessness of ICE agents grows daily. AVfC supports "NY For All" and we applau