JASON TARDY 8/12 SENASQUA

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Join us for the final Family Entertainment event of the season this Wednesday, August 12th!   Jason Tardy's fast-paced performance is fun for all ages and is the perfect way to wrap up another fantastic summer of family entertainment.

Jason Tardy – A High-Energy, Action-Packed Juggling Show
Showtime: Wednesday, August 12 • 6:00 PM
Senasqua Park

Family Entertainment Events are Free – All Welcome! We hope you'll join us as we celebrate the end of a wonderful summer season with an unforgettable performance!

A free shuttle bus service will be available, visit our website for more info: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/shuttle

The Croton Recreation website will announce weather cancellations or location changes by 2:00pm on the day of the event. We hope to see you there!

FAUCI PRIVATELY WARNED OF MISCARRIAGE RISK WHILE PUBLICLY CLAIMING NO ISSUES.....

WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci privately raised concerns that the COVID-19 vaccine could “theoretically” be linked to miscarriages in expectant mothers, despite having publicly insisted there were “no red flags” for pregnant women. “I asked around a bit more and another issue came up that you need to be aware of,” wrote Fauci in a Jan. 25, 2021, text exchange with then-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. MORE AT Fauci warned of miscarriage risk linked to COVID vaccine while publicly claiming no issues, newly released texts show

THERE'S NO NEED FOR DRAMA...

Finding the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), is easy.....just visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE.It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content. Often updated in real time too! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, Franki's, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, 3RD Universe, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, ShopRite, and more.

AARP EARLY END OF PILOT PROGRAM THAT HOLDS DOWN STAND ALONE PART D PREMIUMS STIRS CONCERNS-DEMISE OF SUBSIDY WILL NOT AFFECT ENROLLEES' OUT OF POCKET CAP ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

See more at Medicare Part D Subsidies End Early, Raising Premiums

MAILBOX---- TRAFFIC/VISITOR DATA REQUESTED

A reader writes---and I am paraphrasing here---that with "over 150 new units about to be crammed into the Croton Point/Harmon area"--traffic, noise and congestion from events like the Blaze are not our only concern. The county holds numerous events throughout the year (yesterday was an all-day Ecuadorian festival that made travel periodically onerous) and Croton Point Beach, when open, produces much visitor traffic.  There's also Eaglefest and the Hudson River Festival (used to be known as Clearwater). Add normal commuter traffic and...she wonders if there are any numbers for cars/visitors to these events?

Response: Certain it's out there.  Crowdsourcing the info and will post when and if it arrives.

BLOOD DRIVE SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH IN CROTON

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BLOOD DRIVE SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH IN CROTON

The New York Blood Center will host a blood drive on Saturday, August 29th at the Croton Free Library (171 Cleveland Drive) from 10 am to 4 pm. The Croton Community Blood Drive and the Croton Free Library are co-sponsors of the drive. Donors will receive a voucher for a discounted or free beverage from a local business. At the recent blood drive in June, 52 pints of blood were collected, with the potential of saving the lives of up to 144 people! Thanks to all who came to donate and made that possible!

Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome if space permits. You must bring id with name and photo. To sign up, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit nybc.org/donate.

Please come and save a life.

REQUEST FOR INFO, GEORGE SMALLS

A reader asks: I know that George Smalls passed away in 2012 and wonder if you have any photos from the services held in his honor or other photos from his time in the village.

Reponse: Asbury held a memorial service in 2013 actually, no photos; the info is at EverythingCroton: GEORGE SMALLS HAS PASSED AWAY, 1/12 MEMORIAL SERVICE

There are a few photos of Smalls during his time with the Croton Lions at EverythingCroton: 1939-1984, CROTON LIONS CELEBRATE 45TH ANNIVERSARY, LOTS OF OLD CROTONITE NAMES & BUSINESSES HERE

REMINDER--SUMMER/FALL HNM OUTREACH PROJECT

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REMINDER--SUMMER/FALL HNM OUTREACH PROJECT IN CONJUNCTION WITH CROTON CARING--ADOPTED FIVE STUDENTS TO ASSIST WITH PREPARING FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.  CLICK ON THE IMAGE--BY AUGUST 10TH PLEASE.

HOLY NAME OF MARY'S HISTORY CORNER PART THREE

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HOLY NAME OF MARY'S HISTORY CORNER--PART THREE 

Planning is underway for this year's Holy Name of Mary Feast Day Mass on Sept. 12th.

MORE ON THE ARDAY/CAMBRIDGE SCANDAL---WE SHOULD THANK MYTHOMANIAC DR. ARDAY FOR GIVING US A 101 ON HOW OUR INSTITUTIONS DESTROYED THEMSEVES

The scandal continues: Cambridge University is England’s second-best university, but it’s now bottom of the class. As the case of Jason Arday confirms, no one does dumb like the smart people.

In 2023, Cambridge made Arday a professor. He became the professorial chair of sociology and education. These fields produce politicized gibberish and call it scientific research.Arday allegedly went above and beyond inventing results to fit the ideology. He invented himself. And Cambridge, the place that split the atom, discovered the structure of DNA and formulated the rules of soccer, played along.

The topic for today’s class is that modern classic: “How Our Institutions Destroyed Their Credibility.”  READ MORE AT We should thank mythomaniac Dr. Arday for giving us a 101 on how our institutions destroyed themselves

SEE UPDATES DIRECT FROM THE UK AS THEY UNFOLD AT EverythingCroton: TRULY A CAMBRIDGE DEGREE---OR A PROFESSORSHIP APPARENTLY--AIN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE

SCAM ALERT

Getting the usual reports of a sudden uptick in residents receiving scam emails from PAYPAL claiming they are being charged for "virus protection"--DELETE THESE!

But there's a new wrinkle; many residents are subscribed to Mychart via their doctors---this appears to be the latest scam:

A reader says: Anyone else getting emails claiming to be from Mychart app stating that your account needs to be updated and you will receive a free care package. Got this email twice from 2 different emails. Put it to spam. Still comes back. Could be next fraud scheme.

JUST FOR FUN--AND KEEPING IT LOCAL--FOR BACK TO SCHOOL TOO

Summer is in full swing---and yet, what did we spot in a few local stores shortly after July 4th?

Why 'BACK TO SCHOOL' items of course...YES, IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP IT LOCAL WHEN YOU CAN---CVS, SHOPRITE AND ROBBINS have you covered.....that got some of us thinking....

Once upon a time in a galaxy far, far way, BACK TO SCHOOL displays didn't happen till mid-August. Of course, you needed at least two looseleaf binders, a pencil case, and a lunch box too---and while most of the latter are being made of (OH-NO!) that dreaded blow mold recycled plastic these days---and a far cry from the vinyl and pressed steel ones you may remember--some things will never change......(click on the photo below)

And that's the latest television or movie characters who often grace the "lids". Admittedly, not that many of us know who some of these folks are these days......

And now just for fun, check out some vintage lunch boxes at your editor's Flickr photostream----there's Bonanza, Lost in Space, Barbie and Twiggy, The Munsters, The Jetsons and more! Go to

https://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/albums/72157646197572313

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FULL OBITUARY FOR ANTHONY T. FARANO

Anthony T. Farano, affectionately known as Tony, passed away peacefully at his home in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, on August 5, 2026, at the age of 94.

Born on December 8, 1931, in Croton-on-Hudson, Tony was a lifelong member of the community he loved. He graduated from Croton-Harmon High School in 1950 before proudly serving his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Tony dedicated his professional life to hard work and service. He was employed as a printer for the New York Post for 45 years and also served the Croton-Harmon School District as a bus driver for 38 years. Throughout his life, he was known for his strong work ethic, dependability, and commitment to others. MORE AT Anthony Farano Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY

AND FROM CONGRESSMAN LAWLER EverythingCroton: VIA CONGRESSMAN MIKE LAWLER--RIP ANTHONY "TONY" FARANO

YOU DON'T NEED ONE OF THESE...

    

To find the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too).....just visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE instead.

It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content (or sign in).  Often updated in real time too!

Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, The Croton Artisans Gallery, Devotion Studio, Franki's Grill, Croton Mini Deli, Baked by Susan, Feed the Birds, Robbins, Raga Indian Cuisine, Franzoso Contracting, Barre-on-Hudson, Shoprite, 105-Twenty and more.