Saturday, October 17, 2026

FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE--CAC-TO DISCUSS LEAF-BLOWER PANEL ON OCTOBER 20TH

See more at  Conservation Advisory Council — 2026-10-20 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY


THANK YOU FROM THE CROTON LIONS AND BOB ANDERSON

To the Editor:

Thank you to everyone in the Croton community who visited our 50/50 raffle and children’s craft table outside Bagels on Hudson last Saturday. Your donations and support help us continue serving our community.

Our many service projects include a free medical-equipment loan trailer (914-271-5200); scholarships for CHHS students, increased this year from $3,000 to $5,000; Arboretum improvements through a joint Eagle Scout project; local disaster-relief assistance; the Harry Chapin Run; support for BluePath service dogs; and much more.

We hope to hold another 50/50 raffle soon, so please stay tuned. Our annual Christmas tree sale begins Saturday, November 28, across from ShopRite. Artificial trees may be convenient, but we still think a real tree is the best!

Lions Clubs is the world’s largest service organization, with nearly 1.5 million members. The Croton Lions welcomes new members. Contact us at crotonlionsclub@gmail.com or visit crotonlions.org—we would be delighted to have you join us.

If you cannot commit to full membership, consider volunteering at a Croton Lions event. You may discover how rewarding it can be!

We Serve,

Bob Anderson

President, Croton Lions News — Croton Lions Club

VERY HANDY---FROM THE CROTON NEWS AI SITE---CROTON, ON VIDEO

One good moment. The bigger picture. The whole meeting. Watch Croton your way. MORE AT Video — Shorts, Summaries & Full Meetings — Croton-on-Hudson, NY


MINGLE AT McKEON'S

Join us for an evening of music, refreshments, and conversation ahead of the upcoming Village of Croton-on-Hudson election this November.

Hosted by: John McKeon on behalf of the Voice of Croton

Date: Saturday, October 17

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: The 1900 Stone Carriage House

25 Prospect Place, Croton-on-Hudson

(Directions: Located at the crest of Prospect Place. Please enter through the double gates.)

Featuring:

• Live music

• Wine and soda

Admission is free and open to all village residents. Donations are gratefully accepted to support the Voice of Croton but are absolutely not required for attendance.

Come meet your neighbors, share your perspective with the candidates and if you don’t, Sam Watkins for village judge, Mary Lynn Diabola for trustee we look forward to and discuss the future of our community. We look forward to seeing you there.

SATURDAY SOCIAL MEDIA---SCHOOL STUFF, BLAKEMAN, DISMAL NY PUBLIC SCHOOL RANKINGS, IDEA COMMITTEE BACKLASH, ETC.

Not going to spend a fine Saturday wrapped in social media political angst or performance theatre, but encapsulating the school chatter in a nutshell:

---Republican Bruce Blakeman on Friday ripped Gov. Kathy Hochul for New York students’ dismal test scores under her watch. Lots of applause for his hammering of Hochul over the numbers.

---Lots of talk about the Croton.News site---and this post: Croton-Harmon accepts audit as student data sharpens curriculum plans — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

---Lots of talk about the school continuing to liaison with the IDEA Committee under the present scandal; much chatter about the lack of an SRO.

---Much support among the parents for Pete Tsagarakis of the diner; much support for the Jessica Dieckman and Paul Steinberg Gazette letters. It seems quite a few parents have had enough of being expected to "sing in the choir"--and their children as well.....what happens next is anyone's guess especially if this goes federal...

WRGB ALBANY - MORE ON SUVOROV, RUSSIAN NATIONAL'S EXTRADITION, SARCONE ETAL.

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship --- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

Federal prosecutors revealed Thursday that Suvorov attempted to purchase electronic components from an unidentified company in the Northern District of New York. The company reported the suspicious activity to authorities, helping investigators uncover the alleged operation.

“See something, say something,” First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III said. MORE AT Russian national extradited to Albany in alleged scheme to smuggle US technology to Russia



DOROTHY ANN McMAHON

Dorothy Ann McMahon, a resident of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, passed away on September 8, 2026. FULL OBITUARY AT LINK BELOW. A celebration of life to be held at a later date. Dorothy McMahon Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY

CROTON.NEWS SITE EXPANDS ITS LEGAL COVERAGE STARTING WITH BARI MANOR TENANTS' LAWSUIT

We’re expanding our legal coverage with original court documents, clear case timelines and continuing updates. Start with the Bari Manor tenants’ lawsuit and follow the linked case file as new records become available. MORE AT Village justice candidate Ali Jaffery represents Bari Manor tenants in fire lawsuit — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

CROTON-HARMON STUDENTS EARN NYSSMA ALL-STATE HONORS

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Congratulations to our talented student musicians who have earned New York State School Music Association All-State and Area All-State honors! SEE AND READ MORE AT Congratulations to our talented... - Croton-Harmon Schools | Facebook

Friday, October 16, 2026

SARCONE, PATRONE, FIVE NON-CITIZENS ARRESTED FOR VOTER FRAUD ACROSS THE NORTHERN DISTRICT



On October 13 and 14, 2026, Vikki Bradt, age 51, a British National, of Ballston Spa, NY, Samantha Merkle, age 55, a British National of Glens Falls, NY, Suad Sasic, age 30, a Bosnian National of Clifton Park, NY, Jacques Patry, age 64, a Canadian National of Tupper Lake, NY, and Paula Stitt, age 57, a Canadian National of Albany, NY, appeared on charges of voting by aliens. All defendants are lawful permanent residents. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Anthony Patrone, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) made the announcement.

The complaints against all five defendants allege that they are aliens, who knew they were not United States citizens and that they knowingly voted in an election held in part for the purpose of electing a candidate for President, Vice President, Member of the United States Senate, or Member of the United States House of Representatives......First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III stated, “the law is clear that only U.S. citizens can vote in elections that have candidates running for federal office. When non-citizens vote, the public loses confidence in the integrity of the election process and its outcome. Our office, working with our federal law enforcement partners, will work tirelessly to prosecute those who should not have voted, but did. Just this week, our office filed charges against five individuals, all of whom were non-citizens and unlawfully voted in federal elections within the last few years.”

"The integrity of lawful voting and government processes is essential to maintaining public confidence in our institutions," said Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Buffalo Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony J. Patrone."  MORE AT Northern District of New York | Five Non-Citizens Arrested for Voter Fraud Across the Northern District | United States Department of Justice

ZBA AGENDA OCTOBER 20TH--FROM THE CROTON.NEWS SITE

See more at Garage roof and porch renewal at 98 Hastings return to ZBA October 20 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY


CONGRESSMAN LAWLER, FHWA ADMINISTRATOR McMATSER HIGHLIGHT SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS NEAR PUTNAM HOSPITAL

As someone who had occasion to visit a friend at this hospital, these area improvements are certainly much needed. MORE AT ICYMI: Lawler, FHWA Administrator McMaster Highlight Safety Improvements Near Putnam Hospital | Congressman Mike Lawler


FIRST PHOTOS OF OREGON SCHOOL SHOOTER JOHN GRIFFIN REVEALED

Twisted teen gunman John J. Griffin II has been pictured for the first time — glaring menacingly at the camera — since he unleashed a deadly mass shooting at an Oregon elementary school.

Griffin, 16, is seen in the eerie photo posted on Facebook by his mother, Shauntai May Nickerson, on Sept. 10 — just over a month before he killed three students, ages 5, 8, and 11, and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School on Thursday. More at First photos of Oregon school shooter John Griffin revealed

FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE---CROTON SEEKS PFAS TESTING AND TREATMENT COSTS IN SUIT AGAINST 17 COMPANIES

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship --- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

The Village’s August 13 complaint names 17 chemical and firefighting-product companies and seeks past and future water-system costs. The October 16 state docket review showed only the complaint; no liability ruling or award was displayed. MORE AT Croton seeks PFAS testing and treatment costs in suit against 17 companies — Croton-on-Hudson, NY