ICYMI--OCTOBER IS ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE & CULTURE MONTH

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THAT TIME OF YEAR----OCTOBER IS ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE & CULTURE MONTH--The heritage month is in October to coincide with Columbus Day, the American national holiday traditionally celebrated on October 12, now celebrated on the second Monday in October. STAY TUNED. THERE'S MORE ON THE HORIZON. FOR NOW, THE MAHOPAC COLUMBUS DAY PARADE AND CONGRESSMAN LAWLER; GO TO  EverythingCroton: MAHOPAC'S 2026 COLUMBUS DAY PARADE! AND CONGRESSMAN LAWLER TOO

P.S. It's also the MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY.  DON'T FORGET 1013 EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH 10/13 CANDLELIGHT ROSARY PROCESSION/MASS, OUR LADY OF FATIMA

TARRYTOWN DAILY NEWS 1931, OUR FAMOUS NEIGHBORS--LENORE ULRIC OF HARMON

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TARRYTOWN DAILY NEWS 3/14/1931--OUR FAMOUS NEIGHBORS--LENORE ULRIC OF HARMON---CLICK ON THE IMAGES.

READ MORE ABOUT ULRIC AT EverythingCroton: UPDATED---CROTON'S LENORE ULRIC, HER MANHATTAN DIGS AND MORE

TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA THIS FINE FRIDAY NIGHT

---As many of you are aware from assorted sources both here and out of state, there are a number of concerning items in certain village IDEA committee transcripts and/or recordings.  These are part of the public record.  

As blog editor, I've chosen not to publish the comments received in this matter or link to the material in question at present.  The antisemitism alone---as well as the naming of certain residents for the crime of being essentially Conservative, Republican, whatever--was a bit too much, especially this week.  It is easy to understand, however,  why some folks might feel the need to be anonymous in our "inclusive" village.  

For the moment, you will have no trouble finding this on your own---and at least three of the village's six(?) social media pages have content.  For those not on social media, a simple Google search will also prove sufficient.  Moving along....

----Please consider stopping by the 10/18 Chemical Engine fundraiser for Mike Riecke; 100% of the proceeds go Mike and his family as he battles cancer.  

Our all-volunteer fire department is there for you; let's be there for Riecke.  See more at EverythingCroton: CHEMICAL ENGINE FUNDRAISER FOR MIKE RIECKE OCTOBER 18

IN THE NEWS--VIDEO SHOWS MIGRANT GANGBANGER TRYING TO FLEE AS ICE AGENTS SURROUND CAR BEFORE NYC SHOOTING

 More at Oscar Belgal 'accelerated' car at ICE in NYC shooting, feds insist

RAILFAN FRIDAY AT MTA METRO NORTH RAILROAD

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It’s #RailfanFriday and we’re running full speed ahead to the weekend! Here’s this week’s picks among the submissions we received. (SEE IT AT Instagram)

Got a cool photo or video taken within our system? Send us a DM and we may feature it on our page!

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY EverythingCroton: MORE VIDEO FROM METRO NORTH CROTON-HARMON SHOPS OPENS HOUSE

AND

EverythingCroton: PHOTOS FROM THE 2026 METRO NORTH OPEN HOUSE! CROTON-ON-HUDSON - WE LOVE OUR TRAINS!

CONGRESSMAN MIKE LAWLER, STANDING WITH ISRAEL, REMEMBERING OCTOBER 7TH

Three years ago, the world witnessed the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Hamas terrorists murdered more than 1,000 people, committed horrific acts of sexual violence, and took hundreds hostage, including American citizens. I will never forget what I saw when I traveled to Israel shortly after the attack. I met with families whose loved ones had been murdered or taken hostage, spoke with Israeli officials, and saw firsthand the brutality Hamas unleashed on innocent civilians. The barbarity of October 7 must never be forgotten, minimized, or justified. Congressman Mike Lawler

10/23 MOBILE SHREDDER, CORTLANDT TOWN HALL

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10/23 MOBILE SHREDDER, CORTLANDT TOWN HALL

10AM TO 1 PM

IT'S FRIDAY...AND IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...

  ....the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), then 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

LAWLER, CONLEY, RIVER JOURNAL, FIVE QUESTIONS

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MORE AT 5 Questions for Conley, Lawler in 17th District Race - River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill

10/22 TOWN OF CORTLANDT OPEN HOUSE

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10/22 TOWN OF CORTLANDT OPEN HOUSE--CLICK ON THE IMAGE FROM THEIR FB PAGE.

FREDDIE JACKSON HAS DIED

Freddie Jackson has died, a favorite of a former neighbor.

He notched a number of chart-toppers in the 1980s, including “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “You Are My Lady”.

Read more at Freddie Jackson Dead: Grammy-Nominated R&B Singer Was 69

UPDATED---DEFENDING EDUCATION V. CROTON HARMON NOW SET FOR 11/4

Awaiting further details. Reported attorney scheduling conflicts and possible settlement but unknown at present.

LEGENDARY COACH MIKE DITKA HAS DIED

 Read more at Mike Ditka, legendary Bears coach, dead at 86

QUESTIONS REGARDING THE UPCOMING OCT 14, 2026 DEFENDING EDUCATION V. CROTON HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT STATUS CONFERENCE

Questions should really be directed to the district but some are answered here---via local attorneys and Google AI---as always, however, you should do your own due diligence---AND YES, THE SCHOOL BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION YESTERDAY TO DISCUSS LITIGATION:

------The upcoming court date is a Status Conference; it is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 11:15 a.m. before the Judge Cathy Seibel at the Charles L. Brieant United States District Courthouse in White Plains---Courtroom 621---but you probably confirm that Courtroom.

UPDATED EverythingCroton: UPDATED---DEFENDING EDUCATION V. CROTON HARMON NOW SET FOR 11/4

-----Purpose of the Conference: Because the case was recently revived, Judge Seibel has called this session to establish a legal roadmap moving forward. The proceeding is expected to cover: 

• Scheduling Legal Discovery: Setting timelines for both sides to exchange evidence, documents, and depositions.
• Pre-Trial Motions: Establishing deadlines for any formal requests or arguments either party wishes to file before the discovery phase begins in earnest. [1]

Case Background & Context

The conference follows a significant September 15, 2026 decision by a "mini en banc" panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The appellate court overturned a prior dismissal by the district court, ruling that the parent advocacy group (formerly known as Parents Defending Education) has the legal standing to sue on behalf of its members. [1, 2]

The original lawsuit, filed in June 2024, acts on behalf of three anonymous local parents. It challenges several of Croton-Harmon’s student speech, anti-bullying, and harassment policies (specifically Policies 0110, 0115, and 5300, among others). The plaintiffs argue that these policies are overbroad and unconstitutionally chill students' First and Fourteenth Amendment rights by forcing them to support or conform to specific social and gender ideologies. [1, 2, 3]

Local legal analysts note that because of the strength of the Second Circuit's reversal, the school district is unlikely to get an immediate, quick dismissal of the case, meaning both sides are now preparing for a prolonged legal defense on the merits of the policies. 

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN EverythingCroton: REQUEST FOR INFO--THE ATTORNEYS HANDING THE DEFENDING EDUCATION V. CROTON HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT