LOHUD BEHIND PAYWALL--MEDICAID WORK MANDATE DETAILS COMES INTO FOCUS

Behind paywall Medicaid work requirement nears for 1.9M in NY. See new details

For those who asked:  Exempt Populations

The vast majority of Medicaid enrollees will not have to comply. Exempt groups include: [1]

• Children and senior citizens.
• Individuals with documented physical or mental disabilities.
• Pregnant or postpartum women.
• Most primary caregivers of young children or disabled dependents.
• Enrollees who are concurrently signed up for Medicare. [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]

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

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

BRING ON THE SALAD!

With the news that the FDA has pronounced the cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce effectively contained and that Americans can feel confident eating fresh produce again (not that some of us ever stopped--Apple Farm can sometimes be addicting), a reader remembered a few  of her favorite salad dressing recipes from here at the blog.

And so, a request to post them again---click on the images...and including a link from WHOLEFULLY too---with FIFTEEN PLUS DRESSING RECIPES!

15+ Salad Dressing Recipes to Make at Home | Wholefully

WE'RE PARTICULARLY FOND OF THE BLUE CHEESE AND SESAME GINGER OPTIONS.

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ANOTHER EXECELLENT LETTER---THIS ONE FROM JOSEPH V. BENCIVENGA

The Gazette has many excellent letters this week.

Joseph V. Bencivenga: PAGE 2, The Gazette for the Week of August 13 through 19, 2026 on the Cortese proposal at 425 South Riverside,  the mayor's Chief of Staff job with Sen. Harckham, the importance of voting and so much more. The paper does not have an online presence but is on sale just about everywhere.

ICYMI CROTON HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT THREE MILLION PLUS HONEYWELL ENERGY & FACILITY RENEWAL SOLUTIONS

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

You may want to give this a long hard look EverythingCroton: ICYMI--THREE MILLION PLUS ENERGY & FACILITY RENEWAL SOLUTIONS CROTON-HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT--HONEYWELL--8/6/2026

SILVER LAKE-END-OF-SUMMER SCHEDULE

More at Silver Lake End-of-Summer Schedule | Croton-on-Hudson NY

BILINGUAL MASS TIMES---SPANISH--HOLY NAME OF MARY BY SPECIAL REQUEST

VIA COPILOT

Holy Name of Mary – Bilingual Mass Times (Croton-on-Hudson, NY)

Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in Croton-on-Hudson offers bilingual Masses (English and Spanish) on select days, along with multiple daily services.

Main Church (114 Grand St.) Holy Name of Mary+1

Sunday:

8:00 AM – English Mass
10:45 AM – English Mass
9:15 AM – Bilingual Mass (Good Shepherd Chapel)

Monday–Friday:

12:00 PM – English Mass (Good Shepherd Chapel)
8:00 AM – Bilingual Mass (Good Shepherd Chapel) Catholic Mass Times
Good Shepherd Chapel (59 Benedict Blvd., off Young Ave.) Holy Name of Mary+1

Saturday:

5:00 PM – Vigil Mass (English)
7:00 PM – Bilingual Mass (Spanish)

Additional Notes:

The Rosary is prayed Monday–Friday at 11:30 AM before the noon Mass Holy Name of Mary.

Eucharistic Adoration is daily after the noon Mass in the main church Holy Name of Mary.

Confession is available every Saturday from 4:00–4:45 PM in the main church, plus before daily noon Mass Holy Name of Mary.

Contact & Location:
114 Grand St., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 271-4797
holynameofmary.org

IN THE NEWS--FDA CHIEF--CYCLOSPORA CONTAINED, LETTUCE SAFE TO EAT

FDA Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas said the cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has been effectively contained and that Americans can feel confident eating fresh produce, including leafy greens.

HHS reinforced this message, declaring the outbreak contained and the nation's food supply safe. Federal officials continue to monitor the situation, but stress that contaminated lettuce has been removed from the market

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/6024953-taylor-farms-recall-food-safety/

WHO WILL BE NEXT? VILLAGE MANAGER DEFENDS I.D.E.A. HEARINGS

You are encouraged to read a letter from Paul Steinberg on page 9 of the August 13th through 19th, 2026 edition of THE GAZETTE. The paper does not have an online presence but it on sale just about everywhere.

There is much in the Steinberg letter worth pondering about recent events involving some of our elected officials, village staff, the I.D.E.A. Committee (formerly the DEI committee re-branded) and assorted first amendment issues. However, these two paragraphs caught our eye--again the paper is on sale just about everywhere:

The McCarthy hearings did not stop at a single target. And there is no reason why the IDEA hearings will stop at a single target. Indeed the events of Friday suggest this will continue: Bryan Healy is our version of Roy Cohn, providing legal justification for the continuation of the IDEA hearings.

No other village in Westchester investigates whether journalists are committing “misinformation” or are “legitimate” journalists. This is not normal. It may be the Croton Democratic process but it is not the democratic process.

JASON ARDAY FOUND DEAD IN LONDON THIS AFTERNOON

MORE AT URGENT: Jason Arday, the black Cambridge professor who resigned last week after facing sharp questions about his work and biography, was found dead in London this afternoon.

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***REQUESTS FOR RIZZI'S RESTAURANT; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1966 RIZZI'S RESTAURANT, VINTAGE CROTON AD

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SLAIN UNITED HEALTHCARE CEO BRIAN THOMPSON'S FAMILY BREAKS SILENCE ON LUIGI MANGIONE'S GUILTY PLEA

A reader just reminded us that there were actually people here who attempted to justify this heinous act. The Thompson family has released a statement:



Following the hearing Friday, the Thompson family released a statement.

“Today’s guilty plea marks an important step toward justice for Brian and for our family,” the family said. “While nothing will ease the pain of losing him, we are grateful that the federal justice system has held the person responsible for this heinous act accountable.”

"Now we look to the court to ensure that sentencing reflects the severity of this crime,” the statement continued. “We remain mindful that additional proceedings in New York and Pennsylvania are still to come, and we will continue to seek the justice Brian deserves.” READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AT Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s Family Breaks Silence on Luigi Mangione’s Guilty Plea

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED MAKE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2026 A SUCCESS

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

To the Editor:

On behalf of the Croton-on-Hudson Police Advisory Committee, I would like to thank the Croton Police Department for another spectacular National Night Out on August 4, 2026. Chief Nikitopoulos and Officer Jeremy Davis did a fantastic job organizing the event and all officers made the night fun for all.

Of course, the event would not have been possible without the contributions of many. Thank you to the Croton-on-Hudson Department of Public Works, Recreation Department, Fire Department, EMS, Shoprite, Hudson National, Mike Risko Band, 3rd Universe, the New York State Police, the Croton-on-Hudson Police youth cadets, Mt. Kisco Sweets and Treats, My Sister’s Place, Mark Franzoso, Eleanor Kwei, Lynn Harmonay, Bob Whiting, Village Manager Healy, and Police Advisory Committee members Miles Kafka, Manuel Coronel, Teri Lukin, Frank Pusatere, and Susan Skrelja.

Most of all, thank you to all who attended the event, for you are what made the night so very special. We enjoyed meeting so many neighbors and we look forward to next year’s National Night Out.

Carolyn Whiting, Chair
Village of Croton-on-Hudson Police Advisory Committee

EXCELLENT LETTER FROM BRUCE DOLLAR & CONSTANCIA WARREN

PAGE 2, The Gazette for the Week of August 13 through 19, 2026 on the Cortese proposal at 425 South Riverside, assorted village zoning issues, and so much more. The paper does not have an online presence but is on sale just about everywhere.