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Friday, July 31, 2026
DON'T FORGET 8/1 AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR
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READ MORE AT America250 Revolutionary War Re-Enactment Showcase on 8/1 | Croton-on-Hudson NY
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY EverythingCroton: TOAST 250! TAVERN NIGHTS AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR
READ MORE AT America250 Revolutionary War Re-Enactment Showcase on 8/1 | Croton-on-Hudson NY
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY EverythingCroton: TOAST 250! TAVERN NIGHTS AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR
FROM THE MAILBOX -- KALSHI, MEASLES, EATALIA, QUAKER BRIDGE, POTHOLE REPORTS, FAUCI, AND "ANY CHANCE?"
Dry at last---one thing is certain: none of us will have to water for some time---fungi is up, some good, some bad....more on that later...and
Finally time for these--please note: a few of these questions were posed and answered not long ago but the requestors missed it---re-posts of those as well as updates:
---To the reader looking for a certain post on the Quaker Bridge replacement, it is possible you are looking for a 2025 WEEK OF JANUARY 16TH Gazette article----contact EDITOR Gary Cahill directly for a copy.
AND ICYMI--BRIDGE has been taken down; see photos and thanks Bob Anderson: PARTS ONE AND TWO HERE
---To the reader who had so many questions: Yes we know about the lawsuit; Kalshi says it is political theatre. Meanwhile, the CFTC filed an emergency motion in federal court arguing that New York’s lawsuit against Kalshi constitutes unconstitutional state overreach and poses irreparable harm to federal oversight of derivatives markets. You can track all the legal machinations in detail if you have a subscription to sites like Reuters---for the Southern District of New York, visit the PACER Portal. Sorry but many of us are simply not well-versed in derivatives. Try a few AI programs; some, however, are more reliable than others. We like Google AI.
---To the reader who had so many questions: Yes we know about the lawsuit; Kalshi says it is political theatre. Meanwhile, the CFTC filed an emergency motion in federal court arguing that New York’s lawsuit against Kalshi constitutes unconstitutional state overreach and poses irreparable harm to federal oversight of derivatives markets. You can track all the legal machinations in detail if you have a subscription to sites like Reuters---for the Southern District of New York, visit the PACER Portal. Sorry but many of us are simply not well-versed in derivatives. Try a few AI programs; some, however, are more reliable than others. We like Google AI.
--Confidential to ANY CHANCE THIS WILL HAPPEN? You missed it: The answer was NO a few months back and nothing has changed since. Again, if you hear otherwise, please advise.
--Confidential to CAN'T REMEMBER---the restaurant was called Eatalia, closed and sold, now Hudson Oven, prior to that it was Flava; folks raved about the veal.....this article may no longer be available: go to EverythingCroton: EAT WITH YOUR EYES AT EATALIA, WESTCHESTER MAGAZINE
--To the commenter who left a running treatise on the subject; again, there was no Croton measles outbreak here in any of the years you cite; please provide your sources. Or check with the Croton Historical Society
--Confidential to CAN'T REMEMBER---the restaurant was called Eatalia, closed and sold, now Hudson Oven, prior to that it was Flava; folks raved about the veal.....this article may no longer be available: go to EverythingCroton: EAT WITH YOUR EYES AT EATALIA, WESTCHESTER MAGAZINE
--To the commenter who left a running treatise on the subject; again, there was no Croton measles outbreak here in any of the years you cite; please provide your sources. Or check with the Croton Historical Society
--To the commenter/troll who believes that Fauci is essentially being treated unfairly, save your aching arches. That road is closed here and closing elsewhere.
--TO THE READER WHO ASKED: "IS THIS REALLY TRUE?"
RESPONSE: YES, THE ARTICLE APPEARS TO BE QUITE ACCURATE; thanks Croton.News for the heads up; read more at the link and if you have any further questions, you should really address them to village staff and/or your attorney: Your Online Pothole Report No Longer Counts: Croton Quietly Adopted a Paper-Only Notice Law — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
3-5 pm 7/31 BOE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY
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AT THE Croton-Harmon High School Library (36 Old Post Road South)
If you cannot attend today's session, the committee has also published an anonymous Ad Hoc Committee Survey that is open until midnight on Monday, August 17.
AT THE Croton-Harmon High School Library (36 Old Post Road South)
If you cannot attend today's session, the committee has also published an anonymous Ad Hoc Committee Survey that is open until midnight on Monday, August 17.
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THE PETITION OPPOSING MAMDANI'S PRESENCE AT THE 9/11 CEREMONY HAS NOW REACHED OVER 58,000 SIGNATURES AS OF 7/31
An update from Change.org - A PETITION FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
PLEASE NOTE --BY TUESDAY MORNING 7/31, OVER 58,000 SIGNATURES, --PLS KEEP THE PETITION MOVING-- EXCERPT: SEE IT ALL AT THE LINK BELOW
PLEASE NOTE --BY TUESDAY MORNING 7/31, OVER 58,000 SIGNATURES, --PLS KEEP THE PETITION MOVING-- EXCERPT: SEE IT ALL AT THE LINK BELOW
Concerns have been raised about Mr. Mamdani’s public positions, associations, and responses to rhetoric that many perceive as hostile to these shared values. These include: A perceived reluctance to clearly and unequivocally condemn phrases such as “globalize the intifada,” which many interpret as endorsing or normalizing violence.
Support for, or associations with, individuals whose public statements or records are viewed by concerned family members as dismissive of American institutions or insufficiently critical of extremist ideologies.
Mr. Mamdani’s own father, whom he has acknowledged as having shaped his views, penned a book shortly after 9/11 in which he argued that suicide bombers should be “understood as a feature of modern political violence rather than stigmatized as a mark of barbarism.” He also argued that there was a moral equivalence between the United States and al-Qaeda.
Mr. Mamdani has praised Brooklyn Imam Siraj Wahhaj, who has been linked to radical Islam, was named as an alleged co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, and served as a character witness for the “Blind Sheikh,” who was convicted in 1995 of plotting terror attacks against the United States.
Mr. Mamdani has blamed the United States for radicalizing Anwar al-Awlaki, an al-Qaeda propagandist linked to the 9/11 hijackers. Critics have likened this to blaming victims rather than perpetrators.
Mr. Mamdani appointed Ramzi Kassem, who previously represented Ahmed al-Darbi (convicted in an al-Qaeda tanker bombing plot), as New York City’s chief counsel.
Mr. Mamdani has endorsed candidates such as Aber Kawas, who described 9/11 as an attack “a couple of people did in the context of U.S. capitalism, racism, white supremacy, and Islamophobia,” and who also expressed sympathy for Ahmed Ferhani, who pleaded guilty to plotting to blow up a Manhattan synagogue.
SO MUCH MORE AT THE LINK. HEADS UP--some of it is "painful"....PETITION AT Petition · Please sign to support honoring the memory of those lost on September 11th with dignity. - United States · Change.org
Support for, or associations with, individuals whose public statements or records are viewed by concerned family members as dismissive of American institutions or insufficiently critical of extremist ideologies.
Mr. Mamdani’s own father, whom he has acknowledged as having shaped his views, penned a book shortly after 9/11 in which he argued that suicide bombers should be “understood as a feature of modern political violence rather than stigmatized as a mark of barbarism.” He also argued that there was a moral equivalence between the United States and al-Qaeda.
Mr. Mamdani has praised Brooklyn Imam Siraj Wahhaj, who has been linked to radical Islam, was named as an alleged co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, and served as a character witness for the “Blind Sheikh,” who was convicted in 1995 of plotting terror attacks against the United States.
Mr. Mamdani has blamed the United States for radicalizing Anwar al-Awlaki, an al-Qaeda propagandist linked to the 9/11 hijackers. Critics have likened this to blaming victims rather than perpetrators.
Mr. Mamdani appointed Ramzi Kassem, who previously represented Ahmed al-Darbi (convicted in an al-Qaeda tanker bombing plot), as New York City’s chief counsel.
Mr. Mamdani has endorsed candidates such as Aber Kawas, who described 9/11 as an attack “a couple of people did in the context of U.S. capitalism, racism, white supremacy, and Islamophobia,” and who also expressed sympathy for Ahmed Ferhani, who pleaded guilty to plotting to blow up a Manhattan synagogue.
SO MUCH MORE AT THE LINK. HEADS UP--some of it is "painful"....PETITION AT Petition · Please sign to support honoring the memory of those lost on September 11th with dignity. - United States · Change.org
OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---AND HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES--THE (GIN) YELLOW JACKET
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OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---AND HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---and now THE (GIN) YELLOW JACKET; GO TO Friday cocktail – the (Gin) Yellow Jacket – Tom Faranda's Folly
IN THE NEWS: SENATE PLANS VOTE NEXT WEEK TO HOLD FAUCI IN CONTEMPT
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9/26 TOWN OF CORTLANDT - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FAMILY DAY
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SEE MORE AT Family Fun Day Volunteers Needed - Town of Cortlandt, NY News
SEE MORE AT Family Fun Day Volunteers Needed - Town of Cortlandt, NY News
THERE'S NO NEED FOR DRAMA...
It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content.
Often updated in real time too!
Important product recalls too.
AN OPEN LETTER REGARDING PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IN THE HARMON AREA
Back online:
To the Croton on Hudson Village BOT, Mayor, Village Manager and Planning Board, and Karen Stapelton,
I’m disappointed to hear the village is considering letting a developer put a massive apartment building in across the street from Shop Rite where the children’s gym Straddles and other stores are currently, despite traffic, and steep slope laws.
My three daughters have all enjoyed the Straddles gym which has been there for over 33 years and has had thousands of children go through it. It’s a community asset that’s now on the chopping block for money and development.
I don’t understand why our village is adding a marijuana shop and catering to this businesses needs and wants yet now we looking at a popular gymnastics studio in Croton possibly getting the axe.
As a side note, It was fantastic when over a decade ago CVS decided to stop selling cigarettes in a public effort to promote human health and longevity. Right after that the BOT allowed the vape shop in right next to it which has been busted several times in sting operations for selling illegal substances. Yet their permit was renewed to operate despite how close they are to schools.
It’s disgraceful to see what is going on in Croton. Myself and others literally feel the town is going to pot.
How about taking a long look in the mirror and changing your ways as the great Michael Jackson encourages and saying no to greedy developers, no to drugs and smoking and yes to Children’s gyms and other shops.
I am asking you to change the direction we are going in. Our schools are full. I know because ai have one child in each school building. Our roads and services are full. Stop over developing our tiny village. Prioritize citizens and not developers. Prioritize human health. Prioritize Straddles. Say no to this new project.
This letter should be saved with village records of complaints.
As a side note, no one knew last night's meeting was not one that allowed public discussion. It was only standing room last night in the meeting and most people were frustrated we couldn’t speak and share our concerns. Please let me know when exactly the next meeting will be that will actually allow public comments. This is critically important.
Thank you,
—Jessica Dieckman
There was an approved plan previously under the previous owner (Tom Farracaro) of the existing building (425 South Riverside Ave) to allow 10 apartments to be built above Straddles with Straddles staying there and two store fronts to be added.
Why is there a new plan out there now to go grandiose and build this big new building now, minus Straddles and you have steep slope issues? What happened to wanting mixed use buildings? Why and when did that change? Look at Samurai and Baked By Susan. What happened to this goal? Why are we now into the plan of cramming people into big apartments with no stores?
The Blaze and the traffic problems there should make this big grandiose apartment a no go immediately. Have the developer go back to the original Tom Farracaro plan immediately. Please answer my question.
—Jessica Dieckman
US BISHOPS TIGHTEN FUNERAL POLICES AFTER GROWTH OF "IRREGULAR PRACTICES"
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US Bishops Tighten Funeral Policies After Growth of ‘Irregular Practices’
Amira Abuzeid/EWTN News English July 24, 2026 - Praying for the dead according to Church norms is vital. (photo: Unsplash)----The bishops addressed departures from acceptable Church norms regarding the handling of cremated remains and the time and place of eulogies, among other ‘liturgical anomalies’ during funerals. Several U.S. bishops in recent months have tightened diocesan funeral policies, emphasizing stricter adherence to the Order of Christian Funerals (OCF) amid evolving popular practices at funerals that depart from Church norms and concern visitations, eulogies, and cremated remains, among others. SEE MORE AT ncregister.com/cna/us-bishops-tighten-funeral-policies
US Bishops Tighten Funeral Policies After Growth of ‘Irregular Practices’
Amira Abuzeid/EWTN News English July 24, 2026 - Praying for the dead according to Church norms is vital. (photo: Unsplash)----The bishops addressed departures from acceptable Church norms regarding the handling of cremated remains and the time and place of eulogies, among other ‘liturgical anomalies’ during funerals. Several U.S. bishops in recent months have tightened diocesan funeral policies, emphasizing stricter adherence to the Order of Christian Funerals (OCF) amid evolving popular practices at funerals that depart from Church norms and concern visitations, eulogies, and cremated remains, among others. SEE MORE AT ncregister.com/cna/us-bishops-tighten-funeral-policies
SARCONE, PATRONE. CHAVIS, JAMES--THAT HOMELAND SECURITY TASK FORCE INVESTIGATION, BINGHAMTONM UTICA, ETC.
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For the reader who asked--last defendant was sentenced a month or so back.
Binghamton, NY – The final defendant in a multi-defendant Northern District of New York drug trafficking organization was sentenced last month in Utica, New York, by Senior United States District Judge David N. Hurd. Demario Shell, previously of Michigan, was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison to be followed by a term of 5 years of supervised release. The sentence stems from his convictions for federal drug trafficking and money laundering offenses.
The announcement was made by First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation New York Special Agent in Charge Harry Chavis Jr., Homeland Security Investigations Buffalo Acting Special Agent Charge Anthony Patrone, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James---Homeland Security Task Force investigation results in convictions for 11 drug traffickers | Internal Revenue Service
Binghamton, NY – The final defendant in a multi-defendant Northern District of New York drug trafficking organization was sentenced last month in Utica, New York, by Senior United States District Judge David N. Hurd. Demario Shell, previously of Michigan, was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison to be followed by a term of 5 years of supervised release. The sentence stems from his convictions for federal drug trafficking and money laundering offenses.
The announcement was made by First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation New York Special Agent in Charge Harry Chavis Jr., Homeland Security Investigations Buffalo Acting Special Agent Charge Anthony Patrone, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James---Homeland Security Task Force investigation results in convictions for 11 drug traffickers | Internal Revenue Service
7/31--CROTON SENIOR MEETING
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Thursday, July 30, 2026
CELEBRATING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF AUGUST 2ND
THANK YOU ED RIELY FOR THE HEADS-UP
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs this weekend will honor 49 Veterans of the Revolutionary War who are interred or memorialized in VA national cemeteries or VA-administered soldiers lots in private cemeteries, as part of the yearlong effort to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
While Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress July 4, 1776, most delegates signed it on Aug. 2, 1776. To mark that event, ceremonies will commence at 10 a.m. local time, Aug. 2, 2026, at 16 sites across the country--READ AND SEE MORE AT VA honors Revolutionary War Veterans interred in national cemeteries in support of America’s 250th anniversaryVA honors Revolutionary War Veterans interred in national cemeteries in support of America’s 250th anniversary
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs this weekend will honor 49 Veterans of the Revolutionary War who are interred or memorialized in VA national cemeteries or VA-administered soldiers lots in private cemeteries, as part of the yearlong effort to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
While Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress July 4, 1776, most delegates signed it on Aug. 2, 1776. To mark that event, ceremonies will commence at 10 a.m. local time, Aug. 2, 2026, at 16 sites across the country--READ AND SEE MORE AT VA honors Revolutionary War Veterans interred in national cemeteries in support of America’s 250th anniversaryVA honors Revolutionary War Veterans interred in national cemeteries in support of America’s 250th anniversary
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