Wednesday, July 8, 2026

WESTCHESTER COUNTY'S DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE TO GO ON VIEW AT THE NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART

One of the earliest copies of the Declaration of Independence — printed by John Holt on July 9, 1776 in New York City and reportedly read on the Court House steps in White Plains two days later — goes on view Saturday, July 4, at Purchase College’s Neuberger Museum of Art. READ MORE AT Westchester County's 'Declaration of Independence' to go on view at the Neuberger Museum of Art - Westfair Communications

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VILLAGE OF CROTON --IMPORTANT NOTICE---ROAD RESURFACING SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

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.

Important Notice: Road Resurfacing Schedule Announced
Posted on: July 8, 2026 - 8:00am

The Village of Croton-on-Hudson is announcing the below schedule for upcoming roadwork. Resurfacing preparation and milling will be conducted on the following streets:Cleveland Drive (from Gotwald Circle to Jacoby Street)
Gerstein Street (from Cleveland Drive to Wood Road)
Old Post Road South (from Cleveland Drive to Maple Street)
Wood Road (from Gerstein Street to Grand Street)

SEE MORE AT Important Notice: Road Resurfacing Schedule Announced | Croton-on-Hudson NY

JUDGE DUGAN GETS SLAP ON THE WRIST

WASHINGTON — Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine — but dodged prison time — for trying to help an illegal immigrant escape federal authorities following a court hearing last year. MORE AT Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan ordered to pay $5K fine, gets no jail time after helping illegal immigrant evade ICE


SLOOP CLEARWATER, 1976, OPERATION SAIL

A reader searching for a shot of THE SOJOURNER TRUTH ship SLOOP (which I believe sank a few years ago, the late Elise Sasso was very involved in that one---will have to check the archives--not talking about anything to do with the NAVY) stumbled upon this photo from the Clearwater FB page----it shows the SLOOP CLEARWATER, 1976 in what was then called OPERATION SAIL---note there appears to be no messaging or banners, but there is an American flag---they passed it along for general consumprion--confirmed at:
 
Historical Imagery: View iconic Bicentennial shots, such as the widely circulated 1976 photo by Nick DeWolf, posted by Hudson River Sloop Clearwater on Facebook.

  • ABOUT THAT HIGH-RISE PARTIAL COLLAPSE, BUILDING WAS BEING CONVERTED TO 1,600 APARTMENTS

    (CNN) — New York City has bet heavily on converting aging office buildings into apartments to help ease a housing shortage. But the threat of a partial collapse Tuesday by one such conversion in progress highlighted the significant challenges of those construction projects. MORE AT Emergency repairs to prevent Manhattan high-rise partial collapse: VIDEO - Westfair Communications

    SILVER LAKE REMAINS CLOSED 7/8/2026

    From the village's INSTAGRAM account. Or click on the image.


    REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN---TOWN OF CORTLANDT YC FAMILY PARTY 8/21

    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.

    Splash, play, and have fun with the whole family at our Family Pool Party! On Friday, August 21st from 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM. All ages are welcome to this free event!

    Registration is required, please register at www.townofcortlandtny.gov/reconline

    POLL---LOHUD/WPH/WHICH HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAM HAD THE BEST YEAR?

    Anyone who follows high school athletic programs will not be surprised by this list or the patterns that emerge.  Read more at lohud reader poll which high school athletic program had the best year?


    MILITARY ANTIQUES ROADSHOW REMAINING DATES 8/22 AND 10/14--LINCOLN DEPOT MUSEUM

    Of particular interest to our antique and vintage military memorabilia  collectors---Admssion $10 (Free for Museum Members); more info at New Feature for 2026 - Military Antiques Roadshow - Lincoln Depot Museum Lincoln Depot Museum


    NEW FROM MY MSMERMAID LIFE--VOTE FOR AMERICA'S FAVORITE COUPLE


    Plot twist: Sometimes a hung-up phone call is just someone rushing over to hold you while you cry.

    ​6 years, one chronic illness diagnosis, and countless scuba dives later, we are stronger than ever and building a business to uplift others with chronic illnesses.

    ​Help us keep spreading the love—click the link in my bio to vote for us as America’s Favorite Couple! The Mermaid and her Keeper | America's Favorite Couple

    BESS FAILURE INCIDENT/FIRE ETC. DATABASE

    Given the very real possibility that we will have yet another BESS site in the village ("possibly" near the pumphouse---click here for info on that, what other towns have done, BESS siting moratoriums, etc.)......a reader stumbled upon this "incident database" INFO. He wonders about its overall reliability and/or bias---the truth is, your editor has simply does not know. But am providing the link for you to come to your own conclusions and DO YOUR OWN research---good luck:

    BESS Failure Incident Database - EPRI Storage Wiki






    ANOTHER USPS STAMP PRICE INCREASE

    USPS will increase the price of a first-class Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents (a 4.8% increase) beginning July 12, following approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission. MORE HERE

    VILLAGE UTILITY BILLS ARE DUE 7/15

    Utility bills were mailed in June and payment is due by Wednesday, July 15th. If you have already submitted payment, please disregard this notice. If you have not received your bill, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at 914-862-1419 to request a copy.  MORE AT Reminder: Utility Bills Due July 15th | Croton-on-Hudson NY

    THE NY TIMES...AGAIN.... BERENSON---DID THE NY TIMES WHITEWASH...

    ......Planter’s campaign is on life support and may not last the day. The biggest loser, besides Platner himself, will likely be The New York Times — which again has shown it has one reporting standard for Democrats, another for Republicans.

    Read more from Berenson at URGENT: Did The New York Times whitewash allegations of sexual misconduct against hero-of-the-left Maine senatorial candidate Graham Platner?