BY SPECIAL REQUEST: CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT CROTON'S "UNITED CIGAR STORE"

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A reader has fond memories of going Christmas shopping at the "cigar store" with her mother for those twice a year "Havanas" and "a pouch of cherry brandy pipe tobacco"---presents for her father and grandfather respectively. Then she and her mother would have Lime Rickeys at the counter.  In fact, one of her proudest memories was when she was able to buy Dad a Zippo lighter and Gramps a faux alligator tobacco pouch---savings from her babysitting jobs----then it was her turn to buy those Lime Rickeys.....and of course everything was gift wrapped for your convenience too.

They moved shortly after that last visit....and so we have had a request for....UNITED CIGAR....See more at EverythingCroton: A LOOK BACK AT CROTON'S UNITED CIGAR STORE

THANK YOU ST. AUGUSTINE'S YOUTH GROUP, CUB SCOUTS PACK 49, PARKER-BALE POST #1597, KofC #311, TRADER JOE'S IN SCARSDALE

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THANKSGIVING 2025--The generosity of so many parishioners and school & religious education families made it possible for St. Augustine’s Youth Group to deliver bags of food and turkeys to 42 of our neighbors in Ossining and Croton. Thanks to our Cub Scouts in Pack 49 for sorting the food items. Special thanks to PARKER-BALE POST #1597, KofC #311, and some of our parishioners for their monetary donations towards 42 turkeys and to Trader Joe’s in Scarsdale for donating the paper bags that were used to transport the food items. 20251207B.pdf

IN THE NEWS---PARENTAL RIGHTS WIN IN CALIFORNIA

PARENTAL RIGHTS WIN IN CALIFORNIA; read more at Parental rights win in California

EXAMINER NEWS--STONE'S THROW--PATIENTS LOSE 2026 APPOINTMENTS DESPITE SWITCHING TO IN-NETWORK INSURANCE

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STONE’S THROW: Patients Lose 2026 Appointments Despite Switching to In-Network Insurance

This is the 24th installment in a series launched in December 2022 examining Optum and UnitedHealth, as well as broader issues surrounding corporate medical care. MORE AT STONE’S THROW: Patients Lose 2026 Appointments Despite Switching to In-Network Insurance | The Examiner News

ASBURY HOLIDAY POP UP SHOP, ASSORTED DATES

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Holiday Pop Up Shop
Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Asbury Methodist Church, 15 Old Post Road South

The Holiday Pop Up Shop will be open on Fridays, December 5 and 12, and Saturdays, December 6 and 13, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The shop features new and gently used holiday décor, including lighting, ornaments, tableware, artificial Christmas trees, and winter-themed items such as wooden snowshoes.

ST. AUGUSTINE GIRL SCOUT TROOP 2294 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 12/14

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ST. AUGUSTINE GIRL SCOUT TROOP 2294 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 12/14--CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR ALL THE INFO. St. Augustine Church - Ossining, New York

IN THE NEWS---WHAT DID ILHAN OMAR KNOW ABOUT THE $1BILLION WELFARE FRAUD CASE IN HER MINNESOTA DISTRICT?

Ilhan Omar’s close ties to the $1 billion welfare scam in her Minnesota congressional district are being uncovered. The Democratic rep held parties at one of the key restaurants named in the fraud, knew one of its now-convicted owners and one of her own staffers has also been convicted — both for stealing millions. MORE AT What did Ilhan Omar know about the $1B welfare fraud case in her Minnesota district? | New York Post

CROTON CHRISTMAS ADS 1982

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A Pageful of Croton Christmas ads 1982, Click on the image.

MASTER PLAN UPDATE AND 2026 RENOVATIONS TEMPLE ISRAEL

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On November 17, 2025, Temple leadership, and KG+D Architects held an information session for the congregation regarding the Temple’s master plan and future design planning. SEE MORE AT Master Plan Update and 2026 Renovations - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

ICYMI-AN UPDATE ON ANDREW WOLFE

FROM THE Catholic Tradition & Evangelization FB PAGE

PLS CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR WOLFE.

Update from soldier shot in DC

Andy Wolfe’s mother Melody says he is NOT awake and responsive, in the truest sense, but IS responsive in a few simple commands like raising his thumb, squeezing my hand, and wiggling his toes.
Andy underwent an angiogram, he has no aneurysms or blood clots and everything looked good! His neurosurgeon said he is happy with what he is seeing and that this is a major milestone!!! Praise God

Many have asked about sending cards to Andy. You can address it to:

Andy Wolfe
Berkeley County Sheriff’s Dept
510 South Raleigh Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401

Andy’s oxygen dropped a tad last night but we think it’s because of mucus buildup so they’re doing a small procedure to get the mucus and then he should be fine 
I love you all 
Keep the prayers coming warriors

ICYMI! THE CROTON LIONS 2025 CHRISTMAS TREE SALE IS UNDERWAY!

Yes it's the most wonderful time of the year! The annual Croton Lions Christmas Tree sale is happening now!

We are pleased to announce that our Christmas trees have arrived and we have especially beautiful, quality trees to offer the community. Buyers have commented on how nice the trees are this year and are so reasonably priced.

We are open now through Dec. 22. Sat. and Sun. 9 am - 6 pm. AND Weekdays 12 pm - 5:30 pm. We accept cash, checks, credit/debit cards, Zelle and Paypal.

We are also selling tickets for our Holiday 50/50 mega raffle. The drawing will be held Dec. 20.

We had lots of help on Friday from our Lions, the community and students to unload the truck and start setting up the trees for sale. Many thanks to all our helpers! PHOTOS OF THE COMMUNITY TREE UNLOADING AT 2025 Christmas Tree Sale is Underway! — Croton Lions Club

GIRL SCOUT NEWS, DECEMBER 1949, CHRISTMAS PARTY AT PVC

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GIRL SCOUT NEWS, DECEMBER 1949, CHRISTMAS PARTY AT PVC

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THAT TIME OF YEAR--HANUKKAH-THON 2025 AT TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

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THAT TIME OF YEAR--HANUKKAH-THON 2025 AT TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER; GO TO Hanukkah-thon 2025 - Form - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

ICYMI--BESSENT--TREASURY TO PROBE WHETHER SOMALI TERROR GROUP RECEIVING MINNESOTA WELFARE MONEY

Secretary Scott Bessent criticized the "feckless mismanagement of the Biden Administration and Governor Tim Walz."(Just the News) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an investigation into Somali terror group al Shabaab allegedly receiving Minnesota welfare money.

“At my direction, @USTreasury is investigating allegations that under the feckless mismanagement of the Biden Administration and Governor Tim Walz, hardworking Minnesotans’ tax dollars may have been diverted to the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab,” Bessent posted on X on Monday. READ MORE AT Treasury to probe whether Somali terror group al Shabaab receiving Minnesota welfare money: Bessent | Alpha News MN