Tuesday, October 20, 2026
ON THE UNITED METHODIST SCHISM...
South Carolina Methodist churches seeking to break away from the United Methodist Church are on the cusp of winning a round in their legal battle. About 70 congregations are seeking to leave and take their property with them, according to the Christian Post. MORE AT Court set to deliver big win to 70 churches seeking to leave United Methodist denomination
IT'S 250 TUESDAY #25 THE FINAL INSTALLMENT!
Highly recommend The Crossing, a 2000 American television historical drama film about George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River and the Battle of Trenton.
Directed by Robert Harmon and adapted by Howard Fast from his novel of the same name, the film stars Jeff Daniels as George Washington. AVAILABLE ON AMAZON The Crossing (TV Movie 2000) - IMDb
AND A REMINDER---THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT'S USA 250TH PHOTOGRAPHY & ARTWORK RECEPTION IS 10/29.
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Kudos to the Town of Cortlandt for their outstanding and sustained acknowledgement of this historic milestone in our nation's history. Some CROTON RESIDENTS HAVE ART FEATURED IN THIS EXHIBIT!
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Monday, October 19, 2026
THE OCTOBER ASBURY METHODIST CIRCUIT RIDER & THE JOHN PATTERSON CEREMONY
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THE OCTOBER ASBURY METHODIST CIRCUIT RIDER IS NOW AVAILABLE. CLICK ON THE IMAGES FOR THE JOHN PATTERSON CEREMONY. CLICK ON THE LINK TO READ THE ENTIRE OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
Circuit_Rider_OCTOBER_2026_FINAL_PDF.pdf
SOME NEWS FROM THE NYS OFFICE OF CANNABIS MANAGEMENT---COMING SOON: ADULT USE CANNABIS NURSERY LICENSE APPLICATIONS
From: New York State Office of Cannabis Management <news@mail.ocm.ny.gov>
Date: October 19, 2026 at 11:31:20 AM EDT
Subject: Coming Soon: Adult-Use Cannabis Nursery License Applications Open 11/5
Learn about eligibility, fees, required documents and how to apply for an adult-use nursery license.
Good morning,
At the October 1, 2026, Cannabis Control Board (CCB) meeting, the CCB passed Resolution No. 2026-76 approving the adult-use cannabis nursery license and announced the opening of the first application window on November 5, 2026.
The Nursery License permits a business to produce, package, label, and distribute cannabis seeds, clones, immature plants and other agricultural products used for cannabis cultivation. Nursery licensees may sell these products to eligible State-licensed cannabis businesses, including cultivators, microbusinesses, cooperatives, Registered Organizations (ROs), Registered Organization Non-Dispensing (RONDs), Registered Organization Dispensing (RODs), and other State-licensed cannabis nurseries. Nursery licensees may not sell directly to consumers.
The first application window will accept 50 applications for review, which will be considered in the order they are received. Once the first 50 applications have been received, additional applications will not be considered during this round and the application fee will be returned. OCM anticipates additional nursery application windows in the future.
Learn More About the AU Nursery License
Register for the Nursery License Information Session – Wednesday, 10/28
Join OCM for a virtual information session on Wednesday, October 28 at 4:20 p.m. Learn about eligibility, fees, required documents, and how to apply for an adult-use nursery license.
The session will include a live Q&A and will stream on OCM’s YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn channels. Use the link below to submit your questions in advance:
Submit A Livestream Question
Questions about the adult-use nursery license can be directed to AULicensing@ocm.ny.gov or 1-888-OCM-5151 (1-888-626-5151).
Thank you,
NYS Office of Cannabis Management
Stay Connected to OCM.
Follow @nys_cannabis on social media:
Twitter • Instagram • Facebook • LinkedIn • YouTube
Date: October 19, 2026 at 11:31:20 AM EDT
Subject: Coming Soon: Adult-Use Cannabis Nursery License Applications Open 11/5
Learn about eligibility, fees, required documents and how to apply for an adult-use nursery license.
Good morning,
At the October 1, 2026, Cannabis Control Board (CCB) meeting, the CCB passed Resolution No. 2026-76 approving the adult-use cannabis nursery license and announced the opening of the first application window on November 5, 2026.
The Nursery License permits a business to produce, package, label, and distribute cannabis seeds, clones, immature plants and other agricultural products used for cannabis cultivation. Nursery licensees may sell these products to eligible State-licensed cannabis businesses, including cultivators, microbusinesses, cooperatives, Registered Organizations (ROs), Registered Organization Non-Dispensing (RONDs), Registered Organization Dispensing (RODs), and other State-licensed cannabis nurseries. Nursery licensees may not sell directly to consumers.
The first application window will accept 50 applications for review, which will be considered in the order they are received. Once the first 50 applications have been received, additional applications will not be considered during this round and the application fee will be returned. OCM anticipates additional nursery application windows in the future.
Learn More About the AU Nursery License
Register for the Nursery License Information Session – Wednesday, 10/28
Join OCM for a virtual information session on Wednesday, October 28 at 4:20 p.m. Learn about eligibility, fees, required documents, and how to apply for an adult-use nursery license.
The session will include a live Q&A and will stream on OCM’s YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn channels. Use the link below to submit your questions in advance:
Submit A Livestream Question
Questions about the adult-use nursery license can be directed to AULicensing@ocm.ny.gov or 1-888-OCM-5151 (1-888-626-5151).
Thank you,
NYS Office of Cannabis Management
Stay Connected to OCM.
Follow @nys_cannabis on social media:
Twitter • Instagram • Facebook • LinkedIn • YouTube
FROM THE CROTON-NEWS AI SITE: CROTON-HARMON SPEECH POLICY APPEAL--SEPTEMBER 2026 RULING
YOUR BLOG EDITOR'S NOTE: NEXT COURT DATE IS 11/4
A September 15, 2026 ruling removed a categorical obstacle to an organization suing for members’ civil rights. This historical case file explains that appeal and the earlier proceedings recounted in the opinion. Croton-Harmon speech-policy appeal: September 2026 ruling · Legal — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
A September 15, 2026 ruling removed a categorical obstacle to an organization suing for members’ civil rights. This historical case file explains that appeal and the earlier proceedings recounted in the opinion. Croton-Harmon speech-policy appeal: September 2026 ruling · Legal — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
REMINDER ICYMI--TOWN OF CORTLANDT OPEN HOUSE 10/22
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10/22 TOWN OF CORTLANDT OPEN HOUSE--CLICK ON THE IMAGE FROM THEIR FB PAGE.
10/31 CROTON POINT NATURE & HISTORY HIKE
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Croton Point Nature & History Hike
Village of Croton Historian Marc Cheshire and Jean Klurfeld, Assistant Curator of the Croton Point Nature Center, will lead a special “ghosts & pirates” hike on Saturday, October 31, at 9 a.m. to explore Croton Point’s fascinating history—particularly the legends about Money Island, the place where Captain Kidd was said to have buried treasure. The hike will last roughly 1.5 to 2 hours. This event is free. Meet at the gate to the RV park, where parking is available. Ages 6 and up; wear sturdy shoes.
Caption: Rare photograph of Money Island, which once existed in the marsh on Croton Point. The island was said to be one of the places the notorious pirate Capt. Kidd buried his treasure.
1933 AMELIA EARHART, THE CROTON CONNECTION, WINS HARMON TROPHY
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1933 AMELIA EARHART, THE CROTON CONNECTION, WINS HARMON TROPHY - CLICK ON THE IMAGES.
1933 AMELIA EARHART, THE CROTON CONNECTION, WINS HARMON TROPHY - CLICK ON THE IMAGES.
BEHIND PAYWALL---NY GOP LAWMAKERS PUSH NYPA FOR DETAILS ON ENERGY CENTER DISCOUNTS
Thomas C. Zambito---New York State Team----Oct. 19, 2026, 6:19 a.m. ET---New York’s leading Republican lawmakers are demanding the New York Power Authority reveal just how much of a break it’s giving data centers on their energy bills.
Assembly Republicans, in a letter to NYPA President and CEO Justin Driscoll, question why the authority has been reluctant to reveal the level of discounts data centers across the state have secured through its ReCharge program.
“We recognize that the use of financial incentives can be a useful tool in attracting new businesses and facilitating economic growth,” the lawmakers wrote in recent letter. MORE AT NY Republicans push NYPA for details on data center energy discounts
THERE'S NO NEED FOR DRAMA...
Finding the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), is easy--
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!
Important product recalls too.
Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook
SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...
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***ICYMI FROM FROM ADRIANA AND MY MSMERMAID LIFE; GO HERE
***TWO LETTERS ADDRESSIHG THE IDEA COMMITTEE TAPES FROM JESSICA DIECKMAN AND PAUL STEINBERG; GO TO EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST, PAGE 2 GAZETTE, STAND UP FOR FREE SPEECH IN CROTON, THE I.D.E.A. COMMITTEE TAPES--PAUL STEINBERG
***FEAR OF TELEPHONES! GO TO EverythingCroton: FEAR OF TELEPHONES...
***FANCY PIGEONS! GO TO EverythingCroton: "FANCY" PIGEONS
*** CROTON NEWS AI SITE HAS LOTS OF INTERESTING LEGAL ISSUE UPDATES---HERE'S ONE FOR...VAN CORTLANDT MANOR CONTRACT DISPUTE; MORE HERE
***TWO IMPORTANT ITEMS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED---NYFORWARD TOWNHALL ICYMI AND THAT SEAWALL ANALYSIS FROM JOHN McKEON; GO HERE
****PUMPKIN DAYS! GO TO EverythingCroton: PUMPKIN DAYS AT SHOPRITE, APPLE FARM AND FOODTOWN***9/19 RIVERTOWN CUP RESULTS; GO TO EverythingCroton: 9/19 RIVERTOWN CUP---RESULTS
***MORE ON THAT "HISTORIC EXTRADITION" ALEXANDER SUVOROV---SARCONE: MAN PLOTTED TO SELL U.S. TECH TO RUSSIA; MORE HERE
***GUADALUPAN JUBILEE YEAR; GO TO EverythingCroton: GUADALUPAN JUBILEE YEAR
CONGRATULATIONS SEA CADETS! LAWLER ATTENDS GRADUATION CEREMONY IN PUTNAM COUNTY
You can see all the photos OF THE SEA CADETS GRADUATION CEREMONY at Congressman Lawler's FB page
FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE, CROTON RUNNERS EARN AGE-GROUP WINS IN HARRY CHAPIN RACES
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Four local runners placed first in adult age groups in Sunday’s 5K and 10K. MORE AT Croton runners earn age-group wins in Harry Chapin races — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Four local runners placed first in adult age groups in Sunday’s 5K and 10K. MORE AT Croton runners earn age-group wins in Harry Chapin races — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS
Happy Monday----and now our regular weekly feature......
WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS
You may not always agree but it's always interesting... click on the links below.
SIX FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--on a new platform:
***90 seconds of Pope Leo in Lourdes
***European population crisis
***Musk on China overtaking the US in AI
***European population crisis
***Musk on China overtaking the US in AI
***HARRY TRUMAN'S FAVORITE COCKTAIL; GO HERE
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT --AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG! GO TO Croton Ghost Stories — Croton Historical Society
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FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY: Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs; GO HERE
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FROM DW DESIGN & DECOR: DW Design & Decor Chosen as Westchester Home Magazine 2026 Design Awards Finalist - DW Design & Decor
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TWO FROM WESTCHESTERBLOGGER:
SCARSDALE THAI! Ruen Bongkot in Scarsdale: A Thai Restaurant Worth Trying in Westchester – westchesterblogger.com
AND THIS LOOKS FUN! Mystic Moon at Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard: A Magical, Kid-Friendly Halloween Experience in North Salem, NY – westchesterblogger.com
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FIVE FROM ETHICS ALARMS--THIS GUY OFTEN HITS THEM RIGHT OUTTA THE BALLPARK:
The Legal Profession’s Self-Policing Myth; GO HERE
“No Kings” Is Moronic, But I Might Be On Board With “No 13-Year-Olds” ; GO HERE
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TWO FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: From grocery to saloon to Beastie Boys’ concert venue, the story of the last wood building on the Upper West Side; GO HERE|
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---DIXIE PEACHY PRALINE PIE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: DIXIE PEACHY PRALINE PIE
---HOME MADE PUMPERNICKEL BREAD; GO HERE
---L.S. AYRES TEA ROOM DATE PUDDING; GO HERE
---CRANBERRY WALNUT STREUSEL MUFFINS; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CRANBERRY WALNUT STREUSEL MUFFINS
---SOUR CREAM RAISIN DROPS WITH ORANGE FROSTING; GO HERE
---GERMAN ANISE DROPS; GO HERE
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---KATHLEEN TURNER; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Kathleen Turner
---GAY PORTRAITS; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Gay Portraits
---BARRY COE; CLICK HERE
---COLETTE MARCHAND; CLICK HERE
---L'arzigogolo (1924); CLICK HERE
---Directed by Robert Wiene; CLICK HERE
---WEINMAR UNCENSORED; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Weimar Uncensored
---André Roanne; GO HERE
---HEDWIGA REICHER; GO HERE
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FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA, .Westerns...All'Italiana!: RIP Sanjulian
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