VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---VETERAN'S DAY: ANDY ROONEY ON HIS EXPERIENCE AS A JOURNALIST IN WWII

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VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---VETERAN'S DAY: ANDY ROONEY ON HIS EXPERIENCE AS A JOURNALIST IN WWII---GO TO Veteran’s Day: Andy Rooney on his experience as a journalist in WW II. – Tom Faranda's Folly

FROM THE NYSDEC---THE STURGEON WE DIDN'T KNOW WERE THERE

The Sturgeon We Didn’t Know Were There

For decades scientists understood the life cycle of Atlantic sturgeon in the Hudson River to be predictable. These endangered, prehistoric giants showed a straightforward pattern: they would enter the river from the Atlantic Ocean, journey upstream to freshwater spawning grounds for a brief visit, and quickly return to the sea. But now, a decade of movement data has revealed this familiar picture is incomplete. Individual sturgeon do not all follow the same biological clock. The Hudson River Atlantic sturgeon population may contain multiple groups with different behavioral strategies, one of which lingers in the river long after the others have left.

How do we know? To track these fish movements in the Hudson, researchers from DEC, Cornell University, United States Geological Survey, and Delaware State University utilized acoustic telemetry technology. The research team equipped individual sturgeon with small electronic transmitters that log the exact moment fish pass by an array of underwater receivers positioned throughout the river.

Analysis of over a decade of sturgeon telemetry data has enabled researchers to identify two distinct groups in the Hudson River. One group follows the well-understood spawning migration pattern in which fish enter, spawn, and depart. A second group, however, operates on a completely different calendar, arriving later in the season and remaining well into the autumn — on average 88 days longer than the first group. This group also spent most of their time in the lower, brackish reaches of the Hudson, far downstream from traditional spawning areas....Read the full story to learn more about these new developments in DEC's Atlantic sturgeon research.

All sturgeon were captured under NMFS permit #20340.

PHOTO---A Hudson River Fisheries Unit sturgeon biologist releases a fish after data collection. NMFS permit #20340.

HOPE YOU CAUGHT LAST NIGHT'S SUNSET OVER THE RIVER

It was spectacular. For those who didn't, click on your editor's photo.

SOME QUICK NEWS BITES FROM YOUR LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP

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The weekly Wednesday feature----and now some QUICK news bites from your local houses of worship and more

BUT FIRST A FEW QUICK ITEMS:

THANK YOU TO THE BRIARCLIFF LUTHERANS FOR FORWARDING--PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE ON REFORMATION DAY; GO HERE

THREE DAYS! ARRAY OF HOPE EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL! GO TO EverythingCroton: REMINDER---ARRAY OF HOPE--EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL

***PHOTO FROM OUR LADY OF SHKODRA, CARDINAL, SIMONI, A LIVING MARTYR; go here

***FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY: More on revival – France Baptism boom

 and Pope greets Notre Dame and Villanova teams at the Vatican – Tom Faranda's Folly

***FROM BROTHER JACKS' (HOLY NAME) PREACHING MINISTRY BLOG; SAINT MARTIN OF TOURS

***DESPITE THE THREAT OF A NOR'EASTER:  SEE THE VIDEO 9/26 The Westchester and Putnam Right to Life PAC -- 20th Annual Pro-Life Gala, 2026 Autumn Breakfast!; CROTON WAS WELL REPRESENTED: FOR THE VIDEO, GO HERE AND FOR THE PHOTO ALBUM, GO TO “WPRTL Breakfast 09-26-2026” - iCloud Photos

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HOLY NAME OF MARY

11/14 CORTLANDT CHAMBER ORCHESTRA , HOLY NAME OF MARY, 7:30 PM; GO HERE

THANK YOU LIAM RUDDEN ; GO TO EverythingCroton: THANK YOU EAGLE SCOUT LIAM RUDDEN

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TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

MIDNIGHT RUN; GO TO EverythingCroton: TEMPLE ISRAEL MIDNIGHT RUN

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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN

THEIR FALL NEWSLETTER IS AT EverythingCroton: OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH FALL 2026 NEWSLETTER IS NOW AVAILABLE

BLESSING OF THE QUILTS IS HERE

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ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH AND SCHOOL

ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL CALENDAR; GO TO Saint Augustine School Calendar - St. Augustine School - Ossining, NY

PHOTOS ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH, 800TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. FRANCIS DEATH, BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS; GO HERE

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ASBURY METHODIST

ASBURYS OCTOBER NEWSLETTER IS AT EverythingCroton: THE OCTOBER ASBURY METHODIST CIRCUIT RIDER & THE JOHN PATTERSON CEREMONY

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS HERE AND NEW PASTOR IS HERE

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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL

A NEW LOOK AT THEIR WEBSITE. THEIR CALENDAR, ETC. (GO HERE)

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MOVING ALONG:

*ONE OF THE LATE FATHER BRENNAN'S PASSIONS--UNITED FOR THE TROOPS, HAS A NEW HOME; GO HERE

*He's home; lots of happy chatter on the Chinese local pages--thanking Pres. Trump etal.; here's the video that's making the rounds: Pastor jailed in China freed after desperate plea to Trump: 'Feels unbelievable' | Watch

*DJ DANIEL, A SEPTEMBER 2026 UPDATE; GO HERE

*GREAT SITE; ISRAEL REALTIME; GO TO EverythingCroton: ISRAEL REALTIME

*FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE IDF; We also have residents with family serving in the IDF; for those who would like to donate there: EverythingCroton: FRIENDS OF THE IDF

*THE UNTOLD STORY: EverythingCroton: VIDEO--THE UNTOLD STORY OF MILITARY PRIESTS ON THE FRONT LINE

*UPCOMING EVENTS AT FAITH LUTHERAN; GO TO Events

*WEBSITE FOR THE REFORMED CHURCH OF CORTLANDTOWN; CLICK HERE

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*EverythingCroton: A RATHER INTERESTING LOCAL CATHOLIC INSTAGRAM PAGE

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*PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY; GO TO EverythingCroton: PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY...

NYSDEC - ANNOUNCING THE "WATER CONNECTS US ALL" POSTER CONTEST

Announcing the "Water Connects Us All” Poster Contest

DEC and the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) recently announced the 22nd annual water conservation poster contest for middle school students. The 2027 “Water Connects Us All” poster theme challenges middle school students to learn about their role in the watershed they live in and what positive actions they can take to conserve, protect, and celebrate our water resources, now and for future generations.

New York State teachers, schools, and clubs are encouraged to visit DEC's website for more information about participating in the 2026-27 school year contest. Posters will be accepted through January 8, 2027. The 14 winning posters will be featured in DEC and NYWEA's 2028 Annual Calendar. MORE ABOUT THE CONTEST HERE

ILLEGAL ID'D, ACCUSED OF BOMB THREAT, HIJACK ATTEMPT, BUSTED BY ICE BUT JUDGE LET HIM GO

More at Immigration officials said that he was arrested twice in the US and deported – first in September 2011 near El Indio, Texas, and again in October 2014 in Columbus, New Mexico.

TALK OF THE SOUND - JENKINS CALLS FOR BIPARTISAN REVIEW OF ELECTION DAY FAILURES

More at Westchester County Executive Jenkins Calls for Bipartisan Review of Election Day Failures - Talk of the Sound

TOWN OF CORTLANDT WINTER WONDERLAND - SAVE THE DATE--12/12

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TOWN OF CORTLANDT WINTER WONDERLAND - SAVE THE DATE--12/12

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NY POST--KIDS E-BIKE AND E-SCOOTER INJURIES ARE SKYROCKETING....

 

This article comes as no surprise to your editor; about three weeks ago, I accompanied a young rider on a motorized scooter back to his home---after a nasty spill---and while nothing was broken or bleeding thank God, he was visibly shaken, as was his mother. 

Read more at Kids' e-bike injuries skyrocketing — doctor's advice for parents

HOT ISSUE ON A LOCAL PARENTS FORUM--FEDS SAY NY HIGH SCHOOLERS MUST KEEP TAKING REGENTS EXAMS

MORE AT U.S. says New York high schoolers must keep taking Regents exams

JUDGE SETS TRIAL DATE FOR ACCUSED CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN TYLER ROBINSON

Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson has lost a bid to postpone his case until 2029, as a Utah judge set the capital murder trial for the summer of 2028.

Jury selection for the highly-anticipated case against Robinson — who’s accused of killing the 31-year-old conservative activist in front of a crowd of thousands — is set to begin on June 21, 2028, Judge Tony Graf decided on Monday. MORE AT Trial date set for Tyler Robinson, accused assassin of Charlie Kirk

BEHIND PAYWALL---THE ELECTION DAY COUNT FIASCO

Latest on Westchester ballot failure that delayed count of 180K votes
Chris McKenna
New York State Team
Updated Nov. 10, 2026, 6:33 a.m. ET

The election fiasco that delayed the counting of 180,000 Westchester County ballots originated in an unlikely way: with a local judge's seat that no one bothered to run for. MORE AT What caused Westchester NY ballot failure Election Day? What we know

YOU DON'T NEED ALL THIS...

....to find the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too)-----just visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE instead. It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content (or sign in). Often updated in real time too! And the latest product recalls too. Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

KING OF INSTAGRAM---YOU CANNOT MAKE THIS UP---ENTERED ILLEGALLY VIA CANADA

Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have captured the Iranian ‘King of Instagram,’ who posted scandalous photos with naked models and exotic cars for his more than one million followers online. MORE AT He was arrested by ICE agents after his illegal entry into the US from Canada.