MORE ON THE FORMER DANISH HOME---NOW THE GURDJIEFF FOUNDATION OF NY--RIVER JOURNAL

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A steep, narrow road winds uphill from Quaker Bridge Road in Cortlandt to a century-old estate modeled after a quaint European farmstead.

A towering archway opens onto a cobblestone courtyard surrounded by a stone- and wood-framed stable capped with a clay tile roof built for J.M. Kaplan, who owned Welch’s Grape Juice and later became a prominent philanthropist.

The 48-acre property, in the Teatown area near the Croton-on-Hudson border, is entering a new chapter this summer, after the Danish Home for the Aged sold the estate to the Gurdjieff Foundation of New York in 2023. MORE AT Seeking Deeper Consciousness at a Cortlandt Retreat - River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill

TRENDING ON LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA-NY LEADS NATION IN SCHOOL SPENDING--DESPITE 12% FEWER STUDENTS

Many thanks to PLZ for the heads-up - Read more at New York leads nation in school spending — despite 12% fewer students

TWO WATCH PARTIES IN ONE WEEK

Croton has the best watch parties---from President Trump's Bombshell Revelations to the final Spain-Argentina FIFA romp, it was a whirlwind of a week----yes, some serious stuff, some fun stuff too, and always good food.  The traditional art of hospitality that many of us remember from our youth, is still alive and well.

Shoprite and Apple helped to keep the charcuterie boards on budget---and Capriccio's provided the best Grandma Pizza....

Then there were the goodies in honor of Argentina and Spain--here are some of the appetizer recipes we sampled:

11 Best Argentinian Appetizers Full Of The Flavors Of Argentina

6 Easy Spanish Tapas Recipes | Quick Spanish Appetizers

From 250th Anniversary celebrations to the final FIFA game, July has been a month to remember.

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...

....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

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PERSEID METEOR SHOWERS

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses or worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

The Perseids, which are active from July 17 through Aug. 24, will peak on the night of Aug. 12 into Aug. 13.

And right on cue. Last night was very active.

READ MORE FROM LOHUD AT Perseid meteor shower 2026: Peak dates, best viewing times in New York

WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS

Happy Monday everyone....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.

EIGHT FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY-- back on a new blogging platform

***FRIDAY COCKTAIL, the Campari Spritz; click here

***INSPECTOR CLOUSEAU! GO TO Inspector Clouseau and that dang drawbridge – Tom Faranda's Folly

***NEWS 12 DOWNSIZES; CLICK HERE

***FILM TRAILER, HEAVEN IN STONE AND GLASS; GO TO Film Trailer – “Heaven in Stone and Glass” – Tom Faranda's Folly

***MY LAWN AND REPEATING MY POST FROM 2006; CLICK HERE  

***SOROS, one picture worth a thousand words; click here

***CONGRESSMAN LAWLER; THAT STUNNING SHOUTING MATCH OVER SANCTUARY CITIES

***Democrats for Anti Semitism – Tom Faranda's Folly

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NEW FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG! CROTON DAM! GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG---120 YEARS AGO TODAY, THE LAST STONE WAS LAID TO COMPLETE THE NEW CROTON DAM

AND IN CASE YOU MISSED IT FROM LAST YEAR: Lillian Nordica and Croton’s Artistic Heritage — Croton Historical Society

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FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR: SUMMER DESIGN NEWSLETTER; CLICK HERE

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FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY: EVERYDAY EPIPHANIES; GO TO  Br Jack's Preaching Ministry: Everyday Epiphanies

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SIX FROM ETHICS ALARMS: 

THIS GUY OFTEN HITS THEM RIGHT OUTTA THE BALLPARK

Is This Movie Marquee Clever, Unethical or Just Stupid? It’s Unethical, and Here’s Why… | Ethics Alarms

AND

Hypocrisy and Double Standards Like This Show a Corrupt Journalist and a Deeply Unethical Character: | Ethics Alarms

AND

Ethics Villains: Fordham University School of Law Professor John Pfaff and Georgia State University Professor Anthony Michael Kreis | Ethics Alarms

AND

The Emmys Have No Integrity, But We Knew That Already, Didn’t We? | Ethics Alarms

AND

Unethical Quote of the Week: Graham Platner | Ethics Alarms

AND

There Is So Much About This Story I Don’t Understand Except For The Basics… | Ethics Alarms

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NEW FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: 

This 19th century Brooklyn house faces an early turnpike road that no longer exists | Ephemeral New York; click here

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FIVE FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

--SCALLOPED CORN SUPREME; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: SCALLOPED CORN SUPREME

--BAKED HAMBURGERS WITH SAUCE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: BAKED HAMBURGERS WITH SAUCE

--THE LATE BOB BARKER'S MEXICAN CHILI CON QUESO; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: THE LATE BOB BARKER'S MEXICAN CHILE CON QUESO

--CHERRY CRUMB COFFEE CAKE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CHERRY CRUMB COFFEE CAKE

--OLD FASHION CARAMEL CORN; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: OLD FASHION CARAMEL CORN

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SIX FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---The Sculptogravures of Domenico Mastroianni; click here

---ANN BLYTH; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Ann Blyth

---VILLAGE PEOPLE, RIP VICTOR WILLIS; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Village People: Victor Willis (1951-2026)

---PAULEY! GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Pauley

---VINCENT PEREZ; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Vincent Pérez

---Albert Paulig; go to European Film Star Postcards: Albert Paulig

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FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA: .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Spaghetti Western Locations for “Companeros”.

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CONGRATULATIONS JD AND USHA VANCE

JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years

READ MORE AT

https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/jd-usha-vance-welcome-baby-221612361.html

IN THE NEWS--TOP NYC BUSINESS GROUP OPPOSES HOCHUL'S ONE YEAR DATA CENTER BAN

Read more at:

Top NYC business group opposes Gov. Hochul's one-year data center ban

ICYMI---YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses or worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT--YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO---CAN BE FOUND AT:  EverythingCroton: YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

BEHIND PAYWALL LOHUD---3 WESTCHESTER DAY CARE CENTERS WILL GET GRANT TO BOOST PAY

Behind paywall --3 Westchester day care centers will get grant to boost pay. Tarrytown , White Plains, Mt Kisco---see more at Grant will boost pay at 3 Westchester day care centers to test impact

THE CROTON GARDENER #6--ZINNIAS, LAWN FUNGUS, PEPPER PLANTS, PESTS, AND MORE

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.

BY SPECIAL REQUEST AND BACK FOR 2026, #6...THE CROTON GARDENER...useful tips, alerts, shopping, and MUCH MORE. CLICK ON THE PHOTOS & LINKS.  A QUICK ONE---WE'VE BEEN BUSY WITH WORLD CUP, THE ELECTION BOMB DROP, AND ASSORTED VILLAGE ISSUES....

We've spotted Zinnias starting to pop throughout the village---CLICK ON THE PHOTO BELOW---but they really won't be in their full glory for a few more weeks.....if you're planning on them for next year's garden, here's some tips and more 

AND ICYMI----LILY SEASON IN THE HUDSON VALLEY PARTS ONE AND TWO 

26 PEPPER PROBLEMS AND HOW TO FIX THEM --Lost mine to I believe, a rabbit--such is life: 26 Pepper Plant Problems: Identifying & Fixing Them

VIDEO---TWO WAYS TO CONTORL LAWN FUNGUS Bing Videos

SEE THE LAST EDITION---THE PEST ISSUES! EverythingCroton: THE CROTON GARDENER #5---THE "PEST ISSUES"...AND SNAKE SEASON

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SPAIN WINS 2ND WORLD CUP

Read and see more at Spain wins second World Cup title as they deny Argentina's repeat bid

HAVE BEEN TO TWO WATCH PARTIES THIS WEEK--ONE PRESIDENTIAL, ONE WORLD CUP--BOTH WITH SUPERB LOCAL AND HOME MADE FOOD--MORE TOMORROW

KAPLAN'S POND---PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE....ASSORTED LINKS

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses or worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

Have gotten a lot of queries on Kaplan's Pond the last few months; many of these are answered in the links/sources below.....the Croton Historical Society is also a wealth of info:

****1951 EverythingCroton: A LOOK BACK AT KAPLAN'S POND 1951 WITH DOROTHY BOTKIN

****The 7/15/20206 Board Meeting via the new CROTON.NEWS AI SITE; GO TO EverythingCroton: FROM THE NEWS "CROTON.NEWS" AI SITE--THE 7/15 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

***THE GAZETTE WEEK OF JULY 16-22, 2026; ARTICLE AT BOTTOM RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF FRONT PAGE, CONT'D ON PAGE 12; the paper does not have an online presence but it available just about everywhere.

****CITIZENS ADVOCACY SITE; lots of photos, links, videos, etc.-- Keep Kaplan's Pond Tranquil

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