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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

BREAKING--VANCE SAYS REP. ILHAN OMAR IS UNDER DOJ INVESTIGATION"RIGHT NOW"

The Justice Department is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday. Omar has faced questions about immigration fraud, family finances, and her potential ties to a COVID-era fraud scheme in Minnesota. “I don’t want to prejudge an investigation,” Vance said. “It certainly seems like something fishy is there.” MORE AT Vance says Rep. Ilhan Omar is under DOJ investigation 'right now'

YOU DON'T NEED ONE OF THESE...

....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

p.s. MONDAYS GIFTS had their grand opening on Saturday and it was quite the local event. Find out more about MONDAYS GIFTS at their website Home | mondays gifts

FROM DEC DELIVERS---CELEBRATE WORLD FISH MIGRATION DAY ON MAY 30

Celebrate World Fish Migration Day on May 30----Each spring the Hudson River is alive with migratory fish species that are drawn into the protective waters of the estuary as part of their spawning cycle. World Fish Migration Day is a global celebration to create awareness about the importance of migratory fish and free-flowing rivers.

Environmental organizations of the Lower Hudson and Harbor have come together to put on family-friendly, free fishing events for the public to engage in the wonders of the Hudson River!

Events take place on Saturday, May 30 unless otherwise noted. Event times (all EST) vary by site. Please check the World Fish Migration Lower Hudson & Harbor Fish Count website for more details.

Manhattan--Fort Washington Park Beach, Seining, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Randall's Island Park, Seining, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Hudson River Park Pier 40*, Wetlab Open, Rod & Reel, Minnow Pots, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Please note this event will take place on June 6

Brooklyn--Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 4, Seining, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Register to attend

Shirley Chisholm State Park, Seining, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Queens--Gantry Plaza State Park, Eel Mop, Oyster Cages, Biodiversity Survey, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Rockaways Ferry Terminal, Rod & Reel, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Staten Island--Lemon Creek Park, Seining, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Stapleton Waterfront Park, Oyster Cages, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Lower Hudson--Sarah Lawrence Center for the Urban River at Beczak, Seining, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

LDEO Hudson River Field Station, Seining, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Little Stony Point, Hudson Highlands State Park, Seining, 3:00 p.m.

ILHAN OMAR'S FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE---QUITE THE REVISION

Under new investigation indeed. Read and see more at Ilhan Omar under new investigation over finances | Fox News Video

REMINDER----VOTE TODAY!

FROM THE DISTRICT WEBSITE, INCLUDES THE LINK TO THE LEAGUE FORUM VIDEO ETC.; GO TO School Board Election & Budget Vote Information - Croton-Harmon Schools

AND FOR THE FIRST FORUM, SPONSORED BY THE CROTON COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE AND SOME KEY POINTS, GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE BOE FORUM 4/23/26 VIDEO SOME KEY COMMENTS

AND FOR THE LIBRARY, SOME THOUGHTS, AND A REQUEST FOR A REPOST OF A GAZETTE LETTER EverythingCroton: SOME LIBRARY THOUGHTS AND MORE---JUST A REMINDER THAT THE 5/19 VOTE IS OPEN TO EVERY VOTER LIVING IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT RESIDENT; RE-POSTING A GAZETTE LETTER BY REQUEST

POLLAK ENDORSEMENT OF LAIRD AND DAY; GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI---FROM LESLIE POLLAK'S FB PAGE, ENDORSES LAIRD AND DAY

CTA ENDORSEMENT OF THE INCUMBENTS; DID THEY CROSS THE LINE; YOU DECIDE; GO TO EverythingCroton: SCHOOL STUFF---CTA POSTCARDS SENT AND INSTAGRAM UNION AD POST

CONGRATULATIONS CROTON-HARMON STUDENT-ATHLETES, COLLEGE SIGNING DAY

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

Congratulations to the Croton-Harmon student-athletes who were recognized at College Signing Day as they committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Dylan Winthal — Swim & Dive, Bowdoin College
Andrew Sur — Baseball, SUNY Maritime College
Max Fredman — Baseball, Manhattanville University
Nate Geberth — Baseball, Jefferson College

This milestone reflects years of hard work, perseverance, and dedication, as well as the support of coaches, teachers, counselors, and families who helped them reach this moment.

Coach Rosen reminded students that this achievement is one few high school athletes attain.

“Less than 10 percent of high school student-athletes go on to compete at the collegiate level,” he said. “I wish I could say the hard work is over and you’ve made it, but the hard work has just begun.”
He expressed confidence that the lessons students learned through the Croton-Harmon athletic program will carry them through the opportunities and challenges ahead.

“I know you are prepared and ready for that challenge,” said Coach Rosen.

We are proud of all that our student-athletes have accomplished and look forward to cheering them on in this exciting next chapter. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger. Photos at Facebook and Facebook and Facebook

IN ADDITION TO SCHOOL ELECTION STUFF TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE INDIAN POINT DATA CENTER, THERE'S WEINGARTEN!

Many thanks to AJ for posting a working link:Teacher union honcho Randi Weingarten’s 2025 vanity book “Why Fascists Fear Teachers” isn’t just a self-promoting, self-glorifying soliloquy: The unreadable screed also served as a helpful cash conduit for Weingarten and her friends to make bank on the back of teachers’ union dues.

Weingarten’s book was something of a “group project”; a Freedom Foundation analysis of the American Federation of Teacher’s federal filings reveals that it laid out big bucks in support of this collaborative effort.

Teachers should ask for a refund. More at Turns out Randi Weingarten's self-promoting 'book' was a big scam all along

ICYMI---BURNING UP LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA--INDIAN POINT DATA CENTER

More at EverythingCroton: INDIAN POINT DATA CENTER--TRENDING ON LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA--EXCITED TOWN CONVERSATION, JOBS, ETC., THE VILLAGE PAGES? MUCH UNHAPPINESS

And some Croton folks want the site redeveloped for....multifamily "affordable housing" instead.

THE NEW BLOG SERIES --250 TUESDAYS #3

Time for our new weekly series---250 TUESDAYS at the blog---#3....celebrating America's 250th! And now:

***THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT HAS A SPECIAL AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY SERIES---where history lives---check out the latest installment: PART 16

READ AND SEE MORE AT Where History Lives: Part 16 - Town of Cortlandt, NY

FROM 1973 AND LAST YEAR TOO EverythingCroton: 1973 MILITARY MUSTER AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR AND THIS YEAR'S JULY 4TH REVOLUTIONARY HISTORY RE-ENACTMENT

AND OH HOW WE WANT THIS! EverythingCroton: BACK ONLINE--1977--OWN YOUR OWN COPY OF THE TEA SET ON DISPLAY IN THE PERRY HOUSE OF VAN CORTLANDT MANOR & MORE...

AND FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: The three New York City memorials built to honor the prison ship martyrs of the Revolutionary War | Ephemeral New York

AND MORE! The unmarked Harlem grave of one of Revolutionary War-era America’s first spies | Ephemeral New York

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EverythingCroton: SAVE THE DATE 6/11--CROTON IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR

SEE THE INAUGURAL #1 OF THIS SERIES AT EverythingCroton: TUESDAYS AT THE BLOG ARE NOW FOR AMERICA 250

SEE #2 AT EverythingCroton: THE NEW BLOG SERIES---250 TUESDAYS #2

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RIP THOMAS ALAN FERGUSON SR.

Received late notice; a genuinely nice guy. A proud graduate of Croton High School, Thomas honorably served his country as a member of the United States Air Force, completing two tours in Vietnam. After his military service, he dedicated over 30 years to the Village of Croton Water Department, retiring as Water Department Foreman. Following retirement, Thomas fulfilled a lifelong dream by working for the Green Bay Packers, a reflection of his enduring passion for football. MORE AT Thomas Ferguson Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY