REMINDER, 4/22 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

Something for everyone on this one including an "art installation" at Croton Landing, budget issues, new water meters, fire department length of service, etc. etc. etc. See the full agenda and related documents at Board of Trustees

SEE CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM RATES IN NY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, RANKED, NY UP

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By Kevin Tampone | ktampone@syracuse.com

Chronic absenteeism improved in hundreds of school districts across New York during the 2024-2025 school year, according to state data.

Chronic absenteeism among elementary and middle school students improved in 333 districts statewide last year. It was flat in 15 and worse in 317. READ MORE AT See chronic absenteeism in NY school districts, ranked - newyorkupstate.com

AND HERE IS CROTON---CLICK ON THE IMAGE. Fascinating time spent looking at other districts...but also....annoying. 

SOME QUICK NEWSBITES FROM YOUR LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP

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.

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

BROTHER JACKS' (HOLY NAME) PREACHING MINISTRY BLOG; GO TO Br Jack's Preaching Ministry

AND FROM recent weeks VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---Last Wednesday -Int’l. Walk for life in Manhattan – Tom Faranda's Folly

AND Pro-life Catholic father wins $1.1M in settlement with DOJ over wrongful arrest – Tom Faranda's Folly

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HOLY NAME OF MARY:

Thank you HOLY NAME KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, ANOTHER GREAT ST PAT'S PARTY; CLICK HERE

NEW FLAG AT HOLY NAME; GO TO EverythingCroton: THANK YOU FROM HOLY NAME OF MARY

THE 4/19 BULLETIN IS ONLINE; IT HAS NEWS ABOUT SUMMERFEST, THE 300 CLUB AND MORE; GO TO 20260419.pdf

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FUNDRAISER/TEMPLE ISRAEL A NIGHT IN THE TROPICS EVENT AT A Night in the Tropics - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

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SISTERHOOD YEAR END DINNER; GO TO Sisterhood Year-End Dinner - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN, upcoming events; go to Upcoming events – Our Saviour Lutheran Church

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ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP; GO TO EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP INFO AND REGISTRATION

ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL YEARBOOK SPONSORS WANTED! GO TO EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL YEARBOOK SPONSORS WANTED!

SIGN UP FOR FATHER McSWEENEY'S FLOCKNOTE AT St. Augustine (Ossining) // Home

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ICYMI ASBURY METHODIST HAS A NEW WEBSITE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI---ASBURY METHODIST HAS A NEW WEBSITE

AND THEIR APRIL NEWSLETTER, THE CIRCUIT RIDER, IS ONLINE AT Circuit_Rider_April_2026.01.pdf

AND THEIR YOUNGER MEMBERS: EverythingCroton: ASBURY METHODIST APRIL CIRCUIT RIDER--TIME FOR YOUNG ADULTS

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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL, THEIR CHOIR EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR FOR DEBBIE RAMSEY

AND SEE THEIR FULL WORSHIP SCHEDULE HERE AND EASTER VIDEO St. Augustine's Worship

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MOVING ALONG:

*PRAYERS FOR DJ DANIEL; GO TO EverythingCroton: DJ DANIEL---AN UPDATE

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

*FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY: FOX – Highlights the interest in church going amongst GEN Z; example a Catholic Church in Manhattan. – Tom Faranda's Folly

*THE 1 MINUTE JESUIT; NEW; GO TO One Minute Jesuit: “Love Got There First” – Tom Faranda's Folly

*AND AT NOTRE DAME VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY; EverythingCroton: NOTRE DAME---TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--OSTERMANN'S APPOINTMENT

*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

*HUDSON VALLEY ASSORTED CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS AND CROTON WELL REPRESENTED: PHOTOS FROM THE 1/23 MARCH FOR LIFE, TWO LINKS; GO TO EverythingCroton: PHOTOS FROM THE 53RD MARCH FOR LIFE IN WASHINGTON

BY SPECIAL REQUEST---GIRLS RELAYS 2022

With the 2026 Croton Girls Relays on the horizon (click here 4/25). there's been a request for anything from previous years---happy to oblige--thank you Patricia Lynch---here's 2022; there will be more: 
EverythingCroton: PHOTOS FROM THE 2022 CROTON GIRLS RELAYS

BRANDON STEINER, BUFFALO BILLS ORCHARD PARK MEMORABILIA, ETC.

FULL DISCLOURE--your editor gets nothing for mentioning these things---but know that there are Buffalo Bills fans among us! Own a piece of Buffalo Bills history before it’s gone--These authentic artifacts are sourced directly from Highmark Stadium featuring original seats, game-used turf, stadium signage, and more. Every item is carefully removed, preserved, and documented, so you can buy with total confidence knowing it’s the real deal. This is more than memorabilia, it’s a rare chance to claim a tangible piece of the moments, traditions, and legacy built in Orchard Park.  SEE MORE AT The Online Buffalo Bills Store: Authentic Jerseys & Gifts – The Bills Store

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. Often updated in real time too! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | FacebookAnd the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig (RE-OPENED) Melita's, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, Franki's, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Barre on Hudson, Raga, and more

ONE MORE TIME ICYMI--SOME OLDER CHURCH REQUESTS AT THE MAILBOX

  

#1, A reader remembered that everyone had to be quiet when her father listened to these radio programs! See more at 1948 CROTON EPISCOPALS SPONSOR RADIO PROGRAM; MORE HERE 

#2, A reader asked if this sort of thing is still done here---not to our knowledge (if anyone knows differently, please advise)---anyway, from 1965, LOYALTY SUNDAY ST. AUGUSTINE, OUR SAVIOUR, ASBURY; MORE HERE 

#3, OUR SAVIOUR, ROTARY ETAL. ASSIST ITALIAN EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS 1980; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1980, BY SPECIAL REQUEST, CROTON ROTARY, OUR SAVIOUR & OTHERS, AID ITALIAN EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS

#4, PHOTOS AND MORE FROM 2016, AMERICA NEEDS FATIMA, HOLY NAME OF MARY; GO TO EverythingCroton: PHOTOS FROM THE 2016 PUBLIC ROSARY, AMERICA NEEDS FATIMA, @ HOLY NAME OF MARY

A MUST READ---SERIOUS CHARGES IN THE INDICTMENT-SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER INDICTED

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said a federal indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) was not politically motivated during an appearance Tuesday on "The Ingraham Angle." MORE AT SPLC indicted on fraud charges over alleged extremist group payments | Fox News

NY RANKED AMONG MOST GAMBLING-ADDICTED STATES---HERE'S WHERE IT LANDS

New York is one of the most gambling-addicted states, a new WalletHub study found. Gambling exists basically in every state, but there is a huge difference between those who gamble recreationally and socially, versus those addicted to gambling, which is considered a real medical addiction disorder in the DSM-5. Gambling disorder, according to WalletHub, affects anywhere between 1-3% of adults in the United States. READ MORE AT DEMOCRAT CHRONICLE NY ranks high in gambling addiction study

SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

***CROTON FOOTBALL 1974 AND COACH SMITH TOO; SEE MORE AT EverythingCroton: 1974 CROTON FOOTBALL AND COACH TERRY SMITH TOO

***4/23 SCHOOL CANDIDATES FORUM AT ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL PARISH CENTER; click here

***THOSE 215 IMAGINARY CANADIAN MARTYRS; click here

***TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA, POT SHOP AND MORE; GO TO EverythingCroton: CURRENTLY TRENDING ON LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA, ASSORTED ISSUES

***THAT CROTON POINT, WESTCHESTER COUNTY ENVIROTHON; MORE AT EverythingCroton: THAT CROTON POINT WESTCHESTER PARKS ENVIROTHON

***ADRIANA MADE IT TO CURACO; CLICK HERE

***VILLAGE ZONING MAP; GO TO EverythingCroton: VILLAGE ZONING MAP

VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE---THAT SMASH AND GRAB AT GUCCI---WOODBURY COMMONS

 It was only a matter of time. This one occurred in the middle of the day. MORE AT News 12 | Westchester | New Video Shows Suspects Ransacking Gucci Store During Woodbury Common Smash And Grab

ABOUT THOSE E-BIKES AND SCOOTERS

Just another of many issues reported by more than one of us.....read the article at Brain injuries are surging from e-bike and scooter crashes in NYC

MORE BLOOMS ON BENEDICT---CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME

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.

MORE BLOOMS ON BENEDICT--the annual show----and cherry blossom time----courtesy of guest photographer Bob Anderson. Click on the photo.

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY EverythingCroton: MORE BLOOMS ON BENEDICT

JUST A REMINDER FROM TOWN OF CORTLANDT TAX RECVR. CARTER---PAYMENT DUE BY 4/30

From the Town of Cortlandt facebook page. Click on the image. www.townofcortlandtny.gov/tax