FROM THE MAILBOX

A reader writes:

One of her father's prized possessions was something called a LIVERPOOL CUP. It was a birthday gift from the family one year since that was where his ancestors originated from back in the 1800'S.  The cup was lost to the ravages of time, but she believes it had something to do with Croton-on-Hudson. They moved to Somers decades ago and she simply can't remember.  Help!

Response: You can only mean this! Sometimes these Van Cortlandt commemorative, bicentennial pieces come up on EBAY -- THE LIVERPOOL MUG; go to EverythingCroton: LOOK WHAT WE FOUND IN THE 1964 HOUSE & GARDEN---A REPRO OF A VAN CORTLANDT MANOR TRANSFER DECORATED POTTERY MUG--THE LIVERPOOL MUG 

There was also this: EverythingCroton: LOOK WHAT WE FOUND IN THE 1976 HOUSE AND GARDEN---BACK ONLINE--AN AD FOR VAN CORTLANDT MANOR DELFT FLOWER BRICKS--REQUEST FOR A RE-POST

and

EverythingCroton: BACK ONLINE--1977--OWN YOUR OWN COPY OF THE TEA SET ON DISPLAY IN THE PERRY HOUSE OF VAN CORTLANDT MANOR & MORE...

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STILL SEEKING ANY ADS, EPHEMERA, ARTICLES ON THE FOLLOWING OLD CROTON BUSINESSES:

---CROTON CARVEL

---THE WHAT NOT SHOP

---HARMON DELI

---SCOOP'N JUDY'S

---JOY'S

---THE BOOK AND RECORD STORE

---RIZZI'S RESTAURANT

---POP BERGER'S

FROM THE 6/28 HOLY NAME OF MARY BULLETIN--CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

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.

FROM THE 6/28 HOLY NAME OF MARY BULLETIN--CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

Wonderful to see some of these names here. Good luck all!

CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

Bulletin

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.

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

***FRIDAY COCKTAIL, three summer cocktails; click here

***Founder of Marine special ops get Medal of Honor 67 years late. CLICK HERE

***WSJ editorial: “The Socialist Democrats of America”; CLICK HERE

***SPACEX IPO, CLICK HERE

***THAT CATHOLIC PROBLEM; GO TO MLB Washington Nationals Community Relations Director had a Catholic problem. – 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

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FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR: MELVIN RAMOS; GO TO Speaker Event: Real Estate Observations with Melvin Ramos - DW Design & Decor

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TWO FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY: 

SAINTS PETER AND PAUL; GO TO Br Jack's Preaching Ministry: Sts Peter and Paul

AND HEROES, click here

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FOUR FROM ETHICS ALARMS: 

THIS GUY OFTEN HITS THEM RIGHT OUTTA THE BALLPARK

Trump Derangement Report: “The Great American State Fair Is Terrible Because Trump Is President” | Ethics Alarms

AND

Juicy Sunday Ethics Selections, 6/28/26… | Ethics Alarms

AND

WORST FIRST LADY EVER; Ethics Villain: Jill Biden [Corrected] | Ethics Alarms

AND

“Swinging Dick” Ethics | Ethics Alarms

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TWO FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: 

THOSE FAKE ROW HOUSES! GO TO What’s inside these fake row houses that blend into the New York City streetscape? | Ephemeral New York

AND

"HONEYMOON ROW" GO TO Why these quirky Gothic houses built in 1855 in Brooklyn Heights were nicknamed “honeymoon row” | Ephemeral New York

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EIGHT FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

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

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

--GROUND BEEF CORN NOODLE CASSEROLE; CLICK HERE

--SALMON LOAF; CLICK HERE

--CORN SQUASH CASSEROLE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CORN-SQUASH CASSEROLE

--Barbecue Green Beans; go here

--APPLE RAISIN OATMEAL COOKIES; CLICK HERE

--PERFECT PATIO SALAD, CLICK HERE

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EIGHT FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---Gli ultimi giorni di Pompei (1926); CLICK HERE

---ANN BLYTH; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Ann Blyth
---TOMMY SANS; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Tommy Sands

---INDEPENDENCE DAY 1996; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Independence Day (1996)

---GEORGE MURPHY; click here

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

---LYA DE PUTTI; GO TOEuropean Film Star Postcards: Lya de Putti

---UHRIG; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Published by Uhrig

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FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA: LITTLE KNOWN SPAGHETTI WESTERN ACTORS: SILVIA DONATI; GO TO .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Little Known Spaghetti Western Actors ~ Silvia Donati

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AT IT AGAIN...LINCOLN POOL VANDALIZED YET AGAIN--BURGUM VOWS "FULL" PROSECUTION

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum vowed "full" prosecution Saturday for vandals who allegedly slashed a 350-foot long gash into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and defaced the area with a slew of anti-Trump graffiti.  MORE AT Doug Burgum vows 'full' prosecution over Lincoln Memorial pool damage | Fox News

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. Often updated in real time too! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And 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, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, ShopRite, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, Matters, and more.

BY SPECIAL REQUEST---ASBURY AND GEORGE WASHINGTON--THE CROTON---BETHEL CHAPEL--CONNECTION

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---ASBURY AND GEORGE WASHINGTON--THE CROTON---BETHEL CHAPEL--CONNECTION---ARTICLE IS FROM 1983; see the pink highlighted section. Click on the image below. As to whather or not this is factually correct, it seems to be up for grabs. We'll keep you posted.

For more Washington and the Croton River crossing, go to The View from Quaker Bridge – CROTON

SENATOR RAND PAUL TORCHES FAUCI OVER ALLEGED COVID CONSPIRACY COVER-UP

Rand Paul torches Fauci over alleged COVID conspiracy cover-up

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., details how Dr. Anthony Fauci allegedly funded gain-of-function research leading up to the global pandemic. Paul claims Fauci coerced intelligence analysts, including the CIA, to alter their initial findings about the COVID-19 lab leak origin. He criticizes the 'misdirection, conspiracy,' and 'cover-up' that misled the public about the virus. MORE AT Rand Paul torches Fauci over alleged COVID conspiracy cover-up | Watch

TWO TRUSTED ORGANIZATIONS FOR VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE RELIEF DONATIONS

How to Contribute to the Venezuela Earthquake Relief Efforts

If you want to help those affected by the June 24, 2026 earthquakes in Venezuela, there are several reputable organizations you can support, and some best practices to ensure your contribution is effective.
Trusted Relief Organizations

1. Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS/USA)

Focus: Emergency shelter, household supplies, food, clean water, medical care, psychosocial and pastoral support, and long-term recovery.

Why support: JRS has a long-standing presence in Venezuela and Latin America, allowing rapid on-the-ground response www.jrsusa.org.

How to give: Visit JRS USA Venezuela Earthquake Appeal to donate online.

2. Convoy of Hope

Focus: Crisis Relief Fund for immediate needs like shelter, food, and clean water.

Why support: Convoy has a proven track record in disaster response worldwide, with resources and distribution networks to send aid quickly Convoy of Hope.

How to give: Visit Convoy of Hope and search for the Venezuela earthquake appeal OR AN OPTION SHOULD IMMEDIATELY POP UP ON THE SCREEN

MORE "250" PHOTOS

More photos are coming in. Click on the images below.  (All rights reserved, Jessica Dieckman). Just LOVE the "250' municipal flags---these are from Hawthorne and much went up in early June per family and friends. 

But if you really want to see "revolutionary pride", take a drive to Yorktown.  The 250 patriotism and commemorative events have been off the hook since April. You can find lots of photos on assorted Instagram and fb pages. The Rochambeau Festival in Early June was also a two day treat for the senses: Fourth Annual Rochambeau Festival - NY - W3R-US

AND IN CASE YOU MISSED IT EverythingCroton: THAT HAWTHORNE HOUSE

and EverythingCroton: PATRIOTS ON THE WATER

and EverythingCroton: FEED THE BIRDS! CELEBRATES AMERICA 250!

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

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 IS BACK AFTER A FATHER'S DAY HIATUS...

GO TO EverythingCroton: YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY:

EverythingCroton: SOME (LOCAL) WORLD CUP POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

7/2, 1-2:30 PM, CROTON IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR

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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! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

FROM THE NEW CROTON.NEWS SITE--PB MOVES EV CHARGERS AT HUDSON CONDOS, APPROVES LANDSCAPING PLAN MIRAGE MIRROR AND GLASS

This article has not yet been verified against the official meeting minutes. Details may contain errors. See our corrections log for more information.

The Croton Planning Board met June 23, approving three items including a revised electric vehicle charging plan at the Hudson Condos and a landscaping plan for the Mirage Mirror and Glass property on South Riverside Avenue. MORE AT Planning Board Moves EV Chargers Outdoors at Hudson Condos, Approves Landscaping Plan for Mirage Mirror and Glass — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

A NEW DAILY VIEWS RECORD AT EVERYTHING CROTON

Although this certainly is not my focus---no ad revenue or subscription fees--it is always gratifying to see....click on the image.

And what were the top posts? 

Anything patriotic, nostalgic--Croton or otherwise---in short, TRADITION! 

Followed by Israel, President Trump, immigration issues, local houses of worship, gardening, cocktails(!) and the economy----at least then that is.....

So thank you, everyone. Enjoy your Sunday!