IT'S 250 TUESDAY #10

It's 250 Tuesday --- Time for our new weekly series---250 TUESDAYS at the blog--#10! We're celebrating America's 250th! CLICK ON THE IMAGE(S) AND LINKS:

And now some July 4th re-caps:

****Some stunning fireworks photos---how Cape Cod did it--via Carolyn Whiting.  And some poetry too.

See much more at EverythingCroton: MORE 250 SCENES---THESE ARE FROM CAPE COD--JULY 4, 2026

****THANK YOU TO THE DIECKMANS! 250 signs just about everywhere thanks to their efforts; see more at EverythingCroton: THANK YOU TO THE DIECKMANS!

AND PHOTOS EverythingCroton: A LETTER TO THE PAPER--JESSICA DIECKMAN AND THOSE 250 SIGNS!

AND MORE PHOTOS FRANZOSO CONTRACTING, FEED THE BIRDS AND THE CROTON PROFESSIONAL BUILDING (THE LATTER BY ROSEANN SCHUYLER, KITSON & SCHUYLER)

STAY TUNED THERE WILL BE MORE...

****Despite a late storm start, all went well; see more at SEE more at Trump spoke to a cheering crowd of more than 150,000 people on the National Mall who braved a thunderstorm-forced evacuation to hear the president speak in the 11 p.m. hour.

****WHATTA SHOW! SEE MORE HERE

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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

SEE #3 AT EverythingCroton: THE NEW BLOG SERIES --250 TUESDAYS #3

SEE #4 AT EverythingCroton: 250 TUESDAY AT EVERYTHING CROTON #4

SEE #5 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY #5

SEE #6 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY #6

SEE #7 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY #7

SEE #8 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY, AND NOW #8

SEE #9 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY! #9

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BREAKING POINT--ERIKA KIRK LEAVES COURTROOM AS WITNESS DESCRIBES MOMENT CHARLIE WAS KILLED AT EMOTIONAL HEARING

 

Erika Kirk left court Monday as a former campus police officer described seeing her husband, Turning Point USA founder Charlie, killed last September — kicking off an emotional week of testimony.

Kirk was seen exiting the courtroom with Charlie’s parents and other family members as Officer Chris Bagley described hearing a rifle shot and watching Charlie Kirk collapse during an event on the campus of Utah Valley University. MORE AT Erika Kirk leaves courtroom as witness describes moment Charlie was killed at emotional hearing

CON EDISON PROJECT ON OLD POST ROAD SOUTH

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Con Edison has advised the Village that their contractor has begun a storm hardening project on Old Post Road South between Cleveland Drive and Maple Street. The work will generally take place Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. and is expected to take two months to complete. MORE AT Con Edison Project on Old Post Road South | Croton-on-Hudson NY

BRAVE FACE---ERIKA KIRK SPEAKS OUT JUST HOURS BEFORE SHE'S SET TO FACE HUSBAND'S ALLEGED ASSASSIN TYLER ROBINSON IN COURT

Charlie Kirk’s widow and grieving family spoke out about the “darkest days of our lives” as they prepare to face his alleged murderer in court for the first time Monday. MORE AT Erika Kirk speaks out just hours before she's set to face husband Charlie's alleged assassin Tyler Robinson in court

TONIGHT'S WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY TOWN OF CORTLANDT WATERFRONT PARK CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

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TONIGHT'S WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY TOWN OF CORTOLANDT WATERFRONT PARK CANCELLED DUE TO INCLMENT WEATHER World Cup Watch Party Cancelled - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN EverythingCroton: OH THE WORLD CUP DRAMA!

VIDEO SAIL4TH--WHAT A SHOW---AND ABOUT THE CLEARWATER'S REMOVAL

Sail4th 250 organizers and the Coast Guard required flotilla participants to sign a private agreement not to display political or politically charged banners. A full copy of the drafted contract has not been publicly published, but the rules were enforced during the July 4th Parade of Sail.

The Clearwater was removed for non-adherence to this agreement. (Sails had banners that read "SAVE THE CLEAN WATER ACT" AND "Indigenous Rights, Racial Justice, Climate Solutions".) There is dispute from Clearwater over who said what and when.

Participants in the event had agreed to ‌refrain from displaying political or ⁠politically charged messages or statements, according to the Coast Guard, which said it enforced the agreement on behalf of Sail4th."The owner of ⁠the sloop Clearwater was contacted and requested to remove the message being displayed or be removed from the parade of sail," the Coast Guard said. "They declined to remove ​it."

Jen Benson, ​director of advocacy and communications at Hudson ​River Sloop Clearwater, disputed the claim. ‌She said the Coast Guard did not ask for the messages to be taken down, but requested the ship leave the sailing route or risk arrest.

We'll wait until there are more details from the Sail4th organization.

In meantime, you can view this historic event MINUS ANY SAILS with political messages at (3975) Watch: Sail4th 250 event for America's 250th anniversary - YouTube

REQUEST FOR THESE AGAIN-ANSWERED BACK IN APRIL BUT APPARENTLY MISSED--REPOSTING

  

A reader was wondering if we had anything on a CHHS senior play, HEAVEN CAN WAIT, early 1960's.

Answer: Yes, we posted it here.

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THERE WAS AN OLDER REQUEST FOR HANSEL & GRETEL. 1971, THE CHILDRENS THEATRE, THAT fell by the wayside so to  speak; here it is now: EverythingCroton: 1971 CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL--CHILDREN PRESENT TWO WORKS, HANSEL AND GRETEL & ALICE IN WONDERLAND

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A reader was asking about the 1960's production of A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR'S COURT; go to EverythingCroton: BACK ONLINE AFTER A BLOGGING GLITCH, 1965, CROTON HARMON PLAY, A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR'S COURT

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A reader asks: I seem to remember some sort of government mandate about not resuscitating people with the Covid from a few years ago, maybe New Jersey?

Answer: Actually what we have is from APRIL OF 2020---NY.....NY SCRAPS DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE ORDER--JUST HOURS AFTER THE NY POST REPORTED STORY....READ MORE AT https://nypost.com/2020/04/22/new-york-scraps-do-not-resuscitate-order-during-coronavirus-pandemic/

THIS WEEK---DAY OF RECKONING--ERIKA KIRK TO FACE GRUESOME EVIDENCE OF HUSBAND'S MURDER AT TYLER ROBINSON HEARING THIS WEEK

Gruesome evidence in the murder case of Charlie Kirk is expected to be shown in court this week for a major hearing where the slain conservative activist’s parents and widow, Erika, are expected to be in attendance. MORE AT Erika Kirk to face gruesome evidence of Charlie's murder at Tyler Robinson hearing

FROM THE NEW "CROTON.NEWS' SITE--7/14 AGENDA VISUAL ENVIRONMENT BOARD

For those who have asked about "BROOKLYN EMBODIED PILATES"....see Advisory Board on the Visual Environment (VEB) — 2026-07-14 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...

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And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about Cloth and Curate, The Blue Pig, 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, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, Barre on Hudson, The Organic Teaching Kitchen, Croton Jewelry, CVS, and more.

AND ICYMI: EverythingCroton: 2026 CROTON FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT & SENASQUA PARK CONCERT SERIES & THANK YOU SPONSORS!

FAIRY FESTIVAL CORTLANDT MANOR

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Follow the Fairy Dust... Adventure Awaits! 

A magical day is coming to Universal Healing Arts!

Step into a world where imagination comes alive and every path leads to enchantment. Join us for our Fairy Festival on Saturday, July 25th from 1:00–5:00 PM for an unforgettable afternoon of magic, laughter, and fairy fun. click on the image; see more atJul 25 | 3rd Annual Fairy Festival | Haviland, NY Patch

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL---FAUCI SUBPOENAED AFTER GAIN OF FUNCTION RESEARCH FILES DECLASSIFIED

A reader forwarded the following link, adding with a quip that a "local Croton Covid Crazies reckoning was also long overdue".....we'll comment another day...for now....

FAUCI ---- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., discusses Dr. Anthony Fauci's relationship with the intelligence community and his alleged funding of dangerous gain-of-function research in Wuhan and Ukraine. Johnson emphasizes the need for a 'COVID reckoning' to uncover the truth. Read more and see video at Fauci subpoenaed after gain-of-function research files declassified | Watch

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, what they were drinking in 1776! Click here

***FARANDAVILLE; JULY 4TH PARTY; CLICK HERE

***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

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

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

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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 GOD ESPOUSES US, click here

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FIVE FROM ETHICS ALARMS: 

THIS GUY OFTEN HITS THEM RIGHT OUTTA THE BALLPARK

Twenty-Five Indispensable Movies For Understanding American Culture | Ethics Alarms

AND

Another “Is We Getting Dummer?” Alert… | Ethics Alarms

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

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“Swinging Dick” Ethics | Ethics Alarms

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No, Thomas Jefferson Did Not Plagiarize The Declaration of Independence | Ethics Alarms

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TWO FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: 

WHAT YOU'D BE WEARING TO THE BEACH IF YOU WERE A WOMAN IN THE 1860'S; GO TO What you’d be wearing to Rockaway Beach or Coney Island if you were a woman in the 1860s | 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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NINE FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

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

--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

--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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SEVEN FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---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)

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

---TOMMY SANDS; 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

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FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA: LITTLE KNOWN SPAGHETTI WESTERN ACTORS: RANIERO DORASCENZI   .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Little Known Spaghetti Western Actors ~ Raniero Dorascenzi

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MORE 250 SCENES---THESE ARE FROM CAPE COD--JULY 4, 2026

Oh say can you see! Enjoy the show. More from local guest photographers soon---folks were in Washington! But for now, these spectacular shots are courtesy of Carolyn Whiting, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Click on the images below. 

What is more real?
Life or what life
Reflects back to you
Is it the moment
Or memory?

Fleeting junctures.

-----Carolyn Whiting