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.

SIX FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY now back on a new blogging platform:

---WSJ: “Now Obama says he’s giving back” – Tom Faranda's Folly

---Latest GDP report: “President Trump’s trade agenda is working” – Tom Faranda's Folly

---Brigitte Bardot – Tom Faranda's Folly

---Gov. Hochul signs bill; doctors can kill their patients. – Tom Faranda's Folly

---Religion – pockets of optimism? – Tom Faranda's Folly

---A little info on the new Archbishop of New York – Tom Faranda's Folly

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NEW FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR---Speaker Event ~ Catherine Kondo Arkin and HOLIDAY SONGS FROM THE CROTON HARMON HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS ---TAPE AVAILABLE--go to Speaker Event ~ Catherine Kondo Arkin - DW Design & Decor

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FROM AN OSSINING HISTORICAL TYPE BLOG WE ARE QUITE FOND OF, Ossining History on the Run; GO TO Religion in Sing Sing Prison 1825 – 1865 – Ossining History on the Run

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 FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY: SIMEON; GO TO  Br Jack's Preaching Ministry: Simeon

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WESTCHESTER BLOG; A family-focused blog offering kid-friendly restaurants, children’s classes, low-cost events, and local business spotlights. Great for parents looking to explore Westchester with their kids. GO TO Blog | Free Westchester

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THE HAPPY CHICKEN COOP, FOR THOSE RAISING CHICKENS, OR THINKING ABOUT IT; GO TO Blog - The Happy Chicken Coop

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: EverythingCroton: (CROTON) CHICKENS!!!!!! AND THEN SOME.....

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FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: The huddles of humanity on an anonymous Manhattan cross street during a wintry day in 1899 | Ephemeral New York

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TWELVE FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

--Old Fashion Pumpkin Bars
--HOMEMADE BREAD BATTER WITH FOUR OPTIONS; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HOMEMADE BREAD BATTER WITH FOUR OPTIONS--CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD
---DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COCA COLA CAKE! GO TO https://grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com/2025/12/double-chocolate-coca-cola-cake.html
---FLUFFY RAISED DONUTS; CLICK HERE
---1970S CRANBERRY COOKIES; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: 1970S CRANBERRY COOKIES
---TANGY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: TANGY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
--HAM CHEESE BALL; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HAM CHEESE BALL
--HOT CHICKEN SALAD FROM MONTANA; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HOT CHICKEN SALAD FROM MONTANA
--OYSTER DRESSING; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: OYSTER DRESSING
--CRAZY CRUST CUSTARD PIE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CRAZY CRUST CUSTARD PIE
--OLD MAGAZINE CLIPPINGS FOR CREAMY HERB & ORANGE GINGER DIPS; CLICK HERE

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SEVEN  FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---European Film Star Postcards: Published by Joepie: Teen Stars from the 1970s

---MIIKO TAKA; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Miiko Taka

---GLENDA FARRELL; CLICK HERE

---1991 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Beauty and the Beast (1991)

---EverythingCroton: BRIGITTE BARDOT HAS DIED

---RICHARD HARRIS; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Richard Harris

---Alfonsina Pieri

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TWO FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA: RIP .Westerns...All'Italiana!: RIP Brigitte Bardot

and .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Little Known Spaghetti Western actors ~ Dagmar Delmare

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TWO FROM ETHICS ALARMS: 

Ethics Quiz: The Teenage Anti-Semite | Ethics Alarms

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The Rest of the Story: Remember That UCLA Prof. Punished for Not Agreeing To Give Special Consideration to Black Students? | Ethics Alarms

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JAZZ CONCERT AT THE UNITARIANS--1/11--ALEX SMITH AND TONY JEFFERSON

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Shake Away the Winter Blues--​An intimate jazz duo concert, Sunday, Jan. 11th, 2:00 PM, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley, 2021 Albany Post Road, Croton on Hudson NY 10520--Appearing for one afternoon only, Grammy-winning pianist Alex Smith and ‘Jazz at Lincoln Center’ vocalist Tony Jefferson focus on music that grooves and is played from the heart in a not-to-be-missed performance of jazz standards and R&B hits. $20 suggested donation at the door. Ample free parking.

REMINDER--ICYMI--HONEYMOONERS MARATHON NEW YEAR'S DAY

Just got word that PIX11 will feature their annual HONEYMOONERS Marathon on NEW YEAR'S EVE/NEW YEAR'S DAY---SEE BELOW:

WPIX 11--For the Honeymooners fans:

PIX11 has continued its long‑running tradition of airing The Honeymooners marathon every New Year’s Eve into New Year’s Day, a tradition dating back to 1996.

A detailed rundown for the January 1, 2025 marathon was published, confirming.

Historically, PIX11 runs the marathon from 11 PM on New Year’s Eve through the afternoon on New Year’s Day, with a break for morning news.

FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW, there's a Jackie Gleason Croton Connection---Gleason was a frequent visitor to what was "Honey's", then Mary's. He also lived in nearby Cortlandt in a mid-century modern "round" house; click here.

You may also enjoy:

***1960, Audrey Meadows and the Ossining Treasurer; go to EverythingCroton: ALLEN FUNT, AUDREY MEADOWS, & THE OSSINING TREASURER 1960

***AND A READER SAYS: To see Gleason’s Cortlandt home: https://www.lohud.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2018/07/26/photos-jackie-gleasons-round-house-up-for-sale-for-12-million/36980115/

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12/30 GIRLS JV BASKETBALL, CROTON V. WALTER PANAS

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12/30 GIRLS JV BASKETBALL, CROTON V. WALTER PANAS--See more at Croton Harmon High School

2025 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT AT HOLY NAME OF MARY AND CHRISTMAS IN A SHOEBOX

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2025 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT AT HOLY NAME OF MARY AND CHRISTMAS IN A SHOEBOX---CLICK ON THE IMAGE

SEE SOME PHOTOS FROM THE CHRISTMAS IN A SHOWBOX EXHIBIT AT EverythingCroton: CHRISTMAS IN A SHOEBOX, HOLY NAME OF MARY

IN THE NEWS---GOV TIM WALZ SLAMMED IN WAKE OF VIRAL VIDEO THAT RAISES MINNEAPOLIS DAYCARE FUNDING QUESTIONS

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is facing intense new criticism after charities tied to the Somali immigrant community bilked the state out of up to $9 billion in aid — including a daycare with a misspelled sign that got $4 million despite reportedly having no kids. READ AND SEE MORE AT Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz slammed in wake of viral video that raises Minneapolis daycare funding questions | New York Post

LESSONS & CAROLS 2025, OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN

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SEE MORE AT Lessons and Carols 2025 Streaming License-A-731276 Our Saviour Lutheran, Croton on Hudson, NY

1941 - NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE NEW TUMBLE INN

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COURTESY OF AN EVERYTHING CROTON ELVE:

1941 - NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE NEW TUMBLE INN.

Click on the photo.

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: EverythingCroton: 1920, THE CROTON HIGHWAYMAN, "SOAP" HILL & TUMBLE INN

BRIGITTE BARDOT HAS DIED

Brigitte Bardot (1934-2025)

French actress Brigitte Bardot (1934) died today, 28 December 2025, at the age of 91. In the 1950s, she was the sex kitten of the European film industry. BB starred in 48 films, performed in numerous musical shows, and recorded 80 songs. After her retirement in 1973, she established herself as an animal rights activist and made vegetarianism sexy.  READ AND SEE MUCH MORE AT European Film Star Postcards: Brigitte Bardot (1934-2025)

FREEZING RAIN: FORECAST ICE EVENT TRIGGERS WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN THE HUDSON VALLEY

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Freezing fog is already making driving treacherous, but the chance of freezing will create slippery conditions across the region. MORE AT Freezing Rain: Forecast Ice Event Triggers Winter Weather Advisory In The Hudson Valley From The NWS | Yorktown, NY Patch

SPEAKER EVENT DW DESIGN & DECOR---TAPE AVAILABLE---CATHERINE KONDO ARKIN AND HOLIDAY SONGS FROM THE CROTON HARMON HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS

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Speaker Event ~ Catherine Kondo Arkin and HOLIDAY SONGS FROM THE CROTON HARMON HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS ---go to Speaker Event ~ Catherine Kondo Arkin - DW Design & Decor

REGAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE NEWS

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REGAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE NEWS (THEY DEVELOPED THE MAPLE COMMONS HOUSING PROJECT)

Regan Development Corp., which is based in Ardsley, is proposing to build an affordable housing project intended for senior citizens ages 55 and up at 250 S. Middletown Road in Nanuet. Regan is working with the Rockland Housing Action Coalition (RHAC) and the Rockland County’s Office of Community Development on the project.

RHAC said that the proposed housing would be for low income seniors earning up to 80% of the Rockland County Area Median Income. It said that the project was awarded a $5,000,000 American Rescue Plan Act loan from the Rockland County Office of Community Development. MORE AT Ardsley developer proposes senior housing for Nanuet - Westfair Communications

READING RECOMMENDATION: PHYLLIS REILLY - INSTANT MEMORIES: FOUR POSES FOR A QUARTER

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Recently had an opportunity to re-read (the late) CROTON RESIDENT PHYLLIS REILLY'S BOOK----Instant Memories: Four Poses for a Quarter 

It's still available on Amazon----read more at: 

Phyllis Reilly returned to writing after a ten-year absence in 2017 and started the Croton Writers' Group, a gathering place where writers could meet and share their writing. She is a late bloomer, and at 77, her quirky style and subject matter got editors’ attention. Her work has been published in a variety of literary magazines. Brooklyn born and raised, her stories reflect her childhood in the 1950s and are the backdrop for some surprisingly dark beautiful writing that is filled with vivid Imagery and descriptions that are as poetic as they are powerful. Her Irish wit is evident in her writing. Some of her stories are flat-out funny, while others reflect the absurd universe that was her child¬hood and are heart-wrenching and haunting. Her writing style is uniquely her own. A strong voice with a touch of the poet, her stories will stay with you long after you read them. There is an unflinching honesty about her work, and Erin, the central character in many of her stories, takes us on a unique journey into a world that is unforgettable.Phyllis lives in Croton-on-Hudson, NY, along the Croton River with her amazing husband, Vernon, and her devoted cat, Zoey. When she is not writing, she works with her writing group, reads, and puts fake flowers in her garden—the deer eat everything “It looks like a diorama at the Museum of Natural History.” “With old eyes you can’t tell the difference.” She loves spending time with her family and says, “In spite of this insane world, Life is Good.”

AVAILABLE ON AMAZON HERE 

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN...NOW HEAR THIS BY CROTON'S JOEL GINGOLD; MORE HERE 

HERE'S HOW MUCH NEW YORK GAS PRICES DECLINED FROM LAST WEEK

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READ MORE AT Here's how much New York gas prices declined from last week