SOFTBALL RECAP--SOMERS BEATS CROTON-HARMON FOR THEIR NINTH STRAIGHT VICTORY

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JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY AT FEED THE BIRDS!

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AT FEED THE BIRDS! NEW! Just in time for Mother's Day...From Exeter, NH...'Art by Alyssa' ceramic trivets. Come see 'em in-store. Feed The Birds | Croton-on-Hudson NY | Facebook

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US NAVY SEAL WHO KILLED OSAMA BIN LADEN REFLECTS ON HISTORIC RID 15 YEARS LATER

15 years later--US NAVY SEAL who killed Osama Bin Laden reflects on historic raid--- more at US Navy SEAL who killed Osama Bin Laden reflects on historic raid 15 years later

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...

the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), then 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

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.

1922, GLORIA SWANSON, THE IMPOSSIBLE MRS. BELLEW

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A reader stumbled this clip about Croton's Gloria Swanson in the 1922 film, THE IMPOSSIBLE MRS. BELLEW---click on the image---(READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE)

For more about Swanson and when she left Croton, go to EverythingCroton: 1929 - CROTON'S GLORIA SWANSON SELLS THE NEW YORK DIGS, HEADS TO CALIFORNIA... AND JUST A FEW YEARS LATER

BASEBALL STUFF FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---WAS RIVER'S CUTTER THE BEST SINGLE PITCH OF ALL TME?

Amusing and great comment from Rivera; go to Very brief discussion: “Was Rivera’s cutter the best single pitch of all time?” – Tom Faranda's Folly

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FROM ST. AUGUSTINE'S PARISH BULLETIN--CALLING ALL CARING HEARTS--BABY BOTTLE DRIVE--GIANNA HOUSE PREGNANCY CARE CENTER

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FROM ST. AUGUSTINE'S PARISH BULLETIN--CALLING ALL CARING HEARTS--BABY BOTTLE DRIVE--GIANNA HOUSE PREGNANCY CARE CENTER --click on the image....from their most recent bulletin 5/3 St. Augustine Church - Ossining, New York | Parishes Online

CONGRESSMAN LAWLER APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF DHS FUNDING BILL ENDING SHUTDOWN

Washington, D.C. – 4/30/26… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) the House passed legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through September. Lawler released the following statement after President Trump signed the measure into law, ending the 76-day funding lapse.

“The Department of Homeland Security should never have been allowed to sit in limbo. Our first responsibility is to the men and women who keep this country safe, and that includes our TSA officers, Coast Guard service members, FEMA teams, and Secret Service personnel.

At the end of the day, any government shutdown that impacts federal employees’ paychecks and critical government operations is unacceptable. MORE AT Lawler Applauds House Passage of DHS Funding Bill, Ending Shutdown | Congressman Mike Lawler

& DESPITE THE DOOM & GLOOM SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS - S&P EXTENDS LONGEST WEEKLY WINNING STREAK SINCE LATE 2024

Stocks’ stellar war-defying run continued on Friday. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh records after Iran handed Washington a new proposal for ending the war, offering hints of compromise. The two sides remain far apart, The Wall Street Journal reported, but investors nonetheless took it as an encouraging sign, sending Brent crude oil futures down 2% to $108.17 a barrel. MORE AT S&P 500 extends longest weekly winning streak since late 2024

CELEBRATING OUR VARSITY BOYS TENNIS SENIORS

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Celebrating Our Varsity Boys Tennis Seniors! FROM THE CROTON HARMON ATHLETICS FB PAGE--Today we honor a special group of student-athletes who have represented our program with pride, dedication, and class. Your commitment on and off the court has set the standard for what it means to be a Tiger. From long practices to tough matches, you’ve shown resilience, sportsmanship, and leadership every step of the way. You’ve not only elevated our program, you’ve left a legacy that will inspire the next generation. Thank you for the memories, the hard work, and the pride you’ve brought to Croton Tennis. We can’t wait to see all the great things you accomplish next! Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger. PHOTOS AT Facebook

ICYMI--TICK SEASON IN NY 2026---AND THAT INVASIVE ASIAN JUMPING WORM, AN UPDATE

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With more gardening days on the horizon (most of us have largely been involved in weeding, pruning and cleaning up), it's important to remember tick season too:

Tick Season Starting Earlier And More Dangerous In New York By Bobby Welber,10 hours ago

Health officials say tick activity is already rising faster than usual across New York. Experts warn this season could be more active than the past decade. READ MORE AT Tick Season Starting Earlier And More Dangerous In New York - NewsBreak

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST AND BACK FOR 2026: THE CROTON GARDENER! #1, LOCAL SHOPPING, USEFUL TIPS, LINKS AND MORE

AND

EverythingCroton: ABOUT THAT INVASIVE ASIAN JUMPING WORM

PACIFIC FOODS BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Yes we prefer to make our own. (MENNONITE GIRLS CAN COOK has an outstanding recipe--with apple added---here)

But if you're looking for something fast and "over the counter", THE PACIFIC FOODS brand is highly recommended.  

Pro-tip: add a little grated nutmeg.

You'll find it at Apple Farm.

BOOKS TRENDING ON ASSORTED SOCIAL MEDIA SITES

***For some reason, a few of the town sites are buzzing about MIRANDA DEVINE's "LAPTOP FROM HELL"; it's from 2021 but has apparently made an appearance on assorted library shelves. Or you can get it directly from Barnes and Noble---a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller-and a really outstanding piece of journalism---Laptop from Hell: Hunter Biden, Big Tech, and the Dirty Secrets the President Tried to Hide by Miranda Devine, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble®

***The latest edition of the NEW CROTON REVIEW is out--Spring 2026 at New Croton Review - Back copies to the Summer of 2022 are also available on the site.

p.s. We've stumbled upon some truly vintage Croton Reviews and will post soon.

***THE REAL ANTHONY FAUCI BY ROBERT F KENNEDY JR.--Many of us have heard a lot about this one---it's also popped up on some of the Briarcliff and up-county pages and forums---but confess it's on the "to be read" list--#1 on AMAZON, TWENTY WEEKS on the NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST, and a WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY NATIONAL BESTSELLER; GO TO The Real Anthony Fauci by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (ebook)

***BASEBALL SEASON means a little Croton Little League nostalgia apparently; folks here are recommending EverythingCroton: CONGRATULATIONS TO KEVIN GALLAGHER---FINALLY MAKES IT TO THE HALL OF FAME!

SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

***TRENDING AGAIN ON SOCIAL MEDIA, THE POT SHOP, THE SENATE STUDY, MORENS, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT CANDIDATES AND MORE; WILL POST A QUICK  SUMMATION POSSIBLY TODAY, MORE LIKELY ON SUNDAY

***CONTE LEAVES CROTON, ANDERSON NOW PRESIDENT OF CROTON LIONS; GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI, FAREWELL VIC CONTE, BOB ANDERSON ASSUMES ROLE

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

***CROTON HARMON SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM; CLICK HERE

***MAY CROWNING, HOLY NAME; GO TO EverythingCroton: REMINDER - HOLY NAME OF MARY'S MAY CROWNING IS 5/3

***NATIONAL POLICE WEEK AND FLAG RAISING 5/9; GO TO EverythingCroton: NATIONAL POLICE WEEK CEREMONY 5/9 - STANLEY H. KELLERHOUSE MUNICIPAL BUILDING

***ADRIANA MADE IT TO CURACO, THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES; CLICK HERE

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