FROM THE NEW CROTON NEWS SITE---7/22 WORK SESSION--ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ISSUES---RIVERSIDE ZONE FLOATED FOR CANNABIS

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The Board of Trustees spent its July 22 work session assembling the village's answer to a sweeping state rollback of environmental review — a package of zoning amendments meant to keep local scrutiny of development intact — while sketching out where cannabis dispensaries could eventually operate and moving to expand rent relief for lower-income senior and disabled tenants....NOTE: CROTON'S #1 SOURCE FOR AI-GENERATED HYPERLOCAL NEWS --READ MORE AT  Trustees Build Zoning Defenses as State Pares Back Environmental Review; Riverside Zone Floated for Cannabis — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

TRAFFIC ALERT 2026--OPENING NIGHT GREAT JACK O'LANTERN BLAZE

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Bigger, Brighter, and More Spectacular Than Ever Before!

Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by our team of artisans. Complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack, this immersive, one-of-a-kind event is not to be missed!....NEW! Longer Path and More Displays Than Ever.....MORE AT The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Opening Night - Westfair Communications

IN THE NEWS----UWS RAMPAGE--NYS ATTACKER YELLED "ALLU AKBAR" AS HE RANDOMLY STABBED TWO MEN NEAR CENTRAL PARK, ACCORDING TO VICTIM, WITNESSES: COMMISH

Two men were stabbed in an unprovoked rampage on the Upper West Side near Central Park on Thursday afternoon — by a deranged attacker yelling “Allahu Akbar” during both assaults, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. NYC attacker yelled 'Allahu Akbar' as he randomly stabbed two men near Central Park, according to victim, witnesses: commish

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WESTCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL BUS SAFETY PROGRAM REDUCES ILLEGAL SCHOOL BUS PASSING BY NEARLY 24%

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Published: 23 July 2026

Annual Report Shows School Bus Safety Program Improving Driver Behavior and Protecting Students

The results of the County’s 2025-2026 School Bus Safety Program Annual Report, showing a 23.8% reduction in illegal school bus passing violations during the program’s first full year. Since launching in partnership with BusPatrol during National School Bus Safety Week in October 2024, the initiative has improved driver compliance, strengthened enforcement and helped make trips to and from school safer for thousands of students across Westchester County. .....The School Bus Safety Program currently serves students in 22 participating school districts: Lakeland, Mamaroneck, Ossining, Eastchester, Tarrytown, Blind Brook-Rye, Rye Neck, Katonah-Lewisboro, Greenburgh, Hendrick Hudson, Croton-Harmon, Tuckahoe, Irvington, Bedford Central, Bronxville, Pelham, Ardsley, Yorktown Central, Briarcliff Manor, Port Chester-Rye, Mount Pleasant Central and Harrison. More at Westchester County School Bus Safety Program Reduces Illegal School Bus Passing by Nearly 24%

REMINDER 8/4 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS COMING

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IN THE NEWS---MORE ACTBLUE FRAUD

An 88-year-old Michigan widow told a local outlet Wednesday that federal records attributing more than $150,000 in ActBlue donations to her name over five years do not reflect money she gave. READ MORE AT https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/07/23/88-year-old-widow-with-no-computer-gave-democrats-150k-records-show/

AUGUST GROUP SHOW AT THE CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY

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Join Croton River Artisans Gallery for our first Group Show featuring past visiting artists and gallery members as well as our Croton Harmon High School 2026 Scholarship winner, Noah Lester.  Participating artists include: Richard Eagan, Lauren Davis,  Eleanor Kwei, Jessica Miller, Ray O'Hanlon, Tom Smith and Valerie Zeman.  Meet the artists at a reception on Sunday, August 2nd 1-3pm. Light refreshments will be served.

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RIP SGT. ANGEL SARAH RAMPERSAD

Military families always know such days might come. Our thoughts and prayers to the Rampersad family.



There’s a plan to honor Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park for her bravery on the street outside her family home, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said.

Also FYI: A public community vigil has been scheduled to honor Army Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad. Community Vigil: Monday at 7:00 PM. Location: Held directly in front of the family's home on 96th Street in Ozone Park, Queens. 

TRENDING ON JERSEY SOCIAL MEDIA---NOT SO FAST: SOFTWARE COMPANY BLAMED FOR ILLEGAL ALIEN VOTER REGISTRATION SAYS STATE GOVT. KNEW

Like New York City, there's a lot of buyer's regret at the moment....



The software vendor Democratic New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill faulted for putting 6,600 noncitizens on the voter rolls says the state had the data to stop it and signed off anyway.

IDEMIA, the French identity technology firm Sherrill blamed this week, pushed back on the governor's account in a statement to the New York Post. Spokesperson Lisa Shoemaker confirmed Sherrill's statement that all 6,600 people answered "Yes" to registering and "No" to being a citizen — which should have rendered them ineligible for the voter rolls — but disputed the governor's claim that a "glitch" allowed them to be registered. SO MUCH MORE AT Not so fast: Software company blamed for illegal alien voter registration says state government knew

PHOTOS, TOWN OF CORTLANDT - 5TH, 6TH AND 7TH/8TH GRADE SUMMER CAMPS--CASTLE FUN CENTER IN CHESTER AND BOUNCE IN POUGHKEEPSIE

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A great day at the Castle Fun Center in Chester and Bounce in Poughkeepsie with our 5th/6th and 7th/8th Grade Camps. Thanks for the memories!

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We’re looking forward to the rest of our summer trips together! Photos at Facebook and Facebook and Facebook and Facebook

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, FRANZOSO CONTRACTING, and more.

SARCONE, PATRONE---SARATOGA SPRINGS MAN SENTENCED TO 120 MONTHS FOR 2ND POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CONVICTION

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Saratoga Springs Man Sentenced to 120 Months for Second Possession of Child Pornography Conviction

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Scott Meyer, 42, of Saratoga Springs, New York, was sentenced July 7th, 2026, to 120 months in prison for possession of child pornography. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Acting Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Buffalo Field Office Anthony Patrone made the announcement.

CET AT WEST POINT - NATIONAL ANTHEM 6/17/2026

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CET Tiger Cub Chorus Performs National Anthem at West Point Ceremony

Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School’s 4th Grade Tiger Cub Chorus had the honor of performing the National Anthem at West Point on June 17, 2026, during Keller Army Community Hospital’s Change of Command ceremony.

Led by CET Music Teacher Marlena Horton, the chorus performed as Col. Sally P. VelVecchio assumed command of Keller Army Community Hospital, relieving Col. Sean Hipp. The students did a beautiful job and proudly represented Croton-Harmon during this meaningful military ceremony. SEE PHOTOS AT CET Tiger Cub Chorus Performs National Anthem at West Point Ceremony | Post Details

CORTLANDT HOME DEPOT SHOPLIFTING INCIDENT, THREE PEEKSKILL MEN ARRESTED

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A Home Depot shoplifting investigation in Westchester led to the arrest of three men, including a driver whose blood alcohol content was nearly four times New York's legal limit, according to New York State Police.

Troopers responded to a reported larceny at the Home Depot on Main Street in Cortlandt at approximately 12:31 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, state police said. Loss prevention employees told troopers that three men had left the store and were traveling west toward Peekskill after attempting to steal merchandise, according to police.....During the investigation, the driver, Jonathan Maldonado, 27, of Peekskill, showed signs of intoxication, according to state police. ......Caguana-Uzho and Quinatoa Osorio were each charged with petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor. They were issued appearance tickets directing them to appear in Cortlandt Town Court on Monday, Aug. 24, police said. Driver 4X Legal Limit Arrested After Cortlandt Home Depot Theft Attempt: NYSP - NewsBreak