Friday, December 12, 2025

HUDSON VALLEY WEEKEND SNOW ESTIMATES

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Hudson Valley Weekend Snow Estimates: Here's How Much To Expect - Patch--HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Widespread snow is expected to impact the Hudson Valley region this weekend, with forecasters predicting between one and two ...READ MORE AT Hudson Valley Weekend Snow Estimates: Here's How Much To Expect | Mid Hudson Valley, NY Patch

OBITUARY FOR CYNTHIA JOAN BOVA

Cynthia Joan Bova, 69, of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on August 21, 1956, in North Tarrytown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard Mills and Mary (Ozzello) Mills.

Cynthia graduated from Croton-Harmon High School in 1974 and married her high school sweetheart, Mike Bova, in 1977. MORE AT Cynthia Bova Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY

IN THE NEWS---MILLER SOUNDS ALARM OVER SHARE OF SOMALIS USING WELFARE IN MINNESOTA

A new report from the Center for Immigration Studies revealed that 81 percent of Somali immigrant households are using welfare of some kind. That includes 54 percent of households on food stamps and 73 percent on Medicaid. MORE AT Stephen Miller sounds alarm over share of Somalis using welfare in Minnesota


THAT TIME OF YEAR--HANUKKAH-THON 2025 AT TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

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THAT TIME OF YEAR--HANUKKAH-THON 2025 AT TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER; GO TO Hanukkah-thon 2025 - Form - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester


BEHIND PAYWALL--HOW TO USE THE SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF COUNTY EMPLOYEES' SALARIES IN NY--LOHUD

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BEHIND PAYWALL--HOW TO USE THE SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF COUNTY EMPLOYEES' SALARIES IN NY---GO TO How to use the searchable database of county employees' salaries in NY

1892---CROTON TO GET A NEW STATION

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1892---CROTON TO GET A NEW STATION---CLICK ON THE IMAGE

AND SINCE CAPTAIN HARVEY FARRINGTON (OF FARRINGTON ROAD) IS MENTIONED, YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN...

-----1903 FARRINGTON OBITUARY https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2020/06/by-special-request-obituary-for-captain.html

GAS PRICES PLUNGE TO LOWEST LEVELS IN YEARS...EXCEPT IN CALIFORNIA

Gas Prices Plunge to Lowest Levels in Years… Except in California

Californians are looking at gas prices to increase to $8.00 – $12.00 per gallon---more at Gas Prices Plunge to Lowest Levels in Years… Except in California – California Globe

CROTON ARTISANS 29TH HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE--12/12, 12/13, AND 12/14

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CROTON ARTISANS 29TH HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE--12/12, 12/13, AND 12/14

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REMINDER---OUR SAVIOUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROLING

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OUR SAVIOUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROLING----Friday, December 12 will be our annual caroling around the Harmon area. This is an amazing event filled with music and song. We get people clapping and joining in. It is just a little Christmas cheer for the day. We don’t go far and tend to go slowly. We also have snacks when we return to church. Our Saviour Lutheran Church – Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Christmas caroling

Join us on Friday, December 12 for our annual Christmas caroling near the church. We will gather at 6:45 p.m. in the parish hall and leave about 7:00 to spread a little Christmas cheer to our neighbors, who sometimes clap and join in. We will have snacks when we return to the church. Everyone including families and children will enjoy this amazing event filled with music and song.

REMINDER--FIFTH ANNUAL TOWN OF CORTLANDT WINTER WONDERLAND 12/13

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Join us for the Fifth Annual Town of Cortlandt Winter Wonderland! Residents can enjoy FREE inflatable rides for children, food trucks, and a visit from Santa at the Town of Cortlandt Youth & Recreation Center! 12/13--MORE INFO AT Events Calendar - Town of Cortlandt, NY

REMINDER 12/13 MAYCLIM INVITATIONAL

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CROTON.

Mayclim Basketball Invitational

Mayclim Basketball Invitational--The Croton-Harmon Booster Club is proud to host the Robert E. Mayclim Memorial Basketball Invitational, named after a Croton-Harmon Booster Club Legend! Robert “Bobby” Mayclim, aka “The Voice of Croton”. Bob was a dedicated Booster who served as the announcer of all the games in the 1980’s. Crowds were mesmerized by his professional level of commentary, amazing sense of humor, and incredible enthusiasm. His Tiger Spirit was contagious to all that knew him. Mr. Mayclim and his wife, Barbara were the proud parents of Scott, Dana, and Troy. Unfortunately, Bob left us too soon in July of 1986, but his never ending spirit and memories live on in his children and grandchildren. Through our annual Mayclim Memorial Invitational, we honor his memory and commitment to the Croton-Harmon Booster Club and our entire community.

The Mayclim Invitational will take place one day only this year, on Saturday, December 13th.

3:00PM - Croton Boys Varsity and JV play

5:00PM - Croton Girls Varsity and JV play

Concessions and Merch Available. More details coming soon. Hope to see you there! Go Tigers!

THE ANNUAL REQUEST---CHRISTMAS PUNCH, NOGS, ASSORTED LIBATIONS, ALCOHOLIC AND NON.....

By special request--CHRISTMAS PUNCH, NOGS, ASSORTED LIBATIONS, ALCOHOLIC AND NON.....CLICK ON THE PHOTOS AND INKS.

First up, from 1971, the very authentic--and quite warming to the soul---Athole Brose.  A neighbor,back in the day, of Welsh and Scot extraction, used to pull out his wife's crystal punch bowl every Christmas Eve and invite us all in for a taste.  Of course, the children were served appropriately RED Shirley Temples in those ubiquitous plastic Champagne glasses.

Complete with Maraschino Cherry.....and a Rosemary Sprig (which quite frankly, we tossed!)

But it made some of us feel very grown-up and festive. 

Click on the link for the recipe: Shirley Temple Recipe - Low-cholesterol.Food.com

Next up, from Family Christmas Online(TM), a recipe for Cappuccino Punch.

(A neighbor throws in a cup of Amaretto for the alcohol version,)


And of course, what's Christmas without the EggNog....but the real thing of course!

Here's a 1953 recipe using Bacardi Rum!

Again, click on the photos and links.

And for those who prefer Christmas Cocktails---from Martha Stewart:

--The most popular Christmas Cocktails by state; click here

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REMAINING HOLIDAY POP-UP SHOP DATES AT ASBURY

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Holiday Pop Up Shop
Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Asbury Methodist Church, 15 Old Post Road South

The Holiday Pop Up Shop will be open on Fridays, December 5 and 12, and Saturdays, December 6 and 13, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The shop features new and gently used holiday décor, including lighting, ornaments, tableware, artificial Christmas trees, and winter-themed items such as wooden snowshoes.

IN THE NEWS - THAT MINNESOTA SOMALI FRAUD IS STUNNING .... CBS NEWS EXCLUSIVE

How Minnesota fraudsters spent millions intended for hungry kids.  (Champagne, boxes of cash, fancy cars, etc.) See more at How Minnesota fraudsters spent millions intended for hungry kids | Watch