Friday, September 4, 2026

RIVER JOURNAL---DAVID ROCCO--AND MENTION OF THE CROTON RIVER ARTS GALLERY

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David Rocco of Yorktown Heights is an author and photojournalist. He has been involved as a volunteer for many cultural and environmental initiatives in the Hudson Valley and NYC. He is presently on the Board of Directors for the historic Fireboat McKean Preservation Project. In 2023 David helped to get the retired FDNY Fireboat John D. McKean on the State and National Register of Historic Places. River Journal caught up with Rocco to chat about his new book, Fireboats of the FDNY.

ABOUT THAT CHAMPLAIN HUDSON POWER EXPRESS---OOPS---$6 BILLION POWER LINE FROM CANADA FLOWING BELOW CAPACITY




When you come back to the question of how this was sold to the public and what the supposed environmental benefits were going to be, there's a big gap between how CHPE is performing and how it was sold,” Girardin said---SEE MORE AT https://gothamist.com/news/6-billion-power-line-from-canada-to-nyc-flowing-below-capacity-experts-say

MONDAY PROPERTIES -- SEPTEMBER 2026

A reader spotted the last company update at the blog (June and July; go here) and wondered how long a lease the tire company had at the Croton site (U.S. VENTURE) as she is planning the next family location move. 

She checked with Google AI which says the following---Again please note this is an AI response---and is passing it along for those with similar issues and resources to check further: 

Yes, we know the exact lease term.  The property located at 1 Half Moon Bay Drive in Croton-on-Hudson, NY (originally known as the Max Finkelstein tire property) is 100% leased through January 2032.
 
Property & Lease Breakdown

Detail Information--Property Address 1 Half Moon Bay Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520

Landlord / Owners Joint venture between Monday Properties, KPR Centers, and Nexjen Real Estate

Tenant U.S. Venture, a major national distributor that acquired the regional wholesaler Max Finkelstein Inc.--Lease Expiration January 2032

Recent Refinancing $19.5 million loan finalized through Webster Bank (arranged by JLL Capital Markets)---Facility Specs 118,911 sq. ft. industrial warehouse purpose-built for tire distribution, featuring 29-foot clear heights and 10 dock doors.

Behind the Deal--Monday Properties originally acquired the property with plans to potentially convert the warehouse into a multi-family residential complex. However, because U.S. Venture holds a firm lease providing durable cash flow for the next several years, the owners chose to leverage this stability to secure the $19.5 million debt refinancing. Monday Properties and KPR Centers Refinance Westchester Distribution Center | citybiz

ICYMI--TIME FOR THE EVERYTHING CROTON APPLE PICKING GUIDE

 

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In case you missed it:

TIME FOR THE EVERYTHING CROTON APPLE PICKING GUIDE! 

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EverythingCroton: APPLE-PICKING SEASON--TIME FOR THE EVERYTHING CROTON APPLE-PICKING GUIDE

CLANCY MURDER TRIAL ENDS IN MISTRIAL

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LETTER TO THE GAZETTE---BOB ANDERSON

Bob Anderson has an excellent letter in the 9/3/2026 edition of The Gazette on bike safety issues and the recent Benedict Blvd. accident. Anderson has been sounding the alarm for five plus years now....to no avail.

You are encouraged to read this letter. The Gazette does not have an online presence but is on sale just about everywhere. 

1968 CHILDREN'S PLAY ATTENDED BY 575 AT CROTON SCHOOL

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1968 CHILDREN'S PLAY ATTENDED BY 575 AT CROTON SCHOOL

CHILDREN'S THEATRE PRODUCTION OF RIP VAN WINKLE---CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

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IN THE NEWS---US ADDED 162,000 JOBS IN AUGUST SHATTERING EXPECTATIONS

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YADA YADA YADA THIS FINE FRIDAY BEFORE THE LABOR DAY WEEKEND

You know the drill---most of us are not on social media but we often get to hear about it--and are sometimes sent screenshots. 

Currently trending--and very hot in the number one social media chatter spot--many thanks to RedPapyrus and TMThoughtsCreekskill/Cronk for passing along---have a great Labor Day Weekend everyone---get outside!

*****Much discussion about whether or not an official who has recused himself--or herself--on a certain issue--must leave the dais PHYSICALLY. Alot of this has been cross-checked with Copilot, Google AI, Robert's Rules (which says No, doesn't have to leave the room), etc., but as always, you should do your own due diligence:

---While the general expectation is that they step away from the decision-making process, whether they are legally required to "leave the room" varies

---State Ethics Commissions & Best Practices Strongly Recommended: Even where not strictly legally mandated, most legal counsels and state ethics bodies advise officials to physically leave the room.

---Why "Leaving the Room" Matters; State and local entities strongly advocate for the official to step out for several critical reasons:  

Preventing "Subconscious" Influence: Even if an official stays silent, their physical presence, facial expressions, or body language at the dais can inadvertently pressure or intimidate other board members.  

Avoiding the Appearance of Impropriety

Maintaining Clean Boundaries: In cases where an official tries to act as a regular citizen (e.g., trying to step down from the dais to speak during the "public comment" portion on their own property dispute), courts and ethics boards generally look down on this, as it is nearly impossible for the public to separate the "citizen" from the "elected official."

MOVING ALONG:

***Next big thing---lots of posts about the scourge of Ebikes and scooters, and speeding bikes whether pedal powered or not--assorted tales of near accidents, no helmets, etc. A lot of discussion about the recent accident, THE PLEASANTVILLE CRACKDOWN, etc. It's all pretty easy to find EverythingCroton: & NOW YORKTOWN--E-BIKE LAWS

***Much discussion about the Clancy murder of her three children; easy enough to find; some actual local commentary justifying it on one of the more "esoteric" forums. Just not going near the lunacy; a reader, however, sent this video link/post How Feminism Justified Killing Children

***THE GOFUNDME FOR ERIN PIACENTI'S DAUGHTER IS BREAKING ALL EXPECTATIONS Fundraiser by Shray Gupta : In Memory of Erin Piacenti: Supporting Madison's Future

***MUCH DISCUSSION ABOUT THE MAMDANI PETITION, NOW AT OVER 97,000 ***MAMDANI, HOCHUL, 9/11 CEREMONY, STAY HOME, PLUS PETITION OPPOSING MAMDANI NOW AT OVER 97K; FIND IT HERE 

FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---AND HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---THE SHANGHAI GIN

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OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---AND HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---and now THE SHANGHAI GIN----SEE IT AT Friday cocktail – the Shanghai Gin – Tom Faranda's Folly




BY SPECIAL REQUEST--GOODBYE SUMMER--1962--TEARS FLOOR KIDS' EYES AS SUMMER ENDS BEST REC DEPT. PROGRAM YET

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MORE FROM THE ED RONDTHALER SCRAPBOOKS, courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society. Click on the images below. A different time...on so many levels.
 
 

SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

Because life gets busy---

***THE 9/2 BOARD MEETING VIDEO AND A FEW OBSERVATIONS; GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI 9/2/2026 BOARD MEETING VIDEO


***UPCOMING LAWLER CONLEY DEBATES; GO HERE

***HOWARD HUGHES, THE CROTON CONNECTION; GO HERE

***OFFICIAL GOFUND ME--MURDER VICTIM ERIN PIACENTI; GO HERE

***MAMDANI, HOCHUL, 9/11 CEREMONY, STAY HOME, PLUS PETITION OPPOSING MAMDANI NOW AT OVER 97K; GO TO EverythingCroton: MORE FOLKS WANT MAMDANI---AND HOCHUL--TO STAY HOME--FROM 9/11 CEREMONY---RETIRED PORT AUTHORITY COPS

***U.S. TRUSTEE PROGRAM MEETS WITH FIRST ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY SARCONE; GO HERE

***THE CDC AND THOSE ALLEGED MEASLES DEATHS; GO HERE

***A CROTON LABOR DAY 1929; GO HERE


***SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER--ROBERT COX--WESTCHESTER POWER CUSTOMERS PAID MORE OVERALL DESPITE WILD SWINGS IN SAVINGS AND LOSSES; GO HERE

***BRING ON THE SALAD; GO HERE

***JOIN THE CROTON HARMON BOOSTER CLUB TODAY! GO HERE

***HAD A REQUEST FOR THE 2007 GALLELLI , KANE, & WEIGMAN KATZ ACQUISITION ANNOUNCEMENT LETTER---WHAT THEY TOLD US THEN VERSUS WHAT YOU SEE NOW ON MAPLE STREET AT THE COMMONS; SEE IT HERE

***THE CROTON GARDENER #8; GO HERE

***FROM THE "CROTON.NEWS" AI SITE; EXCELLENT WRITE-UP ON THE SCHOOL'S PROPOSED SOLAR THREE MILLION PLUS PROJECT; GO TO EverythingCroton: ABOUT THAT CROTON SCHOOLS $3.2 MILLION SOLAR PLAN---FROM THE NEW "CROTON.NEWS" SITE

***HAD A REQUEST FOR THIS JUNE ARTICLE: HATE MAP, THE SPLC IN THE NEWS AGAIN! CLICK HERE

***FLEEING NY; MORGAN STANLEY PICKS DALLAS; GO HERE

***HANDMADE HATS---DOLLS--ICYMI--MADE BY BLANCA BRAVO; GO HERE

A RISING STAR CHILDREN'S CENTER--HOW DO SMALL CLASS SIZES BENEFIT CHILDREN IN A LICENSED CHILDCARE CENTER?

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A Rising Star Children’s Center
52 Scenic Dr.
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
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For the number fetishists among us: in August, EFSP had a new record: 566,916 views. Of course, we're thrilled and thank you very much for visiting us. Let's give something back. In this post, we'll give you a little preview of things to come and a glimpse of how we work on this blog. And we are: Ivo Blom, Marlene Pilaete and Paul van Yperen, the editor.

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