SCHOOL STUFF & SO MUCH MORE TRENDING ON LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA

Many of us are not on social media but we get to hear about it periodically and are sometimes sent screenshots...trending at the moment:

***ONCE AGAIN BOTS..... bots.... everywhere a bot..... yes one site is particularly overrun---and with anonymous accounts too---and TDS----the sky is falling---Hitler---fascism---racism---measles--Hantavirus---yada yada yada. Nothing to be done---The usual advice? If you are on social medial choose what pages you visit and post on wisely.

***We're in the final days of the school election and library vote. And of course, hope springs eternal that the usual last minute social media fun and games don't erupt.

In the meantime, the positive chatter continues about the second FORUM VIDEO sponsored by the League. There seems to be a consensus that the incumbents are distancing themselves from the record. But you really should watch it yourself EverythingCroton: VIDEO---LEAGUE CANDIDATES FORUM---CROTON HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT---NOW AVAILABLE---5/12

And there's an article about it from that new Croton News site at EverythingCroton: FROM THE NEW CROTON NEWS SITE---CANDIDATES CLASH OVER ACCOUNTABILITY, TECHNOLOGY AND ACADEMIC RIGOR AT CROTON-HARMON BOARD FORUM

And regarding the library: EverythingCroton: SOME LIBRARY THOUGHTS AND MORE---JUST A REMINDER THAT THE 5/19 VOTE IS OPEN TO EVERY VOTER LIVING IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT RESIDENT; RE-POSTING A GAZETTE LETTER BY REQUEST

***Lots of chatter about the latest school academic numbers---Science, ELA, Math, etc. and Croton's ranking---and much disappointment in it all---go to EverythingCroton: SCARSDALE AGAIN----SEE NY SCHOOL DISTRICTS RANKED 1 TO 599 BASED ON 2025 SCIENCE TEST RESULTS---AND CROTON IS...

CHHS GIRLS VARSITY LAX DEFEATS EDGEMONT IN MORGAN'S MESSAGE GAME

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See the stats and photo at CHHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse on X: "Croton Harmon defeats Edgemont 17-4 in Morgan’s Message Game. Stats: Charlotte A 5 g 1 a Abby D 1 g 6 a Olivia F 2 g Katelyn Q 1 g 4 a 11 DC’s Sarah Q 2 g 3DC’s Lila S 3 g Demetra S 3 g 1 a Lori S - 8 s @CrotonAthletics @StephenHaynes4 @KDJmedia1 https://t.co/5yrzEBJxzZ" / X

GETTING A LOT OF TRACTION LOCALLY---CELL'EBRATE==NYC TEACHERS SAYS PHONE BAN HAS CAUSED "JAW DROPPING" CHANGE IN STUDENTS' ATTENTION

Read more at NYC teachers say phone ban in classrooms has caused 'jaw dropping' change in students' attention

ICYMI---FROM LESLIE POLLAK'S FB PAGE, ENDORSES LAIRD AND DAY

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT---FROM LESLIE POLLAK'S FB PAGE, ENDORSES LAIRD AND DAY

To my Croton Friends,

It is more important than ever to vote at the upcoming Board of Education election on May 19.I am asking all those who supported me and Allison to go to the polls! We can no longer sit by and watch the lack of responsiveness and accountability. All residents, even those who don’t presently have children in the school, must hold the Board accountable. Your real estate values and taxes are affected by these outcomes.I am proud to endorse Jake Day and Elizabeth (Betsy) Laird for the Croton-Harmon Board of Education. Both candidates bring a thoughtful, balanced, and forward-looking approach to our schools at a time when strong leadership truly matters.

Jake and Betsy are committed to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and maintaining the high academic standards our community values. MORE AT EverythingCroton: FROM LESLIE POLLAK'S FB PAGE, ENDORSES LAIRD AND DAY

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR.....

....the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), GO DIRECTLY TO 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, Barre-on-Hudson, The Organic Teaching Kitchen and more....

RIP DONNA REYNOLDS

WOODSTOCK - Donna Beatrice Reynolds died on April 27, 2026, after a heart ailment. She was 80 years old. Growing up in Croton-on-Hudson, she had the free open air childhood that 1950s America allowed. Her winning personality and humor served her throughout high school and Albany State University. MORE AT Donna Reynolds Obituary (2026) - Woodstock, NY - Albany Times Union

5/17 RIVER WALK---CROTON LANDING PARK

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Experience history in Croton!

Join Village Historian Marc Cheshire on Sunday, May 17th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm for a guided walking tour along the scenic Hudson River waterfront at Croton Landing Park.

Learn about the rich history of Croton’s shoreline while enjoying a fun, relaxing walk along an easy and accessible path.

No fee required, register today: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/.../2026-croton...

LOHUD BEHIND PAYWALL--HOCHUL CHALLENGER BLAKEMAN WINS NY CAMPAIGN FUNDS LAWSUIT

Hochul challenger Blakeman wins NY campaign funds lawsuit---MORE AT Blakeman, Hochul's challenger, wins NY campaign funds lawsuit

SARCONE--MID HUDSON NEWS---POUGHKEEPSIE MAN FACING FEDERAL MAIL FRAUD CHARGES

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ALBANY – A 69-year-old Poughkeepsie man was arrested at his home by federal agents last week on three charges of mail fraud. Michael McMahon, according to the unsealed indictment, allegedly submitted fake claims to insurance and trucking companies for accidents. Beginning in 2012, McMahon spent 51 months in prison for a very similar scam after he was convicted of receiving $80,000 between 2006 and 2011 after submitting false claims for accidents.

When McMahon’s parole ended, authorities say, he began his latest scam.

John Sarcone III, the First Assistant US Attorney for the Northern District of New York, said McMahon’s latest scheme was to park a vehicle near the side of the road and wait for a tractor-trailer to drive past. He would then submit a claim to the trucking company or their insurance carrier, under a false name, along with an invoice from a fake auto repair shop. He is said to have received $400,000 in payments between December 2020 and December 2025. MORE AT Poughkeepsie man facing federal mail fraud charges - Mid Hudson News

FROM THE MAILBOX...

The blog gets a lot of questions and requests---we try to handle them when we can but have been busy with life and such lately--these are some older ones that inadvertently fell by the wayside--with apologies for the delay:

1)TO THE READER LOOKING FOR THE "GREENSTEP" ARTICLE, THIS IS THE ONLY ONE WE HAVE--FROM 2020; THERE MAY HAVE BEEN SOMETHING MORE RECENT but honestly, stopped following the issue---there's enough NY corruption to keep us all busy: Suburb Poised to be First to Withdraw From Controversial GreenStep Program...WE JUST CHECKED AND THE LINK IS STILL GOOD AS OF THIS DATE--SEE MORE AT https://alphanewsmn.com/suburb-poised-to-be-first-to-withdraw-from-controversial-greenstep-program/

2) A reader is looking for 2016 Field Hockey Croton championship photos.  

A: Might you mean 2015? In any case, this is all we have; go to 

EverythingCroton: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GIRLS' FIELD HOCKEY TEAM, CROTON-HARMON HIGH SCHOOL

CHECK WITH THE BOOSTER CLUB FOR POSSIBLY MORE; HERE IS THEIR WEBSITE:  Croton-Harmon Booster Club (Croton Booster Club)

3) A READER IS LOOKING FOR A VINTAGE CROTON ROTARY article and FROM the description provided, it is PROBABLY the one dated 1955 from this post; go to EverythingCroton: SOME MISCELLANEOUS VINTAGE CROTON ROTARY CLUB - 1955, 1958, 1968 AND 1973

4) A reader has fond memories of Bill Foley. Got Anything?

WILLIAM FOLEY, 1955, GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON DUCK POND, JAN. 1955

CROTON GIRLS LAX AND CROTON SOFTBALL--MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH---TWO EVENTS THIS WEEK

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FROM THE CROTON HARMON BOOSTER CLUB FB PAGE

This week, Croton-Harmon Athletics will be honoring Mental Health Awareness Month at all home games.

Girls Lax is playing for Morgan’s Message on
Thursday, 5/14 @5:30pm @Spencer Field

Softball is hosting the Game of Hope on
Friday, 5/15 @6:00 pm @ Fireman’s Field

Together, we can help break the stigma and support mental wellness in our school community!

Croton- Harmon H.S. Athletics
Croton Harmon High School PTSA
Croton-Harmon Schools
#crotonharmonboosterclub #ch_boosterclub @crotonathletics @crotonharmonptsa @crotonschools @chhsgvl @chhsgvl @chhsgvl @crotongvlax @chhsvsoftball

80's BINGO NGHT FUNDRAISER AT ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL

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80's BINGO NGHT FUNDRAISER AT ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL

5/29

FOR MORE INFO, GO TO 80's Music Bingo Night - St. Augustine School - Ossining, NY

THANK YOU AND A REMNDER FROM BETSY LAIRD

Hi everyone,

I wanted to send a huge thank you to everyone who came out to CHHS on Tuesday for the candidate forum. Seeing so many familiar faces in the audience was really energy giving and reminded me why I am so passionate about serving this community.

I am so proud of the vision I shared: a vision centered on accountability, transparency, and strong outcomes for students. Whether we are discussing school technology, nurturing resilience, or foundational curriculum, it is vital that our Board of Education makes decisions grounded in facts, data, and proven results.

For those who couldn’t make it or want to watch the discussion again, here’s the League of Women Voters forum recording.

With Election Day less than one week away on May 19th, we need to keep this energy high and make sure people are making plans to vote!

Here is how you can help:

Keep Volunteering: We need help door knocking, delivering lawn signs and speaking to neighbors over these final few days.

Spread the Word: Share my vision and platform with your neighbors and friends! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook and share our content on your own accounts.

Make a Plan to Vote:

Early voting: If you'll be out of town on May 19th, you can vote this week! If you have questions about early voting, feel free to reach out to Denise Bisaccia at the District Clerk’s Office (denise.bisaccia@chufsd.org). Between now and May 18th, you can apply for an early mail ballot using the attached application. Simply complete the form and visit the District Clerk’s Office at 10 Gerstein St. (right next to CET) on weekdays between 8 AM–4 PM. If your application is valid and you are picking up in person, you can receive, complete, and submit your ballot during the same visit.

Election day: I'll see you at the polls on Tuesday, May 19th, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at CHHS!

Thank you for your support and for your passion for our school system!

With gratitude,

Betsy

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1961 MOTHER'S DAY---CORNINGWARE---REAGAN & OTTAVIANO

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1961 MOTHER'S DAY---CORNINGWARE---REAGAN & OTTAVIANO!

And it looks like it may be ubiquitous "Cornflower" pattern  

Click on the image.

You may also enjoy these additional vintage ads with a Croton connection at 

EverythingCroton: 1990 LEONORE DOSKOW, BRUCE BOLIND GIFTS