A FASCINATING TALE OF RAINMAKERS, CROTON LANDING, THE DAM AND MORE, 1891.......AND THE CLOUDS FAIRLY OPENED. Click on the images from THE DAILY LEADER.
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY... YOUR EDITOR'S FLICKR ALBUM: THE GAY NINETIES http://bit.ly/2mLWayB
Thursday, August 27, 2026
SPECIAL REQUEST FOR A RE-POST: RAINMAKERS, CROTON LANDING, THE DAM AND MORE, 1891
A FASCINATING TALE OF RAINMAKERS, CROTON LANDING, THE DAM AND MORE, 1891.......AND THE CLOUDS FAIRLY OPENED. Click on the images from THE DAILY LEADER.
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY... YOUR EDITOR'S FLICKR ALBUM: THE GAY NINETIES http://bit.ly/2mLWayB
REMINDER 8/29 CROTON LIONS INVASIVE REMOVAL EXTRAVAGANZA
This event is co-hosted by the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct, the NY-NJ Trail Conference’s Invasives Strike Force and the Town of Cortlandt. Learn from expert crew leaders how to manage invasive tick-harboring Barberry and other bushes and remove encroaching Stilt grass from native habitats.
Croton Lions volunteers continue to assist in this work. Please join us in this effort. Invasive Removal Extravaganza — Croton Lions Club
REMINDER--8/28--CROTON SENIORS BBQ
JUST A REMINDER---HAMILTON & HOPS 9/18
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Join the Town of Cortlandt for a special fall evening at the Cortlandt Waterfront Park as we continue celebrating America’s 250th! Hamilton & Hops will be host Captain Lawrence Brewing Company with great local brews on tap, while we enjoy a special showing of Hamilton the musical on the big screen. Bring your friends, grab a drink, settle in by the waterfront, and celebrate history, community, and a great night together. Come for the hops, stay for Hamilton! Facebook
FEDERAL JUDGE LIFTS NATIONWIDE BLOCK ON MAIL VOTING RESTRICTIONS
A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday lifted a nationwide block on mail-in voting restrictions, temporarily clearing the way for the Trump administration to begin implementing them ahead of the November midterms. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani granted the Justice Department's request to reconsider her earlier injunction in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that found a separate lawsuit challenging President Trump's order was premature. Federal judge lifts nationwide block on mail-in voting restrictions
AMISH THREATEN MASS EXODUS FROM NY OVER VACCINE FIGHT
Headed to the Supreme Court: a rather detailed article at Amish threaten mass exodus from New York over vaccine fight —which is heading to the Supreme Court
And to those who have asked how the Mennonites feel about all this, we did some checking with friends and confirmed with Google AI: Historically, the Mennonite Church USA and other mainstream Anabaptist groups leave medical choices up to individual autonomy and family leaders, meaning many modern Mennonites fully vaccinate. However, vaccination rates are often much lower in groups such as Old Colony Mennonites. The primary difference between the Amish and Mennonites is how they interact with the modern world. Both share the same Swiss-German Anabaptist roots and religious beliefs, but the Amish choose deep isolation to protect their communities, while Mennonites generally integrate into modern society.
CLOSING THIS POST TO ALL COMMENTS; there's no point---it's for the courts now
MEMORIES OF COOKIE, CORN AND CROTON COUNTRY GARDENS....THE ANNUAL TREK DOWN MEMORY LANE
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Once again, a reader happily shared some homegrown corn---and it was very good--we had it fresh off the grill-----BUT she also got wistful for the old days and "corn season" at Croton Country Gardens. Sourced from a small farm in Somers and an heirloom variety, that type has never been encountered since....but she's getting closer! And all the recent rain seems to have made the variety she planted a bit sweeter this year.
Cookie retired a few years back and the site is now home to Pedra Rustica US - Stone - Tile - Roof & Facade Coverings - Outdoor Living.
Click on the photos below for Cookie, that famous corn, and his tricked out 1937 hot rod.
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Cookie retired a few years back and the site is now home to Pedra Rustica US - Stone - Tile - Roof & Facade Coverings - Outdoor Living.
Click on the photos below for Cookie, that famous corn, and his tricked out 1937 hot rod.
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TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA THIS FINE THURSDAY
Many of us are not on social media but we often get to hear about it---and are sometimes sent screenshots---currently hot on social media:
****ABOUT THAT LAWSUIT THOSE SHERIFFS HAVE FILED CHALLENGING THE NY ICE BAN LAW; the LOHUD article is behind paywall; this one is not and explains it in detail: 15 NY sheriffs file federal suit; 3 CNY sheriffs join challenge to ICE ban law
****THE PIGEON PETITION continues to pick up steam; there are supposedly two in support of 'TONY THE PIGEON GUY' and responsible pigeon-keeping; here's one of them Petitions — Croton Community Forum (Not going to get into the poster who is demanding that all the feeders be removed due to bird flu, the chicken coops closed, etc.--just not going there)
****Lots of chatter STILL about the Tarrytown lighthouse miscreants and a how a plea deal could possibly be arrived at for "the irreplaceable artifacts that were destroyed"---it's a good question---but in the end, the outcome is what it is EverythingCroton: THE TARRYTOWN LIGHTHOUSE-2 ADMIT TO ARSON IN PLEA DEAL, AYAVACA, BARRERO
****HOT across local and non-local pages and media--STILL--THE JASON ARDAY CAMBRIDGE DEI scandal. You'll have no trouble finding all this just about everywhere.....youtube, facebook, X, Instagram.......But Quilette has a thoughtful essay on shooting the messenger at A Death on Another's Head
As for the book, it has struggled significantly to find a mainstream audience in the United States. According to Circana BookScan data, Great and Unfortunate Things sold only 433 print copies during its first five days following its August 11, 2026 US release.
****LOTS OF CHATTER about the village being essentially divided--with Harmon being slated for multi-family, affordable housing, ADU's, pot shops, etc. Too much to go into. All easy to find. The planning board meeting of 8/25 was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items
****THE AKRF TOD PROPOSAL FROM 2021 BEING PASSED AROUND AGAIN EverythingCroton: AGAIN--ANOTHER REQUEST FOR A RE-POST--2021 TOD ANALYSIS OF PARCELS PREPARED BY AKRF FOR THE VILLAGE--CROTON POINT AVENUE AREA, HARMON
****MANY THANKS TO RED PAPYRUS---currently trending and under discussion on a private parents page---yes we know it's NYC but the local chatter has been animated especially about I-pads---LEGAL BANS ON SCREENS COULD COME TO NYC SCHOOLS...MORE AT A Legal Ban On Screens Could Come To NYC Schools | New York City, NY Patch
ABOUT THOSE BLACK BOXES POPPING UP IN CROTON...
ABOUT THOSE BLACK BOXED POPPING UP IN CROTON--CLICK ON THE IMAGE---Instagram
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
ICYMI---SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER--ROBERT COX--WESTCHESTER POWER CUSTOMERS PAID MORE OVERALL DESPITE WILD SWINGS IN SAVINGS AND LOSSES
Sustainable Westchester customers saved millions when energy markets spiked, then gave it all back as fixed CCA prices exceeded utility rates WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY (August 26, 2026) — New York regulators concluded this week that customers enrolled in Community Choice Aggregation electricity programs statewide paid roughly $116 million more than they would have paid for […] MORE AT New York DPS: Westchester Power Customers Paid More Overall Despite Wild Swings in Savings and Losses - Talk of the Sound
COURT ALLOWS TWO CHARGES AGAINST LAMONICA MCIVER. SHE WILL GO TO TRIAL
MORE AT https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/appeals-court-allows-two-charges-against-mciver-to-proceed-to-trial/
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/6052402-lamonica-mciver-appeals-court-delaney-hall-case-speech-debate/
9/4 CROTON POINT PARK---WESTCHESTER GAMING GROUP CONVENTION
Westchester Gaming Group Convention--Friday, September 4 – 4 to 10 PM, Croton Point Park---WGGCon is Westchester Gaming Group’s annual gaming convention. The event starts on Friday, September 4, and runs through the day on Sunday, September 6. Those attending the event can receive a discounted car entrance fee at the park. Whether you are a seasoned board gamer or simply enjoy some Catan, this is a great event for all ages!
SOUP SEASON PART NINE!
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
SOUP SEASON PART NINE!
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Our intrepid cooks share their favorite recipes. And with the high holy days on the horizon, Rachel shares her favorite Matzo Ball soup----she says: I was surprised to discover that Martha Stewart's recipe is virtually identical to our family recipe---the only difference being that we also add a sprinkle of paprika at the end in deference to a Hungarian relative "from back in the day".....
Find the recipe at Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup Recipe (With Video)
JR sends us her favorite fall soup from Once Upon A Chef------she gets the red curry paste from Apple but says the Bowl and Basket Coconut Milk from Shoprite is a better buy with no discernible difference from the pricier brands---the Siracha is a must ingredient and she adds, must not be skipped! See more at Thai-Inspired Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk - Once Upon a Chef
And on another note: A friend loves this TOMATO SOUP! Best Ever Homemade Tomato Soup (Life-Changing) - Foodess
We'll be back in a few weeks. In the meantime:
See Part One here and Part Two here and Part Three here and Part Four here and Part Five here and Part Six here and Part Seven here and Part Eight here.jpg)
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