UT-OH, OUR ROUTE 22 TRAVELERS ARE NOT GOING TO BE HAPPY

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TILL MID-MAY; GO TO Stretch Of Route 22 Expected To Be Closed For More Than A Month, According to NYSDOT | Bedford, NY Patch

FROM TASK & PURPOSE---US COMMANDOS RESCUE DOWNED F-15 CREW MEMBER IN IRAN

Special operations teams raced against Iran to locate the missing airman, setting up a temporary airstrip to extract U.S. forces.

American special operations forces located and extracted the missing F-15E crew member in southwestern Iran overnight. The complex recovery mission involved hundreds of troops, a forward operation point inside the country and multiple aircraft being flown in — with some being destroyed by the U.S. after they failed on the ground. MORE AT US commandos rescue downed F-15 crew member in Iran

FROM THE NEW CROTON SITE---CROTON.NEWS--THE DEVELOPER WHO KEEPS COMING BACK: ANDREW CORTESE'S LATEST FIGHT LANDS IN CROTON

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A Dobbs Ferry developer with a pattern of controversial subdivisions faces unified neighborhood opposition over a Mount Airy Road project that has already cost dozens of mature trees.
2026-04-04

When Andrew Cortese purchased the 1.14-acre property at 52 Mount Airy Road last April for $685,000, neighbors didn't know much about the new owner. The parcel — a circa-1875 farmhouse colonial previously owned by Tony Award-winning lighting designer Donald Holder and his wife, Juilliard Drama dean Evan Yionoulis — had been a quiet part of the wooded hillside for more than a century. MORE AT The Developer Who Keeps Coming Back: Andrew Cortese's Latest Fight Lands in Croton — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

WATCH YOUR SPEED---23 SPEED CAMERA LOCATIONS IN NY THIS WEEK

Watch Your Speed: 23 Speed Camera Locations in New York This Week

‘Tis the season for construction. That means the speed cameras are back out on the roads looking for those with a heavy foot, and a few more have been added. MORE AT Watch Your Speed: 23 Speed Camera Locations in New York This Week - NewsBreak

1943 HANANIAH HARARI

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As some of you may know, HANANIAH HARARI was one of the village's most notable residents. We stumbled upon this 1943 bit on his work from THE ART NEWS. CLICK ON THE IMAGE below.

For those who are unfamiliar, Harari--born Richard Falk Goldman---was a well-known artist and teacher. In the 1940s he produced artwork for the covers of magazines, including Fortune. He also contributed cartoons to The New Masses, which led to his being blacklisted (or in today's parlance, CANCELLED) in the 1950s during the McCarthy era. Harari taught at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan from 1974 to 1990, and at the Art Students League from 1984 to 1999, where most of his classes were filled to capacity. He stopped teaching when he could no longer see. With the Reagan presidency, his political leanings became increasingly conservative. A patriot to the end, and per his request, his coffin was draped with the American flag. HERE'S A LINK TO A CIRCA 1960 PHOTO IN HIS CROTON STUDIO:

https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/items/detail/hananiah-harari-his-studio-7962

YOU CAN SEE A FLYER FROM 2014 EXHIBIT AT THE UNITARIANS AT EverythingCroton: MORE RECENTLY UNEARTHED BITS & PIECES ABOUT CROTON NOTABLES HANANIAH HARARI, GLORIA SWANSON, AND GEORGE BIDDLE

21-DAY CLEAN-EATING COURSE AT THE ORGANIC TEACHING KITCHEN

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21-DAY CLEAN-EATING COURSE AT THE ORGANIC TEACHING KITCHEN

CLICK ON THE IMAGE; MORE AT 21 Day Clean-Eating Course - The Organic Teaching Kitchen

CROTON DAM AND INTERESTING SITE---HUB CATALOGIT

Beautiful image of the dam under construction via Bedford Historical and CATALOG ITHUB Croton Dam, Croton-on-Hudson, NY

HUB IS WORTH SPENDING SOME TIME AT! hub.catalogit.app/about

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY EverythingCroton: CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG---120 YEARS AGO TODAY, THE LAST STONE WAS LAID TO COMPLETE THE NEW CROTON DAM

ICYMI--POT DISPENSARY, HARMON, UPCOMING MEETINGS, OPT-OUT COUNTY LIST AND MORE

Yes, again the rumors were true, a potential pot/cannabis dispensary at the Dairy Mart (370 S. Riverside Avenue)---public meeting 4/14; will provide more info if and when it is verified. (For those who have noted: this site would be in proximity to the commercial area, Happy Hearts, Baked by Susan, Good Shepherd Chapel.....)

ALSO FYI: the blog has now received over a hundred comments and emails on this issue (most of the comments are unprintable. This is a family blog--no profanity, no trolling, etc. etc. etc.)

While the shop is most likely one of the village's famous "done deals" (the village chose not to "opt out of such dispensaries when it could have), residents are still advised to attend the meeting on 4/14--as well as to visit nearby dispensaries in Peekskill and Ossining for an idea of what one may expect.

For those who have asked, the most up to date list of communities in Westchester that did opt out can be found at EverythingCroton: WESTCHESTER COUNTY SITEs THAT OPTED OUT OF CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND/OR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION, THE MOST RECENT LIST

There are also upcoming meetings and possible opportunities to speak to this issue during the section for "non-agenda" items prior to the meeting on 4/14. Board of Trustees Meeting | Croton-on-Hudson NY

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR.....

The latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), then visit 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-OPENS IN MARCH) 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, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, and more.

NY POST---MAP DETAILING THE RESCUE PLAN TO SAVE THE US AIRMAN

Worth keeping; this was a truly amazing rescue---Click on the image; from their editorial at The urgent lesson of US' dramatic rescue of F-15E crewmen downed in Iran

WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS

Happy Monday everyone....and now our regular weekly feature......

WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS

You may not always agree but it's always interesting... click on the links below.

SEVEN FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY now back on a new blogging platform:

***Cody Bellinger, crazy catch in left field yesterday. – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Rowan Atkinson – “Mr. Bean” – quite funny – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Johnny Carson as President Reagan – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Good Friday Pax Christi Manhattan Stations of the Cross

***Easter Sunday cocktail – The Contessa Negroni – Tom Faranda's Folly
***NY TIMES, AGAIN; NY Times continues it’s attack on alcoholic beverages! Yawn… – Tom Faranda's Folly

***NY Times: AOC will oppose ALL aid to Israel – Tom Faranda's Folly

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NEW FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG! CROTON DAM! GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG---120 YEARS AGO TODAY, THE LAST STONE WAS LAID TO COMPLETE THE NEW CROTON DAM

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FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR: A Whole House Renovation Filled With Happiness - DW Design & Decor

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FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY: EASTER MONDAY; GO TO Br Jack's Preaching Ministry: Easter Monday

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THE HAPPY CHICKEN COOP, FOR THOSE RAISING CHICKENS, OR THINKING ABOUT IT; GO TO Blog - The Happy Chicken Coop

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: EverythingCroton: (CROTON) CHICKENS!!!!!! AND THEN SOME.....

AND ICYMI--NEW CHICKEN LAW IN CROTON EverythingCroton: INTERESTING NEW CHICKEN LAW AND MUCH MORE ON THE AGENDA

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TWO FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: 

--The ghostly remains of a legendary longtime Upper East Side movie theater | Ephemeral New York; CLICK HERE

AND

--Inside the untamed hidden garden behind Washington Mews in Greenwich Village | Ephemeral New York; CLICK HERE

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EIGHT FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

--TOMATO SOUP MEATLOAF! CLICK HERE

--AMISH POTATO SALAD; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: AMISH POTATO SALAD

--EASY BEEF SHORT RIBS; click here

--UPSIDE DOWN CHILI PIE; CLICK HERE

--MUSHROOM SOUP SLOPPY JOES; CLICK HERE

--MYSTERIOUS ORANGE CAKE; CLICK HERE

--COFFEE ANGELFOOD CAKE AND BUTTERCREAM FROSTING; click here
--Maxine's Baked Pork Chops; go to MAXINE'S BAKED PORK CHOPS

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FIVE FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---ENRICO CARUSO; CLICK HERE

---NOAH BEERY; CLICK HERE

---European Film Star Postcards: La Collectionneuse: Wynne Gibson

---European Film Star Postcards: Hayden Christensen

---HAPPY EASTER FROM THE STARS; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Happy Easter with the stars!

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FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA: HE IS RISEN! THIS WILL BECOME A CLASSIC .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Easter 2026.

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THREE  FROM ETHICS ALARMS: 

A classic; go to Comment of the Day: “Ethics Observations On Byron Noem’s ‘Bimbofication’ Scandal’” | Ethics Alarms

AND THE NY TIMES ETC.; GO TO Easter Sunday Ethics Eggs… | Ethics Alarms

AND Comment of the Day: “The Cowardice and Obstinacy of the Trump Deranged: A Depressing Case Study From Facebook (I Despair)” | Ethics Alarms

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PALLIUM PILGRIMAGE WITH ARCHBISHOP HICKS

Getting quite few questions on the upcoming Pallium Pilgrimage; these are best answered by going directly to the site: Join Archbishop of New York Ronald A. Hicks on a Pallium Pilgrimage to Rome

EASTER SCENES 2026--OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN

Despite a gray and sometimes rainy day, Easter Sunday moved forward.  (Thankfully it was not snow!)

The locals report that services were universally well attended, altars suitably decorated, and more than one church acknowledged the rescue of the Iran crewman in their prayers. 

Click on the photo for the Our Saviour Lutheran altar.  While they had some Holy Week YouTube glitches. all is resolved.  You can read and see more about this year's services and upcoming "Humor Sunday" at Easter – Our Saviour Lutheran Church

Stay tuned. There will be more Croton Easter 2026 as we move into Spring.

PROM SEASON! DONATION INFO

Donation info---we love this initiative:

Paul Feiner, via The Patch, reminds us that Prom dresses are being accepted at Greenburgh Library till Friday; time to clean out the closets

See more at Prom dresses being accepted at Greenburgh library | Tarrytown, NY Patch