IT'S 250 TUESDAY #16

It's 250 Tuesday --- Time for our new weekly series---250 TUESDAYS at the blog--#16! We're celebrating America's 250th! CLICK ON THE LINKS AND/OR PHOTOS:

JUST A REMINDER--9/19 AT THE LINCOLN DEPOT MUSEUM--MEET BEN FRANKLIN

WIT....WISDOM....AND REVOLUTION!

SEE MORE AT Meet Benjamin Franklin - Lincoln Depot Museum Lincoln Depot Museum

AND DON'T FORGET---THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT 250TH FESTIVITIES CONTINUE---NOW THESE GUYS KNOW HOW TO HONOR OUR NATION:

9/18 HAMILTON AND HOPS; GO TO EverythingCroton: THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT'S 250TH CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE---9/18 HAMILTON & HOPS

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9/3 EverythingCroton: TOWN OF CORTLANDT ---250TH CELEBRATION CONTINUES - KRUK, TALES OF REVOLUTONARY CORTLANDT---AND WESTCHESTER WOMEN'S CHROUS

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SEE THE INAUGURAL #1 OF THIS SERIES AT EverythingCroton: TUESDAYS AT THE BLOG ARE NOW FOR AMERICA 250

SEE #2 AT EverythingCroton: THE NEW BLOG SERIES---250 TUESDAYS #2

SEE #3 AT EverythingCroton: THE NEW BLOG SERIES --250 TUESDAYS #3

SEE #4 AT EverythingCroton: 250 TUESDAY AT EVERYTHING CROTON #4

SEE #5 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY #5

SEE #6 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY #6

SEE #7 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY #7

SEE #8 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY, AND NOW #8

SEE #9 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY! #9

SEE #10 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY #10

SEE #11 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY #11

SEE #12 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY @ THE BLOG-#12

SEE #13 AT EverythingCroton: 250 TUESDAYS @ THE BLOG #13!

SEE #14 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY #14--CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250TH!

SEE #15 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAYS AT THE EVERYTHING CROTON BLOG! #15

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8/18 METRO-NORTH RAILROAD ON X, 7 TO 9 A.M.

Metro-North Railroad on X: "Tomorrow morning: Join us for our next Station Talk event at Croton-Harmon station on August 18, from 7 to 9 AM. Our team will be there to listen to your feedback regarding Metro-North. We look forward to meeting you!" / X

AND MEANWHILE IN BROOKLYN...

“You gotta keep your eyes on everything. The date, the other girls, the cops, the guys just sitting there watching. You can’t relax for one second,” one sex worker said.

SARCONE, SWANSON---AFGHAN NATIONAL PLEADS GUILTY TO ILLEGAL RE-ENTRY

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ALBANY, NEW YORK – Khan Afsar Ahmadzai, age 30, of Kabul, Afghanistan pleaded guilty to illegal re-entry into the United States and was immediately sentenced.

The announcement was made by First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, and U.S. Border Patrol's Swanton Sector Acting Chief Richard J. Fortunato.

As part of his guilty plea, Khan Afsar Ahmadzai admitted that on June 3, 2026, he entered the United States from Canada by walking across the international boundary near Champlain, New York, avoiding United States Immigration and Customs inspection. Khan Afsar Ahmadzai was subsequently apprehended by United States Border Patrol Agents.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sarcone said, “This defendant has repeatedly attempted to violate U.S. immigration laws...more at Northern District of New York | Afghan National Pleads Guilty to Illegal Re-Entry | United States Department of Justice

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE ANOTHER SHERLOCK HOLMES...

To find the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too).....just visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE instead.

It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content (or sign in). Often updated in real time too! And the latest product recalls too. Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT'S 250TH CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE---9/18 HAMILTON & HOPS

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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

REMINDER 8/17 MIDNIGHT DEADLINE - BOE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON TECNOLOGY SURVEY

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REMINDER 8/17 MIDNIGHT DEADLINE - BOE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON TECNOLOGY SURVEY

Survey can be found here:

Community Survey on Technology Use in Schools

ONCE AGAIN----WHAT DOES IT MEAN EXACTLY---THAT CROTON IS A "PRO-HOUSING COMMUNITY"

And once again, there seems to be some genuine confusion---actually outright inaccurate information--- being posted online--about what Croton's status as a 'PRO-HOUSING COMMUNITY" actually means--and what one can expect as a result.

And so, one more time: EverythingCroton: FROM THE MAILBOX--WHAT DOES IT MEAN EXACTLY---THAT CROTON IS A "PRO-HOUSING COMMUNITY"

ROPE RESCUE HELPS MAN AFTER MEDICAL EMERGENCY AT CROTON POINT PARK

More at News 12 | Hudson Valley | Rope Rescue Helps Save Man After Medical Emergency At Croton Point Park

UPCOMING LAWLER CONLEY DEBATES

There seems to be some online "confusion" about upcoming debates and whether Conley has agreed to same. Congressman Lawler has posted the following on his website. Click on the image. There's more available at News - Mike Lawler for Congress

FINAL DAYS AT ROW 13 WINES

This is it! This will be our final WOOD ON WINE newsletter. Maureen and I are retiring! These are our last days at Row 13 Wines. If you have a chance, please stop by this week to say goodbye, we would love to see everyone. As our final farewell, we will offer for one last time our fantastic 20% discount on any case (12 bottles) of wine in the store.

It has been a great experience getting to know all of our wonderful customers and friends, we will miss all of you! My 50 years working in the wine and spirits business has been a blast, I want to thank all of you for contributing to the good times.

Best wishes to everyone!

Cheers!
John Wood
Row 13 Wines 914-271-6614

PETE SEEGER AND HIS FOLKIE FAMILY

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A READER passed along this TRAVALANCHE article on Pete Seeger. It's very detailed and includes much you may not have known.

READ MORE AT Pete Seeger and His Folkie Family – (Travalanche)

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: EverythingCroton: 1963 LEE HAYS, THE WEAVERS, WASHINGTON DC

TOMATO SOUP RECALL--SOLD AT WALMART

Via Lohud; go to Tomato soup sold at Walmart recalled over possible listeria

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

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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--click on the image.

DRAW YOUR OWN CONCLUSIONS ABOUT WHAT POSSIBLY LIES AHEAD.