FROM DENNIS KOONEY--SOME POST-2026 RIVER DAY THOUGHTS AND PHOTOS

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FROM DENNIS KOONEY--SOME POST-2026 RIVER DAY THOUGHTS AND PHOTOS---click on the images below.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the membership of the Croton Yacht Club and all of the exhibitors who participated in our 16th annual Hudson River Day event on Saturday, September 12th. The weather was gorgeous and the event was another resounding success.

The model of providing a full educational and interactive experience centering around thehistory and ecology of the river coupled with our partnership with the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association (HRFA) and Ferry Sloops has evolved into the most unique and successful event of its kind on the river.

Thanks to the HRFA, the youth fishing contest was again a home run. Thirty-five children registered and participated in the event throughout the day with a variety of fish caught.

First place was awarded to Cyrus Kitchen with his first fish ever, a 12 ½” catfish; second place went to Matthew Orengo and third place went Justin Gomes. The contest winning prizes were donated by the Croton Yacht Club. The happiness and excitement of those receiving awards were dwarfed by those children who caught the first fish of their lifetime.

The food was outstanding, the snow cones refreshing and the chowder pot was drained to the last drop. Special thanks to the Croton Police Department who provided rides on the Police Boat, Ferry Sloops who provided sails aboard their 22 foot sloop-rigged catboat the Whimbrel, Brigid Faranda, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Federated Conservationists of Westchester, the Croton Historical Society, Little Bear Environmental, Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Pack 28 Cub Scouts and again the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association for everyone’s participation and for their engaging and educational exhibits.

Chris Letts, renowned naturalist, assisted by young protege Matteo Dinis, once againcaptivated the audience at the “touching table” where the children could see, touch and smell some of the river’s two hundred thirty-nine different Hudson River fish species. Our viewing tanks provided a unique look into the underwater world of the river.

We were visited by recently retired Riverkeeper Captain John Lipscomb and his sidekick dog Batu who patrolled the river for 24 years, protecting the river by searching out and deterring polluters. In an emotional reunion, John reconnected with long-time friend Chris Letts after many years.

As Croton Yacht Club members, we take pride in providing this experience to the community. As parents and grandparents, we take comfort in knowing our children and grandchildren are being afforded an opportunity to make a life changing connection to the river we all love.

Sincerely,

Dennis Kooney

Croton Yacht Club, Inc.

RESULTS 2026 RIVERCUP TOURNAMENT

VIA GOOGLE AI--- Full results for the 2026 RiverCup tournament have been finalized:

• JV Match: The Ossining JV Boys Soccer team won against Croton-Harmon in their opening match, which advanced both the JV and Varsity teams to their respective championship games. [1]
• Varsity Tournament Champion: The Ossining Varsity team won the RiverCup Championship for the fifth consecutive season. After defeating Croton-Harmon 1–0, they went on to defeat Sleepy Hollow 2–0 in the final. Anthony Cabrera and Alvin Diaz scored the championship-winning goals for the Pride. [1, 2, 3]
• Consolation Match: Ardsley defeated Croton-Harmon 4–1 in the Varsity consolation match. [1]

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A reader has fond memories of THE IMPORT CORNER. We're planning a post on this business. Stay tuned.

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A reader asks: What happened to Rutheny Jewelry?

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A reader asks: Wasn't there some kind of health food store here, 1960's, 1970's?

Response: Mainly mail order--although it had a very basic storefront for a time so we have been told--HOUSE OF HEALTH--early 1960's; go to EverythingCroton: BACK ONLINE AFTER A BLOGGING GLITCH---CROTON'S HOUSE OF HEALTH 1960

REMINDER--ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ANNUAL CLOTHING FEST IS COMING!

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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ANNUAL CLOTHING FEST IS COMING! 9/19-9/26----SEE MORE AT ClothingFest - St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church

2026--YOM KIPPUR--& 1948 TOO

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HIGH HOLY DAYS AT TEMPLE ISRAEL--YOM KIPPUR IS SEPT. 20-21, 2026 

Click on the image for 1948 Yom Kippur in Croton.

NY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SUSPENDED FOR BRINGING CUP OF COFFEE TO CLASS

Only in NY--- Read the insanity at NY high school senior suspended for bringing cup of coffee to class

ICYMI - YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

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YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO---CAN BE FOUND AT:

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1924, GLORIA SWANSON & ROD LA ROCQUE IN "A SOCIETY SCANDAL"

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As many of you know, Gloria Swanson was one of the village's most notable residents. You can read more about that here.

We stumbled upon these two 1924 ads for the production of "A SOCIETY SCANDAL" directed by Allan Dwan---starring Swanson and Rod La Rocque.  Click on the images.

Distributed by Paramount Pictures, the film is based on a 1922 play The Laughing Lady, by Alfred Sutro which starred Ethel Barrymore in 1923 on Broadway and originally in 1922 with Edith Evans in the UK.

With no copies of A Society Scandal located in any film archives, it is considered a lost film---as many of Swanson's films are.

You can read more about it here.

WOW--BILL MAHER---HIS THOUGHTS ON 9/11--BLOWTORCH TIME! WORDS MATTER...

Grab a seat for this one because Bill Maher once again took a blowtorch to his side on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. It was a banger, as the kids would say — an evisceration of progressive narratives about the deadliest terrorist attack in modern history.

First, he took aim at the likes of the BBC and CBC, which issued memos about covering terrorist attacks, like 9/11, to the point that they warned their reporters not to even use the word, as it’s emotionally loaded and could create a barrier to understanding. Maher’s reply was simple: you know what that really does: lying.

9/11 was a terrorist attack, and the worst thing about it was the 3,000 people who were murdered that day, not the Muslims who were placed under suspicion or the Islamophobia that followed. It’s not even remotely close. There is a clash of civilizations, as Maher said, between radical Islam and Western liberalism. We support religious freedom and the equality of women, and we are not throwing gay people off rooftops. That’s their side, and what Maher found disturbing is how many liberals now side with the Islamists, citing a poll of Gen Z idiots in which one in five thinks Osama bin Laden was an ‘okay’ guy.

He’s Luigi Mangione in a turban, quipped the HBO host. MUCH MORE AT Bill Maher Zeroed in on the Biggest Moral Cowards Post-9/11. It's Exactly Who You Think.

HOLY NAME OF MARY--FOR WOMEN---OCT. 7TH--TOUCHING THE DIVINE BIBLE STUDY

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HOLY NAME OF MARY--FOR WOMEN---OCT. 7TH--TOUCHING THE DIVINE BIBLE STUDY

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MALLOMAR SEASON HAS BEGUN AT CROTON SHOPRITE!

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MALLOMARS AT CROTON SHOPRITE! The iconic, chocolate-coated marshmallow treats officially returned to grocery store shelves right after Labor Day in early September 2026. This kicks off their traditional six-month seasonal window, which runs annually from September through March. [1, 2, 3]

CROTON COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE LANDLINE EXCHANGE PARTY

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9/27--MORE INFO AT Four Norms Community Event Listings | 🌿 Croton Community Collective (CCC): Croton Landline Exchange Party | powered by Four Norms

2 FROM THE MAILBOX THIS RAINY SUNDAY---MICHAEL DePALMA & CROTON HIGH'S MVP'S 1981-83

A reader writes: I recently learned that Mike DePalma passed away. I was able to find his obituary but a friend said there was a special post on him somewhere.

Response:  Michael passed away in March of this year.  The Croton 125 Commemorative is probably what you are referring to; see it at EverythingCroton: ON THE LATE MICHAEL DePALMA, FROM THE CROTON 125 COMMEMORATIVE

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SEEKING ANYTHING ON CROTON HS MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS FOR 1981-1983

Response: Sorry, only have this from 1981; you can try the historical society or contact the school district directly.  But for 1981, go to 

EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST---CROTON'S MOST VALUABLE SPORTS PLAYERS FOR 1981

PRESIDENT TRUMP'S 9/11 SPEECH AT THE PENTAGON, MARKING THE 25TH ANNIVERVASRY OF THE TERRORIST ATTACKS

The full text transcript of President Donald Trump's September 11, 2026, speech at the Pentagon—marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks—is available directly through the Newsweek Document Repository. Or you can click on the screenshots below as the site is sometimes overwhelmed with traffic.