FROM THE MAILBOX

Confidential to "HAVE YOU NOTICED THAT..."

Response: Yes. Many of us have. And all of us moved on long ago. That might be your best option as well. Survival sometimes requires blocking, banning, and/or cancelling that subscription.

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A reader wonders why there are no clothing shops for children and teens here:

Response: There have been such businesses here. The operative words are "have been". Groovy on Grand closed after a multi-year run in 2013 (CLICK HERE FOR MORE)

More recently, LIL SPROUTS closed just last year.

And throughout the years, there have been numerous businesses that catered to this demographic without success.  I leave it you to ascertain why that is.

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A reader asks: We had a PERUVIAN RESTAURANT here?

Response: Yes. Anton's. Where Capriccio is currently. EverythingCroton: FORMER ANTON'S RESTAURANT LOCATION TO HAVE NEW RESTAURANT OCCUPANT

BLOOD DRIVE SATURDAY, July 25th IN CROTON

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CROTON FREE LIBRARY BLOOD DRIVE 7/25

BLOOD DRIVE SATURDAY, July 25th IN CROTON
The New York Blood Center will host a blood drive on Saturday July 25th at the Croton Free Library (171 Cleveland Drive.) from 10 am to 4 pm. The Croton Community Blood Drive and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson are co-sponsors of the drive.

Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome if space permits. You must bring id with name and photo. To sign up, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit nybc.org/donate.

1980 VINTAGE AD, CROTON TIME CORP (CROTON WATCH)

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WE LOVE FINDING VINTAGE ADS---AND IT'S EVEN BETTER WHEN THERE'S A CROTON CONNECTION. 

HERE'S ONE FROM 1980 AND CROTON WATCH AKA. CROTON TIME CORP. CLICK ON THE IMAGE. 

FOR MORE ABOUT CROTON WATCH, GO TO EverythingCroton: THE ORIGIN STORY OF CROTON WATCH--A TALE OF TWO VILLAGES 2021----RIVER JOURNAL

FOR MORE ADS WITH A CROTON CONNECTION, GO TO THE LINKS BELOW:
--1990 lLEONORE DOSKOW; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1990 LEONORE DOSKOW, BRUCE BOLIND GIFTS
--1976/77 CROTON model train store, The Roundhouse; click here
--1963 JIM McGLONE, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOLKSWAGEN EVER MADE; CLICK HERE
-- TUMBLE INN AD--FEDERAL THEATRE PROJECT BROCHURE 1934-1939
--1969, ANOTHER MULLIGATAWNY SPICE CLUB AD; CLICK HERE
--1926, THE ROAD TO FREEDOM CAMP; GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE AD--1926--THE ROAD TO FREEDOM CAMP
--1947 ALTOUN KENNELS; CLICK HERE
--60's and 70's, assorted, CROTON WATCH ads; go to EverythingCroton: UPDATED--CROTON WATCH ADS
--1938 Photomatum business opportunity at CROTON POINT PARK; CLICK HERE
--1990'S, PAT VAILLANCOURT DOLLS; GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON ADS, 1990'S, PAT VAILLANCOURT DOLLS
-1967, CROTON WATCH, a humdinger of an ad; go to EverythingCroton: A HUMDINGER OF A VINTAGE CROTON WATCH AD
--1955, WITH MENTION OF SWANSON'S! GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON AD, SWANSON FLORIST MENTION 1955
--1961, SEE-DO PRODUCTIONS, DANCE; JOE PIRO, HIS FAMOUS PACHANGA; CLICK HERE
--1917 WOOD, HARMON; NEVER SAW THIS ONE BEFORE; BROOKLYN PROPERTY FOR SALE; GO TO EverythingCroton: WOOD, HARMON & CO. 1917
--1917 AD FOR THE SALE OF THE OSBORN SHIPYARD; CLICK HERE
--1960: MORE FROM CROTON'S HOUSE OF HEALTH; CLICK HERE
--1974, CROTON MODELING AD; CLICK HERE
--1972, RADIO YESTERYEAR; CLICK HERE
--1962, EASTER AD FOR VAN WYCK PHARMACY; GO TO EverythingCroton: ANOTHER VINTAGE CROTON AD WITH A CROTON CONNECTION -- 1962--VAN WYCK PHARMACY, EASTER & RUSSELL STOVER TOO
--1925, TWO FUN ADS from THE MIKADO INN. CLICK HERE
--1884, E. CHASE, Croton Landing--a few words about Brandreth's Pills and Allcock's Porous Plasters; CLICK HERE
--1956, CHEST OF TREASURES; CLICK HERE
--1926, MT. AIRY REAL ESTATE AD; WITH INTERESTING CONTENT; CLICK HERE
--1928, LUCKY ORIENT RING, GO TO
EverythingCroton: VINTAGE "HARMON-ON-HUDSON" AD, 1928, LUCKY ORIENT RING
--1950'S; ED RONDTHALER ADS; CLICK HERE
--1977, Croton's RADIOLA! Click here
--1900, CROTON'S "MRS. KLEEHAMMER" AND CELERY KING! SEE MORE HERE
--Click on the link for VINTAGE AD - CROTON MILITARY INSTITUTE 1895
--THAT 1960 NIGHT LIGHT ASH TRAY! CLICK HERE
--1978, BE A MODEL; CLICK HERE
--1961, CROTON'S SUNSHINE TERRACE, CLICK HERE
--1961, FROM THE MAIL TRADER, "TIPS" CO., SEVERAL ADS; CLICK HERE
--1939, SOME OLD SCHOOL CROTON SCAMMING, CLICK HERE
--1968 AND 1983, PICK PRODUCTS (PICCIANO); CLICK HERE
--1960 CROTON'S HOUSE OF HEALTH; CLICK HERE
--1909, UNDERHILL, SOMETHING NEW IN STRAWBERRIES! CLICK HERE
--1949/50 HARMON HATS! CLICK HERE
--1954/55 RAPID RIBBON! CLICK HERE
--1975 Bicentennial mailbox cover; CLICK HERE
--1950'S! THE AMY ABBOTT ADS! CLICK HERE
--1960'S! CROTON "HOUSE OF HEALTH"! CLICK HERE
--1969! CROTON MULLIGATAWNY SPICE CLUB; CLICK HERE
--1966! ART OF ALL NATIONS! CLICK HERE
--1973, FREE FOOD WARMER WITH SUBSCRIPTION TO THE CROTON CORTLANDT NEWS; CLICK HERE
--1975, DICK MANLEY DULCIMERS; CLICK HERE
--1961, POODLE DOORKNOCKER; CLICK HERE
--1937, TUMBLE INN; CLICK HERE
--1977 LITTLE MISS HALF PINT CARVEL; GO TO EverythingCroton: LITTLE MISS HALF PINT 1977 CROTON...AND MORE....
--1959 CROTON MANSIONETTE FOR SALE; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1959--VARIETY---CROTON "MANSIONETTE" FOR SALE
--THE PERFUME FACTORY, TONKAIRE, 1946; GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON AD---COMPAGNIE PARENTO---THE PERFUME FACTORY, 1946
--1960 JIM McGLONE AD; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1960 JIM McGLONE VW AD
and one more for McGlone: EverythingCroton: 1959 JIM McGLONE AD--"MOBILE OFFICE", PATENT TRADER
--1960 ELLEY SECRETARIAL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1960--MILDRED ELLEY SECRETARIAL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
--1974, WHOLE EARTH CATALOG; GRAND STEET FOR THE FLY FISHERMAN....GO TO EverythingCroton: 1974, VINTAGE CROTON AD, FLY FISHERMAN'S BOOKCASE & TACKLE SERVICE, GRAND STREET
AND MORE AT EverythingCroton: MORE ON THAT VINTAGE CROTON BUSINESS, THE FLY FISHERMAN'S BOOKCASE & TACKLE SERVICE
--1971, ART AUCTION, Temple Israel; go to EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON AD 1971, ART AUCTION, TEMPLE ISRAEL
--1876! EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON AD 1876, DR. UNDERHILL'S PURE CROTON POINT WINE DEPOT
--1970, ART OF ALL NATIONS; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1970, ART OF ALL NATIONS, A VINTAGE CROTON AD
--1968 PIRCIO DRY CLEANERS; GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON AD--1968--PIRCIO DRY CLEANERS
--1962, SOL GERSTEIN; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1962 SOL GERSTEIN & SONS (LOVE THE AD COPY)
--1929, BORDENS MILK; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1929 BORDEN'S GRADE A MILK AD... YES, EVEN IN CROTON... WHILE ON VACATION...
--1941 SWEATERS CHEZ VOUS; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1941 SWEATERS CHEZ VOUS AND CROTON CLOTHES TOO
--1933 VAN WYCK GARDENS LODGE; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1933 VAN WYCK GARDENS LODGE
--1969 KELLEHER APPLIANCE; CLICK HERE
--1980's assorted VIDEO CONNECTION ADS; go to EverythingCroton: THE 1980'S---AND CROTON'S VIDEO CONNECTION
--1968 ROBBINS AND LOFT'S CANDY; CLICK HERE
--1971 ROBBIN'S BABY CONTEST; CLICK HERE
--1958, CZAR NICHOLAS, MADAME RACHEL, VERNE HOUSE, ROUTE 9, GO TO EverythingCroton: 1958 VINTAGE CROTON AD---CZAR NICOLAS I---MADAME RACHEL--VERNE HOUSE
--1885 CROTON GIRLS SCHOOL; CLICK HERE
--1966, RIZZI'S RESTAURANT; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1966 RIZZI'S RESTAURANT, VINTAGE CROTON AD
--1974 SPRINVALE INN; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1974 SPRINGVALE INN
--1960 EASTER AT GINO'S; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1960 - SUNDAY DINNER - EASTER WISHES AT THE POST INN
--1957, IF IT WERE ONLY THIS EASY; CLICK HERE
--1913, Nikko Inn; go to EverythingCroton: 1913 NEW YORK TIMES AD FOR THE NIKKO INN

METRO-NORTH OPEN HOUSE--CROTON-HARMON---10/3---BUT TICKETS ARE LIMITED

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METRO-NORTH OPEN HOUSE--CROTON-HARMON---10/3---BUT TICKETS ARE LIMITED

We’re hosting an Open House at our Croton-Harmon facility on Saturday, October 3! Come tour our facility and get an inside look at our operations and history. It’s a unique opportunity to get up close with our trains during this free event. But tickets are limited—learn more and register here: eventbrite.com/e/harmon-open-…

THE SEARCH HAS ENDED...

If you're looking for the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too)----then 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!

Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about:

The Blue Pig, Melita's, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, ROBBIN'S, LA CATRINA, THE TAVERN AT CROTON LANDING, BAKED BY SUSAN, COACH NAILS, Croton Mini Deli, Raga, Apple Farm, Barre on Hudson, Croton Running Company, and much more.

TYLER ROBINSON'S EX-LOVER'S TESTIMONY TO BE PLAYED IN COURT AFTER FIGHT OVER ITS ADMISSION

Read more at Tyler Robinson’s ex-lover’s testimony to be played in court after fight over its admission

UPDATED Tyler Robinson's trans lover Lance Twiggs seen in interview shown in court for first time

VILLAGE OF CROTON FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT 7/15

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Family Movie Night: Zootopia (PG)
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Time: 8:30 pm (Movie begins at dusk)
Location: Senasqua Park

Join us for a free showing of Zootopia (PG) under the stars! Enjoy complimentary popcorn as the movie begins at dusk (approximately 8:30 pm). All Family Entertainment events are free and open to the public. Weather cancellations or location changes will be announced by 2:00 pm on the Croton Recreation website.

PHOTOS FROM THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT 7/2/2026 WOLD CUP WATCH PARTY

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PHOTOS FROM THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT 7/2/2026 WOLD CUP WATCH PARTY

What an incredible World Cup Watch Party! Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable night of soccer, great food, and even better company. Team USA delivered a commanding 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32, showcasing relentless pressure, disciplined defense, and clinical finishing to secure a spot in the Round of 16! A huge thank you to everyone who came out and made the event such a success. We loved celebrating this exciting World Cup moment with our amazing community. SEE PHOTOS AT

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REMINDER--CONCERT---FDR DRIVE--TOWN OF CORTLANDT 7/9

CONCERT---FDR DRIVE--TOWN OF CORTLANDT 7/9

More AT Summer Concert: Thursday, July 9 at 6:30PM - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

ME TOO---TRUE COLORS---GRAHAM PLATNER SCANDAL---MIRANDA DEVINE

The party of Me Too has shown its true face in the rolling Graham Platner scandal.

Now that a liberal woman has credibly accused him of rape, the rats have deserted the sinking ship and the Democrat-endorsed US Senate candidate for Maine has dropped out. But it’s “Me Too” late to save face. MORE AT Miranda Devine: Slimy Dems -- the party of Me Too -- show their true colors in Graham Platner scandal

BONNIE TYLER HAS DIED

In Portugal

More at 

Bonnie Tyler, singer who staged a great pop comeback with Total Eclipse of the Heart – obituary

COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE--ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS BRAWL WITH NJ OVER FUTURE OF INTERSTATE GAS PIPELINE

Many of us are not on social media, but we often get to hear about it and are sometimes sent screenshots. Many thanks to "Jersey Joe" for the heads-up on the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline assorted  legal machinations; read more at Environmental groups brawl with New Jersey over future of interstate gas pipeline | Courthouse News Service

REMINDER--CATHOLIC WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP HOLY NAME 7/11

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7/11 CATHOLIC WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP, HOLY NAME OF MARY--Click on the image.

THE JULY/AUGUST 2026 ASBURY METHODIST CIRCUIT RIDER IS NOW AVAILABLE

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THE JULY/AUGUST 2026 ASBURY METHODIST CIRCUIT RIDER IS NOW AVAILABLE; it includes the new pastor's message, HEART'S HONORING OF DON DAUBNEY, the results and photos from Summerfest 2026 and much more. Read it at Circuit_Rider_July_August_2026_PDF.pdf