LA CATRINA--AN INSTAGRAM POST

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FROM THE INSTAGRAM PAGE OF jeannemuchnick and lohud_food.....

ALL ABOUT LA CATRINA IN CROTON

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LOHUD--NY DMW STRENGTHENS PENALTY FOR PASSING STOPPED SCHOOL BUSES---WHAT TO KNOW

A much-discussed issue on some of our local pages and forums. Read more from LOHUD BELOW.

If you pass a stopped school bus in New York, you'll now receive eight points on your license through recent state Department of Motor Vehicle point system changes.

It's a hefty three-point increase that state officials hope helps curb the illegal action as those who pick up 11 points in 18 months could face suspension of their license. MORE AT NY DMV increases penalty for passing stopped school buses. Here's why

ICYMI--A WRAP-UP OF ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES

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ASH WEDNESDAY IS TODAY 2/18--GO TO--EverythingCroton: A WRAP-UP OF ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES - 2/18

THIS YEAR'S PURIM SPIEL AT TEMPLE ISRAEL!

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Purim Spiel with Hallel B'Shir - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

EMANUEL REICHER, THE CROTON CONNECTION

So a reader is doing some research into the German stage and Emanuel Reicher (1849–1924); Reicher was a major German actor and theatre innovator, especially associated with the rise of naturalism on the German stage. He was born in Bochnia, Galicia (then part of the Austrian Empire) and became one of the most respected performers of his generation. You can read more about him at Emanuel Reicher - Wikipedia

Oh and apparently, he summered in Croton! Click on the image below.

VILLAGE NOTICE---UNSAFE ICE---DUCK POND CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Due to unsafe ice the Duck Pond is closed until further notice.

FROM THE VILLAGE OF CROTON FB PAGE

Facebook

YOU DON'T NEED ONE OF THESE

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

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, The Croton Artisans Gallery, Devotion Studio, Franki's Grill, Croton Mini Deli, Baked by Susan, Feed the Birds, Robbins, Yuka's, Croton Running Company, Croton Colonial Diner, CrotonTees, Deprez, CVS, Apple Farm,105-Twenty, Monday's Gifts (new in the Upper Village), Raga, Franzoso Contracting, upcoming fundraisers, events, the latest product recalls, and more.

AND....ICYMI:

EverythingCroton: IT'S OFFICIAL: THE LENTEN SEASON, RECIPES, OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND MORE

THE ONE MINUTE JESUIT

Via Tom Faranda's Folly----LENT; NICE---THE ONE MINUTE JESUIT! This is an interesting perspective. GO TO Lent; Nice! The one minute Jesuit – Tom Faranda's Folly

SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

Because life gets busy:

*ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES; go here

*THANK YOU TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY; WE MISSED IT: EverythingCroton: THANK YOU TOM FARANDA--WE MISSED THIS EXCELLENT ARTICLE: HATRED OF ISRAEL IS THE NEW ANTISEMITISM

*PVC SEEKS PRINCIPAL, MIDDLE SCHOOL, CROTON HARMON; go here

*ICE RESCUE TRAINING; CROTON FIRE DEPT; GO TO EverythingCroton: THANK YOU CROTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

*THREE FABULOUS HISTORICAL ARTICLES FROM THE LATE ROBERT SCOTT AND HIS POSTSCRIPTS SITE; THERE WILL BE MORE LATER; FOR NOW, CLICK HERE

*SAVE THE DATE 3/6 ANNUAL LENTEN FISH FRY ST AUGUSTINE, KofC, GO TO EverythingCroton: SAVE THE DATE---3/6--THE ANNUAL LENTEN FISH FRY AT ST. AUGUSTINE'S SCHOOL----KofC #311

*ICE DROPS HAMMER ON MINNESOTA "AGITATORS"; more here

*SARCONE STILL ON THE JOB WHILE DOJ APPEALS JUDGE RULING; go here

IT'S OFFICIAL: THE LENTEN SEASON, RECIPES, OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND MORE

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IT'S ASH WEDNESDAY...for Christians, the Lenten season begins....

And so we've had the annual requests for an update to our Lenten recipes post in 2022 and 2025.  Click on the photos and links. There will be more.

Many of us don't give up meat entirely during the Lenten season...but we do cut back eating as much and/or on Fridays....And so......Here's 30 MEATLESS MEALS from the Mr. Food Test Kitchen; click HERE.

NEXT--LENTEN FISHSTICK CASSEROLE! The poor fishstick, it is so underappreciated but during the Lenten season the fishstick is a glorious topping to this wonderful casserole. SHOPRITE TO THE RESCUE

CLICK ON THE LINK: LENTEN FISHSTICK CASSEROLE | Just A Pinch Recipes

NEXT---35 LENT DINNER RECIPES THAT AREN'T FISH! 

FROM TASTE OF HOME; GO TO 35 Lent Dinner Recipes That Don't Include Fish

AND.....We love Manhattan Clam Chowder---and this is the best recipe we have ever tried--courtesy of SIMPLY RECIPES.

P.S. We get our clams from Apple Farm. They have some of the freshest shellfish, produce and herbs.

Now....if you can't make your own....(CLICK ON THE PHOTO) then your editor heartily recommends the MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER from Croton Colonial Restaurant and Diner.  It's generally available every day---along with The Greek Lemon.

AND HERE'S A LENTEN STAPLE: HOT CROSS BUNS--from GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: OLD RECIPE CLIPPING FOR HOT CROSS BUNS

BUT IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE TIME, BAKED BY SUSAN USUALLY HAS THESE ON THE MENU---and admittedly, they are delicious.

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MGA ANNOUNCES 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE WITH MENTION OF HUDSON NATIONAL AND MORE

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MGA ANNOUNCES 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE WITH MENTION OF HUDSON NATIONAL AND MORE---GO TO MGA Announces 2026 Championship Schedule - Metropolitan Golf Association

US FORCES STRIKE 3 MORE ALLEGED DRUG BOATS, 11 KILLED

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military conducted three strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea on Monday, killing 11 people, according to U.S. Southern Command. In a post on X Tuesday, SOUTHCOM said “intelligence confirmed......Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/americas/2026-02-17/us-strike-allege-drug-boat-11-killed-20775383.html

2026 SECTION 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SEEDS AND SCHEDULES

Here are the Section 1 girls basketball playoff seeds and schedules--Section 1 released on Tuesday its brackets and schedule for the five-classification girls basketball tournament. The proverbial ball gets rolling on Feb. 19 with outbracket games. The top-seeded teams are Albertus Magnus (Class AAA), Nyack (Class AA), Tappan Zee (Class A), Alexander Hamilton (Class B) and Tuckahoe (Class C).  Those are the favorites, but each class has a field of viable contenders---go to 2026 Section 1 girls basketball tournament seeds and schedules

#TEENTAKEOVER THREATS PROMPT WESTCHESTER POLICE TO MONITOR SOCIAL MEDIA

The blog has gotten commentary and questions regarding these so-called RESIST/TEEN TAKEOVERS.

Let it suffice to say as far as the Westchester Police go:

#TeenTakeover Threats Prompt Westchester Police to Monitor Social Media
Written By: Robert Cox

HAWTHORNE, NY (February 17, 2026) — The Westchester County Department of Public Safety and its Real Time Crime intelligence center are monitoring social media activity and coordinating with municipal law enforcement partners to discourage so-called teen-ager “takeovers” of retail venues and other public spaces.

County Police said patrol officers are prepared to respond and assist any municipality if a disruptive takeover occurs. MORE AT #TeenTakeover Threats Prompt Westchester Police to Monitor Social Media - Talk of the Sound