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Sunday, February 8, 2026

FROM ESFP--CZECH ACTRESS JANA BREJCHOVA HAS DIED

Jana Brejchová (1940-2026)

Last Friday, 6 February 2026, alluring Czech film actress Jana Brejchová (1940-2026) passed away in Prague. She appeared in more than 70 films since her debut in 1953 at the age of 13. The beautiful blonde actress was married to director Miloš Forman and East German actor Ulrich Thein. She worked with such noted directors as Vojtěch Jasný, Oldřich Lipský and Jiří Weiss, and her films often entered the major European festivals. Jana Brejchová was 86. MORE AT European Film Star Postcards: Jana Brejchová (1940-2026)

1910, CHRONICLES OF BROADWAY, CROTON'S MARGARET MAYO, AND COMPOSER VINCENT BRYAN

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

As some of you may know, playwright Margaret Mayo was one of the village's most notable residents. Read more about her at EverythingCroton: PLAYWRIGHT MARGARET MAYO HAD PLANS--1933

But below is a charming 1910 article FROM THE GREEN BOOK, CHRONICLES OF BROADWAY, about Vincent Bryan and a visit to Mayo's home here---Bryan was a was an American composer, lyricist, and librettist whose career flourished in the early 20th century. He contributed heavily to popular music, vaudeville, Broadway, and early film. READ AND HEAR MORE ABOUT HIM AT Vincent P. Bryan - Wikipedia

CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW TO READ ABOUT HIS MAYO VISIT.

ICYMI---NEW YORK DMV INCREASES POINTS FOR SERIOUS TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

ALBANY, N.Y. -- New rules are coming for drivers in New York with higher point values for some of the most serious traffic violations. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles said the changes will start Feb. 16. MORE AT New York DMV Increases Points for Serious Traffic Violations | Local | wktv.com

WHAT A TWO DEGREE WITH MINUS TEN WINDCHILL SUNRISE LOOKS LIKE---FROM THE DECK---OVER G.I. VALLEY

Nothing makes you feel more alive---or more aware of your mortality---like an arctic air blast. Click on the photo. Yes, I was cold, but it was so worth it this fine Sunday morning.

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A LOOK AT THE NUMBERS VIA JOHN McKEON

Artificial intelligence tells the story...the real cost increase is located on the delivery side of the energy equation in the corrupt state of New York

The cost of electricity delivery by Con Edison in New York has increased by approximately 55.5% over the past 10 years (2014–2024), with further hikes approved through 2028.

Breakdown of the Increase
Rate per kWh: Between 2014 and 2024, the base delivery charge for standard residential service (Rate I) rose from 9 cents to 14 cents per kWh, reflecting an average annual increase of roughly 4%.

Total Bill Impact: Since 2019 alone, total electricity costs have surged by nearly 40%due to a combination of delivery rate hikes and fluctuating supply costs.

Recent and Future Hikes:

2023–2025: The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a three-year plan totaling a 13.5% increase in delivery rates to fund infrastructure and clean energy.
2026–2028: A newly approved plan will raise electric bills by another 10.4% over three years. This includes annual delivery revenue increases of 4.4% in 2026 and 2027, followed by 4.3% in 2028.

WILL LEWIS STEPS DOWN AT WAPO...BYE-BYE....

CROTON IS EAGLE CENTRAL FROM TIME TO TIME!

Another fab photo from guest photographer Carolyn Whiting, notable largely because 1) there are EIGHT eagles in this shot---and 2) they represent almost every color change in Bald Eagle development from immature to mature.

Click on the image. See more here.

ICYMI--YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RE-CAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

YOUR Everything Croton Weekend News Re-cap and Vintage Croton too...

Can be found at the link below:

EverythingCroton: YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RE-CAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON GUIDE TO VALENTINE'S DAY HAS BEEN UDATED AGAIN

Welcome to Everything Croton--a collection of all things Croton, our history, our homes, our issues, our houses of worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

Keeping it local for Valentine's Day is easy. Here's some suggestions---and much more----stay tuned for regular updates until the big day!

GO TO THIS LINK TO SEE THE LATEST EXTENSIVE UPDATE: EverythingCroton: YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON GUIDE TO VALENTINE'S DAY---UPDATED

CROTON TEES! CHECK IT OUT!

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

CROTON TEES has some wonderful things available--but their Croton-themed hoodies really caught our eye. You may feel the same. But do check out ALL the wonderful items at CROTON TEES AND MORE!

OUTSTANDING FLICKR ALBUM VINTAGE VALENTINE, BIRTHDAY AND EASTER CARDS--30'S & 40'S

An oldie but goodie--the outstanding collection of vintage Valentine cards (birthday and Easter too) from our flickr friend USSIWOJIMA (click on the photo). These cards were inherited from his brother.

Most of the vintage and antique Valentines we normally get to see are from the 1950's or Victorian in origin--and make no mistake, we love them. But these designs are from the rarely seen 30's and 40's and are an entirely different animal. There are die-cuts, mechanicals, and yes, even early Superman cards. GO TO MY BROTHERS VALENTINES AND OTHER CARDS 30'S & 40'S | Flickr -

They just don't make them like this any more.