BOB ANDERSON SPECIAL RECOGNITION - WESTCHESTER COUNTY SENIOR HALL OF FAME

If you perused the agenda for the next village board meeting, you'll see that former Deputy Mayor Bob Anderson, Croton Lions member and Croton Senior Club official too---has been chosen for Special Recognition at the Westchester County Senior Hall of Fame. Congratulations Bob!

BOARD MEETING AGENDA--10/7--FROM THE CROTON NEWS AI SITE---SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Agenda preview: The actions below are scheduled for the October 7 Board of Trustees meeting. The posted resolutions are drafts; this article does not report that the board has taken these votes or adopted either proposed local law. See it all at Board Of Trustees — 2026-10-07 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE---WATERFRONT PANEL TO REVEIW CANNABIS DISPENSARY ZONING TUESDAY

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Agenda preview: This article describes business scheduled for the October 6 Waterfront Advisory Committee meeting. The committee has not yet made the recommendation discussed below, and the proposed zoning law has not been adopted.

Croton's Waterfront Advisory Committee is scheduled to review a proposed change to where and how licensed adult-use cannabis dispensaries could operate. Its Tuesday agenda centers on whether draft Local Law Introductory No. 16 of 2026 is consistent with the village's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. The committee's role at this meeting is to recommend back to the trustees; it is not deciding the law or a particular dispensary application.  MORE AT Waterfront Advisory Committee — 2026-10-06 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

FROM MIKE GRAYEB'S FB PAGE--10/18 HARRY CHAPIN MEMORIAL RUN AGAINST HUNGER

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FROM MIKE GRAYEB'S FB PAGE--10/18 HARRY CHAPIN MEMORIAL RUN AGAINST HUNGER. CLICK ON THE IMAGE. REGISTER NOW AT RUNAGAINSTHUNGER.COM

REMINDER 10/10, FESTIVAL OF MAKERS, TOWN OF CORTLANDT

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Clear your schedules for THIS Saturday, October 10th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM! Join us at Cortlandt Waterfront Park (41 Riverview Street, Verplanck) to shop a fantastic showcase of handmade goods from over 100 local designers and creators right along the Hudson River. CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

• Live music and local food trucks all day

• Dog-friendly and family-friendly environment

• Free admission and free parking

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IT'S NOT HARD....

Finding the latest Croton crafts and commerce news is easy! Just head on over to the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE. It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content. Often updated in real time too! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

BREAKING---EVEN BIDEN DOJ OFFICIALS CALLED MEMO TARGETING PARENTS S POTENTIAL DOMESTIC TERRORISTS 'RIDICULOUS': BOMBSHELL EMAILS

As many of you know, we have followed this from day one.....and now.....for the lawyers...and others here with an interest...



WASHINGTON — Top Justice Department lawyers balked at the Biden administration’s attempts to prosecute parents who protested at school board meetings as potential domestic terrorists, ripping senior officials’ push for the criminal probes as “ridiculous” and highly “political,” according to emails released Monday.

Attorneys in deputy attorney general Lisa Monaco’s office expressed concern about the demand for federal criminal investigations at the behest of the National School Boards Association, and mocked the partisan goals it would accomplish, messages published by the DOJ’s Weaponization Working Group show. MORE AT Even Biden DOJ attorneys griped about 'ridiculous' school board memo, new report shows

MGA MID-AMATEUR RETURNS TO HUDSON NATIONAL

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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (October 5, 2026) ------------ The MGA Mid-Amateur takes its 20th playing back to where it all started as Hudson National Golf Club in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., hosts the championship October 6-7.

The MGA’s final multi-day championship of the season welcomes the region’s top players ages 25 and above to compete for the Westmoreland Cup, named for longtime MGA Tournament Director Gene Westmoreland who was instrumental in launching the championship and has a great passion for the mid-amateur game. Players earn the highly sought-after invitation based on finishes in MGA and other Met Area events. Recent editions have taken place at Country Club of Fairfield, Manasquan River, and Laurel Links, with Hudson National serving as just the second club to host twice (Bayonne: 2008, 2017). MORE AT MGA Mid-Amateur Returns to Hudson National - Metropolitan Golf Association

FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--WHY FRENCH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE PROTESTING (NOT A JOKE)

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FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--WHY FRENCH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE PROTESTING (NOT A JOKE)---SEE MORE AT

https://tomfarandasfolly.com/?p=17432

FOR THOSE FOLLOWING LAUREN'S LAW, AN UPDATE

From the Rockland contingent: For those following "Lauren's Law", an update. While the policy itself was passed by previous state legislators, Lawler has served as one of the primary political guardians of Lauren Shields' legacy, using his platform to urge Americans to continue registering as organ donors. Click on the image.

Congressman Mike Lawler on X: "Doina and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lauren Shields of Rockland County, and we offer our deepest condolences to her family and friends. Lauren was the definition of a fighter. At just 26 years old, she accomplished more than most do in an entire… / X

COLUMBIA---JOURNALISM SCHOOL PAUSES M.A. ADMISSIONS

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REQUEST FOR INFO--THE ATTORNEYS HANDING THE DEFENDING EDUCATION V. CROTON HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT

PLS. NOTE: Judge Cathy Seibel has not set the scheduling order yet for the Defending Education v. Croton-Harmon matter at least as of this morning. (For docket #s, milestones, etc., click here)

Many thanks to everyone for their research, and to the attorneys who have weighed in. HOWEVER, since some of this was obtained via AI, you are all encouraged to do your own due diligence. And let's face it, a lot of us are not in the business.

When possible, links are provided---BUT going directly to the district with your questions is best--of course, this is not always fruitful---and sometimes a freedom of information request is necessary.....and yes, transparency issues can also arise.  But you know the drill.....Here are the two law firms engaged in this matter below. 

FOR DEFENDING EDUCATION, 

THE LEGAL FIRM handling this is Consovoy McCarthy.

They specialize in handling complex trial and appellate matters across a broad spectrum of federal law, in matters involving the First Amendment, the Equal Protection Clause, election law, and challenges to administrative agency overreach.  

Eliminating the "Chilling Effect" Through Anonymous Shielding---School districts often count on parents backing down from lawsuits to protect their children from public backlash or community ostracization---and some district parents here have been vocal in this regard. Consovoy McCarthy bypassed this obstacle by suing on behalf of the national membership group (PDE) rather than the local families themselves. By successfully convincing the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to overturn its 50-year-old standing precedent (Aguayo v. Richardson) on September 15, 2026, the firm legally cemented the right of three local parents to challenge the school board while remaining completely anonymous.

FOR THE CROTON HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT, 

the legal firm handling this is Sokoloff Stern LLP

The Croton-Harmon Union Free School District is being represented by Sokoloff Stern LLP, a prominent New York law firm that specializes in defending municipal governments, public officials, law enforcement agencies, and school districts. 

Based out of Carle Place, New York (Long Island), the firm is regarded for its defense of public entities facing complex federal constitutional challenges and civil rights lawsuits, etc. 

A reader recommends a deep dive into their cases and thinks that the one entitled SOKOLOFF STERN WINS SECOND CIRCUIT APPEAL OF IMPORTANT FIRST AMENDMENT CASE may prove of interest. 

Recent Cases – SOKOLOFF STERN, LLP

MORE VIDEO FROM METRO NORTH CROTON-HARMON SHOPS OPENS HOUSE

Those of us who missed this event--or were unable to get tickets--are thankful to everyone who provided videos and photos.  Here's one from NEW HAVEN RAILS; GO TO MTA Metro North Railroad 2026 Croton-Harmon Shops Open House 

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN EverythingCroton: VIDEO FROM ON TRACK WITH ERIC--2026 CROTON HARMON SHOPS--METRO NORTH OPEN HOUSE

10/24 TOC DRUG TAKE BACK DAY AND CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS

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10/24 TOC DRUG TAKE BACK DAY AND CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Town of Cortlandt, NY News