Monday, November 24, 2025

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

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.

ICYMI---The Everything Croton Weekend News Re-cap and Vintage Croton too---is available at:

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HAPPY TO REPORT THAT THE WPIX TRADITION CONTINUES---MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS--WILL AIR ON THANKSGIVING DAY

Just got word that PIX11 will continue its annual Thanksgiving tradition and air MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS (Babes in Toyland, the 1934 Laurel and Hardy classic) 9 am for the black and white version---3 pm for the colorized -- SEE THEIR SCHEDULE AT TV Listings | PIX11

For those who don't know, MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS A.K.A. BABES IN TOYLAND is a Laurel and Hardy musical Christmas film released on November 30, 1934. The film is also known by the alternative titles Laurel and Hardy in Toyland, Revenge Is Sweet (the 1948 European reissue title), and March of the Wooden Soldiers (in the United States). You can read more about it here.

Our friends at European Film star Postcards have a wonderful post on Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy; check it out here.

The actor who played the miserly Silas Barnaby--(a character based on the English nursery rhyme "There Was A Crooked Man" contrary to other curious assertions you may have seen elsewhere) was Henry Brandon.  Read more about him here.

The film is also available on AMAZON...BLU-RAY  https://amzn.to/3lEd0da

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SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

  

Because life gets busy:

***CHRISSIE MAYR LIVESTREAM VIDEO COVERAGE OF KIRK MEMORIAL AT CROTON LANDING; CLICK HERE

***TEMPLE ISRAEL MIDNIGHT RUN; CLICK HERE

***PROGRESS REPORT FROM MY MSMERMAID LIFE; GO TO EverythingCroton: BIKE PROGRESS REPORT & MORE FROM MY MS MERMAID LIFE

***NEW TREE LAW IN CROTON; GO TO EverythingCroton: NEW LAW TO PROTECT TREES IN EFFECT IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON

***ALLEGED KIRK ASSASSIN ROBINSON, WHAT WE KNOW; GO TO EverythingCroton: CHARLIE KIRK'S ALLEGED ASSASSIN CONFESSES ON DISCORD, EVERYTHING WE KNOW

***SOME PHOTOS FROM THE 10/18 HEART HEALTH FAIR; GO TO EverythingCroton: SOME PHOTOS FROM THE 10/18 HEART HEALTH FAIR

***HOLY NAME OF MARY FAITH FORMATION CONFIRMATION CLASS, NY CATHOLIC YOUTH DAY; SEE AND READ MORE AT EverythingCroton: HOLY NAME OF MARY FAITH FORMATION CONFIRMATION CLASS, NY CATHOLIC YOUTH DAY

***EAGLE'S EYE FALL NEWSLETTER, ST. AUGUSTINE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ST AUGUSTINE SCHOOL, FALL NEWSLETTER, NOW ONLINE

***MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE INFO; GO TO EverythingCroton: 2025 MACY'S THANKSGIVING PARADE INFO
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IN THE NEWS---WHEN THE GOVERNMENT'S $5 MILLION MISTAKE LEADS TO A COVID SCAM AND A HOUSE MEMBER'S INDICTMENT

Did you know that a Democratic member of the House is under federal criminal indictment? It didn't receive a lot of news coverage, but the Justice Department announced last Wednesday that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida and three co-defendants have been charged with stealing federal COVID funds and using the money to enrich themselves, to finance a political campaign, and to buy, among other items, a 3.14-carat diamond ring. READ MORE HERE.

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WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS

 Happy Monday everyone....and now our regular weekly feature......

WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS

You may not always agree but it's always interesting... click on the links below.

FOUR FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY now back on a new blogging platform:

---AND THE FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES IS BACK; SEE THE GOLD RUSH HERE

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TWO  FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR---Fall Design Newsletter, 2025 - DW Design & Decor

AND COLOR OF THE YEAR REVEALED! Color of the Year Revealed: The Richness of Benjamin Moore - DW Design & Decor

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FROM AN OSSINING HISTORICAL TYPE BLOG WE ARE QUITE FOND OF, Ossining History on the Run; GO TO Religion in Sing Sing Prison 1825 – 1865 – Ossining History on the Run

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FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY:  Saint Andrew Dŭng-Lạc, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs, CLICK HERE

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WESTCHESTER BLOG; A family-focused blog offering kid-friendly restaurants, children’s classes, low-cost events, and local business spotlights. Great for parents looking to explore Westchester with their kids. GO TO Blog | Free Westchester

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THE HAPPY CHICKEN COOP, FOR THOSE RAISING CHICKENS, OR THINKING ABOUT IT; GO TO Blog - The Happy Chicken Coop

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: EverythingCroton: (CROTON) CHICKENS!!!!!! AND THEN SOME.....

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NEW FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: The sweet story of the 1930s “Hansel and Gretel cottage” tucked beside the Queensboro Bridge; CLICK HERE

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SEVEN FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

--CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD
---TANGY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: TANGY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
--HOT CHICKEN SALAD FROM MONTANA; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HOT CHICKEN SALAD FROM MONTANA
--CRAZY CRUST CUSTARD PIE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CRAZY CRUST CUSTARD PIE
--OLD MAGAZINE CLIPPINGS FOR CREAMY HERB & ORANGE GINGER DIPS; CLICK HERE


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TEN FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---VIGGO MORTENSEN; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Viggo Mortensen
---PATRICIA ARQUETTE; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Patricia Arquette
---15 Souvenirs from Pordenone; CLICK HERE
---DIRECTED BY RENE CLAIR; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Directed 

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FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA: .Westerns...All'Italiana!: RIP Michael Delano

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THREE FROM ETHICS ALARMS: 

Ethics Observations on Another Progressive Academic Meltdown | Ethics Alarms

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Ethics Dunces: 98 Democratic Party House Members | Ethics Alarms

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And Now…Here Comes A.I. Derangement Syndrome! | Ethics Alarms


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11/29 TURKEY BURN AT CROTON POINT PARK

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

11/29 TURKEY BURN AT CROTON POINT PARK---Come get moving alongside Westchester Parks Foundation to manage the growth of non-native vines and shrubs at Croton Point Park using hand tools and rakes!

MORE AT Volunteer New York! | Turkey Burn at Croton Point Park
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Sunday, November 23, 2025

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR..

    

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). Important product recall info posted as well. And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, Feed the Birds, LA CATRINA, Yuka's, Baked by Susan, 105-Twenty, Franki's, Devotion Studio and so much more about your local business community. 


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IN THE NEWS---MASSIVE FRAUD BY SOMALI IMMIGRANTS IN MINNESOTA HANDS GOP POLITICAL HAMMER AGAINST LIBERAL PROGRAMS

Massive fraud by Somali immigrants in Minnesota hands GOP political hammer against liberal programs

The scale of fraud inside the Somali community in Minnesota is so large that it is now commanding attention by national figures, including House Speaker Mike Johnson.

(Just the News) — Federal prosecutors have uncovered multiple fraud schemes involving Somali immigrants in Minnesota that have siphoned billions in taxpayer money from food, welfare and autism safety net programs and even routed some to overseas terrorists.The scandal uncovered by Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson in Minneapolis has handed Republicans a political cudgel heading into the 2026 election to bash liberals like Gov. Tim Walz for creating a welfare state with little or no safeguards and now countless victims of fraud. MORE AT Massive fraud by Somali immigrants in Minnesota hands GOP political hammer against liberal programs | Alpha News MN
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NEWS ABOUT CROTON GIRLS LACROSSE AND COACH ALAMPRESE TOO

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

Coach Alamprese and members of the girls lacrosse team down in Florida putting in that pre-season work! We are thrilled to announce Coach A will be back with the Croton Varsity lacrosse team in the spring this year! PHOTO AT Facebook
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CONGRATULATIONS JORDAN BECKER

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Congratulations to Jordan Becker! Jordan was honored with the Section 1 All-Section Award, recognizing her as one of the best of the best in girls soccer. PHOTO AND MORE AT Facebook

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CONGRATULATIONS TYLER EDGE AND HENRY NEWMAN

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

Huge congratulations to Tyler Edge and Henry Newman on being named Section 1 All-Section for Varsity Boys Soccer--photo at Facebook
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THANK YOU CROTON ROTARY AND VOLUNTEERS

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

THANK YOU CROTON ROTARY AND VOLUNTEERS---Thanks to all who donated their Shoprite turkeys to the Pantry. Also, thanks to the Rotary for their generous contribution and to Mark Franzoso and his crew for delivering them to the Pantry.....click on the photos. AND 150 TURKEYS! WOW!



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2025 MACY'S THANKSGIVING PARADE INFO

See it live in NYC, starting right outside of Central Park!  The 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be the largest yet, and will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 12 Noon, EST. It will air on NBC at this time and also simulcast on Peacock, with an encore presentation on NBC at 2 PM, EST. SEE MORE AT 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade | New York City
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STELLANTIS ORDERS RECALL OF MORE THAN 320,000 JEEP PLUG-IN HYBRIDS DUE TO FIRE RSK IN HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERIES

Together with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the automaker Stellantis has announced the recall of more than 320,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs in the United States and Canada. MORE AT It's official—Stellantis orders recall of more than 320,000 Jeep plug-in hybrids in the US and Canada due to fire risk in high-voltage batteries


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