THIS YEAR--TOUCHING THE DIVINE---SEE MORE AT Women's Bible Study: Walking with Purpose - Holy Name of Mary - Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Friday, October 23, 2026
WALKING WITH PURPOSE--WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY--HOLY NAME OF MARY
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.
THIS YEAR--TOUCHING THE DIVINE---SEE MORE AT Women's Bible Study: Walking with Purpose - Holy Name of Mary - Croton-on-Hudson, NY
THIS YEAR--TOUCHING THE DIVINE---SEE MORE AT Women's Bible Study: Walking with Purpose - Holy Name of Mary - Croton-on-Hudson, NY
10/24 PROCESSION FOR ALBERT H MARKS
-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT: Colonel Richard Vargus Phone: (845) 820-9547
WWII HERO PFC ALBERT H. MARKS RETURNS HOME TO KINGSTON AFTER 82 YEARS: COMMUNITY INVITED TO HONOR FINAL JOURNEY AND FUNERAL SERVICE THIS SATURDAY
KINGSTON, NY — Private First Class (PFC) Albert H. Marks, a native of Kingston, NY who gave his life during World War II, is finally being laid to rest on home soil 82 years after he was killed in action.
PFC Marks served in Company G, 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division under General George S. Patton’s Third Army. On December 7, 1944, at the age of 29, he was killed during the fierce Saar River assault near Reimsbach,Germany. After resting as an unknown soldier in Europe for decades, his remains were officially identified in April 2026 by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). Following his arrival at Albany International Airport on October 9, where a solemn dignified transfer of remains took place, he is now returning home to Ulster County for full military honors.
Local media, public officials, veterans, and all members of the public are invited to attend the funeral service and lineup along the procession route to pay their final respects.
EVENT DETAILS & SCHEDULE — SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026
Procression & Route (Approx. 10:20 AM – 10:50 AM):
The funeral procession will depart Burnett & White Funeral Homes in Red Hook at 10:20 AM, crossing the Rhinecliff Bridge onto Route 32/Flatbush Road into Kingston between 10:30 AM and 10:50 AM. Escorts and honor guards participating in the solemn escort include the Fort Dix Honor Guard, the Hudson Valley Honor Guard, the Patriot Guard and the American Cruisers, among others.
Members of the public are strongly encouraged to line the procession route along Route 32 and East Chester Street starting at 10:30 AM to wave flags and honor PFC Marks as he passes.
Funeral & Memorial Service (11:00 AM):
Location: Montrepose Cemetery, 75 Montrepose Ave, Kingston, NY 12401
Time: 11:00 AM = Details: Graveside service with full military honors. Open to the public, local leaders, and press.
"PFC Albert Marks made the ultimate sacrifice on foreign soil so that we could enjoy the freedoms we have today," said Colonel Richard Vargus. "After eight decades, our community finally has the privilege of bringing him home to rest alongside his family in Kingston. We urge all Ulster County residents, veterans, and local leaders to join us on Saturday morning to give this hero the welcome home he earned."
Please share with your friends and family.Thank you and may God Bless America!
TOWN OF CORTLANDT YOUTH CENTER EMPLOYMENT --YIUTH SUPERVISOR CANTEEN BASKETBALL PROGRAM
JOB POSTING: YOUTH SUPERVISOR CANTEEN BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Department: Recreation
Location: Muriel H. Morabito Community Center, 29 Westbrook Drive, Cortlandt, NY 10567
Please submit all resumes to: LLUPOSELLO@TOWNOFCORTLANDTNY.GOV
Available Shifts
Applicants must be available to work at least one of the following shifts:
Tuesdays: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM - MORE AT Employment Opportunity: Youth Supervisor Canteen Basketball Program - Town of Cortlandt, NY News
Thursday, October 22, 2026
PHOTOS FROM THE HISTORIC EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION IN IRVINGTON, NY - OCTOBER 18TH
FROM CROTON.NEWS---VILLAGE TO REVIEW FOIL PROCEDURES AFTER PRIVATE AUDIO RELEASE
Croton will review its public-records procedures and develop a policy on artificial intelligence after Village Manager Bryan Healy acknowledged that a response to a Freedom of Information Law request had included a private conversation that was not an IDEA Committee meeting. MORE AT Village to review FOIL procedures after private audio release — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
REMINDER---YOUTH BASKETBALL TRYOUTS 10/26 AND 10/27
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A reminder that Youth Basketball League tryouts are Monday, October 26th and Tuesday, October 27th!
Tryout Location: Blue Mountain Middle School Gym (7 Furnace Woods Road, Cortlandt Manor)---SEE MORE AT Register for Youth Basketball League today! - Town of Cortlandt, NY News
THE NYACK FOLKS SENT THIS ALONG---LAWLER ATTENDS VETERANS MASS AT FRANCIS OF ASSISI
THE NYACK FOLKS SENT THIS ALONG---LAWLER ATTENDS VETERANS MASS AT FRANCIS OF ASSISI
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2026 CROTON GOBLIN WALK INFO AND SOME PAST GOBLIN WALK PHOTOS TOO
Halloween Goblin Walk
Saturday, October 24 - 11:30 AM
Municipal Building to Vassallo Park
Calling all goblins, witches, superheroes, and magical creatures! Gather at the Municipal Building at 11:30 AM and parade to Vassallo Park. Enjoy entertainment, a costume contest, giveaways, and plenty of Halloween fun. All are welcome! Please leave dogs at home for this parade.
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY PAST GOBLIN WALK PHOTOS AT:
--MORE 2017 GOBLIN WALK; more at https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/10/photos-part-1-2017-croton-goblin-walk.html
--2016 GOBLIN WALK COURTESY OF YOUR EDITOR; Chris Fuentes was there too! More at https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/10/photos-from-2016-croton-goblin-walk.html
--2015 GOBLIN WALK PHOTOS COURTESY OF YOUR EDITOR;
more at https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/10/goblin-walk-photos-2015.html
--2014 GOBLIN WALK PHOTOS COURTESY OF YOUR EDITOR; https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/10/a-banner-day-in-crotons-historic-upper.html
THERE'S NO NEED FOR DRAMA...
Finding the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), is easy----just visit 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
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
LINDSAY CLANCY'S LAWYER SUFFERS MAJOR BLOW IN FLIGHT TO INVESTIGATE HOLDOUT JUROR
The push by Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer to investigate the lone holdout juror who forced a mistrial in her triple-murder case has been stopped in its tracks by the judge. MORE AT Lindsay Clancy's lawyer suffers major blow in fight to investigate holdout juror
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