ICYM--MINGLE AT McKEON'S

Join us for an evening of music, refreshments, and conversation ahead of the upcoming Village of Croton-on-Hudson election this November.

Hosted by: John McKeon on behalf of the Voice of Croton

Date: Saturday, October 17

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: The 1900 Stone Carriage House

25 Prospect Place, Croton-on-Hudson

(Directions: Located at the crest of Prospect Place. Please enter through the double gates.)

Featuring:

• Live music

• Wine and soda

Admission is free and open to all village residents. Donations are gratefully accepted to support the Voice of Croton but are absolutely not required for attendance.

Come meet your neighbors, share your perspective with the candidates and if you don’t, Sam Watkins for village judge, Mary Lynn Diabola for trustee we look forward to and discuss the future of our community. We look forward to seeing you there.

IN THE NEWS--FEDERAL REPORT: MAJOR BANKS DISCRIMINATED AGAINST CONSERVATIVES

The nation's nine largest federally regulated banks denied financial services to conservatives, religious organizations and lawful businesses because of their political beliefs or activities, according to a sweeping report released Wednesday by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The report found that all nine banks maintained policies between 2020 and September 2025 that restricted access to financial services based on political, religious or social views, or lawful business activities. The banks examined were JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citibank, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, Capital One, PNC, TD Bank, and BMO Bank. MORE AT Federal Report: Major Banks Discriminated Against Conservatives | Newsmax.com

ALSO GOOGLE AI SAYS: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released a sweeping 47-page regulatory report confirming that the nation's nine largest federally regulated banks maintained policies that unfairly denied or restricted financial services to individuals, religious organizations, and lawful businesses based on their political views, social beliefs, or industry affiliations. [1, 2]

FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE--PLANNING BOARD DEFERS MINDSET SIGN, WEIGHS CANNABIS ZONING CHANGES

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At its October 13 meeting, Croton’s Planning Board asked the Mindset dispensary to return with revised sign designs and did not approve the sign. It tabled a Grand Street art-studio application because the applicant was absent, discussed draft cannabis zoning recommendations without a vote, and accepted September 22 minutes with a correction. MORE AT Planning Board defers Mindset sign, weighs cannabis zoning changes — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

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On Sunday, October 18 at 10 AM, we welcome Bishop Shin for a special service of Confirmation. MORE AT Bishop Shin Visits St. Augustine’s - St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church

CROTON SENIORS 10/16

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TWO FAB AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES AT CROTON ACADEMY OF ARTS---KIDS LET'S KNIT WITH LORI COHEN AND ORIGAMI---WITH YOSHIMI ARAI

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Click on the image.  Registration info at After School Classes — Croton Academy of Arts

COMING TO THE FORMER UPPER VILLAGE BLOOMS LOCATION---REBEL STUDIO

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COMING TO THE FORMER UPPER VILLAGE BLOOMS LOCATION---REBEL STUDIO

SEE MORE AT Rebel Studio (@rebelstudiocroton) • Instagram photos and videos

WOLF STREET--SOCIAL SECURITY COLA FOR 2027 WILL BE LARGEST SINCE 2023

Read more at https://wolfstreet.com/2026/10/14/the-social-security-cola-for-2027-will-be-largest-since-2023/

GOUVEIA, THREE MILLION PLUS FOR LANDSCAPING--TONIGHT'S WORK SESSION

The 'gift" that keep on giving....CLICK ON THE IMAGE. See the agenda at EverythingCroton: REMINDER---10/14 WORK SESSION--GOUVEIA--THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON YADA YADA YADA.....AGENDA PREVIEW FROM THE CROTON.NEWS SITE, OLD POST RD. NORTH, AND BICYCLE DAYLIGHTING...

THE WEEKLY WEDNESDAY FEATURE---SOME QUICK NEWS BITES FROM YOUR LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP

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The weekly Wednesday feature----and now some QUICK news bites from your local houses of worship and more--BUT FIRST---SOME ITEMS OF IMPORTANCE:

***PHOTO FROM OUR LADY OF SHKODRA, CARDINAL, SIMONI, A LIVING MARTYR; go here

***Pope Leo recovering from surgery Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule today

***OCTOBER IS RESPECT FOR LIFE MONTH; ON 10/4 A COAST TO COAST ROSARY WAS HELD, FATHER FIDELIS ETAL IN RYE

***FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY:

    -More on revival – France Baptism boom

    -90 seconds of Pope Leo in Lourdes

***FROM BROTHER JACKS' (HOLY NAME) PREACHING MINISTRY BLOG; Br Jack's Preaching Ministry: Listening

***DESPITE THE THREAT OF A NOR'EASTER:  SEE THE VIDEO 9/26 The Westchester and Putnam Right to Life PAC -- 20th Annual Pro-Life Gala, 2026 Autumn Breakfast!; CROTON WAS WELL REPRESENTED: FOR THE VIDEO, GO HERE AND FOR THE PHOTO ALBUM, GO TO “WPRTL Breakfast 09-26-2026” - iCloud Photos

REMEMBERING OCT. 7TH; GO HERE

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HOLY NAME OF MARY:

OCTOBER IS RESPECT FOR LIFE MONTH--HOLY NAME OF MARY COLLECTED FOR GOOD COUNSEL HOMES AND NO BABY BLISTERS LAST WEEK; we hope to have a report from the Respect For Life ministry

2027 THE TASTE OF IRELAND TRIP, HOLY NAME, OCT. 18TH PRESENTATION; 
see more at 

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TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

BROTHERHOOD! DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE; GO TO EverythingCroton: DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE WITH BROTHERHOOD--TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

VERY TIMELY---BROTHERHOOD BREAKFAST---SCOTT RICHMAN, DIRECTOR, ADL'S LARGEST REGIONAL OFFICE; go here

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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN

THEIR FALL NEWSLETTER IS AT EverythingCroton: OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH FALL 2026 NEWSLETTER IS NOW AVAILABLE

BLESSING OF THE QUILTS IS HERE

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ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH AND SCHOOL

ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL CALENDAR; GO TO Saint Augustine School Calendar - St. Augustine School - Ossining, NY

PHOTOS ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH, 800TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. FRANCIS DEATH, BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS; GO HERE

SAVE THE DATE 10/24--ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH---A REAL OKTOBERFEST; GO HERE

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ASBURY METHODIST

ASBURYS SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ASBURY METHODIST SEPTEMBER 2026 NEWSLETTER NOW ONLINE

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS HERE AND NEW PASTOR IS HERE

A REMINDER: THE CHURCH WILL BE BUSY ASSISTING THE HARRY CHAPIN RUN AGAINST HUNGER AS THEY TRADITIONALLY DO; THERE WILL BE NO SERVICE ON 10/18

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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL

A NEW LOOK AT THEIR WEBSITE. THEIR CALENDAR, ETC. (GO HERE)

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MOVING ALONG:

*ONE OF THE LATE FATHER BRENNAN'S PASSIONS--UNITED FOR THE TROOPS, HAS A NEW HOME; GO HERE

*He's home; lots of happy chatter on the Chinese local pages--thanking Pres. Trump etal.; here's the video that's making the rounds: Pastor jailed in China freed after desperate plea to Trump: 'Feels unbelievable' | Watch

*DJ DANIEL, A SEPTEMBER 2026 UPDATE; GO HERE

*100th Anniversary Mass St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus 1394 Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor Saturday, October 31 at 4:00 PM st Celebrant - Archbishop Ronald Hicks

*GREAT SITE; ISRAEL REALTIME; GO TO EverythingCroton: ISRAEL REALTIME

*FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE IDF; We also have residents with family serving in the IDF; for those who would like to donate there: EverythingCroton: FRIENDS OF THE IDF

*THE UNTOLD STORY: EverythingCroton: VIDEO--THE UNTOLD STORY OF MILITARY PRIESTS ON THE FRONT LINE

*THE MASS GRAVE HOAX, CANADA; GO TO EverythingCroton: O CANADA....THE "MASS GRAVE HOAX IS FALLING APART...WHO WILL ANSWER FOR THE BURNT CHURCHES? THE GLOBE AND MAIL ISSUES A DEFICIENT APOLOGY

*UPCOMING EVENTS AT FAITH LUTHERAN; GO TO Events

*WEBSITE FOR THE REFORMED CHURCH OF CORTLANDTOWN; CLICK HERE

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*EverythingCroton: A RATHER INTERESTING LOCAL CATHOLIC INSTAGRAM PAGE

AND

*PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY; GO TO EverythingCroton: PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY...

TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA THIS FINE HUMP DAY

****Burning up social media across the state---the Blakeman Hochul debate---you'll have no trouble finding this on your own and the overwhelming consensus that the governor took a beating on everything from sanctuary policies to well, you name it. An outstanding debate but then many of us are admittedly ln Blakeman's camp...and you should watch this for yourself.

Updated Hochul stumble in opening statement in gov debate - NewsBreak

****Lots of discussion---still--about the village's IDEA Committee's "outrageous", "concerning" recordings. Nothing new to report. Village attorney reviewing same; village officials on gag at the moment. Meanwhile, on 10/17 there's a HISPANIC DAY event (at the Croton Free Library)  The event is co-sponsored by the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, the Croton Free Library, and the town's IDEA Committee.

****Lots of very positive chatter about the beautiful and "uplifting" our Lady of Fatima Rosary at St. Augustine. Hoping that photos will be posted

That's all for now folks....

FROM CROTON.NEWS - SCHOOL BOARD TO REVIEW AUDIT AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA 10/15 THURSDAY

Agenda preview: These items are scheduled for October 15. The posted agenda contains proposed actions, not the results of board votes. SEE MORE AT Board of Education — 2026-10-15 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

A REMINDER---A REAL OKTOBERFEST! ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH

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A REMINDER - TOWN OF CORTLANDT--REGISTER FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL TODAY

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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