Monday, January 5, 2026

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.

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

---TOM FARANDA'S WEEKLY FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES: THE AVIATION
*********************

NEW FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR---Speaker Event ~ Catherine Kondo Arkin and HOLIDAY SONGS FROM THE CROTON HARMON HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS ---TAPE AVAILABLE--go to Speaker Event ~ Catherine Kondo Arkin - DW Design & Decor

*********************

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

*********************

FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY: EPIPIPHANY! GO TO Br Jack's Preaching Ministry: The Epiphany of the Lord

*********************

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

*********************

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.....

*********************

FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: The story behind a haunting 1974 photo of a bar and cocktail lounge that once existed in the West Village | Ephemeral New York

*********************

THIRTEEN FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

--SOUTHERN PRALINE CAKE
--Old Fashion Pumpkin Bars
--HOMEMADE BREAD BATTER WITH FOUR OPTIONS; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HOMEMADE BREAD BATTER WITH FOUR OPTIONS--CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD
---DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COCA COLA CAKE! GO TO https://grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com/2025/12/double-chocolate-coca-cola-cake.html
---FLUFFY RAISED DONUTS; CLICK HERE
---1970S CRANBERRY COOKIES; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: 1970S CRANBERRY COOKIES
---TANGY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: TANGY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
--HAM CHEESE BALL; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HAM CHEESE BALL
--HOT CHICKEN SALAD FROM MONTANA; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HOT CHICKEN SALAD FROM MONTANA
--OYSTER DRESSING; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: OYSTER DRESSING
--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

*********************

EIGHT  FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---GLENDA FARRELL; CLICK HERE
---ALFONSINA PIER; GO TO Alfonsina Pieri

******************

TWO FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA: RIP .Westerns...All'Italiana!: RIP Brigitte Bardot

and FROM THE WAI VAULT! GO TO .Westerns...All'Italiana!: From the WAI! vault

******************

AND


AND
On Maduro’s Arrest, the Ethics Dunces and Villains Are All In Agreement: What Does This Tell Us? [Part 2] [Updated] | Ethics Alarms

Note: All content on this blog is Copyright (c) by Maria Cudequest and by the posters who have contributed specific content. All material is for your personal use only. No content or photos may be republished or sold, without prior written from your editor and the individual who contributed the content in question. For permissions or questions about this policy, please contact the editor.

Posted by at No comments:

ICYMI---SOUP SEASON PART THREE

 

It's Soup Season again!

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.
SOUP SEASON CONTINUES AT EVERYTHING CROTON---(see Part One here and Part Two here)

AND NOW HERE'S SOUP SEASON PART THREE--SOME OF OUR FAVORITE SOUP RECIPES FROM THE GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES BLOG--GO TO

EverythingCroton: SOUP SEASON PART THREE

Posted by at No comments:

Sunday, January 4, 2026

ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR FOR DEBBIE RAMSEY

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



ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR FOR DEBBIE RAMSEY; GO TO St. Augustine's Worship
Posted by at No comments:

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

Posted by at No comments:

NATIONAL REVIEW--TRUMP ADMNISTRATION'S ACTIONS IN VENEZUELA ARE CONSTITUTIONAL

As there has been considerable local chatter on this issue, the following perspective:


BY JOHN YOO----Not only was the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro legal, but it also has significant precedent.  READ MORE AT Trump, War Powers, and the Constitution: Why the Maduro Operation Was Lawful | National Review

Posted by at No comments:

HAPPY 2026 FROM THE CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY....AND...

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

Croton River Artisans Gallery - Happy 2026!

Thank you to all of our visitors, patrons and supporters this past year! Croton River Artisans Gallery could not have succeeded without each and every one of you. As we move into 2026 remember to check our instagram, facebook and website for upcoming events, visiting artists and new work available in the gallery.

Artist Opportunities

We offer great opportunities for area artists through our Visiting Artist Program, Artist Residencies, and Marketplace (selected work by local artisans). Please contact us at crotonriverarts@gmail.com for more information and details.

Best of Westchester Nominations

Westchester Magazine has opened its nominations for Best of Westchester 2026. Please click on the link below and nominate Croton River Artisans Gallery. The “Galleries” category is located in the “Fun and Leisure” section. Click the link, register and nominate!

https://bestof.westchestermagazine.com/
Posted by at No comments:

FOR THOSE FOLLOWING FLOATING ZONES, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ETC.

Read more at Real Estate Roundup: Cedar Corners Warehouse Project Secures IDA Benefits; Westhab Housing Project To Provide 81 Affordable Units In Village of Haverstraw; Multi-Family Floating Zones Under Consideration In Orangetown - Rockland County Business Journal

Posted by at No comments:

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,Croton Mini Deli, and so much more about your local business community. 

Posted by at No comments:

VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--MACHADO: "THE TIME FOR FREEDOM HAS COME"

This is from CBS News. READ MORE AT Nobel Prize winner Machado releases letter after Maduro capture. – Tom Faranda's Folly


Posted by at 1 comment:

JUDGE DUGAN RESIGNS

Read more at Wisconsin Judge Convicted Of Helping Illegal Hide From Feds Resigns | The Daily Caller

Posted by at 1 comment:

WATER MAIN BREAK ON CLEVELAND DRIVE

Read more at Water Main Break on Cleveland Drive | Croton-on-Hudson NY

Posted by at No comments:

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.

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

Click on the links below. AS ALWAYS, TEXT HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN AND/OR IN ITALICS SHOULD GET SPECIAL ATTENTION....BUT FIRST:



****HAPPY FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY; CLICK HERE

****FUNDRAISERS FOR BECKSTROM and....CLICK HERE



****IDF: As many of you know, we have village residents with family serving in the IDF; many of you have asked how to support our neighbors. We highly recommend: Friends of the IDF – Supporting Israel Defense Forces


MOVING ALONG:

***HALF MOON BAY BRIDGE REHAB; PUBLIC INFO MEETING; GO TO Public Information Meeting on Half Moon Bay Bridge Rehabilitation Project - January 5, 2026 | Croton-on-Hudson NY

***NO ANCHORAGES! READ MORE AT Law banning new Hudson River barge anchorages signed by Trump

****THE LATEST ON OPTUM; CLICK HERE


****TOP FIVE VINTAGE CROTON ADS; GO TO EverythingCroton: AND NOW THE TOP FIVE VINTAGE CROTON ADS...

****TOP FIVE CROTON LETTERS TO THE EDITOR IN 2025; GO TO EverythingCroton: TOP FIVE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR--2025

****AHOP QUESTIONS; GO TO EverythingCroton: AHOP QUESTIONS

****GETTING ALOT OF QUESTIONS ON THE VILLAGE'S "POLICY REGARDING TINY HOMES"; THESE ARE BEST ANSWERED BY GOING DIRECTLY TO VILLAGE STAFF. GOOD LUCK.


****WINNER OF THE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST IS....EverythingCroton: AND THE WINNER IS...




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

****PHOTOS FROM THE HOLY NAME OF MARY CORTLANDT CHAMBER NEW YEAR'S DAY CONCERT; GO TO EverythingCroton: SOME PHOTOS FROM THE 2026 HOLY NAME OF MARY NEW YEAR'S DAY CONCERT

****1/16 FREE THROW CONTEST, HOLY NAME OF MARY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS; MORE AT AT EverythingCroton: 1/16 HOLY NAME OF MARY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 2026 BASKETBALL FREE THROW CONTEST





****HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM MY MYMSERMAID LIFE; GO TO EverythingCroton: HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM MY MSMERMAIDLIFE

****IT'S EAGLE SEASON; REMEMBER TO PRACTICE YOUR EAGLE ETIQUETTE; GO TO EverythingCroton: REMEMBER TO PRACTICE YOUR "EAGLE ETIQUETTE"

Posted by at No comments:

HAPPY FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY---LITTLE CHRISTMAS!

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.

HAPPY FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY---click on the photos and links.

THE THREE WISE MEN A.K.A. THE THREE KINGS HAVE ARRIVED....and one of the most beautiful nativity scenes around is the interior creche at Holy Name of Mary.

All the pieces are very large, wonderfully rendered, and always thoughtfully arranged by volunteer Church members....stop in to see it soon...in the meantime, here are The Three Wise Men.

Click on the 2018 photos and additional links.

READ MORE ABOUT EPIPHANY SEASON AS CELEBRATED BY ASSORTED RELIGIONS HERE.

You may also have an interest in these additional links:

--THE NATIVITY PROJECT, a collection of 2011 nativity scenes from just about everywhere photographed by Flickr friend BCA. There are some beautiful photographs here. Click HERE.

--FAMILYCHRISTMASONLINE has a wonderful article about Nativities, their history, vintage and antique pieces, lots of great photos too:

ABOUT NATIVITIES - "Nativity" is an old word for birth. In contemporary North America, it has come to mean a collection of figurines and accessories that represent the setting and events of Jesus' birth. Some Americans also call it a "the Creche," the "Manger," or the "Crib." (Some even call it a "Putz.") READ MORE AT - About Nativities, from Family Christmas Online<sup><small>TM</small></sup>

--ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH still carries on the Epiphany tradition of THE BLESSING OF HOMES...this dates from the Middle Ages.

YOU CAN READ MORE ABOUT IT in their church bulletin here

--One of our favorite things--from 1969, with the tag still attached, the ubiquitous Woolworth's plastic creche! More here.

--A 2015 CROTON EPIPHANY TALE FROM HOLY NAME OF MARY and a true story; more here.

--THE ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH CRECHE; CLICK HERE.

--And now a special treat with many thanks to a thoughtful reader- and "company". A very beautiful nativity set, purchased in Germany in 1933--and given as a wedding present in 1938. It was hand carved and painted by a master artist. The human figures are about 8" tall. The Wise Men are wonderfully detailed. Click here.

Note: All content on this blog is Copyright (c) by Maria Cudequest and by the posters who have contributed specific content. All material is for your personal use only. No content or photos may be republished or sold, without prior written consent from your editor and the individual who contributed the content in question. For permissions or questions about this policy, please contact the editor
Posted by at 1 comment:

Saturday, January 3, 2026

COLE'S MARKET, MONTROSE

From time to time, some of us find it necessary to shop out of town.  Many of us did so today at Cole's in Montrose. 

Coles is very highly recommended. Beautiful butcher counter; excellent sandwiches; very professional staff---see more at  Cole's Market, Montrose - Menu, Reviews (82), Photos (62) - Restaurantji

Posted by at No comments:
Subscribe to: Comments (Atom)