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Thursday, July 2, 2026
SIMPLY GLORIOUS ELECTRIFIED PUTZ SCENE
WORTH A REPEAT VISIT...Check out this glorious hand carved and electrified putz scene from Meissen, Germany--courtesy of Thomas Quine a.k.a. Quinet.
PHOTO SLICED AND DICED SO YOU CAN APPRECIATE ALL THE VINTAGE GOODNESS.
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PLEASE 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.FROM THE NEW "CROTON.NEWS' SITE---VILLAGE SETS JAN 2027 DEADLINE FOR REVISED ANIMAL CODE AS LEAF BLOWER DEBATE HEATS UP, ETC. ETC. ETC.
Please note--site is AI driven. see and read more at Village Sets January 2027 Deadline for Revised Animal Code as Leaf Blower Debate Heats Up — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
THANK YOU TO THE DIECKMANS!
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VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY----MIKE LAWLER---OUR CONGRESSMAN--SHERIDAN GORMAN----SHOUTING MATCH OVER SANCTUARY CITIES
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.
He was speaking out on behalf of Sheridan Gorman, an 18 year old constituent of his from Yorktown Heights who was murdered by a guy who should have been deported – but was protected by Chicago’s Sanctuary City ordinances. Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin is the guy shouting back at him. MORE AT Mike Lawler – my congressman – shouting match over Sanctuary Cities – Tom Faranda's Folly
He was speaking out on behalf of Sheridan Gorman, an 18 year old constituent of his from Yorktown Heights who was murdered by a guy who should have been deported – but was protected by Chicago’s Sanctuary City ordinances. Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin is the guy shouting back at him. MORE AT Mike Lawler – my congressman – shouting match over Sanctuary Cities – Tom Faranda's Folly
BURNING UP SOCIAL MEDIA--NYC FUNNELS $7 MILLION TO TRANSGENDER PROGRAMS, DRAG STORY HOURS, AMONG THE RECIPIENTS....MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK
The City Council earmarked $7 million for “trans equity” programs and drag story hours as part of the massive $126 billion spending plan approved Tuesday. he taxpayer money will go to programs and services “to help empower the transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) community,” the council members wrote in the adopted expense budget, which was approved by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The spending was OK’d by the Democrat-dominated council on the same day the US Supreme Court upheld red state bans preventing transgender athletes from competing against biological girls in competitive sports.......among the recipients: $200,000 to Make The Road New York........read the whole article and see more at https://nypost.com/2026/07/01/us-news/nyc-budget-funnels-7m-to-transgender-programs-drag-story-hours/
CROTON'S JOHN SARCONE--RECEIVES OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVE AWARD
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Press Release
John A. Sarcone III Receives Outstanding Law Enforcement Executive Award
ALBANY, NEW YORK – The New York and New Jersey Detectives Crime Clinic awarded First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III with it’s Outstanding Law Enforcement Executive Award during their 2026 Awards Luncheon.
Founded in 1942, The New York and New Jersey Detectives Crime Clinic brings together members of law enforcement for networking, training, and recognition of their dedication to public safety throughout the community.
“It is a true honor to be recognized by the dedicated men and women of the NY/NJ Crime Clinic. These public servants devote their careers to protecting our communities, and I am grateful for their service,” said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarcone. “Since being appointed to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York, I have worked tirelessly to strengthen collaboration among our Federal, State, and Local law enforcement partners—sharing resources, intelligence, and a unified dedication to public safety and justice.”
Sarcone continued, “Growing up, my father served our community as a Detective for the Town of Greenburgh Police Department. I believe that had he been with us longer, he would have continued his life of service and likely been involved in this very organization. I know he would be proud of the work being done here today. I want to thank President Robert Basso and the entire organization for their efforts and for this humbling award.”
CONGRATULATIONS!
Press Release
John A. Sarcone III Receives Outstanding Law Enforcement Executive Award
ALBANY, NEW YORK – The New York and New Jersey Detectives Crime Clinic awarded First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III with it’s Outstanding Law Enforcement Executive Award during their 2026 Awards Luncheon.
Founded in 1942, The New York and New Jersey Detectives Crime Clinic brings together members of law enforcement for networking, training, and recognition of their dedication to public safety throughout the community.
“It is a true honor to be recognized by the dedicated men and women of the NY/NJ Crime Clinic. These public servants devote their careers to protecting our communities, and I am grateful for their service,” said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarcone. “Since being appointed to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York, I have worked tirelessly to strengthen collaboration among our Federal, State, and Local law enforcement partners—sharing resources, intelligence, and a unified dedication to public safety and justice.”
Sarcone continued, “Growing up, my father served our community as a Detective for the Town of Greenburgh Police Department. I believe that had he been with us longer, he would have continued his life of service and likely been involved in this very organization. I know he would be proud of the work being done here today. I want to thank President Robert Basso and the entire organization for their efforts and for this humbling award.”
IN THE NEWS---ABOUT THOSE EGG PRICES...
A somewhat amusing article--as many of us remember the endless, almost daily social media chatter blaming....President Trump...and now...
Three egg companies allegedly worked together to raise the price of eggs, investigation finds--Three of the country's largest egg companies have been manipulating egg prices for years, according to the New York Attorney General's Office. VIA NEWS 12 AT News 12 | Hudson Valley | Three Egg Companies Allegedly Worked Together To Raise The Price Of Eggs Investigation Finds
Three egg companies allegedly worked together to raise the price of eggs, investigation finds--Three of the country's largest egg companies have been manipulating egg prices for years, according to the New York Attorney General's Office. VIA NEWS 12 AT News 12 | Hudson Valley | Three Egg Companies Allegedly Worked Together To Raise The Price Of Eggs Investigation Finds
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
SEVEN MORE MEMBERS OF TEXAS ANTIFA TERRORIST CELL HANDED LENGTHY PRISON SENTENCES
Sentencing resumed on Wednesday for the remaining convicted defendants in the first federal antifa terrorism case, resulting in prison sentences ranging from two to 50 years.
Seven additional members of a Texas antifa cell were sentenced to spend lengthy stretches in federal prison after eight of their coconspirators received a combined punishment of 450 years behind bars for carrying out a July 2025 attack on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility that left a local police officer wounded from gunfire. MORE AT Seven more members of Texas antifa terrorist cell handed lengthy prison sentences
Seven additional members of a Texas antifa cell were sentenced to spend lengthy stretches in federal prison after eight of their coconspirators received a combined punishment of 450 years behind bars for carrying out a July 2025 attack on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility that left a local police officer wounded from gunfire. MORE AT Seven more members of Texas antifa terrorist cell handed lengthy prison sentences
FROM 2019--OLD-FASHIONED JULY 4TH PORCHES AND THIS YEAR'S FIREWORKS VIA MACY'S TOO
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AND MACYS FIREWORKS INFO FOR 2026 can be found HERE.
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VICTOR WILLIS, LEAD SINGER OF THE VILLAGE PEOPLE, DIES AT 74
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