THE NEW YORK STATE POCKET KNIFE LAW FOR 2026

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The New York State Pocket Knife Law for 2026

By Clay Moden---The new year is just about to begin in New York State, and many residents are asking the same question: what are the knife laws in New York State for 2026? While it appears that not much is changing, it is still important to understand what New York State law says about knife possession, especially if you or your kids received a new knife for Christmas. MORE AT The New York State Pocket Knife Law for 2026 - NewsBreak

JESSE BELLER HAS DIED

The notice at Carter's has not yet been updated Jesse Beller Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY

(YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN.....THIS 1967 POST MENTIONS THE JESSE BELLER QUARTET EverythingCroton: CROTON MEMORIES 2012 - A 1967 "HAPPENING"...CROTON STYLE)

IN THE NEWS--WHAT STATES ARE AFFECTED---SODA, CANDY CUT FOR MANY SNAP USERS STARTING JANUARY 1ST

Millions of SNAP recipients are about to face new limitations on what they can use the federal assistance program to buy, including bans on soda, energy drinks and candy, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  At least 18 states will implement changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the new year, according to the USDA. First up in January: Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia. MORE AT Soda, candy cut for many SNAP users starting Jan. 1. What states are affected?

TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD-SISTERHOOD CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT: SEVEN DAYS IN MAY

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1/17---MORE INFO AT Brotherood - Sisterhood Classic Movie Night: "Seven Days in May" - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

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The latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news---with a smattering of other local events too? 

Then visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE.

It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content (or sign in). 

Often updated in real time too!

Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, Devotion Studio,  Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, La Catrina, Croton River Artisans Gallery, Franki's, Yuka's,The Tavern at Croton Landing, Robbins, Mextogo and more.

1937 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE PERFUME FACTORY

 

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We're always on the look-out for anything about the "Perfume Factory" a.k.a. Compagnie Parento, that used to be located on Brook Street.  Click on the image for 1937 Christmas and Happy New Year Greetings from the firm.

For more about the "perfume factory" visit:

---EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST, MORE ABOUT THE PERFUME FACTORY, COMPAGNIE PARENTO

and

---EverythingCroton: COMPAGNIE PARENTO'S D.E.A. PICCIANO LECTURES AT OSSINING ROTARY CLUB, 1933

and

--EverythingCroton: 1934 TESTIMONIAL DINNER FOR THE PERFUME FACTORY'S (COMPAGNIE PARENTO) ADDINGTON DOOLITTLE AT THE MIKADO INN!

VILLAGE NEW YEAR'S DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Village offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year's Day. MORE AT New Year's Day Holiday Schedule | Croton-on-Hudson NY

ALEWIFE HAS CLOSED

Read more at Alewife Brewing permanently shutters in Sunnyside – QNS

LOHUD---WARSHAW REPORT FAULTS DiNAPOLI ON NEW YORK PENSION FUND

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A Democratic challenger is blasting New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's handling of the state pension fund, charging that lagging investment gains have put an unnecessary burden on New York taxpayers. READ MORE AT DiNapoli rival slams incumbent over NY pension fund strategy\

7 TOP SLEDDING SPOTS IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY

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7 Top Sledding Spots in Westchester County

Head to these county parks and golf courses for an epic and family-friendly sledding experience this winter. MORE AT 7 Top Sledding Spots in Westchester County

JIM BEAM SHUTTING DOWN ONE OF ITS DISTILLERIES FOR A YEAR

We missed this one. Thank you to Croton's Tom Faranda for the heads-up:

Uh oh. Jim Beam shutting down one of it’s distilleries for a year

Dec 23, 2025

by
Tom Faranda
in cocktails, Farandaville family stuff

“Kentucky’s $9 billion bourbon industry is grappling with a massive supply and a slump in demand, according to the Lexington Herald Leader.” Not in my house. No slump in demand. MORE AT Uh oh. Jim Beam shutting down one of it’s distilleries for a year – Tom Faranda's Folly

JFK'S GRANDDAUGHTER DIES TRAGICALLY AT 35

Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, passed away at the age of 35 on Tuesday from acute myeloid leukemia.  Schlossberg disclosed her illness in an essay for The New Yorker---more at JFK’s Granddaughter Dies Tragically At 35 | The Daily Caller

WRESTLING WEIGHT-CLASS RANKINGS FOR WEEK OF DEC. 29

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Wrestling weight-class rankings for week of Dec. 29 - Lohud

Lohud---behind paywall--with mention of among others, Jonathan Suarez, Croton-Harmon

CROTON-ON-HUDSON LITIGATION FINANCIER SUES FOR WINNINGS

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Croton-on-Hudson litigation financier sues for winnings--Client won $1M but failed to pay backer---read more at Croton-on-Hudson litigation financier sues for winnings - Westfair Communications