WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Health officials have closed several Sound Shore beaches after the recent heavy rains in the area.
The Westchester County Health Department has closed the beaches preemptively for Wednesday because of 0.73 inches of rainfall over the last 24 hours.
In New Rochelle, Hudson Park Beach, Davenport Beach Club, Greentree Country Club, and the Surf Club on the Sound are closed. MORE AT 9 LI Sound Beaches Ordered Closed Health Department After Recent Downpours | New Rochelle, NY Patch
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
9 LONG ISLAND BEACHES ORDERED CLOSED AFTER RECENT DOWNPOURS
1958 LOLLIPOP HUNT AT THE DUCK POND
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MANY THANKS TO RED PAPYRUS--CNN'S TOP LEGAL ANALYST ABSOLUTELY OBLITERATED NYC'S MAMDANI OVER TALK ABOUT ARRESTING NETANYAHU
Bandied about on local social media: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made headlines again, claiming that he was actively discussing the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his upcoming visit to the city for a routine UN trip. This sounded absurd because it is—he has no authority here. None. It’s also a reminder that Mamdani should remember he’s just a mayor, not a head of state or legal authority. So, take it down a notch, little man.
CNN’s Elie Honig, the network’s top legal analyst, ripped into Mamdani over these discussions, calling them "ridiculous."
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CNN's Top Legal Analyst Absolutely Obliterated NYC's Mamdani Over Talk About Arresting Netanyahu
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CNN's Top Legal Analyst Absolutely Obliterated NYC's Mamdani Over Talk About Arresting Netanyahu
SOME RECENT CHARITABLE OPPORTUNITIES, VOLUNTEER OPPORTURNITIES, ETC. FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
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***Recent Holy Name and St. Augustine bulletins listed those currently in our armed forces; here's an opportunity to give back from the late Father Brennan; go to EverythingCroton: HAPPIER DAYS, FATHER BRENNAN, UNITED FOR THE TROOPS 2012
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***THANK YOU CROTON C.L.E.A.N; SILVER LAKE RECORD TRASH HAUL; GO TO EverythingCroton: YONKERS TIMES--CLEAN VOLUNTEERS HAUL RECORD 15000 LBS OF TRASH AT SILVER LAKE PARK
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SARCONE, TREMAROLI, IN THE NEWS---COLUMBIA COUNTY REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER PLEADS GUILTY TO DISTRIBUTING CHILD POR....
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ALBANY, NEW YORK – Registered sex offender Donald Heald, 43, of Columbia County, pled guilty to distributing child pornography and possession of child pornography following a previous conviction for attempted sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 13. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), made the announcement. MORE AT Northern District of New York | Columbia County Registered Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Distributing Child Pornography | United States Department of Justice
BEHIND PAYWALL--UNIT TO PRINT: THE WOKESONIAN---FINALLY ANSWERS THE AGE-OLD QUESTION: IS MICKEY MOUSE RACIST?
The Smithsonian finally answered the age-old question: Is Mickey Mouse racist?
THE WOKESONIAN
Americans used to visit the Smithsonian to see Abraham Lincoln’s top hat, the original Star-Spangled Banner, and the inaugural gowns worn by America’s first ladies.
Now they can learn that Mickey Mouse is rooted in racism and that politeness is a tool of white supremacy.
And it’s all paid for with your tax dollars...
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SEVERAL MAJOR ROADWAYS REMAIN CLOSED AFTER POWERFUL STORMS SWEEP HUDSON VALLEY
Among the issues--- Meanwhile, a sinkhole has forced lane closures on Interstate 684 northbound north of Exit 6A, where the left and center lanes are blocked. In Ossining, Route 9A has reopened in both directions at Ryder Road after earlier flooding and a downed tree shut down the roadway.
The Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant also reopened after a temporary closure between Lakeview and Commerce Street. See it all at Several major roadways remain closed after powerful storms sweep Hudson Valley - NewsBreak
The Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant also reopened after a temporary closure between Lakeview and Commerce Street. See it all at Several major roadways remain closed after powerful storms sweep Hudson Valley - NewsBreak
ICE ARRESTS ALLEGED MS-13 GANG MEMBER IN PALM BEACH COUNTY ON CAMERA
As some of you may recall, there were social media reports a few years ago claiming that he was in the Hudson Valley. He was arrested however, currently in Florida. Read and see the video at ICE arrests alleged MS-13 gang member in Palm Beach County on camera | Fox News
A CROTON TORNADO--FROM THE MAILBOX
But a reader noted that there was a confirmed tornado in Rye Book yesterday (read more at Matthew Cappucci on X: "A confirmed tornado caused damage in Rye Brook, New York this afternoon as a rotating thunderstorm propagated east-northeast along a spin-rich warm front. Radar clearly confirms tornado. NWS Upton will be surveying to rate the tornado damage. https://t.co/a289qnF0Dc" / X
She additionally wondered if there have ever been any reported tornados here.
Response: There have been a number of nasty wind storms here but to our knowledge, only one confirmed tornado at Croton Point Park, 1977; go to EverythingCroton: SEPTEMBER 1977 TORNADO AT CROTON POINT PARK
Check with the Croton Historical Society for possibly more: Croton Historical Society
Now as for nasty storms:
***2011 ice storm, Brook Street EverythingCroton: POST 2011 STORM, POLE SNAPS ON BROOK STREET
There have been a number of these; will post an index minus the hurricanes, at some point.
JULY 2026, DJ DANIEL, AN UPDATE
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR DJ DANIEL; Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel's cancer is currently stabilized, and doctors have confirmed that all metastatic lesions in his brain are inactive. Despite a round of online death rumors that circulated in early 2026, his father, Theodis Daniel, and local media confirmed that the 14-year-old Texas teen is alive and continues to actively fight his condition. [1, 2]
FINDING IN THE COMPLAINT OF SAM WATKINS JR. AGAINST ALI R. JAFFERY
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The Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee met via Zoom on July 15, 2026 to hear the complaint of incumbent Sam Watkins, Jr. (Voice of Croton) against Ali R. Jaffery (Democratic and Working Families Parties), candidates for Justice in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Mr. Watkins did not attend the Hearing and was represented by Dan Callaway, Esq. and Gary Eisinger. Mr. Jaffery attended the Hearing.
COMPLAINT: Mr. Watkins complained that a post on Mr. Jaffery's candidate website misled voters by incorrectly stating that Mr. Watkins was retiring, giving the voting public the impression that there is no opposition to Mr. Jaffery’s candidacy. The post, which was announcing the Working Families Party’s April 2026 endorsement, read as follows: “The WFP also expressed gratitude to retiring Village Justice Sam Watkins for his years of service…”[boldface added]. The incorrect post was on Mr. Jaffery’s website from April 16 until June 28. He corrected it once he was made aware of the error. Mr. Jaffery’s website also included the language “Read the full story in River Journal Online,” although the River Journal article had not included the word “retiring.”
FINDING: UNFAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICE
The Committee found that including the word “retiring” when referring to Mr. Watkins, when he clearly was not retiring, misled the public. Also, the Working Families Party endorsement, which was published in The Croton Chronicle on April 14 and in the River Journal on April 16, did not say anything about Mr. Watkins retiring. However, the Committee recognizes and appreciates that Mr. Jaffery quickly corrected the website on June 28 once he became aware of the error.
Download the PDF AT Findings in the Complaints of Sam Watkins, Jr. Against Ali R. Jaffery — Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee
The Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee met via Zoom on July 15, 2026 to hear the complaint of incumbent Sam Watkins, Jr. (Voice of Croton) against Ali R. Jaffery (Democratic and Working Families Parties), candidates for Justice in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Mr. Watkins did not attend the Hearing and was represented by Dan Callaway, Esq. and Gary Eisinger. Mr. Jaffery attended the Hearing.
COMPLAINT: Mr. Watkins complained that a post on Mr. Jaffery's candidate website misled voters by incorrectly stating that Mr. Watkins was retiring, giving the voting public the impression that there is no opposition to Mr. Jaffery’s candidacy. The post, which was announcing the Working Families Party’s April 2026 endorsement, read as follows: “The WFP also expressed gratitude to retiring Village Justice Sam Watkins for his years of service…”[boldface added]. The incorrect post was on Mr. Jaffery’s website from April 16 until June 28. He corrected it once he was made aware of the error. Mr. Jaffery’s website also included the language “Read the full story in River Journal Online,” although the River Journal article had not included the word “retiring.”
FINDING: UNFAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICE
The Committee found that including the word “retiring” when referring to Mr. Watkins, when he clearly was not retiring, misled the public. Also, the Working Families Party endorsement, which was published in The Croton Chronicle on April 14 and in the River Journal on April 16, did not say anything about Mr. Watkins retiring. However, the Committee recognizes and appreciates that Mr. Jaffery quickly corrected the website on June 28 once he became aware of the error.
Download the PDF AT Findings in the Complaints of Sam Watkins, Jr. Against Ali R. Jaffery — Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee
LIFE'S A LITTLE MORE COLORFUL IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON
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ASSORTED CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL REQUESTS
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Some of these were apparently missed by the requestors and are being re-posted:
#1, A LITTLE CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, 1974, https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/04/by-special-request-little-croton.html
#2, AUDIO, THE BOYFRIEND, 1977, CROTON SHAKESPEARE PRODUCTION; MORE HERE
#3, JAZZ FESTIVAL BENEFIT https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/07/vintage-croton-sept-1969-jazz-festival.html
#4, 1979, ARLENE GROSS, REVIEW OF KING LEAR; GO TO EverythingCroton: AUGUST 1979, A REVIEW OF KING LEAR BY ARLENE GROSS AND MORE, CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
#5, THERE WAS AN OLDER REQUEST FOR HANSEL & GRETEL. 1971, THE CHILDRENS THEATRE, THAT fell by the wayside so to speak; here it is now: EverythingCroton: 1971 CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL--CHILDREN PRESENT TWO WORKS, HANSEL AND GRETEL & ALICE IN WONDERLAND
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