HONORING OUR SENIORS, CROTON BASEBALL, SENIOR CLASS, FROM THE CROTON HARMON ATHLETICS FB PAGE

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Honoring Our Seniors---FROM THE CROTON HARMON ATHLETICS FB PAGE

 
This past Saturday, we celebrated a special group of student-athletes who have left their mark on Croton Baseball, our Senior Class!  These young men have shown incredible dedication, leadership, and pride in representing our program. From early practices to big game moments, they’ve set the standard for what it means to be a Tiger.  Thank you for your commitment, your resilience, and the memories you’ve created on and off the field. A special thank you to the families who have supported them every step of the way.  Once a Tiger, always a Tiger. #SeniorDay #CrotonBaseball #TigerPride #OnceATigerAlwaysATiger

PHOTOS ON FB AT Croton- Harmon H.S. Athletics | Facebook

BEHIND PAYWALL BUT SO WORTH IT---COLBERT'S FINAL SIGN OFF IS LESSON IN LATE NIGHT'S SELF IMMOLATION

A shift in late-night entertainment is marked by laughs coming second to lectures and hosts preaching to politically cultivated congregations. MORE AT Colbert’s Final Sign-Off Is Lesson in Late Night’s Self-Immolation | The New York Sun

YONKERS TIMES --WINNERS OF THE 2026 WESTCHESTER COUNTY ENVIROTHON ANNOUNCED, CROTON POINT PARK

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The 2026 Westchester County Regional Envirothon was held earlier today at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, where 15 high schools in the region tested their knowledge of environmental topics including aquatic ecology, forestry, soils and land use, wildlife, and environmental issues via a hands-on competition. MORE AT WINNERS OF THE 2026 WESTCHESTER COUNTY REGIONAL ENVIROTHON ANNOUNCED | Yonkers Times

JUST A REMINDER---13TH ANNUAL SPRING WINE TASTING AND CASE SALE--ROW 13 WINES 5/2

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Happy Spring everyone! We made it through a tough winter and we’re still standing (I’m going to pretend that I don’t remember past April snowstorms). So we are on to spring flowers, warmer weather, hopefully some sunshine, and most importantly, Spring Rosé releases! To celebrate the season, please join us on Saturday, May 2, for the 13th Annual Row 13 Wines Spring Wine Tasting and Case Sale. Once again, we will be tasting many of the newly released 2025 Rosés, as well as lovely Spring White and Reds....READ MORE AT Wood on Wine: April 2026

BEHIND PAYWALL---WESTCHESTER DEMS MAKE NO ENDORSEMENT IN PRIMARY FOR LAWLER HOUSE SEAT

Westchester County Democratic leaders are making no endorsement in the primary race to take on Republican Rep. Mike Lawler after deliberating between two candidates from a field of five. MORE AT Westchester Democrats make no endorsement in Lawler House seat primary

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). Often updated in real time too! And the latest product recalls too. Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, The Croton Artisans Gallery, Devotion Studio, Franki's Grill, Croton Mini Deli, Baked by Susan, Feed the Birds, Robbins, Yuka's, Croton Running Company, Croton Colonial Diner, CrotonTees, Deprez, CVS, Apple Farm,105-Twenty, Monday's Gifts (new in the Upper Village), Raga, Franzoso Contracting, upcoming fundraisers, events, and more.

IN THE NEWS--4TH SUSPECT ARRESTED RE: THAT SHOOTOUT- AT HERITAGE HOMES HOUSING PROJECT

Read more at A Fourth Suspect Has Now Been Arrested In Heritage Homes Shootout: Police | New Rochelle, NY Patch

SECTION OF ROUTE 9 IN PUTNAM CLOSED FOR HOURS

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PUTNAM COUNTY- A busy stretch of Route 9 at the Putnam-Westchester border was closed to traffic for several hours on Friday following a three-vehicle accident involving a garbage truck......State Police Public Information Officer Trooper Krystal Paolicelli said the crash was allegedly caused when a Toyota sedan driven J.P. Cordermoya, 26, of Poughkeepsie, that was traveling southbound, crossed over the double yellow line and collided with a northbound trash truck, operated by Brian Cortes, 33, of New Rochelle.

Police reported the Toyota lost control after impact and hit a northbound Ford driven by Pragya Ranjan, 33, of Croton. MORE AT Section of Route 9 in Putnam closed for hours - Mid Hudson News

4/21 AGENDA ZBA MEETING

4/21 agenda for the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting-----at Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

CONTINUING TO RECEIVE A GREAT MANY QUESTIONS. EMAILS, AND COMMENTS ABOUT THE VILLAGE'S NEW HARMON BUSINESS/POT SHOP/CANNABIS/MARIJUANA DISPENSARY

So many questions----and once again, am not spending a lot of energy on what was clearly a deal in the making for quite some time. Instead, here's some advice from folks living in--or formerly living in--communities with this type of business--when and if more practical/useful info becomes available, it will however be posted:

---You are strongly urged to spend some time at the New York State Office of Cannabis Management website; go to Office of Cannabis Management | Office of Cannabis Management

---You are strongly urged to spend some time on social media/facebook community pages belonging to those communities with this type of business: Ossining, Peekskill, Tarrytown, Yonkers, etc. etc. etc. Often, once you cut through the chatter, there are useful documents and links posted.

---Additionally, the answers to some questions posed here can be found at

EverythingCroton: FROM THAT NEW "CROTON NEWS" SITE---A DISPENSARY NEXT TO A DAYCARE? THE FIGHT OVER CROTON'S FIRST CANNABIS SHOP

AND
EverythingCroton: WESTCHESTER COUNTY SITEs THAT OPTED OUT OF CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND/OR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION, THE MOST RECENT LIST

(You won't find this type of business in the towns where many of our elected officials live.)

AND
EverythingCroton: DENNIS KOONEY LETTER TO THE PLANNING & VILLAGE BOARDS REGARDING THE PROPOSED CANNABIS DISPENSARY

Good luck.

THREE ITEMS FROM THE MAILBOX

A reader laments: A facebook page I am on is plagued by anonymous posters and anti-Trump bots. WHY IS FACEBOOK PLAGUED WITH SO MANY BOTS in general let alone politically?

Response: Many of us are not on facebook but we often hear about posts and are sometimes sent screenshots. Let it suffice to say that Facebook is flooded with bots because the platform is huge, profitable to exploit, and difficult to police at scale. Billions of fake accounts are created and removed every year, yet new ones appear just as fast. Our advice? Choose what pages you visit and post on wisely.

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A reader asks: When was the last "Shad festival at Croton Point park"?

Response: There hasn't been one in many years. The Hudson River shad stock collapsed due to overfishing, habitat degradation, bycatch, and environmental change, and despite a full fishing moratorium since 2010, the population remains depleted.

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A reader write: I bought some Vera scarves at a tag sale. Wasn't there some sort of online directory showing her designs??????

Response: Yes. You may find this link interesting: EverythingCroton: THE HOLY GRAIL OF CROTON'S VERA NEUMANN DESIGNS

LAWLER HOSTS TREASURY SECRETARY BESSENT TO TOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES, TALK TAX RELIEF

Yorktown, N.Y. – 4/11/26… This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) hosted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the Hudson Valley to highlight how pro-growth economic policies are lowering costs, supporting small businesses, and expanding opportunities for families in the Hudson Valley during Financial Literacy Month. Hosting a roundtable at a local, family-owned diner, the conversation centered on the real-world impact of recent tax relief policies and the challenges facing mom-and-pop businesses and working families across New York’s 17th Congressional District. MORE AT ICYMI: Lawler Hosts Treasury Secretary Bessent to Tour Local Businesses, Talk Tax Relief With NY-17 Families | Congressman Mike Lawler

2026 WESTCHESTER COUNTY REGIONAL ENVIROTHON HELD AT CROTON POINT PARK

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Westchester Parks on X: "The 2026 Westchester County Regional Envirothon was held earlier today at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, where 15 high schools in the region tested their knowledge of environmental topics including aquatic ecology, forestry, soils and land use, wildlife, and environmental---see more here

YOU DON'T NEED ALL THIS...

To find 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. 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 (RE-OPENED) Melita's, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, Franki's, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, and more

AND THIS WEEKEND:

4/18 CIRCLE SCHOOL TAG SALE AT EverythingCroton: CIRCLE SCHOOL SPRING TAG SALE 4/18, 9 AM-1 PM

AND
Asbury's Annual Huge Tag Sale Date: Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18, 2026 (Donations begin April 6)--Time: Friday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Early Bird Special: $5 admission)
Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Free admission)
Location: Asbury Methodist Church, 17 Old Post Road South

AND IS THERE A FIRE IN YOU? Learn more about volunteering for the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Stop by the Firehouse at 81 North Riverside Avenue to learn more. Hours are from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday, April 18th and 19th. Join the team! Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department Participates in RecruitNY Weekend | Croton-on-Hudson NY