SEE more at EverythingCroton: 8/4--NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS COMING TO CROTON
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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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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
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 WONDERLANDJUST A REMINDER
We have once again been reminded---via the most recent Holy Name of Mary and St. Augustine Church bulletins---to remember in our prayers our active-duty service members, friends and family.
KHALID SATARY CAPTURED IN THE MIDDLE EAST, DOJ ANNOUNCES
WEEKLY WEDNESDAY FEATURE--SOME QUICK NEWS SITES FROM YOUR LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP
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.
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The weekly Wednesday feature----and now some QUICK news bites from your local houses of worship and more--BUT FIRST:
BROTHER JACKS' (HOLY NAME) PREACHING MINISTRY BLOG; SAINT MARY MAGDALEN; GO TO Br Jack's Preaching Ministry: St Mary Magdalen
AND VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--HEAVEN IN STONE AND GLASS; GO TO Film Trailer – “Heaven in Stone and Glass” – Tom Faranda's Folly
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HOLY NAME OF MARY:
Great Big Travel News Check out the flyer in the Church vestibule with full details regarding a Holy Name of Mary 10-day trip to Ireland being planned for April of 2027
SUMMMERFEST PHOTOS: THE KNIGHTS ARE HERE; THE CHURCH WOMEN BAKERS ARE HERE AND THE RESPECT LIFE TABLE WOMEN ARE HERE
THANK YOU HOLY NAME MUSIC MINISTRY; GO TO EverythingCroton: THANK YOU TO ALL OUR HOLY NAME OF MARY MUSIC MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS.
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TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER
8/13 SISTERHOOD, COCKTAILS AT THE LAKE; GO TO EverythingCroton: COCKTAILS AT THE LAKE WITH SISTERHOOD OFFSITE
TEMPLE ISRAEL CHOIR IN THE NEWS!
EverythingCroton: CHOIR OF TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER TO PERFORM AT NATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL
EverythingCroton: CHOIR OF TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER TO PERFORM AT NATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL
SISTERHOOD DEADLINE TO ORDER BABKAS AND MORE 8/20; GO HERE
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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN
THE LATEST NEWS AT News postings – Our Saviour Lutheran Church
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ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH AND SCHOOL
FESTIVAL STARTS 7/22-725; GO HERE!
ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATES AND AWARDS! GO TO EverythingCroton: CLASS OF 2026 ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL GRADUATES & AWARDS
ARCHBISHOP HICKS RECEIVES HIS PALLIUM FROM POPE LEO; GO TO EverythingCroton: VIA ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH--ARCHBISHOP HICKS RECEIVES HIS PALLIUM FROM POPE LEO
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ASBURY METHODIST
ASBURY HAS A NEW PASTOR EverythingCroton: INTRODUCING ASBURY METHODIST'S NEW PASTOR
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ASBURY METHODIST
ASBURY HAS A NEW PASTOR EverythingCroton: INTRODUCING ASBURY METHODIST'S NEW PASTOR
JULY/AUGUST CIRCUIT RIDER IS NOW ONLINE; GO HERE
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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL
THEIR CHOIR EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR FOR DEBBIE RAMSEY
AND SEE THEIR FULL WORSHIP SCHEDULE HERE
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MOVING ALONG:
*VIDEO, CATHOLIC WIVES 9 Hollywood Stars You Had No Idea Married Devout Catholic Wives
*PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR DJ DANIEL; GO TO 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]
*GREAT SITE; ISRAEL REALTIME; GO TO EverythingCroton: ISRAEL REALTIME
*FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE IDF; We also have residents with family serving in the IDF; for those who would like to donate there: EverythingCroton: FRIENDS OF THE IDF
*THE UNTOLD STORY: EverythingCroton: VIDEO--THE UNTOLD STORY OF MILITARY PRIESTS ON THE FRONT LINE
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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL
THEIR CHOIR EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR FOR DEBBIE RAMSEY
AND SEE THEIR FULL WORSHIP SCHEDULE HERE
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MOVING ALONG:
*VIDEO, CATHOLIC WIVES 9 Hollywood Stars You Had No Idea Married Devout Catholic Wives
*PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR DJ DANIEL; GO TO 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]
*GREAT SITE; ISRAEL REALTIME; GO TO EverythingCroton: ISRAEL REALTIME
*FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE IDF; We also have residents with family serving in the IDF; for those who would like to donate there: EverythingCroton: FRIENDS OF THE IDF
*THE UNTOLD STORY: EverythingCroton: VIDEO--THE UNTOLD STORY OF MILITARY PRIESTS ON THE FRONT LINE
*THE MASS GRAVE HOAX, CANADA; GO TO EverythingCroton: O CANADA....THE "MASS GRAVE HOAX IS FALLING APART...WHO WILL ANSWER FOR THE BURNT CHURCHES? THE GLOBE AND MAIL ISSUES A DEFICIENT APOLOGY
*UPCOMING EVENTS AT FAITH LUTHERAN; GO TO Events
*WEBSITE FOR THE REFORMED CHURCH OF CORTLANDTOWN; CLICK HERE
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*EverythingCroton: A RATHER INTERESTING LOCAL CATHOLIC INSTAGRAM PAGE
*UPCOMING EVENTS AT FAITH LUTHERAN; GO TO Events
*WEBSITE FOR THE REFORMED CHURCH OF CORTLANDTOWN; CLICK HERE
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*EverythingCroton: A RATHER INTERESTING LOCAL CATHOLIC INSTAGRAM PAGE
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*PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY; GO TO EverythingCroton: PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY...
*PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY; GO TO EverythingCroton: PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY...
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ST. THERESA OF THE INFANT JESUS, BRIARCLIFF Due to the severe weather, THE 7/21 special Mass, in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has been postponed TO Wednesday, July 22 at 7 P.M. Parish of St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus - Briarcliff Manor, NY
IN THE NEWS AND TRENDING ON LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA---MAMDAMI GOES BACK ON CAMPAIGN PROMISE, SAYS NYC CAN'T ARREST NETAYAHU
No one here at the blog is surprised.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged Tuesday that he can't have Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrested despite promising to do so during his mayoral campaign. MORE AT Mamdani calls on federal government to execute Netanyahu ICC warrant | Fox News
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
SARCONE---MAN GETS PRISON TIME FOR STARTING FIRE AT ALBANY VA
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.
NEWS 10 ABC----ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– An Albany man has been sentenced to prison for starting at fire at the Samual S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Albany. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 28-year-old Marcasey Ventour will spend five years in prison.
According to officials, Ventour was accused of starting a fire in a restricted part of the facility. He then pleaded guilty to arson charges, admitting to starting the fire and causing nearly $80,000 in damages.
“Mr. Ventour showed reckless disregard for both staff and the veterans receiving care when he started this fire, and now will be held accountable,” First Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III said. MORE AT Man gets prison time for starting fire at Albany VA
NEWS 10 ABC----ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– An Albany man has been sentenced to prison for starting at fire at the Samual S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Albany. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 28-year-old Marcasey Ventour will spend five years in prison.
According to officials, Ventour was accused of starting a fire in a restricted part of the facility. He then pleaded guilty to arson charges, admitting to starting the fire and causing nearly $80,000 in damages.
“Mr. Ventour showed reckless disregard for both staff and the veterans receiving care when he started this fire, and now will be held accountable,” First Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III said. MORE AT Man gets prison time for starting fire at Albany VA
SOME OF YOU WILL REMEMBER REGINA CLARKIN
This is behind paywall at the Examiner News: New Town Board Candidate, Quickstrike’s Win, Regina Clarkin’s Career | The Examiner News
FORMERLY FROM CROTON - ARRANGEMENTS AND OBIT FOR MARGARET (MEG) MILLER ASHWORTH
She graduated from Croton-Harmon High School in 1943 and entered Fairfax Hall, at that time a finishing school in Waynesboro, VA. After school, she worked at a bank in Croton-on-Hudson. She and Everett M. Ashworth of Harmon, NY, wed on August 9, 1947, and they were married for 65 years. MORE AT Margaret (Meg) Miller Ashworth Obituary Jul 20, 2026 - McClellan-Gariepy Funeral Home, Inc.
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